Abstract
Jaborandi (Pilocarpus spp.) belongs to Rutaceae family and presents a broad distribution in the Brazilian territory. Jaborandi is the only known source of the alkaloid pilocarpine, and Pilocarpus microphyllus and P. jaborandi are the species with highest concentration. Pilocarpine has an important role in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry as it is used to treat glaucoma and xerosto…