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Chemical characterization and in vitro studies on the impact of the 'Dream Herb...
Garcia, Maria Rita; Mineiro, Tiago; Andrade, Paula B.; Ferreres, Federico; Gil-Izquierdo, Ángel; Seabra, Vítor; Silva, Diana; Gomes, Nelson G. M.An increasing number of psychoactive plants, particularly those with long history of use on ritualistic practices, are now being progressively used in recreational context, many of which remaining unregulated. Calea zacatechichiis traditionally used in divination rituals, due to its oneirogenic properties. Yet, considering the psychoactive effects of this ‘Dream Herb’and easiness of purchase, the potential for ...
Chemical characterization and in vitro studies on the impact of the 'Dream Herb...
Garcia, Maria Rita; Mineiro, Tiago; Andrade, Paula B.; Ferreres, Federico; Gil-Izquierdo, Ángel; Seabra, Vítor; Dias-da-Silva, DianaBackground: An increasing number of psychoactive plants, particularly those with long history of use on ritualistic practices, are now being progressively used in recreational context, many of which remaining unregulated [1]. Calea zacatechichi is traditionally used in divination rituals, due to its oneirogenic properties. Yet, considering the psychoactive effects of this ‘Dream Herb’ and easiness of purchase, ...
Preliminary chemical profile and in vitro pharmacological evaluation of the hal...
Garcia, Maria Rita; Dutka, Mykhaylo; Guimarães, Sofia; Andrade, Paula B.; Seabra, Vítor; Diana Dias da Silva; Gomes, Nelson G. M.For the last few years, Ayahuasca ceremonies have been gaining popularity in recreational settings in Europe and North America [1]. Similar to Psychotria viridis, Diplopterys cabreranais also suggested to contain the psychoactive compound N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and is therefore used in Aya-huasca rituals for its ability to induce hallucinations, euphoria and entheogenic effects [1-3]. However, while informatio...
Infrared Irradiation Drying Impact on Bee Pollen: Case Study on the Phenolic Co...
Campos, Maria G.; Frigerio, Christian; Bobiş, Otilia; Urcan, Adriana C.; Gomes, Nelson G. M.Bee pollen is commonly reputed as a rich source of nutrients, both for bees and humans. Its composition is well balanced and can be taken as a stand-alone food or as supplement, including for the elderly owing its low caloric value. However, storage conditions frequently lead to product degradation, namely due to the high moisture content that enable the proliferation of molds and bacteria. Herein, an infrared ...
Polyphenolic characterisation and bioactivity of an Oxalis pes-caprae L. leaf e...
Gaspar, Marisa Costa; Fonseca, Diogo A.; Antunes, Manuel J.; Frigerio, Christian; Gomes, Nelson G. M.; Vieira, M.; Santos, Armanda E.; Cruz, Maria T.