Dianella ensifolia (L.) DC.
Common Names:
Monara-petan (S)
Traditional Knowledge
Useful plant parts :
Root
Uses in traditional medicine :
- Crushed fresh roots are applied on mildly poisonous snake bites
- Used in treating fractures and dislocations
Scientific Research
Chemical constituents:
Diarylpropane derivative from plant
Bioactivity :
Diarylpropane derivative: antioxidative and reduce melanin synthesis by tyrosinase inhibition
Clinical:
Note :
A controversial plant known as “Dutu sathutu”
References : Niki, Y. et al., (2011), 1-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(2,4-dimethoxy-3- methylpheny)propane inhibits melanin synthesis by dual mechanisms, Journal of Dermatological Science, 63, 115-121. Zhang, S. Q. et al., (2011), Quantification of a novel natural antioxidant (UP302) in rat plasma using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry, Journal of Chromatography B, 879, 3763-3766.
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