Ageratum conyzoides (Zèb-lavièj) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Ageratum conyzoides (Zèb-lavièj, Zèb-a-fanm, Zèb-Kabrit, Virgin’s herb, Women’s herb, Goat’s herb, Herbe-à-la Vierge, Herbe-à-femme, Herbe-à-cabri) — family Asteracées.

Scientific synonyms : Ageratum ciliare-Lour, A hrsutum-Poir, A latifolium-Cav, A obtusifolium-Lam, Cacalia menstrato-Vell, Eupatorium conyzoides-(L)-EHL Krause.

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: TRAMIL and French Pharmacopoeia.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 32 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 200 scientific references for this species (full detail in the application).

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

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).

Heart disease associated with type 2 diabetes

Plant part used: Root.
Scientific references (short excerpts)

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- According to Ojewole A (2020)
  Excerpt The root of Ageratum conyzoides was investigated for its effects on alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats' cardiac tissues. Ethanolic extract root of AC exhibited antihyperglycemic & antihyperlipidemic activities & mitigates damage to the heart from the ALX-induced myocardial toxicity associated with type-1 diabetes.
- According to Egunyomi A (2011)
  Excerpt The hypoglycaemic activity of the ethanol extract of shoots of Ageratum conyzoïdes was determined using alloxan-induced rats. Considering the hypoglycaemic activity of AC on the diabetic albino rats, the plant could be a source of antidiabetic Phytomedicine.
- According to Adelakun S (2022)
  Excerpt Conclusion: Ageratum conyzoides improved insulin sensitivity, antioxidant activities, hormonal imbalance, inflammatory makers, & histological changes in PCOS rats. Results: Ageratum conyzoides decrease insulin resistance, obesity indices, TC, TG, LDL, MDA, T, LH, FSH, CRP, IL-6, IL-18, & TNF- α in PCOS rats.
- According to Agbafor KN (2015)
  Excerpt Agbafor KN et al, Antidiabetic, Hypolipidemic & Anti-atherogenic Properties of Leaf Extracts of Ageratum conyzoïdes in Streptozotocin - Induced diabetic rats, Int.
- According to Nyunai N (2009)
  Excerpt Nyunai N et al, Antioxidant potential of aqueous leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoïdes Linn in diabetic rats, J of Pharmacogn & Phytother, 01/2009; 1:041-046.
Type II diabetes mellitus

Plant part used: Root.
Scientific references (short excerpts)

Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.
- According to Ojewole A (2020)
  Excerpt The root of Ageratum conyzoides was investigated for its effects on alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats' cardiac tissues. Diabetes mellitus has developed into one of the debilitating diseases disturbing the health of many people living with cardiovascular diseases in modern times.
- According to Egunyomi A (2011)
  Excerpt The hypoglycaemic activity of the ethanol extract of shoots of Ageratum conyzoïdes was determined using alloxan-induced rats. Considering the hypoglycaemic activity of AC on the diabetic albino rats, the plant could be a source of antidiabetic Phytomedicine.
- According to Adelakun S (2022)
  Excerpt Conclusion: Ageratum conyzoides improved insulin sensitivity, antioxidant activities, hormonal imbalance, inflammatory makers, & histological changes in PCOS rats. Results: Ageratum conyzoides decrease insulin resistance, obesity indices, TC, TG, LDL, MDA, T, LH, FSH, CRP, IL-6, IL-18, & TNF- α in PCOS rats.
- According to Agbafor KN (2015)
  Excerpt Agbafor KN et al, Antidiabetic, Hypolipidemic & Anti-atherogenic Properties of Leaf Extracts of Ageratum conyzoïdes in Streptozotocin - Induced diabetic rats, Int.
- According to Nyunai N (2009)
  Excerpt Nyunai N et al, Antioxidant potential of aqueous leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoïdes Linn in diabetic rats, J of Pharmacogn & Phytother, 01/2009; 1:041-046.
Type II diabetes mellitus

Plant part used: above-ground part.
Scientific references (short excerpts)

Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.
- According to Ojewole A (2020)
  Excerpt The root of Ageratum conyzoides was investigated for its effects on alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats' cardiac tissues. Diabetes mellitus has developed into one of the debilitating diseases disturbing the health of many people living with cardiovascular diseases in modern times.
- According to Egunyomi A (2011)
  Excerpt The hypoglycaemic activity of the ethanol extract of shoots of Ageratum conyzoïdes was determined using alloxan-induced rats. Considering the hypoglycaemic activity of AC on the diabetic albino rats, the plant could be a source of antidiabetic Phytomedicine.
- According to Adelakun S (2022)
  Excerpt Conclusion: Ageratum conyzoides improved insulin sensitivity, antioxidant activities, hormonal imbalance, inflammatory makers, & histological changes in PCOS rats. Results: Ageratum conyzoides decrease insulin resistance, obesity indices, TC, TG, LDL, MDA, T, LH, FSH, CRP, IL-6, IL-18, & TNF- α in PCOS rats.
- According to Agbafor KN (2015)
  Excerpt Agbafor KN et al, Antidiabetic, Hypolipidemic & Anti-atherogenic Properties of Leaf Extracts of Ageratum conyzoïdes in Streptozotocin - Induced diabetic rats, Int.
- According to Nyunai N (2009)
  Excerpt Nyunai N et al, Antioxidant potential of aqueous leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoïdes Linn in diabetic rats, J of Pharmacogn & Phytother, 01/2009; 1:041-046.

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Agbafor KN et al, Analysis of Chemical Composition of Leaves and Roots of Ageratum conyzoïdes, Int. J.l Curr. Res. Aca. Rev. 2015; 3(11): 60-5.Agbafor KN · 2015

Agbafor KN et al, Analysis of Chemical Composition of Leaves and Roots of Ageratum conyzoïdes, Int. J.l Curr. Res. Aca. Rev. 2015; 3(11): 60-5.

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Vera R. Chemical composition of the essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes L. (Asteraceae) from Réunion. Flav. Frag. Jl. 8: 257-60, 1003.-Abstract: The essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes L. (Asteraceae) growing in Reunion (Indian Ocean) was investigated using capillary GC and GC–MS. Two main components 7‐methoxy‐2,2‐dimethylchromene (Precocene I) and β‐caryophyllene, a large number of terpenoids and some chromenes are reported. Two new compounds, coumarin and phytol (a diterpene alcohol), were identified.

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González AG et al, Chromenes from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochemistry 30(4):1137–9, 1991a.González AG

González AG et al, Chromenes from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochemistry 30(4):1137–9, 1991a.

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González AG et al, Methoxy flavones from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochem 30(4):1269–71, 1991b.González AG

González AG et al, Methoxy flavones from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochem 30(4):1269–71, 1991b.

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Kasturi TR et al, Essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes: isolation & structure of two new constituents. Indian Jl Chem 11(2):91–5, 1973b.Kasturi TR

Kasturi TR et al, Essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes: isolation & structure of two new constituents. Indian Jl Chem 11(2):91–5, 1973b.

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Kasturi TR et al, Structure of a dimer of agerato-chromene. J lChem Soc Perkin Trans I:246–7, 1973a.Kasturi TR

Kasturi TR et al, Structure of a dimer of agerato-chromene. J lChem Soc Perkin Trans I:246–7, 1973a.

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Kong CH et al, Allelochemicals and their transformations in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard soils. Plant Soil 264:149–57, 2005.Kong CH · 2005

Kong CH et al, Allelochemicals and their transformations in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard soils. Plant Soil 264:149–57, 2005.

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Oladejo OW et al, A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey & Ageratum conyzoïdes. Afr J Med Sci. 2003; 32(2):193-6.Oladejo OW · 2003

Oladejo OW et al, A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey & Ageratum conyzoïdes. Afr J Med Sci. 2003; 32(2):193-6.

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Oladejo OW et al, ENHANCEMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUND HEALING BY METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES IN THE WISTAR RAT. African J of Biomed Res, 6 (1); 27 – 31, 2003.Oladejo OW · 2003

Oladejo OW et al, ENHANCEMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUND HEALING BY METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES IN THE WISTAR RAT. African J of Biomed Res, 6 (1); 27 – 31, 2003.

