Crinum latifolium (Variegated lily) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Crinum latifolium (Variegated lily) — family Amaryllidacée.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 3 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 48 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. Benign prostatic hyperplasia : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Mitomycine C-like.
   According to Thongphichai W (2022): (Amaryllidaceae) has been used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine to alleviate the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Their antiproliferative activity was studied in human prostate stromal cells (WPMY-1) induced by TGF-β. According to Author (2001): Levin S: Traditional Vietnamese herb Crinum latifolium shows promise for prostate & ovarian health.
2. Oxidative stress : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Acide ascorbique-like.
   According to GOYAL A (2023): Additionally, the review delves into the numerous pharmacological activities associated with CL, such as antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, & anti-diabetic activities. According to Chen MX (2018): Alkaloids 3 & 4 displayed the significant antimicrobial activity with IC50 values <0.50 mM & antioxidant activity in the ABTS·+ & DPPH test.
3. Type II diabetes mellitus : Plant part used: Sheet.
   According to GOYAL A (2023): Additionally, the review delves into the numerous pharmacological activities associated with CL, such as antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, & anti-diabetic activities. According to Shukla PK (2018): In vitro antidiabetic activity was evaluated by α-amylase inhibition assay based on starch iodine & DNS method. Conclusion: The results indicate that the aerial parts of the plant possess more antidiabetic potential in comparison to the root.

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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