Couroupita guianensis (Pié-Boul-Kannon) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Couroupita guianensis (Pié-Boul-Kannon) — family Lecythidacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 17 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 54 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: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Erythromycine-like.
   According to Prahalad U (2007): The antimicrobial activity of CGEE was studied against Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) & Gram-Negative Bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Klebsiella pneumoniae) compared to Erythromycin & tetracycline. According to Manimegalai S (2014): In view of the above, we designed the study to evaluate the antioxidant potential & antibacterial effect of Couroupita guianensis.
2. Skin conditions : Plant part used: Fruit. Documented pharmacological profile: Nitrofurazone-like.
   According to Prahalad U (2007): The present study provides a scientific rationale for the traditional use of CG in the management of skin diseases such as sores, boils & itching. The antimicrobial activity of CGEE was studied against Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) & Gram-Negative Bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Klebsiella pneumoniae) compared to Erythromycin & tetracycline. According to Manimegalai S (2014): In view of the above, we designed the study to evaluate the antioxidant potential & antibacterial effect of Couroupita guianensis.
3. Cancer : Plant part used: Flower. Documented pharmacological profile: Tamoxifène-like.
   According to Swapna-Atha S (2014): During the last few decades, it has been observed that there are numerous reports on anti-inflammatory activity, anti- ulcer activity, anticancer activity, anti-oxidant activity, antihelmintic activity of this plant. According to Premanathan M (2012): Premanathan M et al, Antioxidant & anticancer activities of isatin (1H-indole-2,3-dione), isolated from the flowers of Couroupita guianensis Aubl, Indian J Med Res.

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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