Microsatellite primers were developed and optimized for Lippia alba to characterize the L. alba germplasm bank of Universidade de São Paulo. A genomic library enabled the design of 9 microsatellite primers. Six of the 9 primers yielded polymorphic products, which defined 2 groups in the bank. The data provide support to characterize germplasm banks, genetic breeding programs for L. alba, and ot...

Background: Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) has been known to have various pharmacologic activities. Objectives: Lemon verbena leaves are used to make an herbal tea, which is traditionally used for treating spasms, common cold, severe abdominal pain, indigestion, insomnia, anxiety, and headache. Although it has been known to have various pharmacologic activities, no scientific study has been ...

El uso de plantas medicinales para tratar diversas enfermedades se ha visto fuertemente impulsado por el aumento del costo los medicamentos y efectos secundarios éstos. Así, en países vías desarrollo, vuelto cada vez más importante la atención primaria salud. En este artículo, describen las especies vegetales que habitantes Julián Blanco, Guerrero, México, utilizan frecuentemente tratamiento su...

OBJECTIVE This parallel controlled clinical trial evaluated the effect of a gel containing Lippia sidoides essential oil on plaque and gingivitis control. METHODS Thirty patients (n=30) were randomly selected and allocated into three groups: Lippia sidoides (LS, n=10), chlorhexidine (CLX, n=10) or placebo (control, n=10). Plaque and bleeding index were recorded at baseline and after three mon...