Desmodium a.
MUSCLE, JOINT SUPPORT, LIVER AND LUNG HEALTH
KAIBAE® Desmodium a. has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Desmodium a.
Desmodium ascendens is a perennial medicinal plant of the Fabaceae family native to West Africa. Desmodium has been used since ancient times to treat conditions such as muscle strain, tendinitis, hepatitis, bronchitis, asthma, and eczema. Desmodium contains numerous bioactive compounds including flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, phenols, phenylpropanoids, glycosides, and volatiles.
Desmodium is well-known for its ability to improve lung health by aiding in the clearance of mucus and reducing inflammation. Additionally, is also known as Strong Back herb in Jamaica as it helps relieve muscle soreness and joint pain from athletic strain and overwork.
Lung Health
Desmodium may help improve symptoms associated with asthma.
Musculoskeletal health
Desmodium helps joint pain , tendinitis and muscle soreness.
Liver Health
Desmodium ascendens protects hepatocytes from oxidative stress.
Application
Dietary supplements: powder and tinctures
Pack Size
20 kg poly-lined Box
Origin: Ghana
References
Manzione, M. G., Herrera-Bravo, J., Sharifi-Rad, J., Kregiel, D., Sevindik, M., Sevindik, E., Salamoglu, Z., Zam, W., Vitalini, S., Hano, C., Kukula-Koch, W., Koch, W., & Pezzani, R. (2022). Desmodium adscendens (Sw.) DC.: A magnificent plant with biological and pharmacological properties. Food Frontiers, 3, 677–688.
Liver Health
Rastogi S, Pandey MM, Rawat AK. An ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, and pharmacological profile of Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC. and Desmodium adscendens (Sw.) DC. J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 Jun 22;136(2):283-96. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2011.04.031. Epub 2011 Apr 20. PMID: 21530632.
Magielse J, Arcoraci T, Breynaert A, van Dooren I, Kanyanga C, Fransen E, Van Hoof V, Vlietinck A, Apers S, Pieters L, Hermans N. Antihepatotoxic activity of a quantified Desmodium adscendens decoction and D-pinitol against chemically-induced liver damage in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Mar 7;146(1):250-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.12.039. Epub 2013 Jan 3. PMID: 23291573.
François C, Fares M, Baiocchi C, Maixent JM. Safety of Desmodium adscendens extract on hepatocytes and renal cells. Protective effect against oxidative stress. J Intercult Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Jan-Mar;4(1):1-5. doi: 10.5455/jice.20141013041312. Epub 2014 Nov 28. PMID: 26401376; PMCID: PMC4566765.
Gyamfi MA, Yonamine M, Aniya Y. Free-radical scavenging action of medicinal herbs from Ghana: Thonningia sanguinea on experimentally-induced liver injuries. Gen Pharmacol. 1999 Jun;32(6):661-7. doi: 10.1016/s0306-3623(98)00238-9. PMID: 10401991.
Magielse J, Arcoraci T, Breynaert A, van Dooren I, Kanyanga C, Fransen E, Van Hoof V, Vlietinck A, Apers S, Pieters L, Hermans N. Antihepatotoxic activity of a quantified Desmodium adscendens decoction and D-pinitol against chemically-induced liver damage in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Mar 7;146(1):250-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.12.039. Epub 2013 Jan 3. PMID: 23291573
François C, Fares M, Baiocchi C, Maixent JM. Safety of Desmodium adscendens extract on hepatocytes and renal cells. Protective effect against oxidative stress. J Intercult Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Jan-Mar;4(1):1-5. doi: 10.5455/jice.20141013041312. Epub 2014 Nov 28. PMID: 26401376; PMCID: PMC4566765.
Lung Health
Addy ME, Dzandu WK. Dose-response effects of Desmodium adscendens aqueous extract on histamine response, content, and anaphylactic reactions in the guinea pig. J Ethnopharmacol. 1986 Oct;18(1):13-20. doi: 10.1016/0378-8741(86)90039-5. PMID: 2434805.
Addy ME. Some secondary plant metabolites in Desmodium adscendens and their effects on arachidonic acid metabolism. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1992 Sep;47(1):85-91. doi: 10.1016/0952-3278(92)90191-k. PMID: 1438471.
Addy ME, Awumey EM. Effects of the extracts of Desmodium adscendens on anaphylaxis. J Ethnopharmacol. 1984 Aug;11(3):283-92. doi: 10.1016/0378-8741(84)90074-6. PMID: 6482479.
Addy ME. Some secondary plant metabolites in Desmodium adscendens and their effects on arachidonic acid metabolism. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1992 Sep;47(1):85-91. doi: 10.1016/0952-3278(92)90191-k. PMID: 1438471
N'gouemo P, Baldy-Moulinier M, Nguemby-Bina C. Effects of an ethanolic extract of Desmodium adscendens on the central nervous system in rodents. J Ethnopharmacol. 1996 Jun;52(2):77-83. doi: 10.1016/0378-8741(96)01389-x. PMID: 8735451.
Amoateng P, Adjei S, Osei-Safo D, Kukuia KKE, Karikari TK, Nyarko AK. An ethanolic extract of Desmodium adscendens exhibits antipsychotic-like activity in mice. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2017 Sep 26;28(5):507-518. doi: 10.1515/jbcpp-2016-0115. PMID: 28710881.
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