Neuroprotective Properties of a Standardized Extract from Myracrodruon urundeuva Fr. All. (Aroeira-Do-Sertão), as Evaluated by a Parkinson’s Disease Model in Rats

Table 1

Percentages of total tannins, other polyphenols, and total polyphenol contents in cultivated Myracrodruon urundeuva Fr. All.

Plant part	Total tannins (%)	Other polyphenols (%)	Total polyphenols (%)
Stem bark	8.24	5.06	13.30
Bud stems	2.21	0.77	2.98
Shoot stems	0.99	0.76	1.75
Bud leaves	3.87	0.68	4.55
Shoot leaves	0.70	3.67	4.37

The values are expressed as gallic acid equivalents, determined in the fluid extract.