Pereskia sacharosa

Ethnobotanical Studies

Huacareta, Chuquisaca, Bolivia

Uses: Pang (muscle pain), sore muscles, urifa (dehydration in children)

DOI:: 10.1186/1746-4269-8-29
PubMed:: 22856877

Studies

Pereskia sacharosa Griseb. (Cactaceae) Prevents Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation in Rodents via Down-Regulating TLR4/CD14 Pathway and GABAA γ2 Activity.

Summary

Researchers analyzed Griseb. plant leaves for phenolic content and tested anti-inflammatory properties on animals with neuroinflammation. Results show compounds cross the BBB, reduce inflammation markers, and improve activity levels. This could lead to new treatments for inflammation-related conditions.

Neuroscience

Prado-Fernández MF et al (2024).; Curr Issues Mol Biol.
DOI:: 10.3390/cimb46070411
PubMed:: 39057053

Apoptosis induction in MV4-11 and K562 human leukemic cells by Pereskia sacharosa (Cactaceae) leaf crude extract.

Asmaa MJ et al (2014).; Asian Pac J Cancer Prev.
PubMed:: 24528077