Ethnobotany, Pharmacology and Chemistry of Medicinal Orchids from Veracruz

Asseleih, L. M. Cano; García, Roberto; Cruz, José Yader Sageth Ruiz

doi:10.17265/2161-6256/2015.09.006

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“…( 25)Cinnamic acid, p-(trimethylsiloxy)-, trimethylsilyl ester, presents neuroprotective properties [18]. Some of the compounds found in PE include (13) 1-phenylpyrrolo [2,1,5-cd]indolizine and (14) 1-(p-Acetylbenzoyl)pyrrolidine, containing the pharmacophore structure pyrrolo [2,1,5-cd]indolizine reported with neuroprotective activity [19]. (15) Caffeine, an alkaloid associated with diuretic activity [20], decreases the rate of kidney stones and activates the central nervous system (SNC) [21].…”

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“…There are 13 species of the genus Stanhopea, a member of the Orchidaceae family, including S. hernandezii, S. intermedia, S. maculosa, S. ruckeri, S. martiana, S. dodsonian, S. radiosa, S. saccata, S. pseudoradiosa, S. graveolens, S. oculata, S. whittenii, and S. tigrina [12]. Of these species, S. oculata and S. hernandezii are the only species of this genera with medicinal uses, including the reduction in abdominal pain in women and anti-fatigue activity [13]. Stanhopea tigrina is an endemic species of Mexico commonly known as "torito morado" or "calavera" in the Huasteca Potosina (central region of Mexico).…”

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Ethnomedicinal Study and Evaluation of the Anxiolytic-like and Diuretic Effects of the Orchid Stanhopea tigrina Bateman ex Lindl—(Orchidaceae)

del Carmen Díaz-Torres,

Yáñez-Barrientos,

Montes-Rocha

et al. 2024

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Stanhopea tigrina Bateman ex Lindl. (Orchidaceae) is an orchid endemic to Mexico, known as “Calavera” or “calaverita”, in the Huasteca Potosina (central region of Mexico). This plant species is used for the folk treatment of mental disorders and urological kidney disorders, according to the ethnomedicinal information obtained in this study. Ethanolic extracts of leaves (HE) and pseudobulb (PE) were obtained by microwave-assisted extraction (MAE). Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to carry out the chemical characterization of HE and PE. The pharmacological effects (antioxidant, diuretic, anxiolytic, locomotor, hypnotic, and sedative) of HE and PE were evaluated. The possible mechanism of action of the anxiolytic-like activity induced by HE was assessed using inhibitors of the GABAergic, adrenergic, and serotonergic systems. The possible mechanism of the diuretic action of HE was assessed using prostaglandin inhibitory antagonists and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) blockers. HE at 50 and 100 mg/kg exerted anxiolytic-like activity without inducing hypnosis or sedation. Flumazenil, prazosin, and ketanserin inhibited the anxiolytic-like activity shown by HE, which suggests the participation of GABA, α1-adrenergic receptors, and 5-HT2 receptors, respectively. The diuretic effect was reversed by the non-selective NOS inhibitor L-NAME, which caused the reduction in nitric oxide (NO). These results demonstrate that the ethanolic extract of S. tigrina leaves exhibited anxiolytic-like activity and diuretic effects without inducing hypnosis or sedation. This work validates the medicinal uses of this orchid species.

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Ethnomedicinal Study and Evaluation of the Anxiolytic-like and Diuretic Effects of the Orchid Stanhopea tigrina Bateman ex Lindl—(Orchidaceae)

del Carmen Díaz-Torres,

Yáñez-Barrientos,

Montes-Rocha

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“…There are 1260 species in Mexico, of which 433 grow in the state of Veracruz (Castañeda-Zárate et al, 2012;Baltazar-Bernal et al, 2014). Some of these species have traditionally been used in ethnomedicine for the treatment of illnesses (Cano Asseleih et al, 2015) and consequently, some of them have already been phytochemically studied or biotested for finding a biological potential. Bioactive orchid secondary metabolites include terpenoids, polyphenols and flavonoids, which have shown antioxidant activity and proven application as antibacterial agents (Bhattacharyya et al, 2014;Chand et al, 2016;Bhatnagar et al, 2017).…”

