Schinus Terebinthifolius Raddi, Popular Use, Chemical Composition, and Biological Activity: A Systematic Review

Introduction: The advance of quantitative and qualitative research has been proving the use of plants as medic ine. Considering that many people are adept at popular practices and Schinus terebinthifolis Raddi is native to South America, abundant in the coastal regions of Brazil, where it is popularly known as ‘aroeira' (Brazilian peppertree). Objective: Identify the primary studies regarding the popular use, chemical composition, and the main biological activities of Schinus terebinthifolis Raddi. Metodology: This study attempted to identified, through a previous defined methodology, the systematic review, primary studies regarding the popular use, chemical composition, and the main biological activities of Schinus terebinthifolis Raddi. The survey was conducte d in virtual libraries commonly accessed by the scientific community following a script execution and inclusion of some articles. Results: After all steps of selection, we obtained a total of eighty - one, a number of studies on popular use, the chemical co mposition, and biological activities of the plant were achieved. The biological activity found and described for this plant is quite extensive. Thirty - eight works surveyed demonstrate that are several scientifically proven recommendations for using differe nt parts of the plant. Conclusion: This review enabled to systematize the knowledge produced on the main popular use, the main researches related to biological activity, and the range of chemical constituents of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi already isolated.