Peltophorum pterocarpum (Palisann ’-Riyo) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Peltophorum pterocarpum (Palisann ’-Riyo) — family Caesalpiniacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 13 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 39 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. Type II diabetes mellitus : Plant part used: Bark. Documented pharmacological profile: Acarbose-like.
   Selon Palanisamy UD (2014) : It is worthy to note that S cumini, has been shown to display anti-diabetic activities in sreptozotocin induced rat studies (Kumar et al., 2008). This was followed by the extracts from Syzygium cumini (leaf), Nephelium lappaceum, Syyzgium aqueum & Garcinia mangostana.(rind) Interestingly, it was observed that these extracts displayed activities comparable & at times higher than the commercial anti-glycemic drug; Acarbose, & the commercial grape seed extract.
2. Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism : Plant part used: Flower. Documented pharmacological profile: Diclofenac-like.
   Selon AMALA B (2015) : Antioxidants prevents oxidative damage caused by free radicals & can be used in cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory diseases. Presence of these phytochemicals have ability for curing various ailments & possess potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial & antioxidant activities. (2004) : et al, Anti-inflammatory & antibacterial activity of Peltophorum pterocarpum flowers.
3. Hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Silymarine-like.
   Selon Biswas K (2009) : The 70% ethanolic extract of Peltophorum pterocarpum leaves were investigated for its hepatoprotective effect against paracetamol induced acute liver damage on albino Wistar rats. These results suggest that 70% ELPP may have the potential therapeutic value in the treatment of paracetamol induced hepatic damage and some liver diseases. Selon Rajeswari S (2012) : Rajeswari S et al, Total phenolic, flavonoid content & hepatoprotective potentials of Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC) K Heyne leaf extracts.

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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