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Phenolic profile and antioxidant activity from wild and in vitro cultivated Rhynchostele rossii (Orchidaceae)

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Background and Aims: Rhynchostele rossii is an orchid native to Mexico known as gallinitas (little chickens) that is threatened due to overexploitation for ornamental purposes, as a consequence of which it is necessary to realize efforts for its conservation. To date there are no reports of phytochemical studies of this orchid, although it is well known that species of the Orchidaceae family are a good source of bioactive and nutraceutical compounds (e. g. vanillin). Therefore, the main objective of this research was to establish a R. rossii in vitro germination protocol for propagation and determination of phenolic compounds that contribute to its phytochemical knowledge.Methods: A specimen of a wild plant and some seedlings obtained by in vitro culture were dried, milled and their components extracted with MeOH; anti-free radical activity (DPPH), total phenols and flavonoids were determined by spectrophotometric methods, and individual phenolic compounds were identified and quantified by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS).Key results: The root of the wild plant showed the highest content of total phenols and flavonoids with 121.60 mg GAE g-1 and 108.73 mg CE g-1, respectively, and the best anti-free radical activity with an IC50 53.63 μg ml-1. Extracts from seedlings obtained by in vitro culture also produced phenolic compounds, showing a total phenolic and flavonoid content of 37.35 mg GAE g-1 and 0.16 mg CE g-1, respectively. One coumarin (scopoletin) , three cinnamic acids (4-coumaric acid, ferulic acid and trans-cinnamic acid), three benzoic acids (vanillic acid, vanillin and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid) and three flavonoids (quercetin-3-D-galactoside, quercetin-3-glucoside and kaempferide) were identified and quantified by LC-MS.Conclusions: This study demonstrates that R. rossii is a potential source of antioxidant metabolites that can be obtained by in vitro culture, without harming the wild specimens.

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Orchidaceae de San Luis Potosí, México: riqueza y distribución

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Antecedentes: El estado de San Luis Potosí carece a la fecha de un registro preciso de la riqueza y distribución de la familia Orchidaceae. Pregunta: ¿Cuáles son los géneros y especies de Orchidaceae en el estado, su distribución geográfica y ecológica, y las necesidades de exploración y recolecta? Sitio de estudio y fechas: San Luis Potosí, México, agosto 2004 a junio 2020. Métodos: Se revisaron bases de datos, especímenes de herbarios y se efectuaron recolectas botánicas. Se calculó la riqueza potencial de Orchidaceae con el estimador Jack 1, se analizó su distribución altitudinal y por tipo de vegetación. Se cuantificó la similitud entre diferentes biomas con el método de Ward y el índice de Jaccard. Se caracterizó el endemismo para México, sus extensiones biogeográficas y el estatus de riesgo de cada especie. Con base en los registros municipales se evaluaron las necesidades de exploración. Resultados: Se documentaron 70 géneros y 152 especies de orquídeas en San Luis Potosí, lo que representa el 84 % de 182 especies estimadas para el estado. La mayor riqueza corresponde al bosque húmedo de montaña. La similitud entre los biomas fue baja. Se encontraron 84 especies endémicas a México y sus extensiones biogeográficas. Diez especies están en estatus de riesgo. Se sugiere continuar explorando las áreas colindantes con Guanajuato, Querétaro, Hidalgo y Tamaulipas. Conclusiones: Se supera en un 90 % la riqueza de especies anteriormente registrada para San Luis Potosí, y Orchidaceae se coloca en el quinto lugar en riqueza específica a nivel estatal.

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Ethnobotany, Pharmacology and Chemistry of Medicinal Orchids from Veracruz

Cited by 4 publications

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Ethnomedicinal Study and Evaluation of the Anxiolytic-like and Diuretic Effects of the Orchid Stanhopea tigrina Bateman ex Lindl—(Orchidaceae)

Ethnomedicinal Study and Evaluation of the Anxiolytic-like and Diuretic Effects of the Orchid Stanhopea tigrina Bateman ex Lindl—(Orchidaceae)

Phenolic profile and antioxidant activity from wild and in vitro cultivated Rhynchostele rossii (Orchidaceae)

Orchidaceae de San Luis Potosí, México: riqueza y distribución

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