Morphology, molecular phylogenetics, and DNA barcoding revealed a new unusual species of the aphid genus Pleotrichophorus from the USA (Insecta, Hemiptera: Aphididae).
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The neurodegenerative disease Alzheimer's currently has no complete cure, but flavones from L. have been found to promote synaptic plasticity and indirectly affect cholinergic neurotransmitters in a rat model. This study has potential implications for treating Alzheimer's disease.
Ethanol extracts of L. leaves can alleviate pain by blocking pain signals. The plant also has various other benefits like neuroprotection, lowering blood pressure, and reducing inflammation.