Argyreia nervosa (Lyenn vonvon) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Argyreia nervosa (Lyenn vonvon) — family Convolvulacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 26 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 50 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. Bacterial infection : Plant part used: Root. Documented pharmacological profile: Isoniazide-like, Rifamycine-like.
   According to Habbu P (2009): speciosa root was studied against bacteria, fungi & Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37 Rv sensitive strain by in vitro & in vivo assays. A synergistic effect between flavanoids sulphates & commercially available antitubercular drugs was observed with FIC index of 0.443 +/- 0.245, 0.487 +/- 0.247 for isoniazid & 0.468 +/- 0.333, 0.417 +/- 0.345 for rifampicin, whereas EAAS fraction showed partial synergistic effect.
2. Oxidative stress : Plant part used: Root. Documented pharmacological profile: Acide ascorbique-like.
   According to JAISWAL BS (2018): speciosa possess various pharmacological activity such as anti-aging, gastroprotective, analgesic & anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, antiviral, antidiabetic, anticonvulsion, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, antiulcer, central nervous system depressant, nematocides, nootropic, anticancer & many more. According to Habbu PV (2010): In addition, levels of adrenal ascorbic acid & cortisol were restored compared to stress control group. Improvement in stress markers may be due its prolong effect of resistance to stress & partly due to free radical scavenging activity.
3. Diabetic ulcer : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Mupirocine-like, Hydroxyproline-like.
   According to Singhal A (2011): AIM:The aim of present work was to evaluate the wound healing property in normal & diabetic animals by oral & topical administration of ethanolic extract of leaves. nervosa showed significant wound healing effect in normal (topically treated) and diabetic (both topically & orally treated) rats. According to Singhal AK (2011): The aim of present work was to evaluate the wound healing property in normal & diabetic animals by oral & topical administration of ethanolic extract of leaves.

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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