• Bioactive ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF TUBER OF RUELLIA TUBEROSA L. (ACANTHACEAE) / Natesan Rajendrakumar, Karuppanan Vasantha, Antony Nishanthini and Veerabahu Ramasamy Mohan* / WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol 3, Issue 6 (2014) Some are used as medicinal plants, but many are known or suspected to be poisonous. (see study below) (19) from flower oil (95.06%). Leaves • Antioxidant / Leaves: Study evaluated the antioxidant property of aqueous leaf extract of Ruellia tuberosa. In open waste places / Yang Mekar ditamanku Ruellia (Ruellia tuberosa), is member of the dicotyledonous flowering plants Acanthaceae family. Minnieroot. - Leaves contain apigenin (28) - The seed oil yields myristic, capril and lauric acids. (25) Study evaluated Catharanthus roseus and Ruellia tuberosa for phytoremediation of lead, nickel, zinc, cadmium, and chromium contaminated soils. Protective effect of Ruellia tuberosa L. extracts against abnormal expression of hepatic detoxification enzymes in diabetic rats / Wen-Chang Chang, Da-Wei Huang, Jou-An Chenc, Yu-Fang Chang, James Swi-Bea Wu and Szu-Chuan Shen / RSC Adv., 2018; 8: pp 21596-21605  / DOI: 10.1039/C8RA03321H • Antioxidant: ), HYPOLIPIDEMIC AND ANTI OXIDANT ACTIVITY OF RUELLIA TUBEROSA Linn, Antioxidant and anti-proliferative activities of Sabah Ruellia tuberosa, Mosquito larvicidal potential of four common medicinal plants of India, ANTI-CARCINOGENIC ACTIVITY OF RUELLIA TUBEROSA L. (ACANTHACEAE) LEAF EXTRACT ON HEPATOMA CELL LINE & INCREASED SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE ACTIVITY ON MACROPHAGE CELL LYSATE, ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS USED FOR WOUNDS AND SNAKE-BITES BY TRIBALS OF KINNERASANI REGION, A.P., INDIA, Molecular modeling of Ruellia tuberosa L compounds as a-amylase inhibitor: an in silico comparation between human and rat enzyme model, Hypoglycemic Activity of Ruellia tuberosa Linn (Acanthaceae) in Normal and Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rabbits, Antidiabetic, antihyperlipidaemic and hepatoprotective activity of methanolic extract of Ruellia tuberosa Linn leaves in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats, Evaluation of anti-cancer activity of Ruellia tuberosa on EAC induced mammary tumor, RUELLIA TUBEROSA LINN. (17) Ti patat. Comparative anthelmintic activity investigation of selected ethno-medicinal weeds / Kirstin Rhys S Pueblos, Mark Bajalla, Dixie Pacheco Sheila Ganot et al / AIP Conference Proceedings, 2017; 1803, 020027 /  https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4973154, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF TUBER OF RUELLIA TUBEROSA L. (ACANTHACEAE), IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Research on Phytochemical Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Ruellia Tuberosa, Antinociceptive (11) Sources and Suggested Readings (22) (23) (11) Other uses were obtained from data collected from folk medicinal practitioners of Bangladesh residing in different AND REDDY K.J. (30) Betulin could have greater potential for α-amylase inhibition than acarbose—an assumption that needs to be verified in vitro. Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of Ruellia 15 compounds in the stem oil (93.96%), 42 from the root oil (91.49%), 60 compounds from the fruit oil (89.68%), and 6 compounds It is used to treat digestive system disorders and unspecified medicinal disorders. C, ALEKHYA RAVELLA , JAYASREE VARDHAN, DIANA VIVIAN ATIGARI / IJPBS, Volume 2, Issue 3, JULY-SEPT 2012, pp 63-72 For post-delivery problems a tisane is made of Ruellia tuberosa, ti patat root, a piece of sour orange (Citrus aurantium), a branch of bonné kawé (Cardiospermum microcarpum), and the bark of mouben (Spondias mombin) and given to the person to drink for nine days. Indomethacin was standard reference drug. Composition of volatile oils from leaf, stem, root, fruit, and flower of