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Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: From Traditional Usage to Pharmacological Evidence
Joint Authors
Liew, Pearl Majorie
Yong, Yoke Keong
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Liew, Pearl Majorie& Yong, Yoke Keong. 2016. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: From Traditional Usage to Pharmacological Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104379
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Liew, Pearl Majorie& Yong, Yoke Keong. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: From Traditional Usage to Pharmacological Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104379
American Medical Association (AMA)
Liew, Pearl Majorie& Yong, Yoke Keong. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: From Traditional Usage to Pharmacological Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104379
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104379