Difference between revisions of "Boerhavia Diffusa"
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* Extracts of B. diffusa leaves have shown antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties in pharmacological models. | * Extracts of B. diffusa leaves have shown antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties in pharmacological models. | ||
* Punarnavine (an alkaloid isolated from B. diffusa) has shown some in vitro anticancer, antiestrogenic, immunomodulatory and antiamoebic activity (particularly against Entamoeba histolytica). | * Punarnavine (an alkaloid isolated from B. diffusa) has shown some in vitro anticancer, antiestrogenic, immunomodulatory and antiamoebic activity (particularly against Entamoeba histolytica). | ||
− | + | * a source of antioxidants | |
+ | * may be effective against arsenic trioxide (an effective drug used against acute promyelocytic leukemia) induced cardio toxicity. | ||
* possess cardioprotective properties | * possess cardioprotective properties | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] |
Revision as of 02:55, 22 November 2013
Other Names: Spreading Hogweed, tarvine, Punarnava
is a species of flowering plant in the four o'clock family
Special Precautions of Boerhavia Diffusa
Benefits and uses of Boerhavia Diffusa are
- is believed to improve and protect eyesight.
- diuretic properties
- used by diabetics to lower blood sugar.
- antibacterial activity, mainly against Gram-negative bacteria.
- Extracts of B. diffusa leaves have shown antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties in pharmacological models.
- Punarnavine (an alkaloid isolated from B. diffusa) has shown some in vitro anticancer, antiestrogenic, immunomodulatory and antiamoebic activity (particularly against Entamoeba histolytica).
- a source of antioxidants
- may be effective against arsenic trioxide (an effective drug used against acute promyelocytic leukemia) induced cardio toxicity.
- possess cardioprotective properties