Marsilea minuta

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

The traditional utilization, biological activity and chemical composition of edible fern species.

Review
Dvorakova M et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2024.117818
PubMed:
38296173

Comparative Study of Chromium Phytoremediation by Two Aquatic Macrophytes.

Sharma K, Saxena P and Kumari A (2023).
Bull Environ Contam Toxicol.
DOI:
10.1007/s00128-023-03773-x
PubMed:
37460624

Atavistic Stomatal Responses to Blue Light in Marsileaceae.

Westbrook AS and McAdam SAM (2020).
Plant Physiol.
DOI:
10.1104/pp.20.00967
PubMed:
32843522

Stomatal density and mechanics are critical for high productivity: insights from amphibious ferns.

Westbrook AS and McAdam SAM (2021).
New Phytol.
DOI:
10.1111/nph.16850
PubMed:
32761918

Chemical composition, antioxidant activity and antibacterial mechanism of action from Marsilea minuta leaf hexane: methanol extract.

Immunology
Arokiyaraj S et al (2018).
Chem Cent J.
DOI:
10.1186/s13065-018-0476-4
PubMed:
30343444

Mitigating arsenic contamination in rice plants with an aquatic fern, Marsilea minuta.

Hassi U, Hossain MT and Huq SMI (2017).
Environ Monit Assess.
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-017-6270-2
PubMed:
29018967

Accumulation of metals in selected macrophytes grown in mixture of drain water and tannery effluent and their phytoremediation potential.

Kumar N et al (2012).
J Environ Biol.
PubMed:
23734460

Antitussive, expectorant activity of Marsilea minuta L., an Indian vegetable.

Chakraborty R et al (2013).
J Adv Pharm Technol Res.
DOI:
10.4103/2231-4040.107502
PubMed:
23662283

Effect of standardized extract of Marsilea minuta on learning and memory performance in rat amnesic models.

Bhattamisra SK, Singh PN and Singh SK (2012).
Pharm Biol.
DOI:
10.3109/13880209.2011.632421
PubMed:
22471959

Anti-aggressive activity of a standardized extract of Marsilea minuta Linn. in rodent models of aggression.

Tiwari OP et al (2010).
Biosci Trends.
PubMed:
20811139

Antidepressant activity of standardised extract of Marsilea minuta Linn.

Summary

Marsilea minuta, a plant used in traditional Indian medicine for insomnia and mental disorders, contains the compound marsiline, known for its sedative and anticonvulsant properties. Researchers extracted Marsilea minuta ethanol to study its antidepressant effects, standardizing for marsiline content at 1.15%. The study aimed to investigate the potential antidepressant activity of the extract. This research adds to the growing body of literature supporting the use of natural remedies in mental healthcare. Further research is needed to determine the extent of its clinical benefits.

Neuroscience
Bhattamisra SK et al (2008).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2008.01.012
PubMed:
18299179

THE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF MARSILINE: A SEDATIVE AND ANTICONVULSANT PRINCIPLE ISOLATED FROM MARSILEA MINUTA LINN AND MARSILEA RAJASTHANENSIS GUPTA.

CHATTERJEE A et al (1963).
J Exp Med Sci.
PubMed:
14166502

Hypocholesterolemic activity of Marsilea minuta in gerbils.

Gupta RS et al (2000).
Fitoterapia.
PubMed:
10727805

Ultrastructural and biochemical effects of cadmium on the aquatic fern Marsilea minuta Linn.

Singh J et al (1991).
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf.
PubMed:
2065630