Hedera helix L.: a review of recent studies on its pharmacological properties
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https://doi.org/10.55892/jrg.v6i13.849Keywords:
Hedera helix, Hedera, PhytotherapyAbstract
Objective: To search the literature for recent scientific evidence corroborating the pharmacological properties of H. helix L. Method: This is an integrative literature review. Searches were carried out in the electronic databases: Virtual Health Library (VHL), EMBASE and SciVerse Scopus. The time interval chosen covered 2013 to 2023. Results: A total of 40 articles were found in the VHL database, 27 in Scopus and 8 in Embase. Given the inclusion and exclusion criteria, which answered the guiding question, 13 articles were selected for full analysis. The use of H. helix extract as a herbal medicine is recognised by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) under RE No. 4,287 of 23 September 2011, and this therapeutic use as an expectorant and antitussive agent is scientifically validated by scientific publications. Its proven pharmacological activities include: expectorant, antitussive, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiangiogenic, neuroprotective and anti-ulcer preventive. Final considerations: In view of the therapeutic importance of H. helix as a promising medicinal plant with a wide range of pharmacological activities, it can be used in various medical applications due to its efficacy and safety.
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