Immunomodulatory properties of Achyrocline satureioides (Lam.) D.C. infusion: A study on human leukocytes

Antiulcer effects of Achyrocline satureoides (Lam.) DC (Asteraceae) (Marcela), a folk medicine plant, in different experimental models

“…There are several reports, indicating that tea prepared mainly by communities of South Brazil, from the inflorescences of Achyrocline satureoides, leads to the relief of the symptoms of gastric ulcers (Kadarian et al, 2002;Cosentino et al, 2008;Ferrraro et al, 2008). Moreover, preparations obtained from Achyrocline satureoides are used in folk medicine to treat pain, inflammation and abdominal cramps, and also as a tranquilizer and sedative (Gugliucci and Menini, 2002;Kadarian et al, 2002;Arredondo et al, 2004;Cosentino et al, 2008;Del Vitto et al, 2009). Some of those actions have already been proven scientifically, such as: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant.…”

“…Some of those actions have already been proven scientifically, such as: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant. However, despite its widespread use in folk medicine to treat ulcers and dyspepsia, the antiulcer of this species have not yet been studied properly (Arredondo et al, 2004;Ritter et al, 2002;Polydoro et al, 2004;Cosentino et al, 2008). Studies on its chemical composition revealed that the flavonoids quercetin, 3-O-methylquercetin and luteolin are the main components extracted from the inflorescences.…”

Biocontrol Activity of Medicinal Plants from Argentina

“…Achyrocline satureioides, popularly known as "marcela" or "marcela del campo" is a sub-bush that belongs to the family Asteraceae and is widely used in South America (Rivera et al 2004). Experimental studies have shown hepatoprotection (Kadarian et al 2002), antioxidant (Desmarchelier et al 1998), antitumor and cytotoxic (Ruffa et al 2002), antiviral (Zanon et al 1999), and immunomodulatory properties (Cosentino et al 2008). In spite of the widespread biological activities investigated for A. satureioides aerial part, there is no report of the activity on fungal plant pathogens growth.…”

Hydroalcoholic Extract from Inflorescences of Achyrocline satureioides (Compositae) Ameliorates Dextran Sulphate Sodium‐Induced Colitis in Mice by Attenuation in the Production of Inflammatory Cytokines and Oxidative Mediators

“…Infusions of the inflorescences from this species are used in Brazilian folk medicine to treat central nervous system diseases, respiratory diseases, inflammatory disorders, and gastrointestinal system diseases [9]. More particularly, there are several reports indicating that tea prepared mainly by communities of South Brazil, from the inflorescences of A. satureioides , leads to the relief of the symptoms of gastric ulcers [10, 11] and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as Crohn's disease [11, 12]. In line with its traditional use, the anti-inflammatory activity of extracts from A. satureioides has been confirmed in different studies [11, 13, 14].…”

“…More particularly, there are several reports indicating that tea prepared mainly by communities of South Brazil, from the inflorescences of A. satureioides , leads to the relief of the symptoms of gastric ulcers [10, 11] and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as Crohn's disease [11, 12]. In line with its traditional use, the anti-inflammatory activity of extracts from A. satureioides has been confirmed in different studies [11, 13, 14]. Santin et al [15] previously confirmed the antiulcer gastric potential of this plant and its antispasmodic effect in gastrointestinal smooth muscle preparation has also been described [13].…”