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Enf Infec Microbiol 2020; 40 (4)
Language: Spanish
References: 28
Page: 136-140
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ABSTRACT
Introduction. Sexually transmitted diseases have accompanied humanity for much of its history. Syphilis, previously known as
morbus gallicus, is an example of this type of infectious diseases. During the New Granada period, this disease caused havoc in
the population due to the precarious prevailing health conditions, the scarce knowledge of the disease and its difficulty diagnosis.
Objective. To contextualize a medical prescription for syphilis management dating from the 18
th century in the New Kingdom of
Granada. Analyze its components based on current scientific knowledge, and try to understand the possible phytotherapeutic effects
that could have acted on the manifestation of the disease in the population of the time.
Material and methods. Documentary search in the Historical Archive of the University of La Sabana, where the recipe “gallic
infection” was identified. Databases such as Scopus, Clinical Key, Scielo and Google Scholar were used, with no time limit and with
the following search terms: phytotherapy, plant extracts, therapeutic use,
Smilax, Pimpinella, Lavandula, Senna bicapsularis and
vegetable oils.
Results. The source document was transcribed, finding four phytotherapeutic agents: sarsaparilla (
Smilax aspera), composed of
steroidal saponins, polyphenols and flavonoids, with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cytotoxic and antioxidant properties; anise (
Pimpinella
anisum), with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant and analgesic medicinal properties; lavender flowers (Lavandula
stoechas), with antibacterial, antifungal and sedative effects; sem (
Senna bicapsularis) leaves with reported antioxidant and antibacterial
activities.
Conclusion. In light of current evidence, it cannot be concluded that the multiple components of this prescription were effective
for the definitive syphilis treatment. However, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties are recognized in its components.
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