Aloysia triphylla (Vèvèn Sitwonnèl) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Aloysia triphylla (Vèvèn Sitwonnèl, Lemon verbena, Verveine citronnelle) — family Verbénacées.

Scientific synonyms : Aloysia Citriodora-Palau Lippia citriodora (P-)-Cav, Verbena trhylla-L’Her, Zappania citiodora-(P)-Lam..

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

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 8 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 50 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

   Bacterial infection: Helicobacter pylori

   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 Masadeh MM (2014)

     Excerpt MATERIALS & METHODS: Tested plant extracts included Aloysia triphylla (L'Her.) Britton (Verbenaceae), Anethum graveolens L. pylori were tested in vitro for susceptibility to each of the above plant crude extracts using disk diffusion method, & the MIC value was determined for each plant extract using the serial dilution method.

   • According to Rezig L (2019)

     Excerpt Obtained results of antimicrobial & antifungal activities showed that Aloysia triphylla essential oil was endowed with important antibacterial & antifungal properties. Overall, based on its methanolic extract & essential oil features, Aloysia triphylla may be considered as a valuable source of new multipurpose products for industrial, cosmetic, & pharmaceutical utilization.

   • According to De las Mercedes Oliva M (n.d.)

     Excerpt The antimicrobial properties of Aloysia triphylla (L'Her.) Britton (cedrón) EO has been previously described. The aims of this work were to determine the antimicrobial activity & the effect on the cell structure of the EO of A.

   • According to DUARTE MCT (2005)

     Excerpt Essential oils from 13 plants showed anti-Candida activity, including Aloysia triphylla, Anthemis nobilis, Cymbopogon martini, Cymbopogon winterianus, Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus rotundus, Lippia Alba, Mentha arvensis, Mikania glomerata, Mentha Piperata, Mentha sp., Stachys byzantina, & Solidago chilensis. Chemical analyses showed the presence of compounds with known antimicrobial activity, including 1, 8-cineole, geranial, germacrene-D, limonene, linalool, & menthol.

   • According to De las M recedes-OLIVA M, (2015)

     Excerpt Aloysia triphylla essential oil (EO) has antimicrobial activity on Staphylococcus aureus which is a pathogen responsible for severe infections & food contamination. triphylla oil is an antibacterial compound against S.

2. 2

   Anxiety, nervousness, insomnia

   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 Ragone MI (2010)

     Excerpt Aloysia citriodora Palau, Verbenaceae ("cedrón") is widely used as infusion or decoction in South America to treat indigestion, tachycardia & anxiety. Then, the benzodiazepine-like sedation, negative inotropism & antispasmodic effect preclinically justify its popular use for abdominal cramps & as coadjuvant for anxiety & angor,.

3. 3

   Muscle contraction

   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 Ragone MI (2010)

     Excerpt Then, the benzodiazepine-like sedation, negative inotropism & antispasmodic effect preclinically justify its popular use for abdominal cramps & as coadjuvant for anxiety & angor,. Aloysia citriodora Palau, Verbenaceae ("cedrón") is widely used as infusion or decoction in South America to treat indigestion, tachycardia & anxiety.

   • According to Ragone M (2007)

     Excerpt The results suggest that the spasmolytic effect of AEC could be mostly associated to the increase in cGMP (target shared with the PDE inhibitors) & the activation of K(+)-channels. The spasmolytic effects of an acqueous extract of cedrón (AEC) were studied on rat isolated duodenums.

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.