Pectic polysaccharides from the infusions of P. tridentatum, F. angustifolia and M. suaveolens: structural characterization and inflammatory influence evaluation

Martins, Vitor Manuel Ramalheira; Francisco, Vera; Cruz, Maria T.; Batista, Maria T.; Coimbra, Manuel A.

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Martins, Vitor Manuel Ramalheira

Abstract(s)

In Tras-os-Montes region (Portugal), the small shrub (Pterospartum tridentatum) , the narrow-leafed ash (Fraxinus angustifolia), and the apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) are vegetable species frequently used in the preparation of infusions for medicinal purposes. According to the popular tradition, the infusions prepared from P. tridentatum, F. angustifolia and M. suaveolens protect against diabetes, hypertension, high levels of cholesterol and uric acid.

Keywords

Pectic polysaccharides Infusions Fraxinus angustifolia Mentha suaveolens Pterospartum tridentatum

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http://hdl.handle.net/10198/10650

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Martins, Vitor Manuel Ramalheira; Francisco, Vera; Cruz, Maria T.; Batista, Maria T.; Coimbra, Manuel A. (2013). Pectic polysaccharides from the infusions of P. tridentatum, F. angustifolia and M. suaveolens: structural characterization and inflammatory influence evaluation. In Second International Congress on Cocoa, Coffee and Tea. Naples, Italy