Alternanthera sessilis (Magwè) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Alternanthera sessilis (Magwè) — family Amaranthacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 34 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 34 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. Documented pharmacological profile: Paclitaxel-like.
   According to Firdhouse J (2013): The cytotoxic activity of synthesized nano silver was carried out against prostate cancer cells (PC3) by MTT assay & found to show significant activity.
2. Liver disorders : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Silymarine-like.
   According to Das M (2014): The ethanol extract of Alternanthera sessilis(Amaranthaceae) aerial parts were investigated for any in vitro and in vivo antioxidant & hepatoprotective effects. From the results, it was suggested that EEAS could protect the liver cells from paracetamol induced liver damage by its antioxidative effect on hepatocytes, hence eliminating the deleterious effects of toxic metabolites of paracetamol. According to Rhodes M.C (2006): Rhodes M.C et al, Hepatoprotective effects of Taiwan folk medicine: Alternanthera sessilis on liver damage induced.
3. Neurological and memory disorders : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Piracetam-like.

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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