Tabernaemontana catharinensis: A phytochemical study and evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Inflammation; extract; patent
The invention relates to the preparation of extracts from aerial parts, stem bark, roots, flowers and/or fruits and seeds and isolated compouds of Tabernaemontana catharinensis A.DC, and further comprising the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of inflammatory processes, administered by the oral, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous and transdermal routes. The extract of Tabernaemontana catharinensis was tested and presented anti-inflammatory activity in the paw edema model induced by carrageenan.