Peperomia pellucida Luchi Pata suna kosho pak krasang cang cua

Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth
Family: Piperaceae
Bahasa/Malay  - rangu-rangu, ketumpangan or tumpang angin
Belauan - Oceania, it is called rtertiil 
Bengali - Luchi Pata
Bikol - sinaw-sinaw or tangon-tangon ,
Bisaya - olasiman ihalas ,
Brazil - coraçãozinho or "little heart"
Chamorro - podpod-lahe or potpopot 
Guianas  - konsaka wiwiri 
Japan - suna kosho 
lin-linnaaw (Ilocano).
Nigeria- rinrin
North America - pepper elder, silverbush, rat-ear, man-to-man, clearweed 
Philippines: pansit-pansitan or ulasimang-bato (Tagalog),
South America - lingua de sapo, herva-de-vidro, herva-de-jaboti or herva-de-jabuti
Thailand - pak krasang 
Vietnam - càng cua

Peperomia pellucida is used as a tea for a loose cough. In the Grenadines, where it is called silver bush, it provides a tea for undernourished children. In Africa it is frequently employed in infusions for convulsions. In Trinidad, where it is called shiny bush, it is used for colds and as a cooling medicine for children. In Jamaica this plant is still included among the ubiquitous "cold bushes": it is considered especially valuable as a children's remedy. One informant who had resided in Cuba said that it is an excellent "blood cooler" and helps one to sleep. (Medlcinal Plants of Jamaica)

USES: Whole plant: Infusion for cholagogue and refreshant; sap for eyedrops, eye infections. Surinam Saramaccan Bush Negroes use it in a curative herbal bath. Stem and Leaf: Mixed in milk for oral afflictions in general such as gingivitis and dental neuralgia; for a local vulnerary; infusion is refreshing, hypotensive, cholagogue, used to treat hypertension, heart troubles and to cool the body. Warmed as an eyewash ingredient. Leaf: For albuminuria in Surinam. Used for a diuretic in Guyana, where it is also eaten as a salad to cleanse the blood, and used in an infusion to cure womb inflammations. In Guyana, juice is squeezed from the leaves into a patient's eyes to treat cataracts. In a strong tea for bronchitis and asthma. (Medicinal Plants of the Guianas)

