Asclepias curassavica (Zèb papiyon) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Asclepias curassavica (Zèb papiyon) — family Asclépiadacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 7 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 29 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Adjuvant treatment for multi-drug-resistant (MDR) breast and liver cancer : Plant part used: Whole plant.
   According to Ai-Jia JI (2022): The inhibitory effects of compounds 1 & 2 on human colorectal carcinoma cells (HCT116), non-small cell lung carcinoma cells (A549) & hepatic cancer cells (SMMC-7721) were evaluated. This study may not only provide a scientific basis for clarifying the active ingredients in AC but also help to understand its antitumor activity, which can promote the application of AC in clinical treatment of various cancer. According to Raja S (2005): It has been reported to have multiple pharmacological effect of antiinflammatory, cardiotonic, anticancer, Anthelmintic & to treat piles & gonorrhoea.
2. Fever, pain : Plant part used: Stem. Documented pharmacological profile: Paracétamol-like.
   According to KUMAR R (2012): The present study is concerned with the study of Asclepias Curassavica for its Analgesic & Antipyretic activity. Alcoholic & aqueous extracts of stem of the plant have been made & their analgesic & antipyretic activity have been observed on mice taking paracetamol as standard. According to Alonso-Castro AJ (2021): Aim of the study :This work assessed the antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, & sedative effects of an ethanol extract from the aerial parts of Asclepias curassavica(ACE).
3. Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, oedema : Plant part used: Aerial part.
   According to Raja S (2005): It has been reported to have multiple pharmacological effect of antiinflammatory, cardiotonic, anticancer, Anthelmintic & to treat piles & gonorrhoea. According to Alonso-Castro AJ (2021): Aim of the study :This work assessed the antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, & sedative effects of an ethanol extract from the aerial parts of Asclepias curassavica(ACE). The in vitro anti-inflammatory actions of ACE (1–200 μg/ml) were analyzed using LPS-stimulated primary murine macrophages.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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