Adenanthera pavonina (Liquorice wood) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Adenanthera pavonina (Liquorice wood, Bwa-réglis, Bois-à-réglisse) — family Mimosacées.

Scientific synonyms : Adenanthera gersenii Scheff., A polita Miq., Corallaria parvifolia – Rumph, Corallaria parvifolia- Rumph.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 9 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 52 scientific references for this species (full detail in the application).

Important — scientific references on this public page: only a short excerpt of each cited source is shown (selected abstract sentences), kept in the original language of the publication (most often English), without translation. These excerpts are not the full article text and are not a complete bibliography. The full reference records and complete monographic detail are available in the Lapo v2 application (free 30-day trial).

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   Cancer: adjuvant treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Mujahid M (2013)

     Excerpt the aim of the current study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective action of the leaves of Adenanthera pavonina against isoniazid (INH) & rifampicin (RIF)-induced liver damage in experimental animals. Conclusions: These findings suggested that the methanolic extract of leaves of AP exhibited hepatoprotective effects against INH + RIF induced hepatic damage in rats as compared to standard drug silymarin.

   • According to Kolhe Rohini C (2019)

     Excerpt Hence this article aims to provide a comprehensive review on Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry & pharmacology of Adenanthera pavonina L. The Adenanthera pavonina known as red bead tree has long been used in traditional medicines.

   • According to Renilda S (2016)

     Excerpt In the present study, Chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone, methanol & ethanol extracts of Adenanthera pavonina leaves are used for cytotoxicity study against Artemia salina & cancer cells lines, HCT116, U251, NH460 & MCF7. The toxicity of the extracts suggests the presence of bioactive compounds in the extracts & hence provides a scope for further fractional analysis to identify potential anticancer compounds within.

   • According to --Chauhan R (2015)

     Excerpt The methanol extract has anticancer effect being effective against bone cancer cell line when compared with acetone extract. Adenanthera pavonina is an important traditional plant with various medicinal properties which cures major human ailments.

   • According to Ezeagu IE (2004)

     Excerpt Analysis showed the seeds of Adenanthera pavonina contained appreciable amounts of proteins (29.44g/100g), crude fat (17.99g/100g), & minerals, comparable to commonly consumed staples. pavonina seeds represent a potential source of oil & protein that could alleviate shortages,.

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   Infection (bark stem): bacterial: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi

   Plant part used: Bark.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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   • According to Abdu K (2020)

     Excerpt The targeted compounds isolated (AP-X38 & AP-X44) were also subjected to antimicrobial test using three bacterial species & found to be even more active that the solvent extract of ETAC. In the present study, four solvent-extract (ethanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform & n-hexane) were subjected to antimicrobial activity test against E.

   • According to Rodrigo SK (2006)

     Excerpt Extracts of both plants exhibit antibacterial activity against methicillin-sensitive & –resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis & Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Jayasinghe et al., 2006). (Rutaceae) and Adenanthera pavonina(L.) (Fabaceae) are widely used in various ayurvedic herbal preparations for treating diseases such as diarrhoea, tussis, asthma, ulcers, itchy skin, scales, sores, rheumatism, cold and cough (A.

   • According to Godoi AM (2014)

     Excerpt The present study aimed at evaluating the activity of sulfated polysaccharide from the Adenanthera pavonina (SPLSAp) seeds against poliovirus type 1 (PV-1) in HEp-2 cell cultures. Adenanthera pavonina, popularly known as red-bead tree, carolina, pigeon’s eye, & dragon’s eye, is a plant traditionally used in Brazil for the treatment of several diseases.

   • According to Radziah W (2011)

     Excerpt Adenanthera pavonina, known as Saga, is a tropical legume found in most parts of Asia. It is also has an antibacterial property which then has been exploited to produce natural antibacterial liquid hand soap.

   • According to --Chauhan R (2015)

     Excerpt Adenanthera pavonina is an important traditional plant with various medicinal properties which cures major human ailments. The seed & leaves methanolic extract exhibited efficacious antimicrobial & anticancer activity against various pathogens whereas acetone seed extract did not show any biological activity.

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   Osteoarthritis, rheumatism, oedema, arthritis

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Kolhe Rohini C (2019)

     Excerpt It has been reported to posses various activities like Antioxidant Activity, Antibacterial Activity, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial Activity, Antipyretic activity, Hepatoprotective activity, & hypoglycaemic activity, Hypolipidemic activity, Wound healing activity & Antimalarial activity. Hence this article aims to provide a comprehensive review on Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry & pharmacology of Adenanthera pavonina L.

   • According to Mayuren C (2009)

     Excerpt Ethanolic extracts from the leaves of Adenanthera pavonina were assessed at doses of 250 & 500 mg/kg for anti-inflammatory effects using both acute & chronic inflammatory models. It was found that the doses possessed inhibitory effects on the acute phase of inflammation as seen in carrageenan-induced hind paw edema as well as in a subacute study of cotton pellet-induced granuloma formation.

   • According to --Chauhan R (2015)

     Excerpt AP is known to produce anti-inflammatory drugs whereas this traditional plant is used for anticancer drugs as well which will be greater benefit to mankind,. Adenanthera pavonina is an important traditional plant with various medicinal properties which cures major human ailments.

   • According to Olajide O A (2004)

     Excerpt A methanol extract of the seeds of Adenanthera pavonina was evaluated for pharmacological effects in animal models. This study demonstrated the anti-inflammatory & analgesic effects of AP extract.

   • According to Huml L (2020)

     Excerpt In Samoa, the seeds of Adenanthera pavonina, an underutilized leguminous tree, are popularly eaten when roasted. Although the seeds are also used in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory & cardiovascular diseases, information on their nutrients & any compounds potentially reducing risks of related health disorders is very limited.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use, and the <strong>full scientific references</strong> (complete records, not only the short excerpts above) are available in the complete monographic record in the Lapo v2 application.