May 2020 in “Research, Society and Development” This study suggests that mutamba fruit, regardless of maturation stage, could be valuable in the food industry due to its high soluble solids, vitamin C, and mineral content.
This study found that the ethanolic extract of Guazuma ulmifolia, or mutamba, showed only intermediate levels of phenolic compounds and low antioxidant activity in laboratory tests, suggesting limited potential in alleviating oxidative stress conditions like cancer or cardiovascular diseases.
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June 2015 in “South African journal of botany” This study documented 70 plant species used by traditional healers in Namibia to manage AIDS-related opportunistic diseases and highlighted the need for further research on their anti-HIV properties and potential over-exploitation.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the significance of IL-1 family cytokines in skin inflammation and pathology, emphasizing their interactions with microbes and potential therapeutic applications, but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2005 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study found that Guazuma ulmifolia, known for its use in hair loss treatment, contains polyphenolic compounds in its bark, particularly flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and mucilages.