Crude saponin from D. hamiltonii root has excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, antithrombotic, and anticancer properties, making it suitable for pharmaceutical formulations.
Scientists investigated the potential for Decalepis hamiltonii to protect against neurotoxicity induced by 6-hydroxy dopamine in Caenorhabditis elegans. They tested two types of extracts, finding the best results with D. hamiltonii Fresh Tuber Extract (DHFE) and D. hamiltonii purified 2H4MB fraction (DHPF). The team observed that both DHFE and DHPF had significant neuroprotective properties against 6-OHDA-induced toxicity, improving mitochondrial function, dopamine content, and antioxidant defence mechanisms. This indicates a potential use for Decalepis hamiltonii in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
Researchers examined the potential neuroprotective benefits of Dh root extract on age-related oxidative stress in certain regions of rat brains. They achieved this through experiments on rats and examining significant differences in certain regions of their brains. Findings suggest that Dh root extract has neuroprotective properties that can help reduce the effects of aging on certain parts of the brain.