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Spilanthol (C14H23NO, 221.339 g/mol) is a bioactive compound that is found in many different plants thatare used as traditional remedies throughout the world. It is present in Heliopsis longipes and several speciesin the genus Acmella, including A. oleracea L., also known as paracress and jambu. Its leaves and flowershave sensory properties (pungency, tingling, numbing, mouth-watering) that make it a popular spice andingredient in several Brazilian dishes. Spilanthol can exert a variety of biological and pharmacologicaleffects including analgesic, neuroprotective, antioxidant, antimutagenic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory,antimicrobial, antilarvicidal and insecticidal activities. So, the aim of this review is to present a literaturereview on the spilanthol that describes its occurrence, chemistry, extraction and biological activities.
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Barbosa, A.F., de Carvalhoa, M.G., Smith, R.E. et al. Spilanthol: occurrence, extraction, chemistry and biological activities. Rev. Bras. Farmacogn. 26, 128–133 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjp.2015.07.024
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