Its dense root system makes it very difficult to eradicate. Created from organically grown, pesticidefree materials which are extracted first with a specified eluant to yield a concentrate. Plant profile for marrubium rotundifolium silveredged. The plant is common throughout europe, including the uk, having become naturalized in many places. Horehound is a bushy plant producing numerous annual, quadrangular and branching stems. It is described in the bpep, bhp and the complete german commission e monographs. Pdf the antibacterial activity of the methanolic extract of marrubium vulgare whole plant was tested by disc diffusion method. Marrubium vulgare horehound, white horehound southeastern. White horehound herb side effects and health benefits. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Spray drying of a subcritical extract using marrubium. This plant forms large, dense monocultures, which have a very negative impact on native vegetation, wildlife, and pollinators. It is used in various disorders related to skin, liver. Media in category marrubium vulgare the following 54 files are in this category, out of 54 total.
While it is mainly a weed of agricultural areas, it also invades native vegetation. Discussion in working party on community monographs and community list mlwp september 2012 november 2012 adoption by committee on herbal medicinal products hmpc for release for consultation 15 january 20. The perennial plants are bushy and grow one to two feet in height. Marrubium, a genus of flowering plants in the family lamiaceae, comprises approximately 40 species meyresilva and cechinelfilho, 2010. We have shown previously that marrubium vulgare, a medicinal plant employed frequently in folk medicine to treat a variety of ailments, exhibits antispasmodic and antinociceptive effects in different experimental models. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. It is also widely naturalized in many places, including most of north and south america it is a greyleaved herbaceous perennial plant, and grows to 2545 centimetres 1018 in tall.
White horehound marrubium vulgare plant profiler sigma. This study focuses on the medicinal plant white horehound marrubium vulgare, a member of the mint family lamiaceae, that has been traditionally used to alleviate dermatological and respiratory. Lamiaceae is a medicinal plant used as stimulant and antispasmodic, and to treat diabetes, headache, bladder or uteral pain, among others. White horehound is probably native to the mediterranean countries but can be found growing wild in many places in central and. Protect your skin from toxic pollution life extension. Marrubium vulgare an overview sciencedirect topics.
White horehound marrubium vulgare is best known as a respiratory tonic. Basing on our experience in this field 33,34,35,36,37, we set up a microwaveassisted solvent extraction mase procedure. Pdf an improved extraction of marrubiin from marrubium vulgare. Marrubium vulgare white horehound, glycerin made of naturally derived oils. Nearly all states, including all western states, except perhaps north dakota. Diterpene synthases of the biosynthetic system of medicinally active diterpenoids in marrubium vulgare philipp zerbe 1, angela chiang, harpreet dullat1, mark oneiljohnson 2, courtney starks,bjorn hamberger 3 and jorg bohlmann 1, 1michael smith laboratories, university of british columbia, 3012185 east mall, vancouver, bc v6t 1z4, canada, 2sequoia sciences, 1912 innerbelt business.
It is used to treat many respiratory conditions, especially those associated with phlegm, such as coughs, laryngitis, chronic bronchitis and pneumonia. Although in her day it was seldom employed as it once was as a carminative and for hysterical complaints, she attests to the use of the fresh green tops as tea as an oldfashioned country remedy for rheumatism that is still employed. Effects of temperature and water potential on germination of horehound marrubium vulgare seeds from two australian localities. Pdf antibacterial activity of whole plant extract of marrubium vulgare. White horehound is a wellknown and popular herbal medicine that is often used as a domestic remedy for coughs, colds, wheeziness etc. Horehound is a perennial weed native to temperate eurasia, europe, the middle east and the mediterranean region including north africa. Marrubium vulgare is a herbaceous perennial plant native to different regions of africa, europe and asia. A few species are also naturalized in north and south america. Feasibility for biological control of horehound, marrubium vulgare l. Lamiaceae, also known as the white horehound, is widely used as an herbal remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It is a grayleaved herbaceous perennial plant, somewhat resembling mint in appearance, and grows to 2545 cm tall. She says it is frequently mixed with horehound marrubium vulgare. Large image for marrubium vulgare horehound usda plants.
The aim of the study was to isolate the plant ethanolic extract mve and to investigate its antimelanoma and antiglioma effects. Horehound plume moth pterophorus spilodactylus background. Clinical trial of cecropia obtusifolia and marrubium vulgare leaf extracts on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 2 diabetics. Extensive pharmacological studies have dem onstrated that marrubiin displays a. It does not include products such as tablets, lotions, tinctures or other preparations that contain extracts of this plant or other dead, non reproductive marrubium vulgare materials. Marrubium vulgare is a european medicinal plant with numerous beneficial effects on human health. Analysis of the antinociceptive properties of marrubiin. Marrubium vulgare extract is an extract of the herb of the horehound, marrubium vulgare l. Stems branched or unbranched, 3040 cm tall, base woody, densely appressed lanatevillous.
It is used in various disorders related to skin, liver, gastric, heart, and immune system. Feasibility for biological control of horehound, marrubium. Briefly, the plant material was extracted with a 8020 meohwater solution vv in. It forms a breathable antipollution shield that protects against all forms of pollution supported by a nextgeneration blend of palmitoyl tripeptide8, marrubium. Marrubium vulgare, also known as white horehound or marrubio, is an edible herbaceous plant of the lamiaceae family, spontaneously growing in temperate areas of europe, america and asia. Marrubium synonyms, marrubium pronunciation, marrubium translation, english dictionary definition of marrubium. Marrubium vulgare, also known as white horehound, is a medicinal plant that belongs to the lamiaceae family. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. The current study was designed to investigate the antidiabetic and. According to the data reported in literature, the airdried leaves of marrubium vulgare l. The subcritical horehound extract, obtained using optimal process. It is also widely naturalized in many places, including most of north and south america. Spray drying of a subcritical extract using marrubium vulgare as a. It grows between 30 and 40 centimetres in height and has unique crinkled leaves that emit a bitter scent.
