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. 2012 Oct 31;20(1):72. doi: 10.1186/2008-2231-20-72

Table 2.

IC50 and medicinal uses of most active plants

  Scientific name Effects & medicinal uses IC50 (μg/ml) Std. Error log IC50
1.
A. catechu
Anthelmintic, gastric tonic
216
0.01
2.
C. cristata
Styptic, depurative, sedative, constipating, antibacterial, febrifuge,
6175
0.68
3.
C. annuum
Anti flatulence, gout, gastric tonic, paralysis
751
0.14
4.
C. aurantifolia
Appetitive, anti-flatulence, analgesic
432
0.06
5.
C. cassia
Gastric tonic, anti-spasmodic, anti-flatulence
867
0.05
6.
C. microphylla
Anti-flatulence, gastric tonic
665
0.14
7.
C. sinensis
Anti-bacterial, anti diarrhea, diuretic, astringent, reduce cholesterol
579
0.04
8.
C. zeylanicum
Gastric tonic, anti-flatulence, ‘anti-spasmodic
361
0.02
9.
C. sinensis
Anti-diarrhea, diuretic, astringent, anti-bacterial, reduce cholesterol
1314
0.04
10.
Cetaurea sp.
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, emmenagogue, sedative
5152
0.05
11.
H. gossypifolius
Analgesic, anti-tussive, demulcent, diuretic, febrifuge, highly emollient, slightly laxative and odontalgic, anti-inflammations and laryngitis,
819
0.01
12.
H. perforatum
Astringent, analgesic, anti-inflammator, anti-anxiety aphrodisiac
3509
0.10
13.
J. regia
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-spasmodic
1271
0.08
14.
M. chamomilla
Anti-inflammation, appetitive, and aids digestion and sleep, acts as a diuretic and nerve tonic.
3188
0.02
15.
M. fragrans
Anti-flatulence appetitive ‘anti-spasmodic’ antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory
215
0.15
16.
M. spicata
Analgesic, Anti-spasmodic, anti-flatulence
7822
0.17
17.
M. communis
Antiseptic, disinfectant, expectorant, deodorizer
170
0.04
18.
N. officinale
Diuretic, expectorant, purgative, hypoglycemic, odontalgic, stimulant, tonic and stomachic
2055
0.19
19.
N. alba
Astringent, antiseptic, anesthetic, aphrodisiac, sedative, used for gastrointestinal disorders and jaundice
820
0.19
20.
N. Oleander
Dermatitis, abscesses, eczema, psoriasis, sores, warts, corns, ringworm, scabies, herpes, skin cancer, asthma, dysmenorrheal, epilepsy, malaria,
9877
0.26
21.
N. tabacum
Anti-spasmodic, diuretic, sedative, sialagogue
473
0.15
22.
O. europea
Hypotensive, diuretic, hypoglycemic
2857
0.06
23.
P. granatum(Rind)
Hypoglycemic, anti-cancer, anthelmintic
1484
0.10
24.
P. granatum (Flower)
Hypoglycemic, anti-cancer, anthelmintic
1331
0.11
25.
P. graveolens
Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aromatherapy, astringent, anti- cancer, sedative
976
0.03
26.
P. graveolens
Analgesic, anti-Bacterial, anti-Depressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, insect repellent, refreshing, relaxing, sedative, styptic, tonic
1242
0.14
27.
P. lentiscus
Antibacterial
121
0.03
28.
P. Rhoeas
Anodyne, emmenagogue, emollient, expectorant, hypnotic, sedative, tonic
5636
0.04
29.
P. rubra
Astringent, tonic
930
0.06
30.
P. vera
Aphrodisiac, anti-anxiety
4687
0.12
31.
Q. infectoria
Gingivitis, infectoria, anti-diabetic, anti-tremorine, local anesthetic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal.
1214
0.12
32.
R. centifolia
Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, depurative, laxative, analgesic, appetitive
544
0.07
33.
R. foetida
Heart diseases, digestive, skin diseases, muscular pains, anti-parasite
2441
0.19
34.
R. ribes
Appetitive, astringent, anti bacteria, anti depressive and used to treat diabetes, hemorrhoids, ulcer, diarrhea
92
0.06
35.
S. hydrangea
anti-flatulence, astringent, anti-spasmodic
2960
0.11
36.
S. ebulus
Anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, anti-cancer, anti-angiogenic, anti-oxidative
57
0.05
37.
V. album
Analgesic, anthelmintic, cathartic, emetic, expectorant, hypnotic
1037
0.07
38. hydroxyurea   37 0.02
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