Peer-reviewed studies on Desmodium adscendens — indexed on PubMed, ScienceDirect, and major pharmacology journals. Every claim on this site is traceable to published research.
The aqueous decoction of D. adscendens showed a protective effect in rats against liver damage induced by D-galactosamine and ethanol. This effect is at least in part due to the presence of D-pinitol. The hepatoprotective activity was comparable to silymarin (milk thistle), the positive control.
Evaluated the safety and protective effect of a hydroalcoholic extract of Desmodium adscendens on liver (HEPG2) and kidney (LLC-PK1) cells. Results demonstrated both safety and protective effects against oxidative stress on hepatocytes and renal cells in vitro.
Aqueous decoctions from DA were tested for antioxidant and hepato-protective/curative properties on CCl4-induced acute injury on primary culture rat hepatocytes. The study confirmed both protective and antioxidant properties, along with inhibitory effects on inflammatory mediators.
The total aqueous extract normalizes and stabilizes the number of defense blood cells. These studies showed hepatoprotective effects through stabilization of blood cell numbers following paracetamol-induced hepatitis.
Foundational study demonstrating that D. adscendens contains several pharmacologically active substances that can inhibit allergic airway smooth muscle contraction at multiple sites, including the synthesis and/or release of arachidonic acid metabolites. Results suggest multi-site action on inflammatory pathways.
DAF3 (fraction 3 of D. adscendens) inhibited both the early and late phases of antigen-induced contractions of tracheal spirals and lung parenchymal strips dose-dependently. Also inhibited contractions caused by ovalbumin, arachidonic acid, histamine and carbachol, demonstrating multi-pathway bronchodilatory action.
Established dose-response relationships for Desmodium subfractions on airway smooth muscle, demonstrating effects on tone and agonist-induced contractions of guinea pig airway smooth muscle.
Liquid chromatography was used to fractionate the crude aqueous extract. Multiple chromatographically distinct fractions demonstrated smooth muscle inhibition, suggesting that the plant's activity comes from a synergistic combination of different active compounds.
Describes the effects of three chemically different groups of compounds (triterpenoid saponins, β-phenylethylamines, and tetrahydroisoquinolines) present in Desmodium adscendens on plasma membrane ion channels, cytochrome P450 NADPH-dependent oxygenation of arachidonic acid, and production of prostaglandins by the cyclooxygenase enzyme system. Key mechanistic study linking active compounds to specific pharmacological targets.
Comprehensive review covering the Fabaceae family plant's richness in flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, phenols, phenylpropanoids, glycosides, and volatiles. Documents traditional use across multiple countries and pharmacological properties including hepatoprotection, anti-asthmatic, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Provides a comprehensive overview of ethnobotanical applications, phytoconstituents, and hepatoprotective properties associated with all species of Desmodium. Employs various methodologies to catalog and evaluate existing evidence.
Investigates toxicity effects of the leaf extract of D. adscendens, and the possibility of drug-drug interaction when co-administered with other drugs. Results support a favorable safety profile for aqueous extracts at studied doses.
Clinical feasibility study evaluating a medical device containing Desmodium adscendens with documented anti-allergic, antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties combined with Lithothamnium calcareum for remineralization.
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