Ruellia tuberosa L. (Acanthaceae) from Nigeria / Dorcas Olufinke Moronkola, Sherifat Adeyinka Aboaba, Iqbat Mahammad Choudhary / Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2018; 9(41): pp 1031-1037 / https://doi.org/10.5897/JMPR2015.5951 Analysis showed betulin could be a potential inhibitor with non-competitive pattern like betulinic acid. A., GAJARE K. A. • Antiurolithiatic / Antioxidant / Roots: Study evaluated an ethanolic extract of R. tuberosa roots for antiurolithiatic activity against 0.75% v/v ethylene glycol and 2% w/v ammonium induced calcium oxalate urolithiasis and for antioxidant activity against hyperoxaluria induced oxidative stress in male albino rats. of family Acanthaceae was studied to investigate the microscopical, vein islet and vein termination numbers, palisade ratio, stomatal index and different chemical parameters. (see study below) (37). It is also used as a remedy for inflammation of the stomach and intestines, constipation and general stomach ailments. (18) Ruellia tuberosa L. (Acanthaceae) is an important medicinal plant, traditionally used to cure diseases. Bulk Order | Company Info | Total cholesterol level was significantly (p<0.05) decreased at 500 mg/kg bw of both plant extract treated groups. Results suggest potential use for mosquito larvae control. (see constituents above) (37) indole-3-carboxaldehyde. • Plants., Dec 2003; 4(2) The root and leaf for alleviating retention of urine. (15) tuberosa possesses potent antioxidant activity. Constituents Characterization and larvicidal activity of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles using cracker plant Ruellia tuberosa leaf extract / Jocelyn L Miranda, Cherrie G Muaña and Maria Cleofe N Badang / Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology / DOI: 10.4172/2157-7439-C1-050 / 13th International Conference and Exhibition on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. Pharmacognostic and Preliminary Phytochemical Studies on Ruellia tuberosa L. (Whole plant) / B Arirudran*, A Saraswathy, Vijayalakshmi Krishnamurthy / Pharmacognosy Journal, June 2011; Vol 3, Issue 22 / https://doi.org/10.5530/pj.2011.22.6 • Anti-Diabetic: Study evaluated the hypoglycemic activity of methanol extract and solvent fractions of R. tuberosa in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. • Ameliorative on Hyperglycemia of DM and Glucose Uptake in Mouse C2C12 Myoblasts: Study evaluated the effect of R. tuberosa aqueous and ethanolic extracts on hyperglycemia in HFD-fed STZ-induced T2DM rats. The herb possesses emetic properties. Rhizomes and bulbs | Spices | (7) (Acanthaceae), known as cracker plant is traditionally used as diuretic, anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-hypertensive, anthelmentic, abortifacient, emetic, in bladder disease, kidney disorder, bronchitis, gonorrhoea and syphilis. It is also used for the treatment of stones in the bladder. English Meadow-weed. Antioxidant Activity and Isolation of Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor from Ruellia tuberosa L. Leaves / Aktsar Roskiana Ahmad, Berna Elya, Abdul Mun’im / Pharmacogn J., 2017; 9(5): pp 607-610 funnel-shaped, 5-lobed corolla, up to 5 centimeters across, and mauve or light Results suggest Ruellia tuberosa has potential as reversible oral male contraceptive. Fever a "cooling" agent, for urinary problems and high cholesterol. Indigenous common herb of dry open areas, especially coastal. (19) Additional Antidiabetic Activity of Ruellia tuberosa L., Role of α-Amylase Inhibitor: In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo / Dyah Ratna Wulan, Edi Priyo Utomo, and Chanif Mahdi / Biochemistry Research International, Volume 2015 (2015) / http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/349261 Ruellia tuberosahas been extensively used as diuret- ic, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, analgesic, antioxidant (4), anti-hypertensive, gastroprotective (5) and to treat gonorrhea (3). used for heart ailments. (33) used for common colds, fevers and hypertension. / Antibacterial / Antifungal / Roots: Study evaluated a root extract for antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal activity. