Murraya paniculata (Chinese boxwood) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Murraya paniculata (Chinese boxwood) — family Rutacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 10 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 96 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. Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, oedema : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Indometacine-like, Aspirine-like.
   Selon Narkhede MB (2012) : The MPEE was also evaluated for anti-inflammatory potential of evaluated using carrageenan, histamine, serotonin, dextran induced rat paw edema & chronic cotton pellet method. MPEE at doses of 50mg, 100mg and 200mg / kg exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effect. Selon Rahman A (2010) : Moreover, when given orally to rats at dose of 300 and 600 mg/kg of body weight, the extract showed a significant (P<0.001) anti-inflammatory activity against carrageenin induced paw edema in rats which was comparable to the standard drug Aspirin at the dose of 150 mg/kg of body weight.
2. Obesity : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Orlistat-like. Mentioned synergistic association: Guazuma ulmifolia-feuille.
   Selon Narkhede MB (2012) : MPEE at doses of 50mg, 100mg and 200mg / kg exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effect. Thus, the present study revealed MPEE that the exhibited significant antinociceptive & anti-inflammatory properties in the tested models. Selon Rahman A (2010) : The ethanol extract of the dried leaves of Murraya paniculata was investigated for its possible antidiarrhoeal & anti-inflammatory activities in animal models.
3. Candidiasis : Plant part used: Pest control and veterinary products. Documented pharmacological profile: Métronidazole-like.
   Selon KUSUMA SF (2017) : The results showed that the ethanol extract of orange Jasmine leaves had antibacterial activity against C. albicans with MIC/MFC ranged at 0,3125-0,625 %w/v. Selon Auteur (2011) : Studies on in vitro antibacterial, antifungal property and antioxidant potency of Murraya paniculata.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

Photo credit : Photo from the Traditional Martinique Pharmacopoeia.