Cananga odorata (Ilang-ilang) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Cananga odorata (Ilang-ilang) — family Annonacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 5 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 14 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. Acne, thrush : Plant part used: Bark.
   According to Rahman MM (2005): The compounds also showed antifungal & cytotoxic activities,. O-Methylmoschatoline, liriodenine & 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid isolated from the barks of Cananga odorata showed antibacterial activities against a number of Gram (+) & Gram (−) bacteria.
2. Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, oedema : Plant part used: Fruit. Documented pharmacological profile: Aspirine-like.
   According to Maniyar Yasmeen A (2015): The current study evaluates the anti-inflammatory activity of ethanolic extract of Cananga odorata Lam (EECO) in experimental animals. Conclusion: EECO has significant anti-inflammatory activity. According to WijayaKusuma I (2014): The present results showed potential of some medicinal plants used by Bentian tribe from Indonesia as natural anti-microbial and anti-oxidant and potentially anti-inflammatory agents.
3. Peripheral and central pain : Plant part used: Fruit. Documented pharmacological profile: Aspirine-like.
   According to MANIYAR YASMEEN A (2015): The present study evaluates the central & peripheral analgesic activity of ethanolic extract of Cananga Odorata Lam [EECO] in experimental animals. ECO has significant central & peripheral Analgesic activity.

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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