Acacia farnesiana (Akasia jôn) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Acacia farnesiana (Akasia jôn) — family Mimosacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 7 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 62 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. Type 1 diabetes mellitus : Plant part used: bark.
   According to Konwar M (2014): Results: Streptozocin induced diabetic mice showed significant hyperglycaemia and loss of body weight with alteration of serum insulin, tissue glycogen & antioxidant levels. in streptozotocin induced type1 diabetic animal model & also to explore the probable mechanism of their activities. According to Bino-Kingsley R (2013): Anti-diabetes activity of the fraction was evaluated in alloxan-induced diabetic rats & short term toxicity evaluation was done in adult male mice.
2. Type II diabetes mellitus : Plant part used: aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Glibenclamide-like.
   According to Konwar M (2014): Results: Streptozocin induced diabetic mice showed significant hyperglycaemia and loss of body weight with alteration of serum insulin, tissue glycogen & antioxidant levels. in streptozotocin induced type1 diabetic animal model & also to explore the probable mechanism of their activities. According to Bino-Kingsley R (2013): Anti-diabetes activity of the fraction was evaluated in alloxan-induced diabetic rats & short term toxicity evaluation was done in adult male mice.
3. Diarrhoea : Plant part used: aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Lopéramide-like.
   According to de la Cruz S (2012): Diarrheal diseases remain a health problem in Mexico & the world. (Leguminosae) (Huizache) are popularly used in the treatment of diarrhea. According to Misar A (2011): Misar A et al, Antidiarrhoeal activity of methanolic extract of Acacia farnesiana bark.

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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