New cholestane glycosides from the leaves of Cordyline terminalis. (1/3)
Four new cholestane glycosides (1-4) were isolated from the leaves of Cordyline terminalis (Agavaceae). The structures of the new compounds were determined on the basis of spectroscopic analysis and a few chemical transformations followed by chromatographic and spectroscopic analyses. (+info)Differentiation and distribution of cordyline viruses 1-4 in Hawaiian ti plants (Cordyline fruticosa L.). (2/3)
(+info)A comparative study of anti-gastric cancer activity between aqueous extract and ethanol extract of Folium Cordylines Fruticosae. (3/3)
The active components in Folium Cordylines Fruticosae were extracted by heat reflux method. The solvents used were distilled water and ethanol. The effects of two types of extracts on gastric cancer cells were compared; dry extract yields were calculated, as well as the inhibition rates of gastric cancer MGC-803 cell proliferation and the colony cell counts. The micro-Kjeldahl method was used to measure the cell protein contents and to make a comprehensive comparison. The results showed that the MGC-803 cell inhibition rates of three different concentrations (32.5, 75 and 150 mg/ml) of ethanol extracts increased with the increase of concentration, which was 48.9% at a concentration of 150 mg/ml; aqueous extract of Folium Cordylines Fruticosae had very low inhibitory activity at a low concentration (32.5 mg/ml), which was remained at about 20%. After being affected by two types of extracts, cells had uneven sizes, with very low brightness, while the normal cells presented a uniform full form, with high definition. (+info)Cordyline is a genus of plants in the family Asparagaceae, which includes several species that are commonly grown as ornamental plants. The term "Cordyline" does not have a specific medical definition, but some species of Cordyline have been used in traditional medicine in various cultures.
For example, Cordyline fruticosa (also known as Ti plant or Good Luck Plant) has been used in Hawaiian and Polynesian medicine to treat a variety of conditions such as skin irritations, wounds, and digestive issues. However, it's important to note that the use of Cordyline species for medicinal purposes is not well-studied and their safety and efficacy have not been established by scientific research. Therefore, they should not be used as a substitute for evidence-based medical treatments.