Dolomiaea costus

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Unveiling the chemical profiling and remarkable modulation of carbohydrate metabolism by costus root, Dolomiaea costus (Falc.) in streptozotocin (STZ)-Induced diabetic rats.

Summary

Dolomiaea costus is a medicinal plant with multiple therapeutic properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antidiabetic effects. It has been used in various indigenous medicine systems.

Diabetes
Abouelwafa E et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2024.117911
PubMed:
38355028

HPLC-ESI/MS-MS characterization of compounds in Dolomiaea costus extract and evaluation of cytotoxic and antiviral properties: molecular mechanisms underlying apoptosis-inducing effect on breast cancer.

Summary

Researchers identified the components in Dolomiaea costus extract and tested its effects on breast cancer cells and a virus. It has potential for cancer treatment and antiviral therapy.

AntimicrobialCancer
El-Nashar HAS et al (2023).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-023-04164-9
PubMed:
37803435

Dolomiaea costus: an untapped mine of sesquiterpene lactones with wide magnificent biological activities.

Abouelwafa E et al (2023).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2022.2164577
PubMed:
36625545