Geum japonicum explained

Geum japonicum, known as Asian herb bennet,[1] is a yellow-flowering perennial plant native to North America and East Asia, especially Japan. It may be synonymous with Geum macrophyllum, the North American flower. As a traditional herbal remedy it is known as an astringent and used in poultices.[2] However, in recent years, the Thunberg variant has received attention for other possible medical uses.

With regard to muscular recovery, an extract has been found to help muscles recover following "severe injury",[3] to reduce myocardial infarct size by 35–45% when administered following a heart attack.[4] It also has possible anti-viral properties,[5] including action against HIV[6] and HSV.[7] Action against tumors has also been noted.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: English Names for Korean Native Plants. Korea National Arboretum. 2015. 978-89-97450-98-5. Pocheon. 480. 4 January 2017. Korea Forest Service. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170525105020/http://www.forest.go.kr/kna/special/download/English_Names_for_Korean_Native_Plants.pdf. 25 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Geum japonicum PFAF Plant Database . 2024-01-20 . pfaf.org.
  3. Cheng . Lei . Gu . Xuemei . Sanderson . John E. . Wang . Xisha . Lee . Kwongman . Yao . Xinsheng . Liu . Hongwei . Cheung . Winghong L. . Li . Ming . 2006 . A new function of a previously isolated compound that stimulates activation and differentiation of myogenic precursor cells leading to efficient myofiber regeneration and muscle repair . The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology . 38 . 7 . 1123–1133 . 10.1016/j.biocel.2005.12.004 . 1357-2725 . 16431151.
  4. Li . Ming . Yu . Cheuk Man . Cheng . Lei . Wang . Mei . Gu . Xuemei . Lee . Ka Ho . Wang . Tian . Sung . Yn Tz . Sanderson . John E. . August 2006 . Repair of infarcted myocardium by an extract of Geum japonicum with dual effects on angiogenesis and myogenesis . Clinical Chemistry . 52 . 8 . 1460–1468 . 10.1373/clinchem.2006.068247 . 0009-9147 . 16873297.
  5. Web site: 2011-09-28 . Potent activity of the extract of Geum japonicum Thunb. For the prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus infection in AIDS patients. . web.archive.org . 2024-01-20 . 2011-09-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928155931/http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/ma?f=102217030.html . bot: unknown .
  6. Xu . H. X. . Ming . D. S. . Dong . H. . But . P. P. . September 2000 . A new anti-HIV triterpene from Geum japonicum . Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin . 48 . 9 . 1367–1369 . 10.1248/cpb.48.1367 . 0009-2363 . 10993241.
  7. Kurokawa . M. . Hozumi . T. . Basnet . P. . Nakano . M. . Kadota . S. . Namba . T. . Kawana . T. . Shiraki . K. . February 1998 . Purification and characterization of eugeniin as an anti-herpesvirus compound from Geum japonicum and Syzygium aromaticum . The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics . 284 . 2 . 728–735 . 0022-3565 . 9454821.
  8. Heo . Jin-Chul . Son . Minsik . Woo . Sang-Uk . Kweon . Mi-Ae . Yoon . Eun Kyung . Lee . Hee Kyung . Choi . Won-Sik . Cho . Kang-Jin . Lee . Sang-Han . June 2008 . A fraction of methylene chloride from Geum japonicum Thunberg inhibits tumor metastatic and angiogenic potential . Oncology Reports . 19 . 6 . 1399–1403 . 1021-335X . 18497943.

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