The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 120952 with original publication details. Horehound marrubium vulgare herb seeds from victory seeds. Marrubium vulgare white horehound or common horehound is a flowering plant in the mint family, native to europe, northern africa, and southwestern and central asia. Marrubium vulgare, from family lamiaceae, is a popular traditionally used herb in many countries as an antidiabetic and antihypertensive agent. On the other hand, some studies reported the antioxidant effect of the extract due to its flavonoid content.
The scent fades with drying and is nearly lost when stored. The leaves are gray, wrinkled, woolly and exhibit an interesting, musky, wormwood scent with a bitter taste. These flowering plants from the lamiaceae family are used for edible purposes. Marrubium horehound or hoarhound is a genus of flowering plants in the family lamiaceae, native to temperate regions of europe, north africa, and asia as far east as the xinjiang region of western china. It is not a native brazilian plant, but is well adapted especially in the plateau, being known as marroio or marroiobranco. Marrubium vulgare lamiaceae is a medicinal plant whose major bioactive compounds, marrubiin and other labdanerelated furanoid diterpenoids, have potential applications as antidiabetics, analgesics or vasorelaxants. Pastures, fields, roadsides, rangeland, disturbed natural areas, waste places, ditches, and other disturbed places.
Cecropia obtusifolia and marrubium vulgare have been widely used in mexican traditional medicine for the control of type 2 diabetes. Horehound is native to europe and britain where is is commonly found along roadsides and in waste places. A large image of marrubium vulgare horehound from the usda plants database. Marrubium vulgare online atlas of the british and irish flora. It was first recorded as naturalised in australia by the 1840s. The leaves are 25 cm long with a densely crinkled surface, and are covered in downy hairs. Labdane diterpenoids from marrubium vulgare sciencedirect. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. While celebrated in ancient times by the romans and arabs for its ability to treat respiratory disorders and indigestion, research today reveals that marrubium vulgare extracts show promise in lowering lipids, 14 blood pressure, 15 and blood sugar.
Horehound marrubium vulgare is regarded as an environmental weed in victoria, south australia, the act and tasmania. White horehound consists of the dried leaves and flowering tops of marrubium vulgare l. Decoction and tincture made from their leaves and flowers are also quite popular as folk medicines. This native of turkey forms a dense patch of small rounded velvety leaves. View photographs and a description of the plant marrubium vulgare, commonly known as horehound or white horehound. Marrubium vulgare, a dicot, is a perennial herb that is not native to california. About europe pmc funders joining europe pmc governance. This species is actively managed by community groups in the act and was recently listed as a priority environmental weed in at least. Prepared via a cold process to avoid potential loss of effectiveness heat processing can have. Marrubium vulgare white horehound or common horehound is a flowering plant in the mint family lamiaceae, native to europe, northern africa, and southwestern and central asia. Oral preparations of marrubium vulgare horehound, like horehound powder, are used for loss of appetite, bronchitis, cough, whooping cough, respiratory tract mucous membrane inflammation, tuberculosis, asthma, bloating and flatulence, indigestion, jaundice, diarrhea, liver and gallbladder complaints, debility and also to treat painful menstruation. Marrubium vulgare ethanolic extract induces proliferation. This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts and records obtained from usda plants database.
Horehound medicinal properties were esteemed by the romans and the arabs. New zealand plant protection society, christchurch, new zealand. It covers over 26 million ha, with the heaviest infestations in northwestern victoria. Generally, marrubiin is isolated from dried whole plants of marrubium vulgare linn whitecommon horehound, hoarhound, marriout, maromba, marroiobranco, or marrubio in a proportion of 0. The material complies with the monograph of the european pharmacopoeia white horehound. Methanolic extract of marrubium vulgare ameliorates. It is commonly known as white horehound or common horehound. To explore the characteristics, medicinal uses and prescribing considerations of this herb in more detail, check out the. Bulk horehound herb and horehound used as an expectorant. Popov, 1916 marrubium lanatum kunth, 1832 marrubium uncinatum stokes marrubium vaillantii coss. This work describes the antinociceptive profile of marrubiin, the main constituent of this plant, which was analysed in some models of nociception in mice. Based on article 16d1, article 16f and article 16h of directive 200183 ec as amended traditional use final. An illustrated guide to common weeds of new zealand. Th e american botanical council abc is the leading independent, nonpro.
The herbal monograph selects and summarises scientific studies and textbooks regarding efficacy, dosage and safety to support the therapeutic uses of white horehound. White horehound marrubium vulgare illustration white horehound is mostly used as a herbal tea. Herbal substances binomial scientific name of the plant, including plant part marrubium vulgare l. Marrubium definition of marrubium by the free dictionary. The herb apparently causes the secretion of a more fluid mucous, readily cleared by coughing. The medicinally used parts of white horehound marrubium vulgare l. Seed of horus, bulls blood, eye of the star, adorn, houndsbane, haran haran, grand bonhomme, blanc rubi, mapiochin, andorn german, marrube vulgaire french, marrubio spanish, kransborre swedish. Constituents the characteristic constituents are the labdanetype diterpenes marrubiin 0.
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