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Agbafor KN et al, Antidiabetic, Hypolipidemic & Anti-atherogenic Properties of Leaf Extracts of Ageratum conyzoïdes in Streptozotocin - Induced diabetic rats, Int. Jl. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. (2015Agbafor KN · 2015

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Kong CH et al, Volatile allelochemicals in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard and their effects on mites Amblyseius newsami & Panonychus citri. Jl Chem Ecol 31(9):2193–203, 2005-Abstract: Ageratum conyzoides L. weed often invades cultivated fields and reduces crop productivity in Southeast Asia and South China. However, intercropping this weed in citrus orchards may increase the population of predatory mite Amblyseius newsami, an effective natural enemy of citrus red mite Panonychus citri, and keep the population of P. citri at low & no injurious levels. This study showed t…

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Agbafor KN et al, Analysis of Chemical Composition of Leaves and Roots of Ageratum conyzoïdes, Int. J.l Curr. Res. Aca. Rev. 2015; 3(11): 60-5.Agbafor KN · 2015

Agbafor KN et al, Analysis of Chemical Composition of Leaves and Roots of Ageratum conyzoïdes, Int. J.l Curr. Res. Aca. Rev. 2015; 3(11): 60-5.

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González AG et al, Chromenes from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochemistry 30(4):1137–9, 1991a.González AG

González AG et al, Chromenes from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochemistry 30(4):1137–9, 1991a.

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González AG et al, Methoxy flavones from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochem 30(4):1269–71, 1991b.González AG

González AG et al, Methoxy flavones from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochem 30(4):1269–71, 1991b.

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Kasturi TR et al, Essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes: isolation & structure of two new constituents. Indian Jl Chem 11(2):91–5, 1973b.Kasturi TR

Kasturi TR et al, Essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes: isolation & structure of two new constituents. Indian Jl Chem 11(2):91–5, 1973b.

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Kasturi TR et al, Structure of a dimer of agerato-chromene. J lChem Soc Perkin Trans I:246–7, 1973a.Kasturi TR

Kasturi TR et al, Structure of a dimer of agerato-chromene. J lChem Soc Perkin Trans I:246–7, 1973a.

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Kong CH et al, Allelochemicals and their transformations in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard soils. Plant Soil 264:149–57, 2005.Kong CH · 2005

Kong CH et al, Allelochemicals and their transformations in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard soils. Plant Soil 264:149–57, 2005.

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Oladejo OW et al, A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey & Ageratum conyzoïdes. Afr J Med Sci. 2003; 32(2):193-6.Oladejo OW · 2003

Oladejo OW et al, A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey & Ageratum conyzoïdes. Afr J Med Sci. 2003; 32(2):193-6.

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Oladejo OW et al, ENHANCEMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUND HEALING BY METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES IN THE WISTAR RAT. African J of Biomed Res, 6 (1); 27 – 31, 2003.Oladejo OW · 2003

Oladejo OW et al, ENHANCEMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUND HEALING BY METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES IN THE WISTAR RAT. African J of Biomed Res, 6 (1); 27 – 31, 2003.

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Agbafor KN et al, Analysis of Chemical Composition of Leaves and Roots of Ageratum conyzoïdes, Int. J.l Curr. Res. Aca. Rev. 2015; 3(11): 60-5.Agbafor KN · 2015

Agbafor KN et al, Analysis of Chemical Composition of Leaves and Roots of Ageratum conyzoïdes, Int. J.l Curr. Res. Aca. Rev. 2015; 3(11): 60-5.

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González AG et al, Chromenes from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochemistry 30(4):1137–9, 1991a.González AG

González AG et al, Chromenes from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochemistry 30(4):1137–9, 1991a.

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González AG et al, Methoxy flavones from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochem 30(4):1269–71, 1991b.González AG

González AG et al, Methoxy flavones from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochem 30(4):1269–71, 1991b.

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Kasturi TR et al, Essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes: isolation & structure of two new constituents. Indian Jl Chem 11(2):91–5, 1973b.Kasturi TR

Kasturi TR et al, Essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes: isolation & structure of two new constituents. Indian Jl Chem 11(2):91–5, 1973b.

