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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