Galinsoga parviflora (Little yellow daisy) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Galinsoga parviflora (Little yellow daisy, Little white daisy, Ti-Magrit jôn, Ti-Magrit -blan, Petite marguerite jaune, Petite marguerite blanche, Pequeña margarita amarilla, Pequeña margarita blanca) — family Asteracées.

Scientific synonyms : Adventina parviflor (Cav.) Raf., Baziasa microglossa Steud., Galinsoga hirsuta Baker, Galinsoga lanciniata Retz., Sabazia microglossa DC., Stemmatella sodiroi Hieron., Vigolina acmella (Roth) Poir., Wiborgia acmella Roth, Vigolina parviflora (Cav.) Kunth.

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 42 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 and fungal infections: Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans

   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 Mostafa I (2013)

     Excerpt The ethanolic extract, light petroleum and ethyl acetate fractions exhibited substantial antimicro- bial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger, &Candida albicans. The phytochemical investigation of an aqueous ethanolic extract of Galinsoga parviflora Cav.

   • According to NEGI P (2025)

     Excerpt Antibacterial activity was conducted against five bacterial strains (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Ralstonia solanacearum and Xanthomonas oryzae) using the agar well diffusion method, which revealed that the sample collected from Hawalbagh block exhibits antibacterial activity against all test bacterial strains. Galinsoga parviflora, an herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, is recognized for its ethnobotanical significance & pharmacological potential.

   • According to Pino JA (2010)

     Excerpt 2010-Abstract; The chemical composition of the volatile compounds from the leaves of Galinsoga parviflora Cav. Pino JA et al, Essential oil of Galinsoga parviflora leaves from Colombia.

   • According to Lalitha K (2018)

     Excerpt Experimental approach: The present study is an attempt to formulate two drugs Tridax Procumbens & Galinsoga Parviflora into ethosomal gels individually & in combination of two herbs & evaluate the anti microbial activity in comparison with the standard drug. Findings; The highest activity was shown on Pseudomonas aeroginosa with zone of inhibition 31.1(mm).

2. 2

   Neurodegenerative diseases: memory disorders, aluminium-related neurotoxicity

   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 MADHU SU (2022)

     Excerpt MADHU SU et al, Neuroprotective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Galinsoga parviflora Plant against Aluminium Chloride (AlCl3) induced Neurotoxicity in Rats, INT JL Pharm Sci Res, 76(2) :90-9, 2022-Abstract Aluminium chloride (AlCl3) has been proven neurofilament changes in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, brain stem, & spinal cord, in addition biochemical changes were observed in many neurodegenerative diseases. The ETOH whole plant extract of GP treatment (Low dose 200 mg/kg & High dose 400 mg/kg) was significantly prevented the altered behavioral, biochemical & histopathological changes associated with AlCl3 induced neurotoxicity.

3. 3

   Wound, injury, incision

   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 Schmidt C (2009)

     Excerpt et Presl., Eupatorium laevigatum Lam., Galinsoga parviflora Cav., Iresine herbstii Hook., Kalanchöe tubiflora Hamet-Ahti, Petiveria alliacea L., Pluchea sagittalis (Lam.) Cabrera, Piper regnellii DC., Schinus molle L., Sedum dendroideum Moç et Sessé ex DC., Waltheria douradinha St. Hill., Xanthium cavanillesii Schouw.) used in traditional South Brazilian medicine as wound healing agents were investigated in various biological assays, targeting different aspects in this complex process.

   • According to Bazylko A (2015)

     Excerpt Bazylko A et al, Determination of in vitro antioxidant & UV-protecting activity of aqueous & ethanolic extracts from Galinsoga parviflora & Galinsoga quadriradiata herb, Jl of Photochem & Photobiol, 149:189-95, 2015-Abstract Galinsoga species are used in folk medicine as anti-inflammatory agents & accelerators for wound healing. We examined aqueous & ethanolic extracts derived from the Galinsoga herb as potential photoprotectors, as the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) has implicated in skin damage.

   • According to Studrabowska K (2018)

     Excerpt The objective of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of a hydroalcoholic extract from Galinsoga parviflora herb (GP) in some aspects of the endothelial cell function necessary for anti-inflammatory activity & wound healing & relate these to the GP phytochemical profile. In conclusion, it demonstrated that application of GP in the treatment of skin lesions gives possibility of wound healing based on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, & hyaluronidase-inhibiting activities of GP herb extract.

   • According to BHAT WH (2021)

     Excerpt The herb is used in traditional medicines for wound healing, blood coagulation issues, colds, flu, toothaches, a&other ailments, disorders of the skin & eyes. Galinsoga parviflora's therapeutic powers are attributed to the presence of a variety of secondary metabolites.

   • According to Dudek-Makuch M (2018)

     Excerpt The objective of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of a hydroalcoholic extract from Galinsoga parviflora herb (GP) in some aspects of the endothelial cell function necessary for anti-inflammatory activity & wound healing & relate these to the GP phytochemical profile. In conclusion, it demonstrated that application of GP in the treatment of skin lesions gives possibility of wound healing based on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, & hyaluronidase-inhibiting activities of GP herb extract.

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.