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Stemona Tuberosa
Family
Stemonaceae
Species name
Stemona tuberosa Lour.
Other Names
Bai-bu, Pakhaat
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Botanical Characteristic
Woody vine with smooth, round stems. Heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips. Greenish-white flowers. Dry, dehiscent fruits. Cylindrical tuberous roots.
Part of use
Root
Properties
Used as an insect repellent, especially for caterpillars and pest insects Treatment for dysentery and diarrhea Cough relief and expectorant Anthelmintic (kills intestinal parasites)
References
1. Kongkiatpaiboon S, Schinnerl J, Felsinger S, Keeratinijakal V, Vajrodaya S, Gritsanapan W, et al. Structural characterization of stemona alkaloids from Stemona aphylla, S. burkillii, and S. curtisii. J Nat Prod. 2019;82(2):324-30. 2. Pilli RA, Rosso GB, de Oliveira Mda C. The chemistry of stemona alkaloids: an update. Nat Prod Rep. 2010;27(12):1908-37. 3. Sastraruji T, Chaiyong S, Jatisatienr A, Pyne SG, Ung AT, Lie W. Phytochemical studies on stemona aphylla: isolation of a new stemofoline alkaloid and six new stemofurans. J Nat Prod. 2011;74(1):60-4. 4. Limsuwan S, Voravuthikunchai SP. Boesenbergia pandurata (Roxb.) Schltr., Eleutherine americana Merr. and Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. as antibiofilm producing and antiquorum sensing in Streptococcus pyogenes. FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2008;53(3):429-36.