Alternanthera bettzickiana (Karaktè-dézôm) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Alternanthera bettzickiana (Karaktè-dézôm) — family Amaranthacées.

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 20 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: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Diclofénac-like.
   According to Vetrichelvan T (2013): Anti inflammatory test was performed against carrageenin induced paw oedema method by using diclofenac sodium as standard. The parameters measured for the assessment of diuretic activity were total urine volume, sodium, potassium & chloride concentration in urine.The results of each plant extracts were compared which showed that the alcoholic extract of A tenella (500mg/kg) showed higher anti inflammatory activity than the other three plants & the alcoholic extract of DM (250mg/kg) showed higher diuretic activity than the other three plants. According to Manan M (2022): This study evaluated the safety & anti-arthritic potential of Alternanthera bettzickiana ethanolic extract (ABEE).
2. Bacterial infection : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Amoxicilline-like.
   According to Pamila UA (2017): The plants were evaluated against two Gram positive bacterial species such as Staphylococcus aureus & Enterococcus faecalis; two Gram negative bacterial species such as Escherichia coli & Klebsiella pneumoniae; & fungi such as Aspergillus Niger, Epidermophyton floccosum & Candida albicans were tested. The extracts were compared with standards like Amoxicillin & Ketoconazole for antibacterial & antifungal activity respectively. According to Vidhya T (2015): In addition, antimicrobial activity was performed by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method using Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus & Salmonella typhimurium.
3. Fungal infection : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Ketoconazole-like.
   According to Pamila UA (2017): The plants were evaluated against two Gram positive bacterial species such as Staphylococcus aureus & Enterococcus faecalis; two Gram negative bacterial species such as Escherichia coli & Klebsiella pneumoniae; & fungi such as Aspergillus Niger, Epidermophyton floccosum & Candida albicans were tested. The extracts were compared with standards like Amoxicillin & Ketoconazole for antibacterial & antifungal activity respectively. According to Koseki I (1990): Koseki I et al, Antiviral activity of plant extracts against aphthovirus, pseudorabies virus & pestivirus in cell cultures.

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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