Eryngium foetidum (Blessed Chadron) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Eryngium foetidum (Blessed Chadron) — family Apiacées.

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: TRAMIL and French Pharmacopoeia.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 9 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 45 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. Cancer : Plant part used: Sheet.
   According to Okon J (2013): The present study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical screening, analgesic & anti-inflammatory properties of ethanol leave extract of Eryngium foetidum. These results indicate that the extracts could possess analgesic & anti-inflammatory properties. According to Mekhora C (2012): foetidum has a high potential to be used as a food supplement to reduce risk of cancer associated with inflammation.
2. Bacterial infection : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Amikacine-like.
   According to Dalukdeniya DAC (2017): The methanol and chloroform extracts showed high antibacterial activity against gram positive bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Listeria monocyatogenes & Staphylococcus aureus). Water extracts showed highest activity against gram negative microorganism (Salmonella). According to TABARAK MALIK (2016): Objective: This study was conducted for comparative assessment of antioxidant, antibacterial & antidiabetic potential of A.
3. Pain, hyperalgesia : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Aspirine-like.
   According to Saenz MT (1997): Analgesic action was evaluated with chemical (writhing test) & thermal stimuli (hot plate test). A decoction from the leaves of Eryngium foetidum has been evaluated for antiinflammatory & analgesic properties. According to Okon J (2013): The present study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical screening, analgesic & anti-inflammatory properties of ethanol leave extract of Eryngium foetidum.

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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