Preliminary Phytochemistry, Antimicrobial Properties and Acute Toxicity of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl.Leaves

Idu, MacDonald; Omogbai, Eric K. I.; ., G.E. Aghimien; ., F. Amaechina; Timothy, O.; Omonigho, Solomon Esharegoma

doi:10.3923/tmr.2007.193.198

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“…In herbal medicine, S. jamaicensis itself has been known to demonstrate antacid, analgesic [13], anti-inflammatory [12], hypotensive [3], antihelminthic [14], diuretic, laxative, lactagogue, purgative, sedative, spasmogenic, vasodilator, vulnerary, and vermifuge properties [1, 8, 15]. …”

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“…The leaf and stem extracts of this plant are usually prepared in the form of tea bag before being consumed. This cooling tonic is consumed to stimulate the function of the gastrointestinal tract or to aid in digestive problems such as indigestion, acid reflux, ulcers, constipation, dyspepsia, and slow digestion [1]. Furthermore, it is also often used to treat allergies and respiratory conditions such as asthma, cold, the flu, bronchitis, and cough, as well as cirrhosis and hepatitis [7].…”

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“…These bioactive compounds can be found abundantly in all parts of the plant. In particular, the phytochemicals in phenolic compounds of S. jamaicensis , which include coumarins, flavonoids, tannins [15], and saponins [1], are the most studied among researchers due to their therapeutic properties. Eventually, these compounds produce different medicinal properties.…”

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“…The usage of medicinal plants as an alternative to chemically synthesized drugs in the treatment of diseases has been accepted on a global scale. Due to the use and efficacy of medicinal plants, studies have extensively demonstrated that these medicinal plants contain secondary metabolites and have reported their role in various medicinal properties, including analgesic, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antihypertensive, antinociceptive, and anti-inflammatory [1–6]. …”

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“…Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl is a member of the family of Verbenaceae and is commonly known as Gervao, Brazilian tea, verbena cimarrona, rooter comb, or blue porter weed [1, 7]. This plant mostly grows in the tropical regions of America, as well as in the subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Oceania.…”

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Stachytarpheta jamaicensis(L.) Vahl: From Traditional Usage to Pharmacological Evidence

Liew

Yong

2016

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Introduction. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl belongs to the family of Verbenaceae and is commonly known as Gervao, Brazilian tea, verbena cimarrona, rooter comb, or blue porter weed. It is one of the important plants with high medicinal and nutraceutical benefits. S. jamaicensis contains various medicinal properties in traditional and folk medicinal systems, with cures for several diseases. Objective. The objective of this review paper is to collect information concerning the morphology, distribution, traditional usage, phytochemical compositions, biological activities, and safety data of S. jamaicensis. Materials and Methods. The information was obtained from literature search through electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar on S. jamaicensis. Results and Conclusion. The high medicinal properties of this plant, for instance, antimicrobial and antifungal effect as the main activities, but verbascoside as the main active chemical component, make it a valuable source of the medicinal compound. This review paper summarizes all information concerning the morphology, distribution, traditional usage, phytochemical compositions, pharmacological activities, and toxicological studies of S. jamaicensis.

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Section: Traditional Usage Of Stachytarpheta Jamaicensismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Traditional Usage Of Stachytarpheta Jamaicensismentioning

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2016

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Significance of leaf morphoanatomical markers for the authentication of adultered drugs sold in herbal markets of district Lahore, Pakistan

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A number of herbal plants sold in herbal markets of Lahore are under adulteration threat which can pose harmful health effects to end‐user. This adulteration problem of medicinal plants can be resolved by the implication of some valuable taxonomic parameter such as leaf epidermal anatomical characteristics. Hence, this research was aimed to provide viable anatomical markers in order to resolve this adulteration issue persisted in some common marketed medicinal plants of district Lahore, that is, Cinnamomum verum Presl., Cinnamomum tamala (Buuch.‐Ham.) T.Nees&Eberm., Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br.ex Sm., Sphaeranthus indicus Linn., Artemisia maritima Linn., Achillea millifolim L., Adhatoda vasica Nees, Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub, and Morus nigra L. Overall multiple anatomical variations (epidermal cell shape, their length and width, type of stomata, length and width of guard cells along with presence or absence of trichomes) had been reported in the study that could be worthwhile for the correct identification of medicinal plants. Irregular shapes of epidermal cells were observed in Cinnamomum verum and Achillea millifolium while pentagonal and polygonal cells were found in their adultaerants, that is, Canella winterana and Adhatoda vasica, respectively. Types of stomata were also strikingly varied among genuine plant and its adulterant, for example, anisocytic stomata were observed in Artemisia maritima while in its adulterant (Artemisia absinthium) anomocytic stomata were found. Similarly, paracytic stomata were observed in Butea monosperma, whereas its adulterant plant (Averrhoa carambola) characteristically possessed anisocytic stomata. Hence, anatomical characteristics were proved to be a valuable taxonomic tool in resolving the adulteration issue of medicinal plants.

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lasR/rhlR Expression Linked to Quorum Sensing-Mediated Biofilm Formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Using Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized with Ethnobotanical Extracts

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Preliminary Phytochemistry, Antimicrobial Properties and Acute Toxicity of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl.Leaves

Cited by 18 publications

References 5 publications

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis(L.) Vahl: From Traditional Usage to Pharmacological Evidence

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis(L.) Vahl: From Traditional Usage to Pharmacological Evidence

Significance of leaf morphoanatomical markers for the authentication of adultered drugs sold in herbal markets of district Lahore, Pakistan

lasR/rhlR Expression Linked to Quorum Sensing-Mediated Biofilm Formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Using Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized with Ethnobotanical Extracts

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