Ipomea carnea (Patat-bwa) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Ipomea carnea (Patat-bwa, Patale-des-bois, Patat -bwa, Patale -des-bois) — family Convolvulacées.

Scientific synonyms : Ba Convolvulus s crassicaulis Benth, C batatilla Kunth, B Ipomoea fistulosa Mart. ex Ch, I gossypioides Parodi, I texana J.M.Coult., Ifruticosa Kuntze, I fistulosa v. nicaraguensis Donnell Smith, I fistulosa f. albiflora-Chod & Hassl., I crassicaulis (BentH) B. L. Rob, I crassicaulis v. goodellii O.Deg..

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 93 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 ascites carcinoma

   Plant part used: leaf.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Anand G (2013)

     Excerpt The plant Ipomoea carnea Jacq (Family: convolvulacaea) have been traditionally used for many ailments including cancer, though information from organized search of published literature does not provide sufficient evidence for its antitumor activities, so we made an attempt to use Hydroalcoholic Extract of Ipomoea carnea (HAEIC) for studying anticancer activity by using both in-vitro & in-vivo method. The In-vitro anticancer activity of HAEIC was evaluated by the MTT assay method using Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) cell lines.

   • According to Kunal V (2020)

     Excerpt carnea can be a considered as a safe, economic & potential medicinal plant for the treatment in many diseased conditions & may be explored by incorporating its active component(s)/extract(s)/fraction(s) in suitable drug delivery system(s) for therapeutic benefits. In Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani system of medicine, this plant is used as a folk medicine & literature reveals that IC possess potential anti oxidant activity, immuno-stimulant, anti-cancer, hepato-protective & many other pharmacological activities.

   • According to SRIVASTAVA D (2015)

     Excerpt Different extracts of IC plant possess anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-convulsant, immunomodulatory, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, sedative, cardiovascular, Inhibition & wound healing activities.

2. 2

   Bacterial infection: Pseudomonas aeruginosa

   Plant part used: leaf.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to MOHAMED HS (2025)

     Excerpt Leaf & stem extracts were fractionated & tested for activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, & Aspergillus niger. Isolated compounds from the same fraction were subsequently subjected to molecular docking with bacterial dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) enzyme, & minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were determined.

   • According to Adsul VB (2012)

     Excerpt The investigation is carried out against various gram positive & gram negative bacterial strains ( Escherichia coli ATCC – 11246; Staphylococcus aureus ATCC – 6538 P; Salmonella typhimurium ATCC – 23564; Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC – 27853; Proteus vulgaris ATCC – 13315; Bacillus cereus ATCC – 11778) .

3. 3

   Plant blight; Cnaphalocrosis medinalis

   Plant part used: Pesticidal and veterinary use.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Naveen AJ (2013)

     Excerpt The present study is aimed at identifying pest management potentials of certain locally available non-economical weed plants namely Ipomea carnea & Jatropha curcas commonly found in waste lands. The above weed plants were studied for their antifeedant efficiency against rice pest namely the Leaf folder (Cnaphalocrosis medinalis).

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.