Acanthospermum hispidum (Ox-head) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Acanthospermum hispidum (Ox-head) — family Astéracées.

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This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 6 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 21 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. Urolithiasis : Plant part used: whole plant. Documented pharmacological profile: Allopurinol-like.
2. Hepatitis, jaundice, icterus, cirrhotic condition : Plant part used: whole plant. Documented pharmacological profile: Silymarine-like.
   According to EDEWOR IT (2007): -The effects of administering the ethanolic leaf extract of Acanthospermum hispidum dc on patients of hepatitis were studied on acute hepatitis induced by carbon tetrachloride (20% CCl4/olive oïl, 1.5 ml/kg, p.o) in rats. But in cases of no hepatitis, the observed effect of the leaf extract was normal like that of the control.
3. Bacterial infection : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Mentioned synergistic association: association synergique avec Amoxicilline et Ciprofloxacine.
   According to ADUE F (2011): The extract demonstrated antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella typhi, Proteus vulgaris & Pseudomonas aeruginosa with MICs ranging between 11 and 53 mg/ml. Aureus (9-fold) & B.

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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