Dactyloctenium aegyptium (Gran pié-poul) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Dactyloctenium aegyptium (Gran pié-poul, Grand-pied-à-poule) — family Poacées.

Scientific synonyms : Aegilops saccharina Walter, Chloris guneensis Schumach & Thonn., C mucronata Michx., C prostata (Willd.) Poir., Cynosurus aegyptium Linn., Dactyloctenium aegyptiacum Willd., D mucronatum (Michx.) Willd., D prostatum Willd., Eleusine aegyptiaca Desf., E cruciata Lam., E mucronata Llanos, E prostata Spreng..

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 13 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 38 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: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus

   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 EBASTELLA J (2015)

     Excerpt The present study was to investigate the antibacterial activity obtained from dactyloctenium aegyptium against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. The results showed the maximum zone of inhibition was observed in pseudomonas aeruginosa in ethanol extract & the minimum zone of inhibition was observed in Proteus vulgaris, E.coli, KP in ethanol extract.

   • According to Nigam S (2013)

     Excerpt Nigam S et al, Phytochemical screening & antimicrobial activity of Dactyloctenium aegyptium leaves against Staphylococcus aureus, Int Jl Pharm Bio Sci, 4(3): (B): 963-8.

   • According to Ti Adesipe (2023)

     Excerpt Ti Adesipe et al, Evaluation of antioxidant & antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using weed (Dactyloctenium aegyptium) extracts for sustainable environment, agriculture & ethnomedicine.

   • According to Jebastella, J (2015)

     Excerpt Jebastella, J et al, Screening of antibacterial activity in medicinal grass (Dactyloctenium aegyptium) using two extracts.

   • According to Veeresh-Kumar P (2015)

     Excerpt ETOH extract of DA were examined for their phytochemical compounds & antimicrobial potential against three standard bacteria(Escherichia coli ,Klebsiella Pneumonia, Staphylococci,) & one standard fungus (A niger).The phytochemical analysis showed the presence of some active principle which correlates with the antifungal activity of ETOH extract of DA The ETOH extract of DA shows the maximum antifungal activity compared to Griseoflavin,. DA is known for its antimicrobial activity, but the antifungal effects of Ethanolic extract on growth of Aspergillus niger have been observed.

2. 2

   Spasm, muscle contraction, constipation, diarrhoea

   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 Janbaz (2015)

     Excerpt The above-mentioned findings reflected, presence of cholinergic as well as Ca++ channel blocking activity in ethanolic extract of DA thus providing scientific basis for its folkloric use in constipation & diarrhea. crude extract of Dactylotenium aegyptium & its fractions were evaluated to rationalize its folkloric use in gastrointestinal ailments.

3. 3

   Fungal infection: Aspergillus niger

   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 EBASTELLA J (2015)

     Excerpt The present study was to investigate the antibacterial activity obtained from dactyloctenium aegyptium against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E.

   • According to Ti Adesipe (2023)

     Excerpt Ti Adesipe et al, Evaluation of antioxidant & antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using weed (Dactyloctenium aegyptium) extracts for sustainable environment, agriculture & ethnomedicine.

   • According to Nigam S (2013)

     Excerpt Nigam S et al, Phytochemical screening & antimicrobial activity of Dactyloctenium aegyptium leaves against Staphylococcus aureus, Int Jl Pharm Bio Sci, 4(3): (B): 963-8.

   • According to Jebastella, J (2015)

     Excerpt Jebastella, J et al, Screening of antibacterial activity in medicinal grass (Dactyloctenium aegyptium) using two extracts.

   • According to Veeresh-Kumar P (2015)

     Excerpt DA is known for its antimicrobial activity, but the antifungal effects of Ethanolic extract on growth of Aspergillus niger have been observed. ETOH extract of DA were examined for their phytochemical compounds & antimicrobial potential against three standard bacteria(Escherichia coli ,Klebsiella Pneumonia, Staphylococci,) & one standard fungus (A niger).The phytochemical analysis showed the presence of some active principle which correlates with the antifungal activity of ETOH extract of DA The ETOH extract of DA shows the maximum antifungal activity compared to Griseoflavin,.

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.