Vetiveria zizanioides (Vétivè) : propiedades medicinales en extracción alcohólica

GILANI AH et al, Studies on antihypertensive & antispasmodic activities of Andropogon muricatus Retz, Canadian Jl of Physiology & Pharmacol, 85(9) :911-7(7), 2007-Abstract: The aqueous-methanolic crude extract of Andropogon muricatus (Am.Cr) was investigated pharmacologically to determine some of its medicinal uses in cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders. A series of in vivo & in vitro studies were conducted to evaluate dose-dependent effects of Am.Cr on mean arterial pressure (MAP), cardiac & vascular contractions, & to further investigate the potential mechanism of action. Intrav…

Chauhan KR et al, Modified vétiver oil: economic biopesticide. Natural Products for Pest Management. ACS Symposium séries, 927: 210-9, 2006-Abstract : Vetiver oil is obtained from Vetiveria zinzanoides L., a grass that can be found in both tropical & subtropical parts of the world. The roots of this grass on steam distillation yield an essential oil, mainly consisting of sesqiterpenes (3-4 %), sesquiterpenols (18-25%) & sesquiterpenones (7-8%). In this report we demonstrate that, sesquiterpenones & structurally related compounds exhibiting potent insecticidal activities can be enriched.

Galea Grajera FA. Study of Chrysopogon Zizanioïdes ability to decontaminate irrigation water in Southwest Spain, EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria.

DANH LT et al, Effect of calcium on growth performance and essential oil of vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioïdes) grown on lead contaminated soils. Int Jl Phytoremediation. 2011;13 Suppl 1:154-65-Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate effect of calcium on growth, survival, essential oil yield & chemical compositions of vetiver grass grown on lead contaminated soils. Calcium Inform of CaCO3 (0, 2000, 4000, 6000 mg Ca kg (-1)) was added to river Sand soils containing 4000 mg Pb kg (-1) dry soil. Results showed that, in the absence of calcium treatment, no plants survived after …

JINDAPUNNAPAT et al, Activity of Vetiver Extracts & Essential Oils against Meloidogyne incognita Jl of Nematology, 1(50) :2018.-ABSTRACT : Vetiver, a non host grass for certain nematodes, was studied for the production of compounds active against the southern root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. In laboratory assays studying the effects on second-stage juvenile (J2) activity and viability, crude vétiver root and shoot extracts were nematotoxic, resulting in 40% to 70% J2 mortality, and were also repellent to J2. VZ oil did not exhibit activity against J2 in these assays. Gas chromatog…

Suaib Luqman, Investigations on biological activity of Vetiveria zizanioïdes L. Nash, a palingenesis of soe important findings in miracle Grass, Doi:10.1038/npre.2012.6904.1.

SANGEETHA RAJA et al, EFFECT OF VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES ON EXPERIMENTALLY INDUCED DYSLIPIDEMIA, Int Jl of Pharm & Biosci, 8(4) :351-9, 2017.-ABSTRACT : To evaluate the hypolipidemic effect of Vetiveria zizanioïdes Oil in High Fat Diet (HFD) induced Wistar Albino rat model. They were divided into five groups of six animals each as Normal Diet Control, High Fat Diet Control, with Low dose Vetiver Oil (VO), with High dose VO, with Simvastatin (Group I-V respectively) for 8 weeks, along with the VO emulsion and Simvastatin orally once daily. Weight of the animals was measured every week and the l…

SURALKAR A et al, Gastroprotective effect of Vetiveria zizanioïdes in experimental animals, Int Jl of Res Ayurveda Pharm, 6(4):2015.-Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate gastroprotective effects of Vetiveria zizanioïdes in experimental animals. The ethanolic extract of roots of Vetiveria zizanioïdes (VZ) was screened for gastroprotective activity by using Aspirin + pylorus ligation induced peptic ulcers in rats in which ulcer index, gastric wall mucus, antioxidant enzyme level like SOD, GSH, Catalase, & LPO in stomach were determined. It was found that animals belonging to VZ grou…

TRIPATHI R et al, Acute & subacute toxicity studies on Vetiver oil in rats, Fahad Jl of Pharmaceut Sci, 31(2):71-77, 2006.-Abstract : The Vetiver plant, V. zizanioïdes Linn. [Gramineae], is widely known from ancient ages. The vétiver oil is native of India. The medicinal and commercial importance of the oil has been known since ancient days. In the present study, an experimental approach is applied to vétiver oil to elicit toxic responses over an exposure period of 90 days. Since no data are available in this regard, it was thought worthwhile to undertake acute and subacute toxicity studie…

Devprakash D et al ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF ALCOHOLIC & AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES, Jl of Pharmaceut Res & Opinion, 1(3):2011-Abstract :. Ethanolic & aqueous extracts of plant Vetiveria zizanioïdes traditionally used in Indian folklore medicine for the treatment of various bacterial & fungal infections were investigated for in vitro antimicrobial activity against pathogens namely Aspergillus Niger, Aspergillus clavatus & Candida albicans by disc diffusion method compared with standard antibiotic like Nystatin & Griseofulvin . Ethanolic & aqueous extracts of Vetiveria zizanioïde…

GLORY JL et al, Comparative study of Vetiveria zizanioïdes & Foeniculum vulgare extracts on behavioral despair of Wistar albino rats, Jl of Chem & Pharmaceut Res, 2015, 7(8):729-34.-Abstract : Mental depression is a major disorder of mood prévalent in a large percentage of the population & it disrupts the normal social life. The need of effective & well tolerated antidepressants has prompted to examine herbal plants that have been traditionally used for depression. Both Vetiveria zizanioïdes & Foeniculum vulgare are the common source of the well known oil, particularly used in aromatherapy…

