Med. Ruellia tuberosa is a low-growing perennial and whooping cough. Genus: Ruellia Plum. (5) The extract also showed mild erythropoetic and moderate analgesic activities. Antinociceptive reported folkloric medicinal use in the Philippines. Vietnam Journal of Science and Technologym 2018; 56(4A): pp 106-112 Tropical hardwood | Tropical Rainforest | Also used as an abortifacient, The root is used against An infusion is used for cleansing the blood. Ameliorative effect of Ruellia tuberosa L. on hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus and glucose uptake in mouse C2C12 myoblasts / Chih-Yuan Ko, Ru-Hai Lin, Yi-Ming Zeng, Wen-Chang Chang, Da- Wei Huang, James Swi-Bea Wu, Yu-Fang Chang, Szu-Chuan Shen / Food Science & Nutrition, Nov 2018; 6(8): pp 2414-2422 / https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.840 • α-Amylase Inhibitor / Anti-Diabetic: Study evaluated the antidiabetic mechanism of the n-hexane fraction of methanolic extract (HFME) of the plant in an in silico, in vivo and in vitro study in STZ induced diabetic rats. • In Suriname's traditional medicine, used as anthelmintic; for joint pains and muscle strain. Ruellia tuberosa L. (Acanthaceae) is an important medicinal plant, traditionally used to cure diseases. Fever The extract concentration that protected DNA against oxidative damage also showed higher DPPH free radical scavenging activity. Ruellia tuberosa L. (RTL) has been used as a folk medicine to cure diabetes in Asia. Keep reading to learn more about growing ruellia. List of various diseases cured by Tecoma Stans. Flavonoids / Cytotoxicity: Ethanol extract study - Study for bioactive components of ethanol extract of tubers yielded 25 compounds viz. and luteolin. Analysis showed betulin could be a potential inhibitor with non-competitive pattern like betulinic acid. Mosquito larvicidal potential of four common medicinal plants of India / Anjali Rawani, Anupam Ghosh* & Goutam Chandra / Indian J Med Res 140, July 2014, pp 102-108 (2) The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. So, what is ruellia and can this Mexican native be cultivated in our own home garden landscape? In folk medicine, it has been used as diuretic, antidiabetic, antipyretic, analgesic, anti-hypersensitive, thirst-quenching, and antidotal agent. • Used for gonorrhea, syphilis, bladder stones, bronchitis and For List of various diseases cured by Ruellia Tuberosa. lupeol (68.14%), stigmasterol (8.89%), α-sitosterol (3.99%), sucrose (2.24%), cholest-5-ene, 3-bromo-, (3α- (2.24%), octadecane, 2-methyl- (2.10%), nonadecane, 2-methyl- (1.93%), eicosane, 2-methyl- (1.79%) heptacosane (1.43%) and heptacosane (1.29%). Palms | Products | (see study below) (37). Effect of 50% Hydroethanolic Leaf Extracts of Ruellia tuberosa L. and Dipteracanthus patulus (Jacq.) a "cooling" agent, for urinary problems and high cholesterol. (35) Antioxidant and anti-proliferative activities of Sabah Ruellia tuberosa / Bo Eng Cheong,*, Mohd. Leaves Betulin could have greater potential for α-amylase inhibition than acarbose—an assumption that needs to be verified in vitro. / KRISHNA CHAITANYA. Research on Phytochemical Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Ruellia Tuberosa / Pham Thi Nhaf Trink, Pham Ngoc An, Nguyen Trong Tuan et al / Ruellia (Ruellia tuberosa), is member of the dicotyledonous flowering plants Acanthaceae family. Results showed potent anti-inflammatory activity at 400 mg/kg. Rhizomes and bulbs | Spices | 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 Hypoglycemic Activity of Ruellia tuberosa Linn (Acanthaceae) in Normal and Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rabbits / Durre Shahwar; Saif Ullah; Mobasher Ahmad; Sami Ullah; Naeem Ahmad; Muhammad Akmal Khan / Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Article 8, Volume 7, Issue 2, Spring 2011: pp 107-115 Alternanthera sessilis, Tremna orientalis, Gardenia carinata, and Ruellia tuberosa against Culex quinquefasciatus. • Root and leaf used for alleviating urinary retention. All Products; Fluke 170 Series (33) In open waste places on Non-enzymic Antioxidants and other Biochemical Parameters in Liver, Kidney, Serum of Alloxan Induced Diabetic Swiss Albino Rats / Manikandan A, Victor Arokia Doss D / J Biomed Sci and Res., Vol 2 (3), 2010,190-201 Action Herb—emetic; used as a substitute for ipecacuanha. Constituents of family Acanthaceae was studied to investigate the microscopical, vein islet and vein termination numbers, palisade ratio, stomatal index and different chemical parameters. Camarosid / Antioxidant / Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor / Leaves: Leaves of R. tuberosa have demonstrated strong antioxidant and xanthine oxidase inhibitory activities. 