Justicia pectoralis

Common Names: freshcut

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Evaluation of Gastroprotective Activity of the Methanolic Extract of Justicia pectoralis Jacq. (Acanthaceae).

Rosa Júnior IA et al (2024).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu16101430
PubMed:
38794668

Folk medicine, biological activity, and chemical profiles of Brazilian Acanthaceae (Lamiales) - A review.

Review
Braz DM et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2024.117980
PubMed:
38453098

Overview of the Justicia Genus: Insights into Its Chemical Diversity and Biological Potential.

Review
Carneiro MRB et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28031190
PubMed:
36770856

Medicinal plants used in traditional Mayan medicine for the treatment of central nervous system disorders: An overview.

Summary

This study discusses the use of natural resources in traditional Mayan medicine to treat neurological and psychological conditions. The experimenters highlight the importance of cultural and ethnopsychiatric interpretations in Mayan medicine and recognize the role of herbs in Mayan treatments. This study shows the potential for natural resources to treat CNS disorders in non-Western medicinal practices.

Neuroscience
Castañeda R et al (2022).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2021.114746
PubMed:
34656668

Assessing the safety of using the dry extract of Justicia pectoralis Jacq. (Acanthaceae) during pregnancy of Wistar rats.

Carvalho M et al (2021).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2020.113618
PubMed:
33271244

COVID-19: Is There Evidence for the Use of Herbal Medicines as Adjuvant Symptomatic Therapy?

Summary

The current self-management recommendations for COVID-19 involve rest, hydration, and the use of NSAIDs for high fever. Many patients may also use herbal medicines.

Review COVID-19
Silveira D et al (2020).
Front Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.3389/fphar.2020.581840
PubMed:
33071794

Organic Extract of Justicia pectoralis Jacq. Leaf Inhibits Interferon-γ Secretion and Has Bacteriostatic Activity against Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Nunes TRS et al (2018).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2018/5762368
PubMed:
30210574

Inhibitory effects of a standardized extract of Justicia pectoralis in an experimental rat model of airway hyper-responsiveness.

Moura CTM et al (2017).
J Pharm Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.1111/jphp.12689
PubMed:
28211571

Preliminary Investigations of the Anti-asthmatic Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Justicia pectoralis (Fresh Cut).

Summary

Justicia pectoralis, a plant from central America and the Caribbean, is used in Jamaican medicine to ease breathing and wheezing in asthma patients.

Asthma
Cameron C et al (2015).
West Indian Med J.
DOI:
10.7727/wimj.2014.149
PubMed:
26624581

Bioactivity evaluation against Artemia salina Leach of medicinal plants used in Brazilian Northeastern folk medicine.

Arcanjo DD et al (2012).
Braz J Biol.
PubMed:
22990821

O-Methoxylated C-glycosylflavones from Justicia pectoralis.

Joseph H et al (1988).
J Nat Prod.
DOI:
10.1021/np50058a031
PubMed:
21401149

Anxiolytic-like effects of standardized extract of Justicia pectoralis (SEJP) in mice: Involvement of GABA/benzodiazepine in receptor.

Summary

An extract from Justicia pectoralis, a plant used for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, was tested in mice for its anxiolytic effects. The extract was administered intragastrically at varying doses and compared to diazepam as a standard drug. Results showed that the extract had an anxiolytic-like effect similar to diazepam in the elevated plus maze test without causing sedative effects. This suggests that the extract could have potential as an alternative treatment for anxiety disorders. Flumazenil was used to evaluate the participation of benzodiazepinic receptors.

Neuroscience
Venâncio ET et al (2011).
Phytother Res.
DOI:
10.1002/ptr.3274
PubMed:
20737656

Estrogenic and progestagenic effects of extracts of Justicia pectoralis Jacq., an herbal medicine from Costa Rica used for the treatment of menopause and PMS.

Endocrinology
Locklear TD et al (2010).
Maturitas.
DOI:
10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.04.001
PubMed:
20452152

Justicia pectoralis: a study of the basis for its use as a hallucinogenic snuff ingredient.

MacRae WD and Towers GH (1984).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
6097774

Justicidin B, a cytotoxic principle from Justicia pectoralis.

Joseph H et al (1988).
J Nat Prod.
PubMed:
3404155