Phytochemical and pharmacological potential of the genus Plectranthus—A review

Ahamed, A. Nizar; Yaser, S. Mohamed; Idhris, S. Mohammad; Padusha, M. Syed Ali; Sherif, N. Ahamed

doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2023.01.026

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“…Abietane diterpenoids (i.e., coleons O and G, lanugone K, and 6-acetylfredericone B) presenting anti-inflammatory activities (especially NF- κ B inhibitory activity) have been isolated from the aerial parts of C. scutellarioides [ 97 ]. Rosmarinic acid is also present in C. scutellarioides , and this compound is known to possess anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties [ 98 ]. Altogether, the leaves of C. scutellarioides present ethnobotanical evidence of efficacy, as well as pharmacological data confirming its use in the treatment of inflammatory disorders.…”

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Traditional medical practices for children in five islands from the Society archipelago (French Polynesia)

Chassagne,

Butaud,

et al. 2023

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background Traditional Polynesian medicine for children has been poorly documented, and few data are available on their efficacy and safety. In this context, the aim of this study was to identify traditional practices used for treating children and then assess the efficacy and safety of the most cited remedies by reviewing the literature. Methods In 2022, a semi-structured survey was carried out on five islands from the Society archipelago (Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Raiatea, and Tahiti). A total of 86 participants were interviewed including 19 experts in herbalism. A thorough literature review was performed on the most cited plant species to gather the relevant ethnobotanical, pharmacological, and clinical data of each remedy. Results Participants mentioned using 469 remedies to treat 69 health disorders. The most represented health categories were digestive system, skin disorders, infectious diseases, and respiratory system. A total of 67 plant species (representing 731 use-reports) were mentioned and Annona muricata, Gardenia taitensis, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis were the main plants reported. Regarding the safety of cited remedies, one plant (Microsorum grossum) showed high risk of toxicity, and its use should be avoided in infants and children. Conclusion Our survey confirms the importance of traditional medical practices for children in the Society Islands. A lack of data in children for most cited remedies demonstrate the need for more pharmacological and toxicological research on Polynesian medicinal plants. Finally, the potential risk of toxicity for some cited plant species reported calls for a better information of traditional medicine users and healers.

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Traditional medical practices for children in five islands from the Society archipelago (French Polynesia)

Chassagne,

Butaud,

et al. 2023

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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“…1,2 Plectranthus is a genus of approximately 85 species of flowering plants; it comprises various plants with pharmacological potential, which are used to treat different diseases in traditional communities worldwide. [3][4][5][6][7] Plectranthus amboinicus (P. amboinicus) is known by different names, such as "rau tan day la" and "rau thom lun". In the context of food processing, the leaves of P. amboinicus are used as a spicy and aromatic spice, known for their nontoxic nature.…”

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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Plectranthus amboinicus Collected in Dak Lak, Vietnam

2023

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Several research studies have explored the essential oil properties and other aspects of this plant, attracting the interest of international scientists. 10-19 However, despite the long history of using P. amboinicus in remedies, healthcare preparations and products derived from it are limited; it has, thus, received little attention for practical use. Notably, no prior research related to the P. amboinicus species in Dak Lak has been conducted. Therefore, this study aims to determine the chemical composition and biological properties of P. amboinicus to aid in its exploitation and effective utilization. Material and Methods ChemicalsAscorbic acid, DPPH, Tween 80, a homologous series of C7-C30 straight-chain hydrocarbons, and various reference chemicals for identification were procured from Sigma-Aldrich Chemical Co. (St Louis, MO, USA). All other chemicals, including those of analytical grade, were acquired from Merck (Darmstadt, Germany). The culture media and standard antibiotic discs were obtained from Oxoid Ltd.

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Exploring the Potential of Essential Oil from Plectranthus amboinicus Leaves against Breast Cancer: In vitro and In silico Analysis

Gupta,

Gautre,

Biharee

et al. 2024

Med Oncol

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Phytochemical and pharmacological potential of the genus Plectranthus—A review

Cited by 6 publications

References 63 publications

Traditional medical practices for children in five islands from the Society archipelago (French Polynesia)

Traditional medical practices for children in five islands from the Society archipelago (French Polynesia)

Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Plectranthus amboinicus Collected in Dak Lak, Vietnam

Exploring the Potential of Essential Oil from Plectranthus amboinicus Leaves against Breast Cancer: In vitro and In silico Analysis

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