Hylocereus polyrhizus (Red pitaya) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Hylocereus polyrhizus (Red pitaya) — family CaCTacée.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 11 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 89 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. Clastogenesis : Plant part used: Stem.
   Selon Macia-Ceja D (2018) : The LC–MS analysis detected metabolites such as polyphenols & fatty acids.Systemic administration of the ethanolic extract of HP exerts an anti-inflammatory effect & prevents murine colitis induced by TNBS.
2. Oxidative stress : Plant part used: Fruit.
   Selon Auteur (2014) : Its activity can be reduced by oxidative stress conditions. Stress condition for rats was achieved by five days fasting and swimming for 10 mins/day. Selon Yeh W (2020) : Hepatic lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, & inflammation are important factors in the progression of ALD.
3. Dyslipidaemia : Plant part used: Fruit. Documented pharmacological profile: Simvastatine-like. Mentioned synergistic association: Allium sativum-bulbe.
   Selon Omidizadeh A (2014) : The results showed that fresh pitaya significantly (p < 0.05) attenuated the insulin resistance, hypertriglyceridemia & atherosclerotic changes induced by fructose supplement in rats. Thermally-treated pitaya at 105 °C for 60 min (containing a low antioxidant & soluble dietary fiber content) fed to rats had no significant effect on insulin resistance, dyslipidemia & atherogenesis. Selon Khalili MA (2009) : Khalili MA et al, Hypocholesterolemic effect of red pitaya (Hylocereus sp.), on hypercholesterolemia induced rats, Inter Food Res J, (16): 431-40.

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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