Marsilea quadrifolia

Common Names: European waterclover

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Neuroprotective potential of Marsilea quadrifolia Linn against monosodium glutamate-induced excitotoxicity in rats.

Summary

Scientists investigated the neuroprotective potential of against monosodium glutamate (MSG)-induced excitotoxicity in rats. The study found that improved locomotor activity, memory, and learning, and reduced neuronal damage. The findings suggest that could be used as a therapeutic treatment for neurological disorders.

Neuroscience
Subramanian A et al (2023).
Front Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.3389/fphar.2023.1212376
PubMed:
37781695

Effective phytoremediation of low-level heavy metals by native macrophytes in a vanadium mining area, China.

Jiang B et al (2018).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-018-3069-9
PubMed:
30194573

Biogenic synthesis of Marsilea quadrifolia gold nanoparticles: a study of improved glucose utilization efficiency on 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Chowdhury A et al (2017).
In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim.
DOI:
10.1007/s11626-017-0136-3
PubMed:
28342023

1-Triacontanol cerotate; isolated from Marsilea quadrifolia Linn. ameliorates reactive oxidative damage in the frontal cortex and hippocampus of chronic epileptic rats.

Summary

Researchers investigated the antiepileptic effects of Marsilea quadrifolia Linn. (MQ) in rats by identifying its active component responsible for minimizing oxidative damage in the brain. MQ is traditionally used for insomnia and epileptic disorders in Indian medicine. Results showed that treatment with the active component led to a decrease in oxidative damage and a reduction in epileptic seizures compared to a control group. This study suggests the potential usefulness of MQ in the treatment of epilepsy and highlights the importance of further research on traditional medicinal practices.

Neuroscience
Snehunsu A et al (2015).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2015.06.020
PubMed:
26117530

Evaluation of anti-epileptic property of Marsilea quadrifolia Linn. in maximal electroshock and pentylenetetrazole-induced rat models of epilepsy.

Summary

This study explored the potential of using a plant extract from Marsilea quadrifolia Linn. to treat epilepsy in rats. Two different models of induced epilepsy were used to test the extract's effectiveness: maximal electroshock (MES) and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ). Results showed that the extract had significant anti-epileptic effects in both models. This suggests that MQ extract has potential as a new treatment for epilepsy.

Neuroscience
Snehunsu A et al (2013).
Brain Inj.
DOI:
10.3109/02699052.2013.831121
PubMed:
24215095

Remediation of nitrite contamination in ground and surface waters using aquatic macrophytes.

Rawat SK, Singh RK and Singh RP (2012).
J Environ Biol.
PubMed:
23033643

Anticonvulsant effect of Marsilea quadrifolia Linn. on pentylenetetrazole induced seizure: a behavioral and EEG study in rats.

Summary

A recent study investigated the anticonvulsant effect of MQ extract in mice and found that it significantly reduced seizures compared to a control group. The researchers also analyzed the extract for its chemical constituents and identified several compounds that may contribute to its anticonvulsant activity. These findings suggest that MQ extract may be a promising candidate for the development of new antiepileptic drugs. However, more research is needed to fully understand its therapeutic potential and safety profile.

Neuroscience
Sahu S et al (2012).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2012.02.039
PubMed:
22414476

Cholinesterase inhibition activity of Marsilea quadrifolia Linn. an edible leafy vegetable from West Bengal, India.

Bhadra S, Mukherjee PK and Bandyopadhyay A (2012).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2011.565006
PubMed:
21978132

Phototropic leaf movements and photosynthetic performance in an amphibious fern, Marsilea quadrifolia.

Kao WY and Lin BL (2010).
J Plant Res.
DOI:
10.1007/s10265-009-0300-2
PubMed:
20091204

Heavy metals in water, sediments and wetland plants in an aquatic ecosystem of tropical industrial region, India.

Rai PK et al (2009).
Environ Monit Assess.
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-008-0595-9
PubMed:
18998227

Abscisic acid regulation of heterophylly in Marsilea quadrifolia L.: effects of R-(-) and S-(+) isomers.

Lin BL et al (2005).
J Exp Bot.
PubMed:
16203756

Early genes responsive to abscisic acid during heterophyllous induction in Marsilea quadrifolia.

Genetics
Hsu TC et al (2001).
Plant Mol Biol.
PubMed:
11785932

Alpha-expansins in the semiaquatic ferns Marsilea quadrifolia and Regnellidium diphyllum: evolutionary aspects and physiological role in rachis elongation.

Kim JH, Cho HT and Kende H (2000).
Planta.
PubMed:
11219587