Rivina humilis (Cat’s blood) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Rivina humilis (Cat’s blood, Zombie’s Proof, Zombie’s pepper, San-chat’, Pwèv-Zonbi, sang-à-chat, poivre-à-à-Zombi) — family Phytolaccacées.

Scientific synonyms : Rivina laevis-L.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 6 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 26 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 Ramesh C (2023)

     Excerpt humilis (Rivina humilis) against streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The type-2 diabetes was induced in rats by giving fructose mixed drinking water & single dose of streptozotocin.

2. 2

   Bacterial infection: Staphylococcus aureus & Pseudomonas aeruginosa

   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 YULLANI RK (2025)

     Excerpt This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of getih-getihan leaves against Staphylococcus aureus (Gram positive) & Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Gram negative) bacteria through in vitro experimental research. The implication is that ETOH extract of RH has the potential to be developed as a natural antibacterial agent that supports alternative treatment against bacterial infections against S.

   • According to Rongai D (2015)

     Excerpt Extracts of Rivina humulis, Brassica carinata, Brunfelsia calyicina, Salvia guaranitica & Punica granatum showed good antifungal activity. Our results indicate that plant extracts with a good antifungal activity generally had a high level of total polyphenolic content & titratable acidity, & low values of pH.

   • According to Ajaib M (2013)

     Excerpt The antimicrobial & antioxidant activities were carried out on different parts including root, stem, leaf, inflorescence & fruit of plant of Rivina humilis L. It was revealed from the results that the plant extracts exhibited tremendous antibacterial potential against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

   • According to Mariyam M (2018)

     Excerpt The crude extract of nonpolar fraction (n-hexane) of RH showed negative antibacterial activity towards K pneumoniae & E coli  whereas the methanolic extract has antibacterial activity with 12 mm of inhibition zone for Klebsiella pneumoniae & 10 mm for E.coli & nbsp;in 1 ppm concentration. had experienced antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae & Escherichia coli.

   • According to Mariyam M (n.d.)

     Excerpt Getih-getihan (Rivina humilis L.) plants can be used as antibacterial, antioxidant & natural pesticides.

3. 3

   Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, oedema

   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 Kavitha A (2020)

     Excerpt Analgesic activity & anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by carrageenan induced paw oedema & cotton pellet granuloma in Wistar albino rats. The alcoholic extract at the doses of 200 mg/kg & 400 mg/kg, body weight was subjected to evaluation of analgesic & anti-inflammatory activities in experimental animal models.

   • According to Arumugam E (2015)

     Excerpt To evaluate the pesticidal activity of antifeedant, oviposition deterrent, ovicidal and larvicidal activities of benzene, dichloromethane, diethylether, ethylacetate & methanol extracts of Rivina humilis at different concentrations against agricultural polyphagous pest Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (S. litura were exposed to various concentrations & was assayed by using the protocol of Abbott’s formula (1925); the 24 h LC50 values of the Rivina humilis leaf extract was determined by probit analysis.

   • According to SHEIKH S (2024)

     Excerpt With this aim it was thought worthwhile to present an efficient & greener approach for the synthesis of copper oxide nano‐particles using Rivina humilis L.

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.