Boerhavia erecta (Patagon) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Boerhavia erecta (Patagon) — family Nyctaginacées.

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 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: Root. Documented pharmacological profile: Diclofénac-like.
   According to Muthumani P (2010): In the present study, the anti-inflammatory, diuretic activity of ethanolic, ethylacetate extracts & Colum isolated compound SU I of whole plant of BE were studied & the activity was compared with Diclofenac sodium, Furosemide as standard. The anti-inflammatory activity showed*** P< 0.001, ** P< 0.01, * P< 0.02. According to Compaoré M (2018): The different fractions were compared according to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activities, total phenolic, & total flavonoid contents.
2. High blood pressure, vasoconstriction, fluid retention : Plant part used: Stem. Documented pharmacological profile: Furosemide-like.
   According to Compaoré M (2018): Conclusion: The B engleri & BE fractions possessed a potential antioxidant for fighting oxidative stress & helping to prevent diabetes, hypertension, & cardiovascular diseases.
3. Oxidative stress : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Acide ascorbique-like, BHT-like, EDTA-like.
   According to Govindan P (2013): Results: The antioxidant activity of BE ethanolic extract is comparable to a certain extent with that of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), mannitol, EDTA, & ascorbic acid. Oxidative stress induced by oxygen radicals is believed to be a primary factor in various degenerative diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis gastric ulcer. According to Compaoré M (2018): Conclusion: The B engleri & BE fractions possessed a potential antioxidant for fighting oxidative stress & helping to prevent diabetes, hypertension, & cardiovascular diseases.

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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