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. 2024 Aug 26;13(17):2383. doi: 10.3390/plants13172383

Table 6.

The list of plants mentioned and parts used. N/A = not available.

Scientific Names Families Parts Used in the Literature Uses in the Literature References
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum. Liliaceae Bulbs Inflammatory, gastroprotective activities [35]
Abrus precatorius L. Fabaceae Seeds, fresh roots Antifungal, apoptotic, antihistaminic, antiproliferative, anti-oxidant, potential anticancer agents [36]
Allium cepa L. Amaryllidaceae Bulbs Anti-oxidant, immuno-modulator, antimicrobial, neuroprotective properties [37]
Allium sativum L. Amaryllidaceae Bulbs For colds, fever, cough, asthma, antimicrobial [38]
Aloe vera L. Aloeaceae Leaves, gel Antiviral, antidiabetic, laxative, protective against radiation, antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial [39]
Ananas comosus L. Bromeliaceae Peel, fruit, leaf Antimalarial, anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory [40]
Annona muricata L. Annonaceae Plants, leaves, Anti-angiogenic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant [41]
Apium graveolens L. Apiaceae Plant, root, leaf Antimicrobial, antiparasitic, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, neuroprotective, hypolipidemic, cytotoxic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-infertility [42]
Argemone mexicana L. Papaveraceae Flowers, berries, and leaves Antibacterial and antifungal [43]
Artemisia vulgaris L. Asteraceae Plant Antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, anti-oxidant, anti-tumoral, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, antispasmodic and antiseptic [44]
Bromelia pinguin L. Bromeliaceae Fruit pulp Antifungal [45]
Carnavalia rosea L. Fabaceae Leaves In Haiti, use against flu N/A
Catalpa longissimi L. Bignoniaceae Leaf, plant, bark In Haiti, use against pneumopathy, antidiarrheal, sore throats, stomach aches [29]
Cinnamomum verum J. S. Presl Lauraceae Bark Anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory [30]
Cissus sicyoides L. Vitaceae Leaves and stems Anti-oxidant activity, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory [46]
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle Rutaceae Leaves and fruit peels Antimicrobial, fungicidal, insecticidal, anticancer, anti-oxidant properties [31]
Citrus aurantium L. Rutaceae Leaves, fruit, fruit peel, fruit peel essential oil Anti-oxidant properties, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and anti-inflammatory activities [32]
Citrus maxima Merr. Rutaceae Peel essential oil Antibacterial [47]
Citrus reticulata Blanco Rutaceae Peels Anti-oxidant and antiproliferative [48]
Citrus sinensis L. Rutaceae Seed oil, fruit Anti-oxidant, antimicrobial [49]
Cocos nucifera L. Arecaceae Floral axis, root, coconut water Antibacterial, anti-oxidant [50]
Corchorus siliquosus L. Malvaceae Leaves and stems In Haiti, use against flu [29]
Croton flavens L. Euphorbiaceae Leaf essential oil Anticancer activity [51]
Curcuma longa L. Zingiberaceae Curcumin of root Antiviral, antitumor, anti-atherogenic, anti-inflammatory [52]
Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf Poaceae Leaves and roots Antibacterial [53]
Daucus carota subsp. Sativus Apioideae Aerial parts, oil Antibacterial [54]
Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Myrtaceae Essential oils, leaves Antibacterial [55]
Eupatorium odoratum L. Asteraceae Plant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-oxidant, and cytoprotective properties [56,57]
Grossypium barbadense L. Malvaceae Leaves and roots Anti-oxidant, antidiarrheal, healing, diuretic, respiratory conditions, pneumonia [58]
Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. Malvaceae Stem bark, fruit, and leaves Antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antiprotozoal, antidiarrheal activities, and cardioprotective effect [59]
Hamelia patens Jacq. Rubiaceae Leaves Antibacterial [60]
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Malvaceae Parts used and mode of preparation for flu, cold, and respiratory diseases Antibacterial, anti-oxidant [61]
Hyptis suaveolens L. Poit. Lamiaceae Essential oil of leaves, leaves Antimicrobial, antiviral [62]