AARTHI N et al, Effect of Vetiveria zizanioïdes L. Root extracts on the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston, Asian Pac Jl of Trop Disease, 2(2) :154-8, 2012.-Abstract : To evaluate the ovicidal and oviposition deterrent potential of the ethanolic extract from Vetiveria zizanioïdes roots against the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi (A. stephensi). Methods : The dried clean V. zizanioïdes roots were powerdered and extracted with ethanol for 8 h in a Soxhlet apparatus. After évaporation, the residue was dissolved in acetone. One hundred freshly laid eggs of A. stephensi were expose…

Hyun Jim Kim. Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioïdes L.) Oil & Identification of Its Antioxidant Constituents. Jl. Agric. Food Chem., 2005; 53 (20): 7691–5-Abstract: Antioxidant capacities of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) oil were evaluated by two different in vitro assays:  the DPPH• free radical scavenging assay and the Fe2+-metal chelating assay. Results showed that the vetiver oil (VO) possessed a strong free radical scavenging activity when compared to standard antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) & α-tocopherol. However, its metal chelati…

KUMAR KS et al, Antihyperglycaemic Effect of Vetiveria zizanioïdes (L.)Nash Root Extract in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats Asian Jl of Chem, 25(3):1555-7, 2013.-Abstract : To evaluate the antihyperglycaemic activity of the ethanol extract of roots of Vetiveria zizanioïdes in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Alloxan monohydrate (150 mg/kg) was administered to Wistar albino rats via the intraperitoneal route. The diabetic rats were then placed into 6 groups, following stabilization of hyperglycaemia. The first group was untreated; second group received a reference standard, Glibenclamide (10 mg/…

Devprakash D et al. Antimicrobial activity of alcoholic & aqueous extracts of Vetiveria zizanioïdes, Jl of Pharm Res, 2011,4(5), 1343-4-ABSTRACT : The success of Chemotherapy lies in the continuous search for new drugs to counter the challenge posed by resistant strains. Ethanolic & aqueous extracts of plant Vetiveria zizanioïdes traditionally used in Indian folklore medicine for the treatment of various bacterial and fungal infections were investigated for in vitro antimicrobial activity against pathogens namely Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, & Bacillus su…

Rajeswari G et al, Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic Effects of Chrysopogon zizanioïdes Linn Root Extracts in Streptozotocin Induced Diabeteic Wistar Rats Jl of Sci & Innovative Res, 2013; 2 (3): 555-74. 2013-Abstract: The chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes is associated with long-term damage; dysfunction & failure of various organs, especially the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, & blood vessels number of plants have been described in ayurveda & other tradional for the management of diabetes. We are selected Chrysopogon zizanioides linn. CZ extract prepare in Soxlet methanol extraction 45° c in 48-h…

Subhadradevi V et al, In vitro antioxidant activity of Vetiveria Zizanioïdes root extract. Tanzania Jl Health Res.; 12(4):274-9, 2010.-Abstract: Free radicals induce numerous diseases by lipid peroxidation & DNA damage. It has been reported that some of the extracts from plants possess antioxidant properties capable of scavenging free radicals in vivo. Vetiveria zizanioïdes belonging to the family Gramineae, is a densely tufted grass which is widely used as a traditional plant for aromatherapy, to relieve stress, anxiety, nervous tension and insomnia. In this regard, the roots of V zizanioï…

Nirwane AM et al, Anxiolytic & nootropic activity of Vetiveria zizanioïdes roots in mice, Jl Ayurveda Integr Med.; 6(3):158-64, 2015.-Abstract : Vetiveria zizanioïdes (VZ) (family: Poaceae), an aromatic plant commonly known as "Vetiver" has been used for various ailments. Concerning the various ailments being listed as the traditional uses of VZ, no mention about anxiety and memory was found. OBJECTIVE: The present study examined the anxiolytic & memory enhancing activity of ethanolic extract of V. zizanioïdes (EEVZ) dried roots in mice. MATERIALS & METHODS: Activity of EEVZ was assessed us…

Nuchuchua O, In vitro characterization & mosquito (Aedes aegypti) repellent activity of essential-oils-loaded nano émulsions. AAPS Pharm SciTech 10(4):1234–42, 2009.

KUMAR SARAVANA S et al, CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF VETIVERIA, ZIZANIOIDES LINN ROOT, Inter Jl of Pharma & Bio Sci, ISSN, 0975-6299, 2016.-ABSTRACT : Phytoconstituents are widely used for their numerous pharmacological activities. Isolation and characterization of phytoconstituents is a leading area of research. In the present study, quantitative analysis of phytoconstituents present in Vetiveria zizanioïdes root was carried out. GC-MS analysis of ethanolic extract from Vetiveria zizanioïdes (EVZ) was carried out to explore the presence of various phytoconstituents. The collected root is a…

Pareek A et al, Ethnobotanical & pharmaceutical uses of Vetiveria zizanioïdes (Linn) Nash: a medicinal plant of Rajasthan. Int Jl Life Sci Pharm Sci 50:L12–L18, 2013.

SHARMA U et al, Evaluation of analgesic, Anti-Pyretic & Anti-Inflammatory activities of Andropogon Muricatus roots extract, Jl of Pharm Res, -Abstract: The present study was planned to evaluate the analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic roots extract of A. muricatus (AMEE) in albino rats following oral administration. The results showed that the ethanolic extract significantly reduce the acetic acid induce writhing in analgesic model. Its effects on antipyretic activity were also appreciable it significantly reduces fever at higher doses within 2 hrs on yeast i…