Eryngium foetidum (Blessed Chadron) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Eryngium foetidum (Blessed Chadron, Blessed Charderon, Chadron-béni, Charderon béni) — family Apiacées.

Scientific synonyms : Eryngium antihystericum-Rotb, Eryngium molleri-Gand.

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

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 9 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 45 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: Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus flexus, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas oleovorans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli; type II diabetes mellitus; metal chelation

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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   • According to TABARAK MALIK (2016)

     Excerpt The antioxidant potential of all the extracts was assessed by measuring total phenolic content, total flavonoid content & free radical scavenging potential was assessed by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrilhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, antibacterial activity was assessed against various pathogenic & nonpathogenic bacteria in vitro by Kirby-Bauer agar well diffusion method & antidiabetic activity was assessed by α-amylase inhibition. Conclusion: The present study suggests that both AG & EF could be used as herbal remedies for the treatment of diabetes mellitus as well as managing oxidative stress & oxidative stress related disorders.

   • According to THI NQN (2020)

     Excerpt The present research aimed at Eryngium foetidum extraction using aqueous & ethanolic as solvents to explore their phytochemical composition, total contents of flavonoids and phenolics & antioxidant activity. Findings from the present study suggested that ethanol & water can be useful for Eryngium foetidum extraction with high content of phytochemicals, phenolics & antioxidant activity.

   • According to Dalukdeniya DAC (2017)

     Excerpt The methanol and chloroform extracts showed high antibacterial activity against gram positive bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Listeria monocyatogenes & Staphylococcus aureus). Eryngium foetidum is an herb which is used as a medicinal & a spice plant in tropical regions.

   • According to Thanh Thi ND (2008)

     Excerpt Essential oils of Eryngium foetidum L. Physical, chemical & antibacterial properties of the oil products isolated from both methods were also mentioned.

   • According to Rodriguez TLM (2022)

     Excerpt Literature searches were performed with the combination of the expressions “Eryngium foetidum L.,” “chicória-do-Pará,” “traditional uses,” “ethnobotany,” “volatile compounds,” &“essential oil.” The species is widely used as a flavoring condiment in beans, meat, duck, & fish, and in the preparation of tucupi (cassava sap), showing to have great importance for the Amazonian food culture. Eryngium foetidum L.

2. 2

   Type II diabetes mellitus

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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   • According to THI NQN (2020)

     Excerpt The present research aimed at Eryngium foetidum extraction using aqueous & ethanolic as solvents to explore their phytochemical composition, total contents of flavonoids and phenolics & antioxidant activity. Findings from the present study suggested that ethanol & water can be useful for Eryngium foetidum extraction with high content of phytochemicals, phenolics & antioxidant activity.

   • According to TABARAK MALIK (2016)

     Excerpt Conclusion: The present study suggests that both AG & EF could be used as herbal remedies for the treatment of diabetes mellitus as well as managing oxidative stress & oxidative stress related disorders. Alpinia galanga & Eryngium foetidum are two commonly used traditional aromatic plants of Manipur which is traditionally used in Aroma therapy.

   • According to Dalukdeniya DAC (2017)

     Excerpt Eryngium foetidum is an herb which is used as a medicinal & a spice plant in tropical regions. This plant is used in traditional medicine in treating conditions such as fever, chills, vomiting diarrhea, stomach aches, worms, pneumonia, flu, diabetes, constipation & malaria due to the presence of phytochemicals that is responsible for these activities.

3. 3

   Cancer: adjuvant treatment for gastric carcinoma

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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   • According to Zhang X (2022)

     Excerpt Zhang X et al, Ethanol Extract of Eryngium Foetidum Leaves Induces Mitochondrial Associated Apoptosis via ROS Generation in Human Gastric Cancer Cell, Nutr & cancer, 2022-Abstract Eryngium foetidum has long been used as a food ingredient & folk medicine in tropical regions. Thus, EFE extract could be identified as a potential edible phytotherapy for the treatment of human gastric cancer.

   • According to Chanda R (2016)

     Excerpt Chanda R et al, In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Proliferative Activities in Eryngium Foetidum L, Inter J of Pharm Res Health Sci, 4 (2), 2016, 1110-6,.

   • According to THI NQN (2020)

     Excerpt The present research aimed at Eryngium foetidum extraction using aqueous & ethanolic as solvents to explore their phytochemical composition, total contents of flavonoids and phenolics & antioxidant activity. Findings from the present study suggested that ethanol & water can be useful for Eryngium foetidum extraction with high content of phytochemicals, phenolics & antioxidant activity.

   • According to Chandrika R (2016)

     Excerpt The present communication is aimed at exploring the in vitro antioxidant & antiproliferative activities using Eryngium foetidum leaves. The cytotoxic effect of the essential oil against the cell lines tested were significantly different at p<0.05 levels & the highest CTC50 value was recorded against PC-3 cell lines (42.5 μg/ml), whereas the saponin & the methanolic extract failed to evoke significant antiproliferative response.

   • According to Mekhora C (2012)

     Excerpt foetidum has a high potential to be used as a food supplement to reduce risk of cancer associated with inflammation. foetidum ethanol extract was shown to contain Lutein, β-carotenes, Chlorogenic acid, kaempferol & Caffeic acid, compounds known to exert these bioactive properties.

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.