Scoparia dulcis

Common Names: licorice weed

Ethnobotanical Studies

Barpeta district, Assam, India

Uses: Diabetes, dysentery and diarrhoea

DOI:: 10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100763
PubMed:: 37478633

Mizoram, India

Uses: Kidney stones, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, toothache, cuts, burns, snakebites, and stomachache

DOI:: 10.1186/s13002-023-00642-z
PubMed:: 38172927

Studies

Correction: Nguyen et al. Green Silver Nanoparticles Formed by Phyllanthus urinaria, Pouzolzia zeylanica, and Scoparia dulcis Leaf Extracts and the Antifungal Activity. Nanomaterials 2020, 10, 542.

Summary

Researchers analyzed the impact of climate change on polar bear populations through satellite data. Understanding how climate change affects polar bears helps inform conservation efforts.

Antimicrobial

Nguyen DH et al (2024).; Nanomaterials (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/nano14050475
PubMed:: 38470812

Phytol from Scoparia dulcis prevents NF-κB-mediated inflammatory responses during macrophage polarization.

Immunology

Duraisamy P et al (2024).; 3 Biotech.
DOI:: 10.1007/s13205-024-03924-9
PubMed:: 38375513

A new labdane diterpenoid from Scoparia dulcis improving pancreatic function against islets cell apoptotic by Bax/Bcl-2/Caspase-3 pathway.

Dong L et al (2023).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117571
PubMed:: 38103847

Phytochemical screening and anti-obesity, anti- diabetic and anti-oxidant properties of Scoparia dulcis leaf decoction (crude).

Summary

Researchers found bioactive compounds in porridge made from S. dulcis leaf essence that interact with proteins related to diabetes, oxidation, and obesity. Further analysis is required.

Diabetes Obesity Phytochemistry

Mary AC et al (2023).; Bioinformation.
DOI:: 10.6026/97320630019238
PubMed:: 37808375

Neuroprotective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Scoparia dulcis on Acrylamide-Induced Neurotoxicity in Zebrafish Model.

Summary

Scoparia dulcis, an herbal medicine, was tested on zebrafish to study its neuroprotective effects against acrylamide-induced neurotoxicity. EESD improved memory and mitigated toxicity, showing potential as a neuroprotective agent.

Neuroscience

Raghunathan T, Srinivasan S and Jamuna S (2023).; Appl Biochem Biotechnol.
DOI:: 10.1007/s12010-023-04733-1
PubMed:: 37801272

A New Diterpenoid of Indonesian Scoparia dulcis Linn: Isolation and Cytotoxic Activity against MCF-7 and T47D Cell Lines.

Hasnawati H et al (2023).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules28165960
PubMed:: 37630212

Scoparia dulcis L. Extract Relieved High Stocking Density-Induced Stress in Crucian Carp (Carassius auratus).

Chen G et al (2023).; Animals (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/ani13152522
PubMed:: 37570329

Protective effects of Scoparia dulcis L. extract on high glucose-induced injury in human retinal pigment epithelial cells.

Lin HD et al (2023).; Front Nutr.
DOI:: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1085248
PubMed:: 37139437

Chemical constituents from aerial parts of Scoparia dulcis.

Yang Y et al (2022).; Chin Herb Med.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.chmed.2021.12.007
PubMed:: 36875433

10.

New aphidicolane diterpenoids with glucose consumption promoting and cell viability enhancing activities from Scoparia dulcis.

Dong L et al (2023).; Fitoterapia.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105438
PubMed:: 36716797

11.

Functional Characterization of Three Diterpene Synthases Responsible for Tetracyclic Diterpene Biosynthesis in Scoparia dulcis.

Lee JB, Ohmura T and Yamamura Y (2022).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12010069
PubMed:: 36616198

12.

The complete chloroplast genome of Angelonia angustifolia Benth. (Plantaginaceae), an ornamental and medicinal plant.

Genetics

Yue J et al (2022).; Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.
DOI:: 10.1080/23802359.2022.2152642
PubMed:: 36518732

13.

Anti-Onchocercal Properties of Extracts of Scoparia dulcis and Cylicodiscus gabunensis.

Tiku TE et al (2022).; J Trop Med.
DOI:: 10.1155/2022/4279689
PubMed:: 36438180

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Embryonic growth retardation and altered expression of IGF-II is reciprocal induced by phytocompounds during early gestation in mice.

Wangsa K et al (2022).; Growth Factors.
DOI:: 10.1080/08977194.2022.2129018
PubMed:: 36206173

15.

One-pot green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Scoparia Dulcis plant extract for antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Antimicrobial Immunology

Sivasankarapillai VS et al (2022).; Appl Nanosci.
DOI:: 10.1007/s13204-022-02610-7
PubMed:: 36120603

16.

A review on the phytochemistry and pharmacology of the herb Scoparia dulcis L. for the potential treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Review Phytochemistry

Jiang Z et al (2021).; RSC Adv.
DOI:: 10.1039/d1ra05090g
PubMed:: 35496836

17.

Elucidating the inhibitory mechanism of yeast α-glucosidase by phytocompounds from Scoparia dulcis through in vitro and in silico approach.

Murugan G et al (2023).; J Biomol Struct Dyn.
DOI:: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2035820
PubMed:: 35109776

18.

The complete chloroplast genome of Scoparia dulcis (Plantaginaceae).

Genetics

Li LX et al (2021).; Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.
DOI:: 10.1080/23802359.2021.2011449
PubMed:: 34993332

19.

Two new scopadulane diterpenoids from Scoparia dulcis attenuated palmitate-induced viability in MIN6 cells.

Dong L et al (2021).; Fitoterapia.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.fitote.2021.105051
PubMed:: 34637884

20.

Stable plastid transformation in Scoparia dulcis L.

Muralikrishna N et al (2016).; Physiol Mol Biol Plants.
DOI:: 10.1007/s12298-016-0386-7
PubMed:: 27924130

21.

Antidiabetic Properties, Bioactive Constituents, and Other Therapeutic Effects of Scoparia dulcis.

Review Diabetes

Pamunuwa G, Karunaratne DN and Waisundara VY (2016).; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:: 10.1155/2016/8243215
PubMed:: 27594892

22.

Biolistic transformation of Scoparia dulcis L.

Srinivas K et al (2016).; Physiol Mol Biol Plants.
DOI:: 10.1007/s12298-016-0338-2
PubMed:: 27186019

23.

Microscopic characterization of Scoparia dulcis Linn.(Scrophulariaceae).

Mishra MR et al (2012).; Anc Sci Life.
DOI:: 10.4103/0257-7941.113800
PubMed:: 23929991

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Pro blood clotting activity of Scoparia dulcis in rats.

Ediriweera ER, Jayakody JR and Ratnasooriya WD (2011).; Ayu.
DOI:: 10.4103/0974-8520.92547
PubMed:: 22408315