A Phytotherapeutic Candidate for Neuropathic Pain: Helicteres ovata (Lam.) Extract Shows Antinociceptive Effects and Favorable Acute Toxicity Profile.
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Helicteres ovata is a native Brazilian species belonging to a genus traditionally used for the treatment of inflammatory and pain-related disorders. However, its pharmacological studies remain scarce. AIM OF THE STUDY This study investigated the phytochemical profile, inorganic composit...