Euterpe oleracea (Wasay) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Euterpe oleracea (Wasay) — family Arecacées.

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 94 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. Cancer : Plant part used: Seed.
   According to Alessandra-Perini J (2018): The anticarcinogenic & chemopreventive activities of EO were observed in all experimental models of cancer & reduced the incidence, tumor cell proliferation, multiplicity & size of the tumors due to the antiinflammatory, antiproliferative & proapoptotic properties. The aim of this review was to systematically describe the safety & antitumor effects of açaí in preclinical models using rodents to provide a more comprehensive assessment of açaí for both therapeutic uses & the development of future clinical studies in cancer. According to Martinez R (2018): The present study suggests that ASE has a high antioxidant capacity a &may have a protective effect against lung cancer.
2. Endometriosis : Plant part used: Seed.
   According to Balan A (2021): endometriosis is a chronic & debilitating disease, which affects millions of young women worldwide. Results: We found 17 medicinal plants & 13 phytochemicals, which have demonstrated their beneficial effects against endometriosis. According to Machado DE (2016): Our results suggest that açai effectively suppressed the establishment & growth of endometriotic lesions, & this agent is a promising novel pharmacological therapeutic treatment for endometriosis.
3. Oxidative stress : Plant part used: Seed.
   According to Balan A (2021): Several of their biological activities consist of antiangiogenic, anti-inflammatory effects, & oxidative-stress reduction. Conclusion: Medicinal herbs & their bioactive compounds exhibit antiangiogenic, antioxidant, sedative & pain-alleviating properties & the effects recorded until now encourage their use for the conservative management of endometriosis,. According to da Silva Santos V (2014): This obtained extract also attenuated Mn-induced oxidative stress in primary cultured astrocytes.

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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