Quisqualis indica (Diri-èk-pwa) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Quisqualis indica (Diri-èk-pwa, Rice and peas, Riz-et-pois) — family Combrétacées.

Scientific synonyms : Combretum indicum (L.) De Filipps..

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 16 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 51 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: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Jyothi Verma (2018)

     Excerpt The present study was conducted to evaluate the in vitro inhibitory effect of ethanolic extract of Quisqualis indica leaves on the digestive enzyme a-amylase and to characterize the compounds responsible for it as a means of managing hyperglycaemia. GC-MS analysis of the ethanolic plant leaf extract revealed the presence of phytol in the highest concentration and other compounds like linolenic acid, pentadecanoic acid and 9, 12-linoleic acid in moderate concentrations which were further evaluated for their biological activities using PASS and compared with the biological activity profile of the anti-diabetic drug acarbose.

   • According to Bairagi VA (2012)

     Excerpt Bairagi VA et al, Anti-diabetic potential of Quisqualis indica Linn in rats.

2. 2

   Diarrhoea

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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

   • According to Nitu S (2013)

     Excerpt The aim of the present study is to evaluate the anti-diarrhoeal activity of the petroleum ether extract of leaves of Quisqualis indica against experimentally induced diarrhoea. Petroleum ether extract of the drug were evaluated for anti- diarrhoeal activity, using experimentally induced diarrhoea models: castor-oil induced diarrhoea, and charcoal induced gastrointestinal motility test in albino wistar rats of either sex.

   • According to Win NY (2001)

     Excerpt The plants: Eugenia jambolana, Quisqualis indica, Leucaena glauca & Euphorbia splendens var I was found to show significant antibacterial activity. Thirteen plants which are traditionally used for the treatment of dysentery & diarrhoea in Myanrnar were selected & tested for antibacterial activity by using agar disc diffusion technique.

   • According to Wetwitayaklung P (2007)

     Excerpt Rangoon creeper (Quisqualis indica Linn.) is a plant of the family Combretaceae. Its flowers are used against diarrhea & eaten as vegetable.

   • According to Pal P (2019)

     Excerpt In this study antioxidant & anti-inflammatory effect of ethanolic extract of Quisqualis indica leaves was evaluated. indica exhibited strong anti-inflammatory & antioxidant activity & this can be used for designing novel drug inhibitors with better efficacy.

   • According to Yadav Y (2011)

     Excerpt The aim of the present context to evaluated to the antiinflammatory activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Quisqualis indica in Wistar rats. The anti-inflammatory activity was test using acute inflammatory models like; acetic acid-induced vascular permeability and chronic models like; cotton-pellet induced granuloma.

3. 3

   Bacterial infection: Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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   • According to Kulshreshtha M (2018)

     Excerpt Many microbial species such as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus tubingensis etc are responsible for PU directly or indirectly. Materials & Methods: The aim of this study was to find out the effects of aqueous & ethanolic extracts of leaves of Quisqualis indica, Elaeocarpus ganitrus & Prosopis Cineraria on PU-associated microorganism.

   • According to Hai NT (2019)

     Excerpt This study aimed to investigate the anthelmintic & antibacterial effects of Chinese honeysuckle (Quisqualis indica L) seeds & Areca (Areca catechu) nuts, to verify their potentials of applying in practice. Materials & Methods: Aqueous extracts of plants at different concentrations were used to test with porcine ascarids, porcine flukes, & Escherichia coli (E.

   • According to Fatima NJ (2008)

     Excerpt antimicrobial activity & cytotoxicity of Quisqualis indica.

   • According to Onwuatuegwu JT (2017)

     Excerpt Onwuatuegwu JT et al, Determination of antiviral activities of Quisqualis indica leaf extracts on three selected Avian viruses.

   • According to Win NY (2001)

     Excerpt The plants: Eugenia jambolana, Quisqualis indica, Leucaena glauca & Euphorbia splendens var I was found to show significant antibacterial activity. It was also observed that extracts using non polar solvents did not show any antibacterial activity & extracts using polar solvents showed antibacterial activity on tested bacteria, indicating that die active chemical compound responsible for the antibacterial action must be a polar soluble compound.

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.