Brosimum alicastrum (Nwa-pen) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Brosimum alicastrum (Nwa-pen) — family Moracées.

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: TRAMIL.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 2 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 58 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. Type II diabetes mellitus : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Glibenclamide-like.
   According to Farheen M (2021): This project is focused on the study of anti-diabetic effects of the leaf extract of Pulicaria dysentrica & Brosimum alicastrum on streptozotocin induced male Wister rats. To evaluate the anti-diabetic activity of ethanolic extract of PD & BA this is tested by phytochemical analysis, GCMS analysis, In vivo & Invitro screening models. According to Farheen M (n.d.): Farheen M et al, PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION & PHARMACOLOGICAL SCREENING OF ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY USING ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF PULICARIA DYSENTERICA & BROSIMUM ALICASTRUM ON EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS,.
2. Raoiella indica mite : Plant part used: leaf & seed.
   According to Castillo-Sanchez LE (2018): The acaricidal & repellent activity of three ethanolic extracts of two plant species on Raoiella indica was evaluated under laboratory conditions. indica at 96 hours of evaluation, being statistically superior to the other extracts. According to Castillo-Sanchez LE (2018): The acaricidal & repellent activity of three ethanolic extracts of two plant species on Raoiella indica was evaluated under laboratory conditions.

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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