Ludwigia octovalvis (Water wallflower) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Ludwigia octovalvis (Water wallflower, Jiwôf-ma, Pond wallflower, Jiwonflé-dlo, Giroflée d’eau, Girofle-à-mare) — family Onagracées.

Scientific synonyms : Epilobium fruiticosum Lour., Jussiaeae angustifolia Lam., J calycina C.Presl, J clavata Jones, J didymosperma H. Perr, J frutescens Jacq. f. ex DC., J fruiticosa (Lour.) DC., J haenkeana Steud., J hirsuta Mill..

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 50 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

   Type II diabetes mellitus

   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 LIN WS (2017)

     Excerpt In streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mice, we found that both LOE & β-sitosterol induced an anti-hyperglycemic effect comparable to that of Metformin, a drug that is commonly prescribed to treat diabetes. Raven (Onagraceae) extracts have historically been consumed as a healthful drink for treating various conditions, including edema, nephritis, hypotension & diabetes Aim of the study: We have previously shown that Ludwigia octovalvis extract (LOE) can significantly extend lifespan & improve age-related memory deficits in Drosophila melanogaster through activating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK).

   • According to Ramirez G (2012)

     Excerpt sinensis displayed an inhibition of 85% (IC50 = 299 μg/mL), while Ludwigia octovalvis & Iostephane heterophylla showed the highest inhibition (82.7 %, IC50 = 202 μg/mL & 60.6%, CI50 = 509 μg/mL, resp.). This work shows the inhibitory effect on glucosidase & lipase enzymes of 23 medicinal plants described as traditional treatments for diabetes in several Mexican sources.

   • According to Murugesan T (2002)

     Excerpt Furthermore, the experimental data obtained from rational clinical studies indicated that the methanol extract of the whole plant has found to possess potent anti-HIV, anti-diabetic, anti-diarrheal, anti- inflammatory, anti-pyretic, diuretic & psychopharmacological activities in several animal models.

   • According to Murugesan, T (2000)

     Excerpt The results indicate that the MTOH extract of whole plants of JS has potent hypoglycaemic potential in normoglycaemic rats & alloxan-diabetic rats. In alloxan-diabetic rats, the MTOH extract (400 mg kg−1) showed a significant anti-hyperglycaemic effect (P < 0.05) from 1.5 h after oral administration.

   • According to MORALES D (2018)

     Excerpt The aim of this study was to identify, quantify, & characterize the chemical compounds with the highest degree of inhibitory activity of these enzymes, contained in a Ludwigia octovalvis hydroalcoholic extract. Current antiobesity & antidiabetic tools have been insufficient to curb these diseases & frequently cause side effects; therefore, new pancreatic lipase & α-glucosidase inhibitors could be excellent aids for the prevention & treatment of these diseases.

2. 2

   Pest control: Plutella xylostella

   Plant part used: Action parasiticide et vétérinaire.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to FERREIRA EA (2022)

     Excerpt Plants produce a wide variety of bioactive compounds with insecticidal properties, such as secondary metabolites capable of interfering with the nutrition & reproduction of pest species such as Plutella xylostella. xylostella & representing an alternative for the control of diamondback moths,.

   • According to FERREEIRA AE (2020)

     Excerpt in the Control of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), Nutrients, 11(9):596. (Myrtales: Onagraceae) on the biological cycle of Plutella xylostella.

3. 3

   Metabolic syndrome, obesity

   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 MORALES-FERRA DL (2023)

     Excerpt Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacq.) P.H. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of this plant on the metabolic syndrome parameters in a C57BL6J mouse hypercaloric diet model.

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.