The therapeutic properties of Mikania glomerata Spreng. (Asteraceae)

The Mikania glomerata Spreng is a specie found in Europe, Africa, North and South America commonly known as “guaco” “guaco climber”. Many scientific studies confirm the bactericidal, anti-ophidic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, bronchodilator pharmacological activities. These aim to contribute new research, report phytotherapy aspects describe therapeutical properties of glomerata. This study an integrative review with descriptive approach. Were during that guaco are diverse, such as: antiasthmatic, tonic, antipyretic, expectorant, appetite stimulant, anti-influenza, antirheumatic, soothing, healing, diuretic, emollient, fluidizing, bacterial growth inhibitor, antiallergic, antioxidant, anthelmintic. Thereby, analyzed texts show, besides mentioned above, expressive performance on duodenal stomach ulcers, infectious diseases tonsillitis oropharyngeal inflammation, influenzas, upper airway infections (UAI), usually cold. Thus, essential highlight value medicinal use this compound, way accentuate their benefits for clinical improvement various conditions currently affect patients. However, given data were shown previously, well limited number studies, it fundamental carry out more research define safely therapeutic M. glomerata, addition showing long-term effects your phytotherapic safe doses, side effects.