Potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Spilanthes Acmella and its health beneficial effects: a review

Authors : Rohanizah Abdul Rahim, Putri Ayu Jayusman, Norliza Muhammad, Norazlina Mohamed, Vuanghao Lim, Nor Hazwani Ahmad, Sharlina Mohamad, Zuratul Ain Abdul Hamid, Fairus Ahmad, Norfilza Mokhtar, Ahmad Nazrun Shuid, Isa Naina Mohamed 

Titles of Publication : Potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Spilanthes Acmella and its health beneficial effects: a review

Journal Name : International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Quartile : Q1

Impact Factor : 2.849

Link : 10.3390/ijerph18073532

Description : Oxidative stress and inflammation are two common risk factors of various life-threatening disease pathogenesis. In recent years, medicinal plants that possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities were extensively studied for their potential role in treating and preventing diseases. Spilanthes acmella (S. acmella), which has been traditionally used to treat toothache in Malaysia, contains various active metabolites responsible for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anesthetic bioactivities. This review revealed that S. acmella might have a potential role as a reservoir of bioactive agents contributing to the observed antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and health beneficial effects.