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Medicinal plants: Safe cure?

Quimica Nova
DOI: 10.1590/s0100-40422005000300026
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This paper reviews the recent literature on synergism, adulteration and risks of using medicinal plants. The use of copaiba and sacaca plants as well as their adulteration and side effects, are also described. In addition, the new regulations on phytotherapeutic registration in Brazil and Europe are discussed.

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Veiga, V. F., Pinto, A. C., & Maciel, M. A. M. (2005). Medicinal plants: Safe cure? Quimica Nova. Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0100-40422005000300026

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