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Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: from traditional usage to pharmacological evidence


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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

Abstract

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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Item Type: Article
Subject: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl; Traditional usage; Pharmacological evidence; Plant
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/7842340
Publisher: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Depositing User: Nurul Ainie Mokhtar
Date Deposited: 20 Feb 2018 00:55
Last Modified: 20 Feb 2018 00:57
Altmetrics: http://www.altmetric.com/details.php?domain=psasir.upm.edu.my&doi=10.1155/2016/7842340
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53880
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