Ethnobotany, ecology, pharmacology, and chemistry of Anredera cordifolia (Basellaceae): a review

Abstract

The potential of a plant with medicinal and nutritional properties, Anredera cordifolia, is reviewed. Its common names include “Bertalha” and “folha gorda” and it is popularly used for wound healing and against fungal infections and other types of infection. Its pharmacological properties have been widely investigated and acknowledged, especially with regard to its antibacterial activity, which improves the healing of wounds infected by Staphylococcus aureus, and to its antifungal activity against Candida albicans. It is an unconventional food plant, with leaves and aerial tubers used as food prepared in varied ways. It is also considered an invasive plant in several countries and thus classified as a weed. Its characteristics of a Brazilian native plant, with proven medicinal properties and unconventional use as food, underlie our study on its ecology and botanical classification, as well as the pharmacological assays and screening of chemical constituents.

Pengaruh Daun Binahong (Anredera Cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis pada Proses Penyembuhan Luka

“…8 Hal tersebut diperkuat dengan penelitian sebelumnya, bahwa daun binahong memiliki senyawa aktif alkaloid, saponin, dan flavonoid yang memiliki efek antiinflamasi, antioksidan, antibakteri, dan analgesik. [9][10][11] Semua bagian dari tanaman binahong mulai dari akar, batang, maupun daun dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai terapi herbal.…”

Binahong leaf extract (anredera cordifolia) mucoadhesive patch as an alternative therapy for recurrent aphthous stomatitis

“…Chemical compounds in binahong leaves contain secondary metabolites, including polyphenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, and saponins. 20,21 These secondary metabolites can provide pharmacological effects on human free radicals, increase the epithelialization process, and show anti-inflammatory activity in human red blood cells through membrane stabilization tests. 5 extract.…”

“…5 extract. 20 The flavonoid glycoside compound in binahong leaves is known as vitexin (8-beta-D-Glucopyranosylapigenin). 24…”

Seasonal effect on phenolic content and antioxidant activity of young, mature and senescent leaves from Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis (Basellaceae)

“…In Brazil, mainly in the southern region, it is considered an unconventional food plant and a medicinal herb. In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, its fresh leaves are used to treat burns, wounds, onychomycosis, and also against insect bites, skin lesions and circulatory system disorders (Alba et al, 2020). Its leaves and aerial tubes are eaten in varied forms.…”

“…Flavonoids as vitexin, isovitexin, morin, myricetin, and 3,5,3',4'-tetrahydroxyflavon, in addition to sapogenins such as ursolic acid were isolated. The probable presence of p-coumaric acid, lupeol, and β-sitosterol was researched (Alba et al, 2020).…”