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 Ruellia tuberosa. FLAVONOIDS FROM RUELLIA TUBEROSA. in the Philippines. Parts Ruellia tuberosa Linn. ANTI-CARCINOGENIC ACTIVITY OF RUELLIA TUBEROSA L. (ACANTHACEAE) LEAF EXTRACT ON HEPATOMA CELL LINE & INCREASED SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE ACTIVITY ON MACROPHAGE CELL LYSATE / SAYANTAN DEY, SUBHADEEP ROY, NILANJANA DEB, KALYAN KUMAR SEN, SHILA ELIZABETH BESRA* / International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 5, Suppl 3, 2013 Volume 3, Issue 2, 2012, pp.-79-81. (16) 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) (10) • Antidiabetic / Effect on Hepatic Histopathology / Malondialdehyde / Roots: Study evaluated a root extract of R. tuberosa on a diabetic rat model induced by STZ. Additional ), 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. tuberosa possesses potent antioxidant activity. * / Journal of Pharmacognosy. AND REDDY K.J. • Anthelmintic / Aerial Parts: Study evaluated four abundant Philippine weeds i.e., C. aciculatus, C. brevifolius, S. spontaneum, and Ruellia tuberosa for anthelmintic activities. The wild form has purple flowers, and is native to Mexico, Western South America and the Antilles. 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 / Yang Mekar ditamanku Ti patat. / Antibacterial / Antifungal / Roots: Study evaluated a root extract for antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal activity. (1) Folkloric The NPs showed larvicidal activity against III and IV instar larvae of A. aegypti. How to use Duppy Gun? (3) • In Trinidad The extract also strongly inhibited the α-amylase activity in vitro (IC50 0.14 ± 0.005 mg/ml). Results showed potent apoptogenic activity on HepG2 cell line and notable antioxidant activity on RAW 264.7 cell lysate. Ruellia tuberosahas been extensively used as diuret- ic, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, analgesic, antioxidant (4), anti-hypertensive, gastroprotective (5) and to treat gonorrhea (3). used in Trinidad and Tobago for urinary problems and diabetes mellitus, RUELLIA TUBEROSA L. (24) indole-3-carboxaldehyde. - Seeds and herbs in the cybermarkets. Ruellia tuberosa L. (herb) commonly called ‘cracker plant’, often grown for ornamental purposes is an Acanthaceae: The 3rd largest tropical family of dicotyledonous plants with about 2500 species, most of which have medicinal values (Burkill, 1985).It has tuberous roots with leaf, stem, fruit and flower parts, is native to America, but widely spread in dry and hilly regions. PHYTOREMEDIATION OF LEAD CONTAMINATED SOILS BY RUELLIA TUBEROSA, L. / A.V.V.S. Minnieroot. The results provide ex L. Ruellia tuberosa L. This species is accepted, and its native range is Mexico to N. South America and Peru, Caribbean. SPANISH: Espanta suegras, Salta perico, Totes, Yuquilla. ACTS AS ANTI-FERTILITY AGENT THAT REDUCES SPERM COUNT, MOTILITY AND VIABILITY IN MALE SWISS ALBINO MICE (MUS-MUSCULUS) / PARDESHI M. H., DESHMUKH A. (34) Tropical Cut Flowers | Tropical fruit seeds | (29) Cytotoxicity by MTT assay showed an IC50 of 54.95 µg/ml on HepG2 cell line. paw edema in rats. Evaluation of biochemical contents, nutritional value, trace elements, SDS-PAGE and HPTLC profiling in the leaves of Ruellia tuberosa L. and Dipteracanthus patulus (Jacq.) Also used as abortifacient. S, RAMESH. Evaluation of biochemical contents, nutritional value, trace elements, SDS-PAGE and HPTLC profiling in the leaves of Ruellia tuberosa L. and Dipteracanthus patulus (Jacq. Res., 2010, 2(3):295-303 (26) (33) The methanol extract was active against all test bacteria and fungi. Ruellias are popular ornamental plants. Ashraful et al / Pharmaceutical Biology • Volume 47, Number 3, Cells were arrested mostly in G0/G1 phase and also in G2/M phase of cell cycle. Infusion used for cleansing the blood. The leaves contain apigenin and luteolin while the seed oil yield myristic, capril and lauric acids. • Anti-Inflammatory / Tuber: Study evaluated ethanol extracts of tuber of R. tuberosa for anti-inflammatory activity in rats using carrageenan induced paw edema method. traditional medicine, used as anthelmintic; for joint pains and muscle 2: 635.1753. • Anti-Diabetic: Study evaluated the hypoglycemic activity of methanol extract and solvent fractions of R. tuberosa in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Ruellia tuberosa has been used traditionally in the treatment of various ailments. (38) POPPING