Couroupita guianensis (Pié-Boul-Kannon) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Couroupita guianensis (Pié-Boul-Kannon, Grenn-djab, Cannonball-tree, Devil’s testicles, Arbre-boulet-de-canon, Testicules-du-diable) — family Lecythidacées.

Scientific synonyms : Couroupita antillana-Miers.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 17 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 54 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

   Hepatitis, cirrhosis, 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 ELUMALAI A (2013)

     Excerpt The present study was conducted to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Couroupita guianensis against CCL4 induced liver damage in rats. The present study demonstrates that the extract of C guianensis has hepatoprotective effect against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity.

   • According to de Araujo MC (2014)

     Excerpt This study was conducted in order to characterize the volatile and semi-volatile compounds profile of ripe Couroupita guianensis fruits from Brazil, using a solid-phase extraction technique and gas chromatography methods.

   • According to Sivakumar T (2015)

     Excerpt Sivakumar T et al, Production of silver nanoparticles synthesis of Couroupita guianensis plant extract against human pathogen and evaluations of antioxidant properties Int.

   • According to Gupta VH (2012)

     Excerpt In the present study, effects of the methanolic extract of Couroupita guianensis (Family: Lecythidaceae) were studied on spontaneous motor activity, rota-rod performance & Phenobarbital sleeping time in mice. These results suggest that the extract contained an agent with its activity on both central & peripheral nervous system & the plant should be studied for neuropharmacological effects.

   • According to Panchal HN (n.d.)

     Excerpt This study proves that the aqueous extract of Couroupita guianensis has a capability to dissolve calcium oxalate crystal in in vitro conditions when it is compared with Cystone as a standard. In addition to its free radical scavenging & antioxidant activities, it acts as an excellent agent for the prevention of urolithiasis.

2. 2

   Bacterial infection: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae

   Plant part used: Fruit.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Prahalad U (2007)

     Excerpt The antimicrobial activity of CGEE was studied against Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) & Gram-Negative Bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Klebsiella pneumoniae) compared to Erythromycin & tetracycline. Wound healing potential of ethanolic extract of Whole plant of Couroupita guianensis (barks, leaves, flowers & fruits) for treatment of dermal wounds in rats was studied on excision & incision wound models.

   • According to Manimegalai S (2014)

     Excerpt In view of the above, we designed the study to evaluate the antioxidant potential & antibacterial effect of Couroupita guianensis. Couroupita guianensis (Aubl) belongs to the family Lecythidaceae, commonly known as cannon ball tree.

   • According to Pandurangan P (2018)

     Excerpt This study reveals that except the aqueous extracts, all other extracts have good antioxidant & antibacterial activity hence stating the presence of bioactive compounds. Secondly, silver nanoparticles were synthesized from these parts, characterized instrumentally & checked for its antibacterial activity.

   • According to Sanjay (2007)

     Excerpt Sanjay et al, Antimicrobial, Wound Healing and Antioxidant potential of Couroupita guianensis in rats, Pharmacology-online, 3:269-281 (2007),.

   • According to Al-Dhabi NA (2016)

     Excerpt Chloroform extract showed effective antibiofilm activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa starting from 2 mg/mL BIC, with 52% inhibition of biofilm formation. The fruits of Couroupita guianensis were extracted with chloroform.

3. 3

   Bacterial infection: Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus humilis, Micrococcus lutes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris

   Plant part used: Flower.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Prahalad U (2007)

     Excerpt The antimicrobial activity of CGEE was studied against Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) & Gram-Negative Bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Klebsiella pneumoniae) compared to Erythromycin & tetracycline. Wound healing potential of ethanolic extract of Whole plant of Couroupita guianensis (barks, leaves, flowers & fruits) for treatment of dermal wounds in rats was studied on excision & incision wound models.

   • According to Manimegalai S (2014)

     Excerpt In view of the above, we designed the study to evaluate the antioxidant potential & antibacterial effect of Couroupita guianensis. Couroupita guianensis (Aubl) belongs to the family Lecythidaceae, commonly known as cannon ball tree.

   • According to Pandurangan P (2018)

     Excerpt Flower mediated nanoparticles showed better results than others which may be due to the presence of certain phytochemical compounds responsible for the reduction & capping of silver nanoparticles. This study reveals that except the aqueous extracts, all other extracts have good antioxidant & antibacterial activity hence stating the presence of bioactive compounds.

   • According to Sanjay (2007)

     Excerpt Sanjay et al, Antimicrobial, Wound Healing and Antioxidant potential of Couroupita guianensis in rats, Pharmacology-online, 3:269-281 (2007),.

   • According to Al-Dhabi NA (2016)

     Excerpt Chloroform extract showed effective antibiofilm activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa starting from 2 mg/mL BIC, with 52% inhibition of biofilm formation. The fruits of Couroupita guianensis were extracted with chloroform.

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.