Hippobroma longifloral (Pip-zonbi) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Hippobroma longifloral (Pip-zonbi) — family Lobéliacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 10 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 24 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: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Chloramphénicol-like.
   Selon Auteur (2015) : The aim of this study was to test antibacterial activity of leaf & flower ethanol extracts of LL against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia & Pseudomonas aeruginosa, & to identify the compound of those extracts responsible for the antibacterial activity. The results of this study showed that ethanol extracts of LL leaf & flower inhibited Staphylococcus aureus with inhibition zone diameter are 19,33 mm & 15,66 mm respectively. Selon BURHAN A (2024) : HL contains several potent antioxidants, antibacterial or antiviral compounds, & anticancer.
2. Dental caries, periodontitis : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Chlorhexidine-like.
   Selon Nur Rosidah A (2014) : Caries begins with plaque formation, which contain microorganisms, especially Streptococcus mutans. mutans by using an antibacterial agent, for example, kendali leaves. Selon BURHAN A (2024) : HL contains several potent antioxidants, antibacterial or antiviral compounds, & anticancer.
3. Pain, hyperalgesia : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Acide Mefenamique-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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