Ethnobotanical Uses of Pandanaceae Species in Selected Rural Communities in the Philippines

Ordas, Jorge Anton D.; Nonato, Maribel G.; Moran, Cecilia B.

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“…Some Pandanus species are recognized as ethnomedicine, as flavoring agents in food, decorative and as handicraft materials [10,20]. Traditional use of plants has been identified as possible lead in finding new anti-inflammatory agents [19].…”

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“…Pandanus are used traditionally as medicinal plants against virus, microbes, hyperglycemia, diarrhea, cancer, hyperlipidemia, and inflammation [9]. According to Ordas et al (2020), the leaves and terminal shoots of Pandanus luzonensis are used ethnomedicinally to alleviate respiratory problem, UTI and kidney stones. Leaves are used for muscle and bone pains [11].…”

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The leaf extracts of three endemic species of Pandanus namely, P. luzonensis, P. panayensis, and P. simplex were investigated for their safety profile and anti-inflammatory property. The Approximate Lethal Dose (ALD) was established through acute oral toxicity test. Carrageenan-induced rat paw edema assay assessed the anti-inflammatory property. Each treatment group received assigned dose of extract (250, 500, 1000 mg/kg BW), 1% Tween 80 and diclofenac sodium (100 mg/kg BW) for the negative and positive control groups, respectively. The ethanol leaf extract P. panayensis at 500 mg/kg BW showed sustained inflammatory inhibition for 6 hours of observation with comparable inhibitory activity with diclofenac sodium (ave p=0.970). Histopathology of the inflamed paw tissues showed mild inflammation. IC 50 against COX-1 and 2 are 610.69 ug/mL and >1000 ug/mL respectively against <10 ug/mL of Indomethacin as standard. These results suggest that all Pandanus leaf extracts have an ALD greater than 2000 mg/kg BW while P. payanensis extracts may serve as potential sources of anti-inflammatory agents. This activity may be contributed by flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids and fatty acid which were identified by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.

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“…Pandanus amaryllifolius , commonly known as fragrant screw pine, is one of the 700 species of the Genus Pandanus widely distributed in tropical and sub-tropical environments such as the Southeast Asian countries, India, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, and Sri Lanka [ 12 ]. It is utilized in Philippine traditional folk medicine to treat stomachache, high blood pressure, urinary tract infection, and kidney illness [ 13 ]. It is also used in cooking to impart color, flavor, and a distinct smell identified as 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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Pandanus amaryllifolius Exhibits In Vitro Anti-Amyloidogenic Activity and Promotes Neuroprotective Effects in Amyloid-β-Induced SH-SY5Y Cells

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Ishikawa

2022

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Accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques leading to oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, and cell death is one of the most accepted pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Pandanus amaryllifolius, commonly recognized as fragrant screw pine due to its characteristic smell, is widely distributed in Southeast Asia and is consumed as a food flavor. In search for potential anti-AD agents from terrestrial sources, P. amaryllifolius was explored for its in vitro anti-amyloidogenic and neuroprotective effects. Thioflavin T (ThT) assay and the high-throughput screening multimer detection system (MDS-HTS) assay were used to evaluate the extracts’ potential to inhibit Aβ aggregations and oligomerizations, respectively. The crude alcoholic extract (CAE, 50 μg/mL) and crude base extract (CBE, 50 μg/mL) obstructed the Aβ aggregation. Interestingly, results revealed that only CBE inhibited the Aβ nucleation at 100 μg/mL. Both CAE and CBE also restored the cell viability, reduced the level of reactive oxygen species, and reversed the mitochondrial dysfunctions at 10 and 20 μg/mL extract concentrations in Aβ-insulted SY-SY5Y cells. In addition, the unprecedented isolation of nicotinamide from P. amaryllifolius CBE is a remarkable discovery as one of its potential bioactive constituents against AD. Hence, our results provided new insights into the promising potential of P. amaryllifolius extracts against AD and further exploration of other prospective bioactive constituents.

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Estudio etnobotánico de ciruela mexicana (Spondias purpurea L.) en la región centro del Estado de Guerrero

Suastegui-Baylon,

Maldonado Astudillo,

Román Montes de Oca

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Background: Ethnobotanical work makes it possible to recognize and take advantage of plants that are potentially important to communities. In the Central region of Guerrero, Mexican plum is a highly appreciated fruit tree due to its versatility as a crop and its commercial potential; However, economic ethnobotanical studies on this species are scarce in the state. Questions: Which morphotype of Mexican plums exist in the study area and which are the most important for its inhabitants? What are the uses and agronomic management of Mexican plum? What are the cultivation and economics characteristics of Mexican plum in the region? Studied species / data description /Mathematical model: Spondias purpurea L. Study site and dates: 3 localities of Juan R. Escudero, Guerrero, México; 2022 and 2023. Methods: Information was collected through 40 semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the information was carried out using descriptive statistics and ethnobotanical indices. Results: Nine morphotypes of Mexican plums were registered, two of them ('Roja Dulce' and 'Roja Grande'), stood out for being the most preferred, the most cultivated and commercialized. The Mexican plum is cultivated preferentially in relation to other fruit crops due to its low water needs, the low economic investment and the short time required to produce fruits. Conclusions: The main use of the Mexican plum is as a foodstuff, there is a very marked preference for two of the nine morphotypes that are grown in the region, their commercialization allows producers to obtain important economic income.

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Ethnobotanical Uses of Pandanaceae Species in Selected Rural Communities in the Philippines

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Estudio etnobotánico de ciruela mexicana (Spondias purpurea L.) en la región centro del Estado de Guerrero

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