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Launaea taraxacifolia
Annual herb native to Africa used as a leafy vegetable and medicinal herb across West Africa for blood disorders, inflammation, and as a tonic.
Launaea taraxacifolia is an annual herb native to West Africa, traditionally consumed as a leafy vegetable and used medicinally for blood disorders, inflammation, and as a general tonic. Its pharmacological actions are attributed to flavonoids, phenolics, and sesquiterpene lactones, which confer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and diuretic properties.
The anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Flavonoids such as luteolin and apigenin scavenge reactive oxygen species and modulate NF-κB signaling, while sesquiterpene lactones may activate the Nrf2/ARE pathway to enhance antioxidant enzyme expression. The diuretic action likely involves increased renal blood flow and inhibition of aquaporin channels.
Annual herb native to Africa used as a leafy vegetable and medicinal herb across West Africa for blood disorders, inflammation, and as a tonic.
Launaea taraxacifolia is an annual herb native to West Africa, traditionally consumed as a leafy vegetable and used medicinally for blood disorders, inflammation, and as a general tonic. Its pharmacological actions are attributed to flavonoids, phenolics, and sesquiterpene lactones, which confer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and diuretic properties.
The anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Flavonoids such as luteolin and apigenin scavenge reactive oxygen species and modulate NF-κB signaling, while sesquiterpene lactones may activate the Nrf2/ARE pathway to enhance antioxidant enzyme expression. The diuretic action likely involves increased renal blood flow and inhibition of aquaporin channels.