Dactyloctenium aegyptium (Gran pié-poul) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Dactyloctenium aegyptium (Gran pié-poul) — family Poacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 13 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 38 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: Whole plant. Documented pharmacological profile: Amikacine-like.
   According to EBASTELLA J (2015): The results showed the maximum zone of inhibition was observed in pseudomonas aeruginosa in ethanol extract & the minimum zone of inhibition was observed in Proteus vulgaris, E.coli, KP in ethanol extract. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris by disc diffusion method. According to Khan AV (2013): coli) & Staphylococcus aureus (S.
2. Spasm, muscle contraction, constipation, diarrhoea : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Vérapamil-like.
   According to Janbaz (2015): The above-mentioned findings reflected, presence of cholinergic as well as Ca++ channel blocking activity in ethanolic extract of DA thus providing scientific basis for its folkloric use in constipation & diarrhea.
3. Helminthiasis : Plant part used: Pest control and veterinary products. Documented pharmacological profile: Albendazole-like.
   According to Raveendran D (2024): The extracts were tested at various concentrations (10, 25, 50 mg/ml) & compared with a standard anthelmintic drug, Albendazole. The results demonstrated a dose- dependent activity of both extracts, with the alcoholic extract showing a stronger anthelmintic effect than the aqueous extract.

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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