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Elephantopus Vernonioides
''Elephantopus'' is a genus of perennial plants in the Asteraceae, daisy family (Asteraceae). The genus is widespread over much of Africa, southern Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Several species are native to the southeastern United States, and at least one is native to India and the Himalayas.Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil . Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Uses ''Elephantopus scaber'' is a traditional medicine and other species, including ''Elephantopus mollis, E. mollis'' and ''Elephantopus carolinianus, E. carolinianus'', have also been investigated for medicinal properties. ''Elephantopus scaber'' contains elephantopin which is a germacranolide sesquiterpene lactone containing two lactone rings and an epoxide functional group. Species ; Accepted species * ''Elephantopus angolensis'' O.Hoffm. - Angola * ''Elephantopus arenarius'' Britton & P.Wilson ex Britton - Cuba * ''Elephantopus arenosus'' Krasch. - Brazil * ''Elephantopus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elephantopus Scaber
''Elephantopus scaber'' is a tropical species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. It has become naturalized in tropical Africa and Latin America. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Uses ''Elephantopus scaber'' is used as a traditional medicine. Different parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine of India as an astringent agent, cardiac tonic, and diuretic, and is used for eczema, rheumatism, fever, and bladder stones. ''E. scaber'' modulates inflammatory responses by inhibiting the production of TNFα and IL-1β. Chemical constituents ''Elephantopus scaber'' contains elephantopin which is a germacranolide sesquiterpene lactone containing two lactone rings and an epoxide functional group. 17,19-Dihydrodeoxyelephantopin, iso-17,19- dihydro-deoxy elephantopin and 8-hydroxyl naringenin are the most important bioactive compo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |