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ReviewChemistry & biodiversity2026

Chemical and Biological Properties of Hymenaea courbaril L.: A Review.

Cicera Alane Coelho Gonçalves, Geane Gabriele de Oliveira Souza, Ana Maria Fernandes Duarte, Joice Barbosa do Nascimento, Fázia Fernandes Galvão Rodrigues, José Galberto Martins da Costa, Fabíola Fernandes Galvão Rodrigues

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Review in Chemistry & biodiversity, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Cicera Alane Coelho GonçalvesDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil.
Geane Gabriele de Oliveira SouzaDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil.
Ana Maria Fernandes DuarteResearch Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil.
Joice Barbosa do NascimentoDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil.
Fázia Fernandes Galvão RodriguesDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil.
José Galberto Martins da CostaDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4268-663X
Fabíola Fernandes Galvão RodriguesDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Brazil.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hymenaea courbaril L., commonly known as jatobá, is a plant traditionally used by native populations for medicinal purposes, in addition to providing edible fruits and durable wood for construction. In Brazilian traditional medicine, products from this species are employed to treat wounds, inflammations, bacterial infections, rheumatism, anemia, respiratory and gastric disorders, bronchitis, and prostate conditions. This review aimed to summarize the phytochemical composition and biological activities of H. courbaril L., establishing a foundation for future studies. The species is rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, terpenes, phenols, and coumarins present in its leaves, fruits, bark, and resin. Scientifically validated bioactivities include antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, muscle-relaxant, and antiproliferative effects. Low acute toxicity has been demonstrated in in vivo assays. Despite these promising results, gaps remain regarding its chemical characterization, medicinal, and nutraceutical potential. This review highlights the need for further research to validate traditional uses, ensure safe applications, and explore new therapeutic prospects.

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HymenaeaPhytochemicalsPlant ExtractsAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Infective AgentsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsHumansAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Infective AgentsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsPhytochemicalsPlant ExtractsbioactivitiesethnopharmacologyHymenaea courbaril L.Jatobáphytochemistry

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PMID41417545
PMCPMC12860520

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