The research was conducted in ruderal habitats along village roadsides in the three sites growing area where S. Jamaicensis was found. Study in Gajahrejo Village was conducted in August 2012; in Kepala Jeri Island Batam conducted in October 2014; and in Bissoloro Village conducted in October 2016. Gajahrejo Village is included in Purwodadi District, Pasuruan Regency, East Java Province, which is located at 07o47’996” S; 112o42’264″E, 350 m a.s.l; temperature and rainfall recorded at the nearest climatology station are 22oC – 32oC and 2372 mm/year, respectively. Kepala Jeri Island is included in Kasu Village, Belakang Padang district, Batam City, Riau Island Province which is located at 01o01 ‘24.30 “N; 103o 46’ 56.90” E, about 5 m a.s.l. with average minimum temperature is 24oC and maximum 35oC annual average rainfall of 2476 mm/year. Bissoloro Village is included in Bungaya District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province which is located at 5o19’01.0 S; 119o63’01.0 “E and altitude of about 169 m a.s.l.
Author(s) Details:
Solikin
Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency Jl. Raya
Jakarta Bogor Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor West Java 16911, Indonesia.
Recent Global Research Developments in Pharmacological Properties of Stachytarpheta Jamaicensis L
Phytochemistry and Pharmacology:
- Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, a member of the Verbenaceae family, has been traditionally used in various cultures for its therapeutic benefits.
- Recent studies have highlighted its phenylethanoid glycosides, which exhibit a wide range of activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic, and antidiabetic effects [1].
- The plant contains other bioactive compounds such as coumarins, flavonoids, and tannins that contribute to its medicinal properties [2].
- Researchers have explored its potential in treating chronic ailments like ulcers, fever, renal disorders, and atherosclerosis [1].
Anti-Diabetic Effect:
- Stachytarpheta jamaicensis leaf has demonstrated an anti-diabetic effect in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats fed a high-fat diet [3].
- This suggests its potential in managing hyperglycemia associated with diabetes.
Distribution and Traditional Uses:
- The genus Stachytarpheta includes over 100 species distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of America, Brazil, Asia, and Australia.
- Traditional uses of Stachytarpheta species include treating skin lesions, inflammations, asthma, and venereal infectious diseases [1].
References
- Shah, M. B. (2021). Phytochemistry, pharmacology, and botanical aspects of Stachytarpheta species –A review. International Journal of Green Pharmacy (IJGP), 15(2).
- Liew PM, Yong YK. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl: From Traditional Usage to Pharmacological Evidence. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : Ecam. 2016;2016:7842340. DOI: 10.1155/2016/7842340. PMID: 26925152; PMCID: PMC4746381.
- Idu, M.D., Edehia, O.–.O. & Gabriel, B.O. Anti-diabetic effect of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis on low dose streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats fed on a high-fat diet. Clin Phytosci 7, 95 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-021-00326-9