Recent research:
Across the publications, the researcher focuses on evaluating natural products from Amazonian and Andean biodiversity for antioxidant, cosmetic, and anti-inflammatory applications. The work integrates chemical profiling (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; GC/MS; GC/MS after silylation), in vitro antioxidant assays (DPPH, ABTS, β-carotene bleaching) and bioautography to identify active constituents in essential oils from medicinal plants (e.g., Mosla mollis, A. glutinosa, B. latifolia; and Ilex guayusa). It extends to formulation science and preliminary in vivo and clinical-like evaluation, including cosmetic formulations (hydrophilic gel and lipophilic cream) and topical anti-inflammatory ointments combining Cannabis sativa and Baccharis latifolia oils. The methodology emphasizes correlating chemical composition with bioactivity, validating traditional uses, and exploring industrial/cosmetic and therapeutic potential, with a notable emphasis on practical applications and potential income generation for local communities. Overall, the research demonstrates a coherent theme: deciphering active phytochemicals in regional medicinal plants, validating antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and translating findings into consumer and healthcare products.

Key Topics:

• Biodiversity, Ethnobotany & Natural Products
• Healthcare, Clinical Epidemiology & Public Health