Alternanthera sessilis (Magwè) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Alternanthera sessilis (Magwè) — family Amaranthacées.

Scientific synonyms : Achyranthes ficoïdes-Beauv, A. Sessilis-(L)-D ex S., A. tenella-Moq. Non Colla, Gomphrena sessilis-L, Illecebrum sessile-(L)-L..

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 34 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 34 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: Whole plant.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Das M (2015)

     Excerpt The antidiabetic activity of ethanolic extract of whole plant of Alternanthera sessilis Linn. The current results clearly indicated the beneficial effects of the ethanolic extract of A sessilis in both controlling hyperglycemia & the protection of the pancreatic islet cells against oxidative stress in the diabetic animals.

   • According to Rayilla D (2017)

     Excerpt The antidiabetic & antihyperlipidemic effects of ethanolic extract of whole plant of Alternanthera sessilis (EEAS) was investigated in Streptozotocin (STZ) induced type 2 diabetic rats. EEAS (100 & 200mg/kg) & Glibenclamide (10mg/kg) orally administered daily for 15 days respectively, blood was withdrawn for glucose determination on 1, 7, 15 days respectively.

   • According to Tsang Chiae (2016)

     Excerpt Tsang Chiae et al, Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitory & Antioxidant Potential of Antidiabetic Herb Alternanthera sessilis: Comparative Analyses of Leaf & Callus Solvent Fractions, Pharmacogn Mag.

   • According to Tan KK (n.d.)

     Excerpt Tan KK et al, Alternanthera sessilis red ethyl acetate fraction exhibits antidiabetic potential on obese type 2 diabetic rats.

2. 2

   Liver disorders: cirrhosis, hepatitis, jaundice

   Plant part used: Aerial parts.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Das M (2014)

     Excerpt The ethanol extract of Alternanthera sessilis(Amaranthaceae) aerial parts were investigated for any in vitro and in vivo antioxidant & hepatoprotective effects. EEAS & silymarin produced significant (p < 0.05) hepatoprotective effect by decreasing the activity of serum enzymes, Bilirubin, total cholesterol and in vivo lipid peroxidation & significantly (p < 0.05) increasing the levels of GSH, SOD, CAT & HDL cholesterol.

   • According to Rhodes M.C (2006)

     Excerpt Rhodes M.C et al, Hepatoprotective effects of Taiwan folk medicine: Alternanthera sessilis on liver damage induced.

   • According to Lin SC (1994)

     Excerpt Lin SC et al: Hepatoprotective effects of Taiwan folk medicine: Alternanthera sessilis on liver damage induced by various hepatotoxins.

   • According to RoHini Roy A (2008)

     Excerpt Alternanthera sessilis has been used to treat a wide assortment of diseases including diarrhea and dysentery (intestinal disorder), as a diuretic, as a cooling agent to treat fever, hepatitis, tight chest, bronchitis, asthma & lung troubles among others. sessilis as diuretic agent in the traditional medicine.

3. 3

   Fatty liver disease

   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 Das M (2014)

     Excerpt The ethanol extract of Alternanthera sessilis(Amaranthaceae) aerial parts were investigated for any in vitro and in vivo antioxidant & hepatoprotective effects. EEAS & silymarin produced significant (p < 0.05) hepatoprotective effect by decreasing the activity of serum enzymes, Bilirubin, total cholesterol and in vivo lipid peroxidation & significantly (p < 0.05) increasing the levels of GSH, SOD, CAT & HDL cholesterol.

   • According to Rhodes M.C (2006)

     Excerpt Rhodes M.C et al, Hepatoprotective effects of Taiwan folk medicine: Alternanthera sessilis on liver damage induced.

   • According to Lin SC (1994)

     Excerpt Lin SC et al: Hepatoprotective effects of Taiwan folk medicine: Alternanthera sessilis on liver damage induced by various hepatotoxins.

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.