Albizzia lebbeck (Bavadaj) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Albizzia lebbeck (Bavadaj, Lang-vié-fi, Bwa-nwè, Tjak-Tjak, Chit-chat, Girl’s lute, Blackwood, Chak-chak, Bavardage, Langue-à-vielle fille, Bois-noir) — family Mimosacées.

Scientific synonyms : Mimosa lebbeck-L, Speciosa-Jacq, Acacia Lebbeck-Willd.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 21 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 44 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).

1. 1

   Type II diabetes mellitus

   Plant part used: Bark.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to SINGH G (n.d.)

     Excerpt The current study was designed to investigate the Hypoglycemic effect of ethanolic extract of Albizzia lebbeck bark (EAL) in alloxan induced diabetic rats. In our study, both Glibenclamide (10mg/kg) & EAL significantly decrease fasting blood glucose and increases the body weight in alloxan induced diabetic rats as comparable to the animals in diabetic control group.

   • According to Resmi CR (2006)

     Excerpt Resmi CR et al, Antioxidant Activity of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn.) Benth in alloxan Diabetic Rats, Indian J of Physiol & Pharm, 50(3) :297-302.

2. 2

   Hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis

   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 Padmanabhan V (2016)

     Excerpt In the present study, hydroalcoholic extracts of Albizia lebbeck was investigated for antioxidant, anticancer & hepatoprotective activity. Thus, it was concluded that A lebbeck has potent antioxidant, anticancer & hepatoprotective activity.

   • According to Knothe G (2014)

     Excerpt In this work, the fatty acid profiles of the seed oils of Albizia lebbeck & Albizia saman (Samaneh saman) oils are reported.

3. 3

   Bacterial infection: Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa

   Plant part used: Seed.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Khan MTJ (2010)

     Excerpt Vacuum liquid chromatography isolated fractions from chloroform extract of A aspera displayed antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli & Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Hexane, chloroform & ethanol extracts of leaves of Agave americana L., seeds of Albizzia lebbek Benth & Achyranthes aspera L., & the whole plant of Abutilon indicum were tested for the antibacterial activity against Gram positive & Gram-negative bacteria.

   • According to Tilak AH (2015)

     Excerpt Butanol, ethanol and methanol leaf extract of A indica & A lebbeck were tested for antibacterial activity by disc diffusion technique and broth dilution method (MIC & MBC) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a gram negative, aerobic Rod found commonly in soil and water. Acalypha indica and Albizzia lebbeck are known plants in India which possess wide range of pharmacological activities.

   • According to Shakir A (2012)

     Excerpt Shakir A et al, antimicrobial screening of Albizzia lebbeck (L) Benth & Acacia leucophloea (Roxb), African J of Pharm & Pharmacol, 6 (46):3180-3, 2012.

   • According to -SAMIR MOSSAVIAN P (2010)

     Excerpt After concentrating the different extracts through disk diffusion and tube dilution, the effect of minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) of their Antibacterial component on Shigella dysenteriae, Proteus mirabilis, Escherichia coli, Bacillus Cereus & Bacillus anthracis were evaluated. Also, the Antibacterial effects of A lebbeck extracts together & in Combination with some antibiotics, were compared through variance analysis.

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.