Lissachatina fullica (Achatine) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Lissachatina fullica (Achatine) — family Achatinidés.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 2 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 87 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. Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, oedema : Plant part used: Mucus. Documented pharmacological profile: Phénylbutazone-like.
   Selon Auteur (2021) : The slime was extracted by low heat method & anti-inflammatory properties was ascertained by inducing paw edema in day old chicks using carrageenan, the phytochemical screening was conducted to ascertain the level of phenols & flavonoids, while the antioxidant properties was determined by DPPH radical scavenging activity, using ascorbic acid as standard. This study is aimed at evaluating the anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties of snail slime obtained from giant African land snail (Achatina fulica). Selon Wiya C (2020) : For acute inflammation, the ear edema assay was used to screen the slime extract.
2. Infected wound, injury, incision : Plant part used: Mucus. Documented pharmacological profile: Con A-like.
   Selon WU Y (2020) : This is the first report applying the snail glycosaminoglycan to favor diabetic wound healing. The pharmacological experiments suggested that SGAG markedly accelerated the healing of full-thickness wounds in diabetic mice skin. Selon Song Y (2021) : The wound healing rate of the snail mucus group was higher than that of the control group (p < 0.0001).

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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