Ephedra alata

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Investigation of the phytochemical profiling and antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and MDA-MB-231 cell line antiproliferative potentials of extracts from Ephedra alata Decne.

Summary

Study on Ephedra alata Decne extracts found high antioxidant properties, phenolic and flavonoid compounds. Acetone extract showed strongest antioxidant activity, possible anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anticancer effects. Important for potential medicinal uses.

CancerDiabetesImmunologyPhytochemistry
Al Jaafreh AM et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-65561-9
PubMed:
39107351

Exploring the potential of a Ephedra alata leaf extract: Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant activity, antibacterial properties, and green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry
Zaater A et al (2024).
Front Chem.
DOI:
10.3389/fchem.2024.1367552
PubMed:
38449480

Ethnobotanical Uses and Pharmacological Activities of Moroccan Ephedra Species.

Ethnobotany
Chroho M, Bailly C and Bouissane L (2024).
Planta Med.
DOI:
10.1055/a-2269-2113
PubMed:
38423032

Ephedra alata Seeds Confer Kidney Protection against Early Life Exposure to Acephate by Regulating Oxidative Insult and Activating Autophagy.

Mufti A et al (2023).
Life (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/life13122254
PubMed:
38137855

The role of Algerian Ephedra alata ethanolic extract in inhibiting the growth of breast cancer cells by inducing apoptosis in a p53- dependent pathway.

Summary

Ephedraceae plant family has potential as a treatment for various diseases and has shown promise in inhibiting cancer cell lines.

Cancer
Bensam M et al (2023).
Saudi J Biol Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103650
PubMed:
37152301

Pirimicarb Induction of Behavioral Disorders and of Neurological and Reproductive Toxicities in Male Rats: Euphoric and Preventive Effects of Ephedra alata Monjauzeana.

Khattabi L et al (2023).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ph16030402
PubMed:
36986501

Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Isoquercetin from Ephedra alata (Decne): Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology and In Vitro Bioactivities.

El Maaiden E et al (2023).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox12030725
PubMed:
36978973

Ephedra alata Subsp. Alenda as a Novel Source of Bioactive Phytochemicals: Characterization Based on the Mass Spectrometry and Profiling of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry
Mufti A et al (2023).
Life (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/life13020323
PubMed:
36836680

Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Ephedra Alata plant extract and a study of their antifungal, antibacterial activity and photocatalytic performance under sunlight.

Antimicrobial
Atri A et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13484
PubMed:
36816263

Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Potential, and LC-ESI-MS Profiling of Ephedra alata and Ephedra altissima Seeds Naturally Growing in Tunisia.

Phytochemistry
Mahmoudi M et al (2023).
Appl Biochem Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1007/s12010-023-04370-8
PubMed:
36719522

Ephedra alata subsp. alenda (Ephedraceae) leaf extracts: phytochemical screening, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity and anti-toxic activities on diabetic-induced liver-kidney-testes toxicities and inhibition of α-amylase and lipase enzymes.

EndocrinologyObesityPhytochemistry
Saidi SA et al (2022).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11954
PubMed:
36478797

Moroccan Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Cancer: Ethnomedicinal Study and Insights into Pharmacological Evidence.

CancerEthnobotany
El Hachlafi N et al (2022).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2022/1645265
PubMed:
36330227

Green Synthesis of Gold, Iron and Selenium Nanoparticles Using Phytoconstituents: Preliminary Evaluation of Antioxidant and Biocompatibility Potential.

Shnoudeh AJ et al (2022).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules27041334
PubMed:
35209121

Control of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin resistant isolated from auricular infections using aqueous and methanolic extracts of Ephedra alata.

Dbeibia A et al (2022).
Saudi J Biol Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.09.071
PubMed:
35197771

RP-HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS Qualitative Profiling, Antioxidant, Anti-Enzymatic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Non-Cytotoxic Properties of Ephedra alata Monjauzeana.

Immunology
Khattabi L et al (2022).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods11020145
PubMed:
35053877

HPLC-DAD-ESI/MS profiles of bioactive compounds, antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities of Ephedra alata subsp. alenda growing in Algeria.

Noui A et al (2022).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2021.2024184
PubMed:
35019791

Effects of Ephedra alata extract on the quality of minced beef meat during refrigerated storage: A chemometric approach.

Elhadef K et al (2020).
Meat Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108246
PubMed:
32731034

Water-Soluble Polysaccharides from Ephedra alata Stems: Structural Characterization, Functional Properties, and Antioxidant Activity.

Soua L et al (2020).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules25092210
PubMed:
32397299

Topical aqueous extract of Ephedra alata can improve wound healing in an animal model.

Kittana N et al (2017).
Chin J Traumatol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.cjtee.2016.10.004
PubMed:
28209447