Pharmacognostic study of leaves of hedeoma patens

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Introduction: Oregano is a plant consumed as a spice and used to a lesser extent as a medicinal plant for the treatment of respiratory and stomach diseases, among others. Oregano is made up of a large number of species and is currently under study for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic properties. However, pharmacognostic studies of some wild species are lacking. Methods: The present research aims to identify taxonomically and to evaluate the morphological characteristics of Hedeoma patens, a plant used as oregano in Mexico. Results: The specimens were identified as Hedeoma patens J. and their main morphological features were trichome-pelted sites for synthesis of essential oils. Conclusion: The plant used in Badiraguato, Sinaloa is Hedeoma patens J. and the structures that synthesize phenolic compounds and essential oils could suggest a potential use of this plant and will form a basis for future research.

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Contreras-Angulo, L. A., Vega-Gaxiola, D., Emus-Medina, A., & Heredia, J. B. (2018). Pharmacognostic study of leaves of hedeoma patens. Pharmacognosy Journal, 10(5), 921–924. https://doi.org/10.5530/pj.2018.5.155

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