Crataeva tapia (Sentalézen) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Crataeva tapia (Sentalézen) — family Capparacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 4 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 32 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. Bacterial infection : Plant part used: Bark. Documented pharmacological profile: Ciprofloxacine-like.
   According to Sharma P (2014): (leaf & bark extracts) against Escherichia coli 2184, Proteus mirabilis 2241, Bacillus subtilis 2063 & Staphylococcus aureus 2079 procured from National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms (NCIM, Pune). Petroleum ether, ethanol & aqueous extracts of leaf & bark were used to evaluate the antibacterial activity of C tapia. According to Cabra DL (2015): We investigated the phytochemical profile & the antibiotic & modulating activity of a hydroalcoholic crude extract (CECT) against multi-drug resistant strains of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus & Pseudomonas aeruginosa, all of which were isolated from surgical wounds.
2. Grass cover : Plant part used: Pesticidal and veterinary use.

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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