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Pentas lanceolata
East African Rubiaceae; leaves used in Kenyan and East African folk medicine for fever and infections.
Pentas lanceolata is a medicinal herb from the Rubiaceae family, traditionally used in East African folk medicine for fever and infections. Modern research indicates antipyretic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, attributed to its active compounds including iridoids, flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids. Evidence is limited to pilot studies and traditional use.
The antipyretic effect is likely mediated through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis via COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, similar to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, possibly due to flavonoid and iridoid content. Antimicrobial activity is attributed to alkaloids and tannins disrupting bacterial cell membranes and inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis. Anti-inflammatory actions involve modulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6, and inhibition of NF-κB pathway, supported by flavonoid and tannin constituents.
East African Rubiaceae; leaves used in Kenyan and East African folk medicine for fever and infections.
Pentas lanceolata is a medicinal herb from the Rubiaceae family, traditionally used in East African folk medicine for fever and infections. Modern research indicates antipyretic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, attributed to its active compounds including iridoids, flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids. Evidence is limited to pilot studies and traditional use.
The antipyretic effect is likely mediated through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis via COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, similar to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, possibly due to flavonoid and iridoid content. Antimicrobial activity is attributed to alkaloids and tannins disrupting bacterial cell membranes and inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis. Anti-inflammatory actions involve modulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6, and inhibition of NF-κB pathway, supported by flavonoid and tannin constituents.