POD (28) (22) RUELLIA TUBEROSA L. A decoction of the leaves is given in chronic bronchitis. (see constituents above) (37) (28) Ethnomedicines Med 17(3): 103-109, 2006 (15) An ethyl acetate leaf extract showed the highest radical scavenging activity. The extracts were tested against African nightcrawler earthworms Eudrillus euginiae. The Effects of Root Extract Ruellia tuberosa L on Histopathology and Malondialdehyde Levels on the Liver of Diabetic Rats / Alfin Nur Laily Kurniawati, Aulanni'am,  Arie Srihardyastutie and Anna Safitri / IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 299, Conference 1 / (13) (6) Fever Availability Root - Ruellia tuberosa, Linn. People make a tea with the roots to treat kidney stones and urinary tract infections . Root - Ruellia tuberosa, Linn. - Study yielded flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, saponins and essential minerals with good nutritive value and secondary metabolites. (38) Some compounds showed cytotoxicity against Title Ethnobotanical Uses of Biofencing Plants in Himachel Pradesh, Northwest Himalaya Publication Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 16 (24): 1957-1963, 2013 Author Pankaj Sharma & … (13) Results suggest Ruellia tuberosa has potential as reversible oral male contraceptive. The root and leaf for alleviating retention of urine. (4) Study of 50% hydroethanolic leaf extracts of Ruellia tuberosa and D. patulus showed they are not only useful in controlling peroxide level but also helpful in further strengthening the antioxidant potential. Easy to care for and great for use as coverage, ruellia plants offer unique beauty to landscape areas. (20) Hence the present study was carried to promote the synthesis of shoot production from different explants such as axillary and terminal meristems. Ruellia tuberosa Linn. Recently this plant has been incorporated as a component in an herbal drink in Taiwan. 020-024, December, 2013 / DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2013.31204 • Hypolipidemic / Antioxidant: Study evaluated a powdered form of an ethanolic extract of Ruellia tuberosa for antilipidemic and antioxidant effects in hypercholesterolemic rats. • Silver Nanoparticles / Mosquito Larvicidal / Leaves: Study reports on the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of R. tuberosa. Molecular modeling of Ruellia tuberosa L compounds as a-amylase inhibitor: an in silico comparation between human and rat enzyme model / Dyah Ratna Wulan, Edi Priyo Utomo, and Chanif Mahdi / Bioinformation. Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients in Tecoma Stans. However, the potential bioactive compounds of RTL have still not been identified. Ruellia tuberosa Linn. (11) Other uses were obtained from data collected from folk medicinal practitioners of Bangladesh residing in different Acanthaceae • In India, used for kidney stone disorders. Distribution (31) (34) To treat type-2 diabetes (not insulin-dependent), people use 75g of fresh sâm Ä‘ất (or 25g dry) to make tea and drink every day. R. tuberosa highly accumulated Pb, Zn, and Cr. Roots and leaves. Physiochemical analysis yielded (%w/w) ash 13.53, acid insoluble ash 2.36, water insoluble ash 24.78, alcohol soluble extractive 7.67. that of indomethacin. (17) used for heart ailments. Ruellia tuberosa L. (yuquilla) is a species of ethnomedical use for diabetes and kidney problems. A single dose administration of HFME inhibited α-amylase activity in vivo. Lu li cao. Webstore page! Medicinal Plantlist | Medicinal Seedlist | • In Trinidad and Tobago, used as a "cooling" agent, for urinary problems and high cholesterol. Ruellia tuberosa is a tropical plan t in Acanthaceae family that has b een used as folk medicine and widely distributed in South East Asia. Indomethacin was standard reference drug. Antidiabetic, antihyperlipidaemic and hepatoprotective activity of methanolic extract of Ruellia tuberosa Linn leaves in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats / M. Rajan*, V. Kishor Kumar, P. Satheesh Kumar, Kotam Reddy Swathi, Sangam Haritha / Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2012, 4(6): pp 2860-2868 Medicinal The plant is used in the treatment of fevers, skin itches[1174. Studies have suggested anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antinociceptive, gastroprotective properties. SWAMY, V. SUBHASHINI / INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY ADVANCED RESEARCH TRENDS, VOLUME II, ISSUE I, FEBRUARY 2015 (4) Total accumulation was highest in the stem followed by roots and leaves. Also used as abortifacient. • Protective Against Abnormal Expression of Hepatic Detoxification Enzymes in Diabetic Rats: Study investigated extracts of R. tuberosa for effects on hepatic detoxicification enzyme expression in male diabetic Wistar rats with STZ-induced diabetes and fed with a HFD. - GC and GC-MS analysis for volatile oils yielded 24 compounds in leaf oil (86.95%), bluish purple. 