Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence
Introduction: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl belongs to the family of Verbenaceae and is commonly known as Gervao, Brazilian tea, verbena cimarrona, rooter comb, or blue porter weed. It is one of the important plants with high medicinal and nutraceutical benefits. S. jamaicensis contains vario...
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| description | Introduction: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl belongs to the family of Verbenaceae and is commonly known as Gervao, Brazilian tea, verbena cimarrona, rooter comb, or blue porter weed. It is one of the important plants with high medicinal and nutraceutical benefits. S. jamaicensis contains various medicinal properties in traditional and folk medicinal systems, with cures for several diseases. Objective: The objective of this review paper is to collect information concerning the morphology, distribution, traditional usage, phytochemical compositions, biological activities, and safety data of S. jamaicensis. Materials and Methods: The information was obtained from literature search through electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar on S. jamaicensis. Results and Conclusion: The high medicinal properties of this plant, for instance, antimicrobial and antifungal effect as the main activities, but verbascoside as the main active chemical component, make it a valuable source of the medicinal compound. This review paper summarizes all information concerning the morphology, distribution, traditional usage, phytochemical compositions, pharmacological activities, and toxicological studies of S. jamaicensis. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-538802018-02-20T00:57:02Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53880/ Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence Liew, Pearl Majorie Yong, Yoke Keong Introduction: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl belongs to the family of Verbenaceae and is commonly known as Gervao, Brazilian tea, verbena cimarrona, rooter comb, or blue porter weed. It is one of the important plants with high medicinal and nutraceutical benefits. S. jamaicensis contains various medicinal properties in traditional and folk medicinal systems, with cures for several diseases. Objective: The objective of this review paper is to collect information concerning the morphology, distribution, traditional usage, phytochemical compositions, biological activities, and safety data of S. jamaicensis. Materials and Methods: The information was obtained from literature search through electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar on S. jamaicensis. Results and Conclusion: The high medicinal properties of this plant, for instance, antimicrobial and antifungal effect as the main activities, but verbascoside as the main active chemical component, make it a valuable source of the medicinal compound. This review paper summarizes all information concerning the morphology, distribution, traditional usage, phytochemical compositions, pharmacological activities, and toxicological studies of S. jamaicensis. Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2016 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53880/1/Stachytarpheta%20jamaicensis.pdf Liew, Pearl Majorie and Yong, Yoke Keong (2016) Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016. art. no. 7842340. pp. 1-7. ISSN 1741-427X; ESSN: 1741-4288 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2016/7842340/ Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl; Traditional usage; Pharmacological evidence; Plant 10.1155/2016/7842340 |
| spellingShingle | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl; Traditional usage; Pharmacological evidence; Plant Liew, Pearl Majorie Yong, Yoke Keong Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence |
| title | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence |
| title_full | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence |
| title_fullStr | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence |
| title_full_unstemmed | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence |
| title_short | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence |
| title_sort | stachytarpheta jamaicensis l vahl from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence |
| topic | Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl; Traditional usage; Pharmacological evidence; Plant |
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