Renealmia exaltata Blanco
Rhizomes.Uses
Folkloric
Decoction of rhizomes used for hemoptysis.Pounded leaves, mixed with a little salt rubbed on paralyzed extremities.
Juice from macerated young stems used for urticaria.
Study Findings
• Antimicrobial: Studies on the antimicrobial properties of Zingiber purpureum Rosc. and Kolowratia elegans Presl. (
Family Zingiberaceae)
• Pacovatinins A-C: Study isolated three new labdane diterpenoids, pacovatinins A-C from the seeds of the Brazilian plant Renealmia exaltata.
• Renealtins A and B: Study isolated two new diarylheptanoids, renealtins A and B from the seeds of R exaltata.