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Kasturi TR et al, Structure of a dimer of agerato-chromene. J lChem Soc Perkin Trans I:246–7, 1973a.Kasturi TR

Kasturi TR et al, Structure of a dimer of agerato-chromene. J lChem Soc Perkin Trans I:246–7, 1973a.

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Kong CH et al, Allelochemicals and their transformations in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard soils. Plant Soil 264:149–57, 2005.Kong CH · 2005

Kong CH et al, Allelochemicals and their transformations in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard soils. Plant Soil 264:149–57, 2005.

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Oladejo OW et al, A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey & Ageratum conyzoïdes. Afr J Med Sci. 2003; 32(2):193-6.Oladejo OW · 2003

Oladejo OW et al, A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey & Ageratum conyzoïdes. Afr J Med Sci. 2003; 32(2):193-6.

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Oladejo OW et al, ENHANCEMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUND HEALING BY METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES IN THE WISTAR RAT. African J of Biomed Res, 6 (1); 27 – 31, 2003.Oladejo OW · 2003

Oladejo OW et al, ENHANCEMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUND HEALING BY METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES IN THE WISTAR RAT. African J of Biomed Res, 6 (1); 27 – 31, 2003.

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Agbafor KN et al, Analysis of Chemical Composition of Leaves and Roots of Ageratum conyzoïdes, Int. J.l Curr. Res. Aca. Rev. 2015; 3(11): 60-5.Agbafor KN · 2015

Agbafor KN et al, Analysis of Chemical Composition of Leaves and Roots of Ageratum conyzoïdes, Int. J.l Curr. Res. Aca. Rev. 2015; 3(11): 60-5.

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González AG et al, Chromenes from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochemistry 30(4):1137–9, 1991a.González AG

González AG et al, Chromenes from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochemistry 30(4):1137–9, 1991a.

Removed

González AG et al, Methoxy flavones from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochem 30(4):1269–71, 1991b.González AG

González AG et al, Methoxy flavones from Ageratum conyzoïdes. Phytochem 30(4):1269–71, 1991b.

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Kasturi TR et al, Essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes: isolation & structure of two new constituents. Indian Jl Chem 11(2):91–5, 1973b.Kasturi TR

Kasturi TR et al, Essential oil of Ageratum conyzoïdes: isolation & structure of two new constituents. Indian Jl Chem 11(2):91–5, 1973b.

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Kasturi TR et al, Structure of a dimer of agerato-chromene. J lChem Soc Perkin Trans I:246–7, 1973a.Kasturi TR

Kasturi TR et al, Structure of a dimer of agerato-chromene. J lChem Soc Perkin Trans I:246–7, 1973a.

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Kong CH et al, Allelochemicals and their transformations in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard soils. Plant Soil 264:149–57, 2005.Kong CH · 2005

Kong CH et al, Allelochemicals and their transformations in the Ageratum conyzoïdes intercropped citrus orchard soils. Plant Soil 264:149–57, 2005.

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Oladejo OW et al, A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey & Ageratum conyzoïdes. Afr J Med Sci. 2003; 32(2):193-6.Oladejo OW · 2003

Oladejo OW et al, A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey & Ageratum conyzoïdes. Afr J Med Sci. 2003; 32(2):193-6.

Removed

Oladejo OW et al, ENHANCEMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUND HEALING BY METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES IN THE WISTAR RAT. African J of Biomed Res, 6 (1); 27 – 31, 2003.Oladejo OW · 2003

Oladejo OW et al, ENHANCEMENT OF CUTANEOUS WOUND HEALING BY METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF AGERATUM CONYZOIDES IN THE WISTAR RAT. African J of Biomed Res, 6 (1); 27 – 31, 2003.

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By Emmanuel Nossin · ethnopharmacologist

Ageratum conyzoides (Zèb-lavièj) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Heart disease associated with type 2 diabetes

Type II diabetes mellitus

Type II diabetes mellitus

Evolution of this plant record

+11 references · −11 references

First public publication

+11 indications · −11 indications · +4 synergies · +11 references · −11 references