Macfadyena unguis (Cat's claw) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Macfadyena unguis (Cat's claw, Cat scratcher, Grif-chat, Griffe-à-chat, Rascador para gatos) — family Bignoniacées.

Scientific synonyms : Bignonia unguis-cati-L, Dolichandra unguis-cati-(L)-LG Lohmann.

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 19 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 hepatocellular carcinoma and uterine carcinoma associated with human papillomavirus infection (Human papillomavirus-related endocervical adenocarcinoma)

   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 Aboutabl E A (2006)

     Excerpt GC/MS of the volatile components of the aerial part of Macfadyena unguis-cati L, Fam.

   • According to CHEN H (2012)

     Excerpt This study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and potential bioactivity of the aerial parts of M. Macfadyena unguis-cati L.

   • According to BRONDANI JC (2017)

     Excerpt It has been traditionally used mainly as an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory & anti-tumor agent, yet little toxicological information is found in the literature.

2. 2

   Pain, hyperalgesia

   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 Aboutabl E A (2006)

     Excerpt GC/MS of the volatile components of the aerial part of Macfadyena unguis-cati L, Fam. The ethanol extract, as well as the coumarin containing fraction exhibited significant analgesic activity,.

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.