Cenchrus echinatus (Zèb Kolan) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Cenchrus echinatus (Zèb Kolan) — family Poacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 5 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 11 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: Whole plant. Documented pharmacological profile: Dexamethasone-like.
   According to SILVA AA (2012): The results of a topic anti-inflammatory evaluation, DPPH assay & antiproliferative activity against adenocarcinoma cells (Caco 2) are described.
2. Cancer : Plant part used: Whole plant. Documented pharmacological profile: Sirolimus-like.
   According to CISNEROS HCB (2022): Breast cancer is a disease that is increasing its incidence yearly; it is thus in search of complementary alternatives for treatment, some medicinal plants containing large amounts of polyphenols have been studied, which have anti-cancer effects as is the case of Cenchrus echinatus L. (cadillo) on 7,12-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene DMBA-induced breast cancer in Rattus-rattus. According to SILVA AA (2012): The results of a topic anti-inflammatory evaluation, DPPH assay & antiproliferative activity against adenocarcinoma cells (Caco 2) are described.
3. Dyslipidaemia : Plant part used: Whole plant. Documented pharmacological profile: Atorvastatine-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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