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| AGERATUM TINCTURE (tinctura AGERATUM CONYZOIDES) from AMAZON HERBS® |
OverviewAgeratum is a plant that has bioactivity with insecticidal- and nematocidal activity; it is widely utilized in traditional medicine by various cultures worldwide. Phytochemicals Ageratum conyzoides contains many bio-active compounds including flavonoids, alkaloids, cumarins, chromenes, terpenoids and tannins. 6,7-dimethoxy-2,2-dimethylchromene, 6-demetoxyageratochromene, 6-vinyl-demethoxy-ageratochromene, ageratochromene, alpha-cubebene, alpha-pinene, alpha-terpinene, beta-caryophyllene, beta-cubebene, beta-elemene, beta-farnesene, beta-myrcene, beta-pinene, beta-selinene, beta-sitosterol, cadinene, caryophyllene-oxide, conyzorigin, coumarin, dotriacontene, endo-borneol, endo-bornyl-acetate, ethyl-eugenol, ethyl-vanillin, farnesol, friedelin, HCN, hexadecenoic-acid, kaempferol, kaempferol-3,7-diglucoside, kaempferol-3-o-rhamnosylglucoside, linoleic-acid, quercetin, quercetin-3,7-diglucoside, and quercetin-3-o-rhamnosylglucoside. Applications It is used in traditional medicine in Suriname. An infusion is prepared from the leaves or the entire plant and applied to treat colic, colds and fevers, diarrhea, rheumatism, spasms, also as a tonic. Recommended for burns and wounds; also used for its antibacterial properties, for many infectious conditions and bacterial infections. Ageratum has quick and effective action in burn wounds; it is recommended by The Brazilian Drugs Central as an anti-rheumatic. Effective against arthrosis; a decrease in pain and inflammation or improvement in articulation mobility was seen in patients. Pharmacology In a bid to test the wound healing effect of methanolic extracts of Ageratum conyzoides, it was concluded that extracts had better wound healing enhancing action compared with normal saline treated controls. This effect may be due to the antimicrobial properties of this plant. Dosage Tincture: 1 - 3 ml. daily (1 – 3 full droppers) Infusion: 1 – 2 cups daily References A comparative study of the wound healing properties of honey and Ageratum conyzoides. Oladejo OW, Imosemi IO, Osuagwu FC, Oyedele OO, Oluwadara OO, Ekpo OE, Aiku A, Adewoyin O, Akang EE. Evaluation of the radioprotective effect of Ageratum conyzoides Linn. extract in mice exposed to different doses of gamma radiation. Jagetia GC, Shirwaikar A, Rao SK, Bhilegaonkar PM. Ageratum conyzoides L. (Asteraceae). Okunade AL. Effects of the water soluble fraction from leaves of Ageratum conyzoides on smooth muscle. Silva MJ, Capaz FR, Vale MR. Department of Biology, Center of Sciences, Federal University of Ceara (UFC), Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. Antiinflammatory and chronic toxicity study of the leaves of Ageratum conyzoides L. in rats. Moura AC, Silva EL, Fraga MC, Wanderley AG, Afiatpour P, Maia MB. Laboratory of Natural Products, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, CEP 50.000, Recife-PE, Brazil. The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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