Cocos nucifera (Koko) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Cocos nucifera (Koko) — family Arecacées.

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: TRAMIL.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 15 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 143 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. Type II diabetes mellitus : Plant part used: Inflorescence. Documented pharmacological profile: Gliclazide-like.
   According to Kabra MP (2012): Hypoglycemic effect was compared to that of Glibenclamide. In the long term treatment of alloxan induced diabetic rats, the degree of protection was determined by measuring blood glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol & protein on 15thday. According to Emojevwe V (2018): It was therefore concluded that CN husk tea has a significant hypoglycemic & anti-diabetic effects in alloxan-induced diabetes.
2. Rheumatism, osteoarthritis, arthritis, oedema : Plant part used: Fruit. Documented pharmacological profile: Indometacine-like.
   According to Dua K (2013): Dua K et al, Antiinflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic potential of Cocos nucifera L: A review. According to Zakaria ZA (2006): nucifera as antipyretic, anti-inflammatory & wound healing agents. The extracts, in the concentrations/strengths of 10, 50 & 100%, were used in anti-pyretic & anti-inflammatory studies while those in the concentration of 100% were used only in the wound healing study.
3. Anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, depression : Plant part used: Root. Documented pharmacological profile: Diazepam-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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