Review Article

Murdannia loriformis: A Review of Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Contemporary Application, and Toxicology

Table 1

Ethnomedicinal uses of M. loriformis.

IndicationsPlant part usedHerbal preparationPrescription and dosage formReference

Cough, flu and allergiesFresh leavesNADNAD[23]
Hemostatic and diuretic remedies, antioxidant and anticarcinogenFresh aerial plantFresh juiceTake orally, twice a day (Morning and night)[7]
Detoxification and respiratory tract complaintsNADNADNAD[11]
Cooling effect, laxativeNADNADNAD[5]
Pain relief from bronchitis, antimutagenicWhole fresh plantsExtraction with 80% ethanolNAD[16, 24]
Diabetes mellitus, throat infections, pneumonia and inflammation (inflamed wound)NADNADNAD[11, 12, 25]
Cures lymphadenopathyNADNADNAD[26]
Cancer treatment, chemopreventive effectsNADNADNAD[16, 27, 28]
Strengthen immune system, fever, ulcer and to treat colon and breast cancerFresh leavesBlend 20–25 of fresh leaves with apple in 1 glass of water. Grind 20–25 of fresh leaves, filteredTake orally, 1 glass, 2-3 times a day or 2 tablespoon (concentrated) or 30 ml (diluted), 2-3 times a day[29]
Psoriasis and eczemaFresh leavesBlend 6 of fresh leaves with 4 tablespoons of water, filteredTake orally, twice a day (morning and night)[30]
Kidney stones relief and kidney detoxWhole fresh plant (include root)Decoction 7–9 of whole plants with 1.5 mL waterNAD[30]
To tenderize meetFresh leavesTied in a knot, placed in cookingNAD[30]

NAD: Not appropriately described.