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Effect of 50% Hydro-Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Ruellia Tuberosa L. and Dipteracanthus Patulus (Jacq.) Ruellia tuberosa Linn. Botany (1) Detox | Garden plants | (8) Distribution (5) Ruellia tuberosa L. (RTL) has been used as a folk medicine to cure diabetes in Asia. (28) Many phytoconstituents have been identified. Among chloroform-soluble extracts, C. brevifolius and R. tuberosa showed strongest anthelmintic activities at all tested concentrations. Medicine from Nature | Oils | (35) Easy to care for and great for use as coverage, ruellia plants offer unique beauty to landscape areas. Pl. Many phytoconstituents have been identified. Infusion used for cleansing the blood. Ashraful et al / Pharmaceutical Biology • Volume 47, Number 3, (13) • No No products in the cart. All Products; Fluke 170 Series • In the Cayman Islands, Med. (30) Hence the present study was carried to promote the synthesis of shoot production from different explants such as axillary and terminal meristems. RUELLIA TUBEROSA L. B*, RAVINDRA BABU. Zulkarnain Waslim, Fui Fui Lem, Peik Lin Teoh / Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Vol. (29) 209-214 / DOI: 10.1080/13880200802434575 tuberosa / Fu-An Chen et al / Food Chemistry Volume 94, Issue (20) (Acanthaceae), known as cracker plant is traditionally used as diuretic, anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-hypertensive, anthelmentic, abortifacient, emetic, in bladder disease, kidney disorder, bronchitis, gonorrhoea and syphilis. Ruellias are popular ornamental plants. (31) (4) * / Journal of Pharmacognosy. (5) An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region]. For hypertension, 12 fresh flowers of ruellia tuberosa (fresh or dry) are boiled in about a liter of water to make tea and consumed every day. - Study yielded flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, saponins and essential minerals with good nutritive value and secondary metabolites. • Phytoremediation / Lead / Heavy Metal Pollution: Study showed Ruellia was a good accumulator of lead. The extract also showed mild erythropoetic and moderate analgesic activities. Ethanol extract of Ruellia For hexane extracts, R. tuberosa showed better activity than other samples. Mexican-petunia (also known as Mexican bluebell or Britton’s petunia) is described as a “hardy perennial edging plant for flower beds and as colorful groundcovers.” Scientific names include Ruellia brittoniana, R. coerulea and R. tweediana, but taxonomists now use the name Ruellia simplex, which was the first name used to describe this species. (33) Acanthaceae Ruellia tuberosa L. (yuquilla) is a species of ethnomedical use for diabetes and kidney problems. are opposite, elliptic, short petioled, abruptly narrowed at the base, Fever FLAVONOIDS FROM RUELLIA TUBEROSA / Chwan-Fwu Lin et al / J Chin • Mosquito Larvicidal / Cx quinquefasciatus: Study evaluated the mosquito larvicidal activities of crude extracts of four plants viz. HYPOLIPIDEMIC AND ANTI OXIDANT ACTIVITY OF RUELLIA TUBEROSA Linn. (16) • Anthelmintic / Aerial Parts: Study evaluated four abundant Philippine weeds i.e., C. aciculatus, C. brevifolius, S. spontaneum, and Ruellia tuberosa for anthelmintic activities. • In Suriname’s traditional medicine, used as anthelmintic; for joint pains and muscle strain. • Anti-Diabetic / Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity: Study evaluated the anti-diabetic activities of various fractions of crude ethanolic extract of R. tuberosa. (31) Folkloric Ruellia tuberosa has been used traditionally in the treatment of various ailments. 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