Gaultheria procumbens

Common Names: checkerberry, eastern teaberry, eastern wintergreen

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Phytochemistry and Biological Profile of Gaultheria procumbens L. and Wintergreen Essential Oil: From Traditional Application to Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets.

Summary

L. is a medicinal plant rich in hydrophilic and volatile compounds. It has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties, and its wintergreen oil has antimicrobial and insecticidal benefits. Research shows promise, but more studies are required for dosage, toxicity, and formulation. (36 words)

Review Phytochemistry
Michel P and Olszewska MA (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms25010565
PubMed:
38203735

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and photoprotective activity of standardised Gaultheria procumbens L. leaf, stem, and fruit extracts in UVA-irradiated human dermal fibroblasts.

Summary

Gaultheria procumbens is a plant with medicinal properties, commonly used to treat inflammation-related conditions like rheumatic diseases and the common cold. Its leaf extract is also used for anti-ageing and skin care purposes.

Immunology
Michel P et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2023.117219
PubMed:
37742876

The Effect of Standardised Leaf Extracts of Gaultheria procumbens on Multiple Oxidants, Inflammation-Related Enzymes, and Pro-Oxidant and Pro-Inflammatory Functions of Human Neutrophils.

Immunology
Michel P et al (2022).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules27103357
PubMed:
35630834

Screening for the Active Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Polyphenols of Gaultheria procumbens and Their Application for Standardisation: From Identification through Cellular Studies to Quantitative Determination.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry
Olszewska MA et al (2021).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms222111532
PubMed:
34768963

Floristic Changes in the Understory Vegetation of Mixed Temperate New England Freshwater Island Forests over a Period of 33 Years.

Holland MM and Winkler M (2020).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants9111600
PubMed:
33218069

Biological and chemical insight into Gaultheria procumbens fruits: a rich source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant salicylate glycosides and procyanidins for food and functional application.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry
Michel P et al (2020).
Food Funct.
DOI:
10.1039/d0fo01750g
PubMed:
32812975

Salicylate and Procyanidin-Rich Stem Extracts of Gaultheria procumbens L. Inhibit Pro-Inflammatory Enzymes and Suppress Pro-Inflammatory and Pro-Oxidant Functions of Human Neutrophils Ex Vivo.

Immunology
Michel P et al (2019).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms20071753
PubMed:
30970662

First Report of Anthracnose of Gaultheria procumbens Caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.

Elmhirst JF and Hudgins EJ (2003).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS.2003.87.6.751A
PubMed:
30812876

Metabolite Profiling of Eastern Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens L.) Lipophilic Leaf Extracts with Hyaluronidase and Lipoxygenase Inhibitory Activity.

Michel P et al (2017).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules22030412
PubMed:
28272321

Assessment of Toxicity, Antifeedant Activity, and Biochemical Responses in Stored-Grain Insects Exposed to Lethal and Sublethal Doses of Gaultheria procumbens L. Essential Oil.

Phytochemistry
Kiran S and Prakash B (2015).
J Agric Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jafc.5b03797
PubMed:
26558484

Polyphenolic Profile, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Eastern Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens L.) Leaf Extracts.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry
Michel P et al (2014).
Molecules.
PubMed:
25493634

Foliar treatments with Gaultheria procumbens essential oil induce defense responses and resistance against a fungal pathogen in Arabidopsis.

Phytochemistry
Vergnes S et al (2014).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2014.00477
PubMed:
25295045