Spirulina platensis : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Spirulina platensis (Spiruline) — family Cyanophycées.

Scientific synonyms : Arthrospira laxíssima-Set, A máxima, A miniata-G, A patensis-GBD, pellucida-CW, A spirulinoides-(R)-D.., A tenuis-B & B..

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 4 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 138 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 colorectal and liver cancer

   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 Al-Saily HMN (2024)

     Excerpt The aim of current study to evaluate the cytotoxicity of SP extracts on colon cancer (CaCo-2), hepatic cancer (HepG2) cell lines, normal fibroblast cells line (HdFn) & also antioxidant activity. Spirulina platensis is blue-green algae received significant attention for its high nutritional value, it is a source of powerful antioxidants.

   • According to Intikhab A (2023)

     Excerpt This makes Spirulina a promising functional food for the treatment of ailments like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disorders (CVDs), COVID-19, neuro-inflammatory conditions & gut dysbiosis. Studies included in this review have suggested spirulina to be a rich source of complete proteins, essential fatty acids (EFAs), vitamins, minerals & various bioactive compounds like carotenoids, chlorophyll, & xanthophylls.

   • According to Zaid A.A.A (2015)

     Excerpt Therefore, the aim of the present study is to determine antioxidant activity of Spirulina platensis water extracts and their cytotoxicity against cell lines {colon carcinoma cells (HCT116) and hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HEPG2)}. One of its species Spirulina platensis or its extract showed therapeutic properties, such as the ability to prevent cancers, decrease blood cholesterol level, reduce nephrotoxicity of pharmaceuticals and toxic metals & provide protection against the harmful effect of radiation.

   • According to Wu LC (2005)

     Excerpt The growth inhibitory effects of aqueous spirulina and chlorella extract on human liver cancer cells, HepG2, were also studied and compared in pairs. A potential treatment for liver fibrosis is to inhibit activated hepatic stellate cell (HSC) proliferation &, subsequently, to induce HSC apoptosis.

   • According to Wan XZ (2019)

     Excerpt The contributions to hypoglycemic function & gut microbiota regulation by water & ethanol extracts of the microalgae Chlorella pyrenoidosa & Spirulina platensis were determined. platensis supplementation increased the abundance of Oscillibacter, Pasteurella, & Alloprevotella & decreased the abundance of Turicibacter.

2. 2

   Type II diabetes mellitus

   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 Wan XZ (2019)

     Excerpt The contributions to hypoglycemic function & gut microbiota regulation by water & ethanol extracts of the microalgae Chlorella pyrenoidosa & Spirulina platensis were determined. Thus, CP55 & SP55 may be developed as effective natural food materials for preventing diabetes, & Ruminococcus may play a vital role in the treatment of diabetes.

   • According to Intikhab A (2023)

     Excerpt This makes Spirulina a promising functional food for the treatment of ailments like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disorders (CVDs), COVID-19, neuro-inflammatory conditions & gut dysbiosis. Studies included in this review have suggested spirulina to be a rich source of complete proteins, essential fatty acids (EFAs), vitamins, minerals & various bioactive compounds like carotenoids, chlorophyll, & xanthophylls.

   • According to Mazo VK (2022)

     Excerpt Hypoglycemic effects are shown in particular in experiments on rats with hyperlipidemia & alloxan diabetes fed a diet enriched with AP biomass & on KKAy mice, treated with C-phycocyanin extract. Search keywords: Arthrospira platensis, phycobiliprotein, C-phycocyanin, allo-phycocyanin, hypoglycemic effect, hypolipidemic effect, antioxidant activity, in vitro &in vivo studies.

   • According to Ansari R (2023)

     Excerpt Moreover, Spirulina's positive influence on several organs, including hair, skin, liver, CNS, lung, & genitourinary tract, are ascribed to different components of various species of Spirulina such as Spirulina platensis, S fusiformis, & S maxima.

   • Excerpt According to this review, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-neoplastic, hypolipidemic, antiviral, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, anti-atherogenic, anti-diabetic, & radio-protective functions are attributed to Spirulina.

   • According to Ramzi G.A (2015)

     Excerpt To determine the composition of flaxseed oil and Spirulina platensis oil and to evaluate their biological activities either alone or in combination by in-vitro studies. platensis oil & flaxseed oil does not have any synergistic properties, indeed the combination of oils induced antagonistic effects on their biological properties.

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.