Jatropha gossypifolia L. Euphorbiaceae Different parts Antimicrobial [63]
Jatropha curcas L. Euphorbiaceae Root, seed, stem, leaf, and flower Antimicrobial [64]
Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam,) Pers. Crassulaceae Leaves Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-tumorous [65]
Lantana camara L. Verbenaceae Leaves Antibacterial [66]
Lipia alba L. Verbenaceae Essential oils of leaf, aerial parts Antibacterial [67]
Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill. Solanaceae Tomatoside Antiviral [68]
Malpighia emarginata DC Malpighiaceae Fruit Anti-oxidant activity and antimicrobial [69]
Mammea americana L. Clusiaceae Fruit, leaves, fruit peel, seed Antibacterial [70]
Melia azedarach L. Meliaceae Leaves, root, and stem bark Antibacterial [71]
Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. Sapindaceae Fruits Antimicrobial [72]
Mentha arvensis L. Lamiaceae Leaves Antibacterial [73]
Mentha nemorosa Wild. Lamiaceae Leafy stem In Haiti, use against flu, anti-inflammatory [29]
Moringa oleifera L. Moringaceae Leaves, roots, pods, seeds, and flowers Antidiabetic, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-carcinogenic [74]
Mormordica charantia L. Curcubitaceae Leaves, seeds, whole plant Antibacterial, anti-flu, anti-fever antidiabetic, anthelmintic, antiviral, anti-diarrhea [11,12]
Musa x paradisiaca L. Musaceae Peel Antibacterial [75]
Myristica fragrans L. Myristicaceae Fruits Antibacterial [76]
Ocimum basilicum L. Lamiaceae Leaves essential oil Antibacterial [77]
Ocimum gratissimum L. Lamiaceae Leaves essential oil, clove Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antidiarrhoeal [78]
Ocimum micranthum wild. Lamiaceae Essential oils Antibacterial [79]
Opuntia antillana Britton & Rose Cactaceae Leaf Antibacterial, anti-oxidant [80]
Passiflora edulis Sims Passiforaceae Fruits Anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial [81]
Passiflora foetida L. Passiforaceae Flower, leaf, fruit Antibacterial, analgesic, and antidiarrhoeal [82]
Petroselinum sativum Hoffm. Apiaceae Aerial part, plant Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, analgesic and spasmolytic, antidiabetic, immunomodulating, and gastrointestinal effects [83]
Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabaceae Seeds, homodimeric lectin from seed Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral [84]
Phyllanthus niruri L. Phyllanthaceae Leaves and fruits Anti-fever, anti-diarrhea, anti-inflammatory [85]
Physalis angulata L. Solanaceae Fruit juice, leaf Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-oxidant [26]
Pinus occidentalis Sw. Pinaceae Resin In Haiti, use against flu, antirheumatic [29]
Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. Lamiaceae Leaves Anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antibacterial [86]
Portulaca oleracea L. Portulacaceae Aerial parts Antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor [8]
Prosopis juliflora Sw DC Mimosaceae Leaves, julifloravizole Antifungal and antibacterial [87]
Rhoeo spathacea (Sw.) Stearn. Commelinaceae Plant, leaves Antifertility, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and antibacterial [1]
Ricinus communis L. Euphorbiaceae Leaves, stems, roots, seeds and capsules Antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, insecticidal, antiasthmatic, anti-inflammatory [88]
Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceae Leaves Antibacterial [89]
Samyda rosea Sims Salicaceae Leaves In Haiti used as an anti-flu/anti-cough [29]
Senecioides cinerea L. O. Ktze Asteraceae Plant In Haiti, use against flu/cold [29]
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl. Verbenaceae Leaves Antibacterial, antidiarrheal [71]
Stemodia durantifolia L. Plantaginaceae Leaves Antifertility [1]
Syzygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae Clove Anti-oxidant and antimicrobial [90]
Thymus vulgaris L. Lamiaceae Essential oils Antibacterial [91]
Verbascum thapsus L. Scrophulariaceae Leaves Antibacterial, inflammatory diseases, diarrhea, asthma [92]
Waltheria indica L. Malvaceae Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-flu [93]
Zingiber officinale Roscoe Zingiberaceae Root Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral [9,10]