Gloriosa superba (Lis-bégen) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Gloriosa superba (Lis-bégen) — family Colchicacées.

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 57 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: Tuber. Documented pharmacological profile: Tétracycline-like.
   Selon Raja Naika H (2015) : Further, as-formed CuO Nps exhibit significant antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacterial strains namely Gram −ve Klebsiella aerogenes, Pseudomonas desmolyticum, & Escherichia coli, Gram +ve bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The current study demonstrates convenient utilization of G superba extract as a fuel for the efficient synthesis of CuO nanoparticles through a green synthesis method to obtain significantly active antibacterial material. Selon Suryawanshi S (2012) : superba tubers was investigated for its antimicrobial activity against E.
2. Anxiety, nervousness : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Diazepam-like.
   Selon Sundaraganapathy R (2013) : Methodology: Anti-anxiety activity of G. Plan: Anti-anxiety activity of Gloriosa superba.
3. Ascariasis : Plant part used: Pesticidal and veterinary use. Documented pharmacological profile: Pipérazine-like.
   Selon Riaz MNA (2013) : The anthelmintic activity of various extracts of GST was also evaluated in vitro against two types of intestinal worms; a) Earthworms & b) Ascaridia Galli (à parasitic roundworm). Aqueous, alcoholic and chloroform extracts of GST showed significant anthelmintic activity in vitro against both types of intestinal worms. Selon Suryawanshi S (2012) : It also showed good anthelmintic activity against earthworm Eisonia foetida.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

Photo credit : Photo from the Traditional Martinique Pharmacopoeia.