2014; 10(4): pp 209–215. (25) Study evaluated Catharanthus roseus and Ruellia tuberosa for phytoremediation of lead, nickel, zinc, cadmium, and chromium contaminated soils. (8) Results showed a significant decrease in sperm count, motility, and viability (p<0.001). Ruellia Among chloroform-soluble extracts, C. brevifolius and R. tuberosa showed strongest anthelmintic activities at all tested concentrations. (21) An aqueous extract of tuberous roots produced antispermatogenic effect in male albino rats. Abdul, Shumala Parvin, Aktar Uzzaman Chouduri, Md. Results showed significant a-glucosidase inhibitory activity with IC50 of 15.84, 4.73, and 8.27 µg/ml of hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol fractions, respectively. (17) Evaluation of Ruellia tuberosa L. for Antiurolithiatic and Antioxidant Activities in Rats / B. Sailaja *, K. Bharathi , K. V. S. R. G. Prasad / Jour of Pharma Research / DOI: 10.18579/jpcrkc/2010/9/2/79490 Species Polianthes tuberosa L. The various ethnomedicinal uses of the plant in Bangladesh are shown in Table 1 and partly compiled from sources as mentioned in the References section [1]. • In Grenada, Results showed decrease in tumor site and increase in life span of EAC tumor bearing mice. (32) A methanol stem extract showed the highest anti-proliferative activity against MCF-7 cancer cells with IC50 of 22µg/ml. RTL was previously reported to alleviate hyperglycemia, insulin resistance (IR), abnormal hepatic detoxification, and liver steatosis. Family • Results suggest potential use for mosquito larvae control. The phytochemical properties of Ruellia tuberosa has been investigated revealing the presence of alkaloids, triterpenoids, saponins, sterols and flavonoids (6). In herbal medicine, this plant has been widely used as an antidiuretic, antidiabetic, analgesic, and antihypertensive [14, 15]. of Philippine Medicinal Plants with Chinese Names. Ruellia tuberosa L. Accepted Name Plantae > Tracheophyta > Magnoliopsida > Lamiales > Acanthaceae > Ruellia > Ruellia tuberosa L. Total cholesterol level was significantly (p<0.05) decreased at 500 mg/kg bw of both plant extract treated groups. 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. / doi: 10.6026/97320630010209 (26) It is also used for the treatment of stones in the bladder. • Insecticidal maximum time response against thermal stimuli similar to that of diclofenac • In the Cayman Islands, Results suggest RTL ameliorates hyperglycemia in HFD/STZ induced diabetic rats and may be attributed to the alleviation of insulin resistance (IR) in skeletal muscles. (20) tuberosa / Fu-An Chen et al / Food Chemistry Volume 94, Issue In folk medicine and Ayurvedic medicine it is believed to be diuretic, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, analgesic, antihypertensive, and gastroprotective, and has been used for … (14) 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 BIOACTIVE folk medicine. Surinam Cuisine | Tinctures | Sources and Suggested Readings Antioxidant activity by DPPH assay was the order of ethanol fraction>methanol extract >water fraction>n-hexane fraction. - • 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. • No reported folkloric medicinal use in the Philippines. Pharm. (28) herb with tuberous roots, growing to a height of a foot or more. • Anti-Fertility / Roots: Study evaluated root powder of R. tuberosa for its effect on male reproduction in Swiss albino mice. Effect of 50% Hydro-Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Ruellia Tuberosa L. and Dipteracanthus Patulus (Jacq.) The species can be recommended for the remediation of lead contaminated soils. The antibacterial, antifungal and phytotoxic activities of the crude extract of the plant were also determined. A decoction of the plant, sometimes combined with Ruellia tuberosa and Heliotropium indicum, is used as a treatment for menstrual pains; to induce abortion; and … Zulkarnain Waslim, Fui Fui Lem, Peik Lin Teoh / Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Vol. The extract also exhibited significant metal chelating activity. Ethnomedicine Composition of volatile oils from leaf, stem, root, fruit, and flower of Ruellia tuberosa L. 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