Cenchrus echinatus (Zèb Kolan) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Cenchrus echinatus (Zèb Kolan, Pikan Kouzen, Zèb poul mal, Sticky grass, Pican cousin, Male chicken grass, Herbe collante, Herbe-à-poule mâle) — family Poacées.

Scientific synonyms : Cenchrus brevisitus EF ex H, C Insularis-Sc., C tribuloides sensu Duss, non L..

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 5 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 11 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

   Cancer: adjuvant treatment for breast cancer

   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 CISNEROS HCB (2022)

     Excerpt Breast cancer is a disease that is increasing its incidence yearly; it is thus in search of complementary alternatives for treatment, some medicinal plants containing large amounts of polyphenols have been studied, which have anti-cancer effects as is the case of Cenchrus echinatus L. Conclusions: It has been shown that the extract of CE presents a protective effect on 7,12-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene-induced breast cancer in Rattus-rattus, & is not toxic to mice & rats.

   • According to SILVA AA (2012)

     Excerpt A phytochemical study of the ethyl acetate fractions from the partition of seeds & roots methanol extracts of Cenchrus echinatus L. The results of a topic anti-inflammatory evaluation, DPPH assay & antiproliferative activity against adenocarcinoma cells (Caco 2) are described.

   • According to Cisneros HCB (2021)

     Excerpt El presente trabajo tuvo como finalidad demostrar el efecto protector del extracto etanólico de Cenchrus echinatus (cadillo) sobre las lesiones gástricas inducidas por indometacina y etanol en ratones.

   • According to Morillo Herrera KL (2022)

     Excerpt El presente trabajo tuvo como finalidad determinar el efecto antiinflamatorio del extracto etanólico de Cenchrus echinatus L.

2. 2

   Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, oedema

   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 SILVA AA (2012)

     Excerpt A phytochemical study of the ethyl acetate fractions from the partition of seeds & roots methanol extracts of Cenchrus echinatus L. The results of a topic anti-inflammatory evaluation, DPPH assay & antiproliferative activity against adenocarcinoma cells (Caco 2) are described.

   • According to Cisneros HCB (2021)

     Excerpt El presente trabajo tuvo como finalidad demostrar el efecto protector del extracto etanólico de Cenchrus echinatus (cadillo) sobre las lesiones gástricas inducidas por indometacina y etanol en ratones.

   • According to CISNEROS HCB (2022)

     Excerpt Breast cancer is a disease that is increasing its incidence yearly; it is thus in search of complementary alternatives for treatment, some medicinal plants containing large amounts of polyphenols have been studied, which have anti-cancer effects as is the case of Cenchrus echinatus L.

   • According to Morillo Herrera KL (2022)

     Excerpt El presente trabajo tuvo como finalidad determinar el efecto antiinflamatorio del extracto etanólico de Cenchrus echinatus L.

3. 3

   Dyspepsia, gastric ulcer

   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 Cisneros HCB (2021)

     Excerpt El presente trabajo tuvo como finalidad demostrar el efecto protector del extracto etanólico de Cenchrus echinatus (cadillo) sobre las lesiones gástricas inducidas por indometacina y etanol en ratones.

   • According to SILVA AA (2012)

     Excerpt A phytochemical study of the ethyl acetate fractions from the partition of seeds & roots methanol extracts of Cenchrus echinatus L. The results of a topic anti-inflammatory evaluation, DPPH assay & antiproliferative activity against adenocarcinoma cells (Caco 2) are described.

   • According to CISNEROS HCB (2022)

     Excerpt Breast cancer is a disease that is increasing its incidence yearly; it is thus in search of complementary alternatives for treatment, some medicinal plants containing large amounts of polyphenols have been studied, which have anti-cancer effects as is the case of Cenchrus echinatus L.

   • According to Morillo Herrera KL (2022)

     Excerpt El presente trabajo tuvo como finalidad determinar el efecto antiinflamatorio del extracto etanólico de Cenchrus echinatus L.

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.