Geranium robertianum

Common Names: Robert's geranium

Ethnobotanical Studies

Marmilla Subregion, Sardinia, Italy

Uses: Against infections and inflammation of the oral cavity, Tuberculosis, Against brush

DOI:: 10.3390/plants11223165
PubMed:: 36432894

Shouf Biosphere Reserve, Lebanon

Uses: urinary tract infection, eye inflammations, cancer boost immunity

DOI:: 10.1186/s13002-022-00568-y
PubMed:: 36572929

Clinical Trials

Investigation of the effectiveness of Syzygium aromaticum, Lavandula angustifolia and Geranium robertianum essential oils in the treatment of acute external otitis: a comparative trial with ciprofloxacin.

Panahi Y et al (2014).; J Microbiol Immunol Infect.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jmii.2012.10.002
PubMed:: 23274083

Studies

Genome size data for eight endemic plant species from the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Western Himalaya).

Genetics

Arora J et al (2024).; Data Brief.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.110450
PubMed:: 38708313

A comprehensive study on Geranium robertianum L. antibacterial potential.

Stanković MM et al (2024).; J Appl Microbiol.
DOI:: 10.1093/jambio/lxae106
PubMed:: 38658191

Geranium robertianum L. tolerates various soil types burdened with heavy metals.

Hasanović M et al (2023).; Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:: 10.1007/s11356-023-28952-5
PubMed:: 37525079

Herb Robert's Gift against Human Diseases: Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activity of Geranium robertianum L.

Summary

In this research, the phytochemical profile of a widely distributed plant, also used in traditional medicine, was assessed. The extracts from the plant showed significant anticancer activity and also demonstrated antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal effects. The presence of organic and phenolic acids, hydrolysable tannins, and flavonoids was identified through phytochemical analysis. The extracts inhibited the development of a virus-induced cytopathic effect and reduced the viral load. Additionally, the extracts and fractions displayed versatile antibacterial activity, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria. These findings support the traditional use of this plant in treating hard-to-heal wounds.

Antimicrobial Cancer

Świątek Ł et al (2023).; Pharmaceutics.
DOI:: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051561
PubMed:: 37242803

Promising effect of Geranium robertianum L. leaves and Aloe vera gel powder on Aspirin(®)-induced gastric ulcers in Wistar rats: anxiolytic behavioural effect, antioxidant activity, and protective pathways.

Summary

The effectiveness of traditional drugs for gastric ulcers (GU) is limited, so researchers looked at natural remedies such as Aloe vera and Geranium robertianum. They assessed their ability to protect against Aspirin®-induced GU in rats. The results suggest that these herbal extracts may be promising alternatives for the treatment of GU.

Gastroenterology Immunology Neuroscience

Bawish BM et al (2023).; Inflammopharmacology.
DOI:: 10.1007/s10787-023-01205-0
PubMed:: 37184667

Neuroprotective effects of Geranium Robertianum L. Aqueous extract on the cellular Parkinson's disease model.

Summary

Botanical medicines, such as Geranium robertianum L., have gained attention as alternative therapies for Parkinson's Disease. This Geraniaceae family plant is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but its neuroprotective potential has yet to be confirmed.

Neuroscience

Arslan ME and Yılmaz A (2023).; Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci.
DOI:: 10.26355/eurrev_202301_31058
PubMed:: 36734700

Evidence of spontaneous selfing and disomic inheritance in Geranium robertianum.

Van Rossum F, Raspé O and Vandelook F (2021).; Ecol Evol.
DOI:: 10.1002/ece3.7677
PubMed:: 34257920

Survival on railway tracks of Geranium robertianum-a glyphosate-tolerant plant.

Bemowska-Kałabun O et al (2021).; Ecotoxicology.
DOI:: 10.1007/s10646-021-02430-5
PubMed:: 34110544

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi change host plant DNA methylation systemically.

Genetics

Varga S and Soulsbury CD (2019).; Plant Biol (Stuttg).
DOI:: 10.1111/plb.12917
PubMed:: 30253017

10.

Influence of different sludge compositions on understorey vegetation in an amended Pinus pinatser forest plantation.

Alaoui-Sossé B et al (2018).; Sci Total Environ.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.05.371
PubMed:: 30021273

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF GERANIUM ROBERTIANUM L. ESSENTIAL OIL.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry

Gebarowska E, Politowicz J and Szumny A (2017).; Acta Pol Pharm.
PubMed:: 29624276

12.

Contact dermatitis caused by Geranium robertianum with erythema multiforme-like reaction.

Dermatology

Badaoui A et al (2017).; Contact Dermatitis.
DOI:: 10.1111/cod.12854
PubMed:: 29164698

13.

Buzz in Paris: flower production and plant-pollinator interactions in plants from contrasted urban and rural origins.

Desaegher J et al (2017).; Genetica.
DOI:: 10.1007/s10709-017-9993-7
PubMed:: 28942569

14.

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Geranium robertianum L. decoctions.

Immunology

Catarino MD et al (2017).; Food Funct.
DOI:: 10.1039/c7fo00881c
PubMed:: 28858365

15.

Chemical characterization and bioactive properties of aqueous and organic extracts of Geranium robertianum L.

Graça VC et al (2016).; Food Funct.
DOI:: 10.1039/c6fo01075j
PubMed:: 27603422

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Antioxidant activity of Tunisian Geranium robertianum L. (Geraniaceae).

Ben Jemia M et al (2013).; Nat Prod Res.
DOI:: 10.1080/14786419.2013.782492
PubMed:: 23557033

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"MitoTea": Geranium robertianum L. decoctions decrease blood glucose levels and improve liver mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in diabetic Goto-Kakizaki rats.

Diabetes

Ferreira FM et al (2010).; Acta Biochim Pol.
PubMed:: 21046015

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A combined physical and physiological dormancy controls seasonal seedling emergence of Geranium robertianum.

Vandelook F and Van Assche JA (2010).; Plant Biol (Stuttg).
DOI:: 10.1111/j.1438-8677.2009.00290.x
PubMed:: 20701699

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Uptake of cadmium by the invasive perennial weeds Ranunculus repens and Geranium robertianum under laboratory conditions.

O'Keeffe J and Bendell-Young LI (2002).; J Environ Monit.
PubMed:: 12094937