Variações de corama (Kalanchoe pinnata, Bryophyllum pinnatum, K. laciniata e K. brasiliensis) como alternativa para indústria de chás: uma revisão

Abstract

The PANC (Non-Conventional Food Plants) species described as Kalanchoe pinnata, Bryophyllum pinnatum, K. laciniata and K. brasiliensis are consumed by a large part of the Brazilian population through teas, juices and syrups. These species are known to have phytotherapeutic and nutritional effects. The aim of the study was to carry out a literature review on the herbal properties and use of the species mentioned. To this end, a search was carried out on the species popularized by "corama" on search platforms such as Scielo, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar, using the following: "corama", "kalanchoe", "bryophyllum", "tea" and "PANC". The inclusion criteria were articles in English and dissertations in Portuguese. 49 papers were selected, with a prevalence of studies published between 2016 and 2023. The studies that discussed the effects of "corama" widely discussed its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory function, and it is consumed in several countries, not just Brazil. It was possible to identify the variations and possible toxic effects of different species. In the materials analyzed, there was a lack of studies aimed at food production, most of which showed pharmaceutical results and the prevalence of oral exposure (extracts) as having the best effects. It was possible to find different analytical methods for the phytotherapeutic and medicinal substances found in the species analyzed, concluding not only their importance in pharmaceutical collaboration, but also their potential in the tea food industry, given the increase in the search for healthy foods with benefits for the body, making it worth continuing the study to implement the plant in new food products.