Plectranthus hadiensis var. tomentosus (Benth. ex E. Mey.) Codd

Lamiaceae

Synonym:

Plectranthus zatarhendi (Forssk.) E.A.Bruce

Common Names:
Iriweriya (S)
Iriweri (T)
Hirvera (Sa)

Traditional Knowledge

Useful plant parts :
Whole plant

Uses in traditional medicine :

  • Decoction of the aerial parts is taken for diarrhoea and vomiting
  • Paste prepared by the five plant parts (root, stem bark, stems, leaves and flowers) in luke-warm water is applied just after Tiger spider bites
  • Possess aromatic, astringent, stomachic, cholagogue, diuretic and diaphoretic properties
  • Acts as an antidote for Tarantula bites
  • Used to treat congestion of liver, fever, dysentery and thirst

Scientific Research

Chemical constituents:

Abietane type diterpenes: β-dihydroxyroyleanone derivatives from whole plant

Bioactivity :

Methanol extract of plant: antimicrobial

Clinical:

References :

Mothana, R. A. et al., (2010), Antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities and phytochemical screening of some yemeni medicinal plants, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 7(3), 323-30.

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