31 Published articles of Peperomia pellucida
1.    Ethno-medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological review of an amazing medicinal herb Peperomia pellucida (L.) HBK.
Pulak Majumder; Priya Abraham; Satya, V. - Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences  Volume: 2   Issue: 4   Pages: 358-364   Published: 2011
2.    Characterization of anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant properties and chemical compositions of Peperomia pellucida leaf extract.
Wei, Lee Seong; Wee, Wendy; Siong, Julius Yong Fu; et al. - Acta medica Iranica  Volume: 49   Issue: 10   Pages: 670-4   Published: 2011
3.    Phytochemical, toxicity, antimicrobial and antioxidant screening of leaf extracts of Peperomia pellucida from Nigeria.
Oloyede, G. K.; Onocha, P. A.; Olaniran, B. B. - Advances in Environmental Biology  Volume: 5   Issue: 12   Pages: 3700-3709   Published: 2011
4.    Preliminary investigation into the chemical properties of Peperomia pellucida L.
Egwuche, R. U.; Odetola, A. A.; Erukainure, O. L. - Research Journal of Phytochemistry  Volume: 5   Issue: 1   Pages: 48-53   Published: 2011
5.    In vivo Anti-inflammatory and in vitro Antioxidant Activities of Peperomia pellucida
Mutee, A. F.; Salhimi, S. M.; Yam, M. F.; et al. - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY  Volume: 6   Issue: 5   Pages: 686-690   Published: SEP-OCT 2010
6.    Tissue culture and expression of Escherichia coli heat-labile enterotoxin B subunit in transgenic Peperomia pellucida.
Loc, Nguyen Hoang; Bach, Nguyen Hoang; Kim, Tae-Geum; et al. - Protein expression and purification  Volume: 72   Issue: 1   Pages: 82-6   Published: 2010-Jul (Epub 2010 Feb 20)
7.    Tissue culture and expression of Escherichia coli heat-labile enterotoxin B subunit in transgenic Peperomia pellucida
Nguyen Hoang Loc; Nguyen Hoang Bach; Kim, Tae-Geum; et al. - PROTEIN EXPRESSION AND PURIFICATION  Volume: 72   Issue: 1   Pages: 82-86   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pep.2010.02.010   Published: JUL 2010
8.    Neuropharmacological effects of Peperomia pellucida leaves in mice
Khan, A.; Rahman, M.; Islam, M. S. - DARU-JOURNAL OF FACULTY OF PHARMACY  Volume: 16   Issue: 1   Pages: 35-40   Published: SPR 2008
9.    Antipyretic activity of Peperomia pellucida leaves in rabbit.
Alam Khan; Moizur Rahman; Shariful Islam - Turkish Journal of Biology  Volume: 32   Issue: 1   Pages: 37-41   Published: 2008
10.    Antipyretic activity of Peperomia pellucida leaves in rabbit
Khan, Alam; Rahman, Moizur; Islam, Shariful - TURKISH JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY  Volume: 32   Issue: 1   Pages: 37-41   Published: 2008
11.    Anti-ulcer activity of aqueous ethanol extract of Peperomia pellucida in Sprague dawley rats
Abdul Hamid, R.; Zakaria, N.; Zuraini, A.
Conference: 55th Annual Congress of the Society-for-Medicinal-Plant-Research Location: Karl Franzens Univ, Graz, AUSTRIA Date: SEP 02-06, 2007  - PLANTA MEDICA  Volume: 73   Issue: 9   Pages: 966-966   Meeting Abstract: P455   Published: AUG 2007
12.    Bioactive compounds from Peperomia pellucida
Xu, S; Li, N; Ning, MM; et al. - JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS  Volume: 69   Issue: 2   Pages: 247-250   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/np050457s   Published: FEB 2006
13.    Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of Peperomia pellucida (L.) HBK (Piperaceae)
Arrigoni-Blank, MD; Dmitrieva, EG; Franzotti, EM; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY  Volume: 91   Issue: 2-3   Pages: 215-218   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2003.12.030   Published: APR 2004
14.    Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of Peperomia pellucida (L.) HBK (Piperaceae).
de Fatima Arrigoni-Blank, Maria; Dmitrieva, Elena G; Franzotti, Elaine Maria; et al. - Journal of ethnopharmacology  Volume: 91   Issue: 2-3   Pages: 215-8   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(04)00029-7   Published: 2004-Apr
15.    Antibacterial activity of Hygrophila stricta and Peperomia pellucida
Khan, MR; Omoloso, AD - FITOTERAPIA  Volume: 73   Issue: 3   Pages: 251-254   Article Number: PII S0367-326X(02)00066-7   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(02)00066-7   Published: JUN 2002
16.    Seed germination, phenology, and antiedematogenic activity of Peperomia pellucida (L.) H. B. K.
Arrigoni-Blank, Maria de Fatima; Oliveira, Ricardo Luiz Barros; Mendes, Sandra Santos; et al. - BMC pharmacology  Volume: 2   Pages: 12   Published: 2002 May 09
17.    Seed germination, phenology, and antiedematogenic activity of Peperomia pellucida (L.) H. B. K
Arrigoni-Blank, Maria de Fatima; Oliveira, Ricardo Luiz Barros; Mendes, Sandra Santos; et al. - BMC Pharmacology  Volume: 2   Issue: 12 Cited June 24, 2002   Published: May 9, 2002
18.    Seed germination, phenology, and antiedematogenic activity of Peperomia pellucida (L.) H. B. K
Arrigoni-Blank, Maria de Fatima; Oliveira, Ricardo Luiz Barros; Mendes, Sandra Santos; et al. - BMC Pharmacology  Volume: 2   Issue: 12 Cited June 24, 2002   Published: May 9, 2002
19.    Seed germination, phenology, and antiedematogenic activity of Peperomia pellucida ( L.) H. B. K..
Arrigoni-Blank, M. de F.; Oliveira, R. L. B.; Mendes, S. S.; et al. - BMC Pharmacology  Volume: 2   Issue: 12   Pages: (9 May 2002)   Published: 2002
20.    Analgesic activity of Peperomia pellucida aerial parts in mice
Aziba, PI; Adedeji, A; Ekor, M; et al. - FITOTERAPIA  Volume: 72   Issue: 1   Pages: 57-58   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00249-5   Published: JAN 2001
21.    A dimeric ArC2 compound from Peperomia pellucida
Bayma, JD; Arruda, MSP; Muller, AH; et al. - PHYTOCHEMISTRY  Volume: 55   Issue: 7   Pages: 779-782   Published: DEC 2000
22.    A dimeric ArC2 compound from Peperomia pellucida
de C. Bayma, Joaquim; Arruda, Mara Silvia P.; Muller, Adolfo H.; et al. - Phytochemistry (Oxford)  Volume: 55   Issue: 7   Pages: 779-782   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)00224-7   Published: December, 2000
23.    The essential oils of Peperomia pellucida Kunth and P. circinnata Link var. circinnata
da Silva, MHL; Zoghbi, MDB; Andrade, EHA; et al. - FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL  Volume: 14   Issue: 5   Pages: 312-314   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1026(199909/10)14:5<
312::AID-FFJ835>3.0.CO;2-B   Published: SEP-OCT 1999
24.    The essential oils of Peperomia pellucida Kunth and P. circinnata Link var. circinnata
da Silva, Milton Helio L.; Zoghbi, Maria das Gracas B.; Andrade, Eloisa Helena A.; et al. - Flavour and Fragrance Journal  Volume: 14   Issue: 5   Pages: 312-314   Published: Sept.-Oct., 1999
25.    Double fertilization in Peperomia pellucida
Gvaladze, G.; Akhalkatsi, M. - Phytomorphology  Volume: 48   Issue: 4   Pages: 405-409   Published: Oct.-Dec., 1998
26.    The antibacterial activity of Peperomia pellucida (L.) HBK (Piperaceae)
Bojo, Amelia C.; Albano-Garcia, Ester; Pocsidio, Glorina N. - Asia Life Sciences  Volume: 3   Issue: 1   Pages: 35-44   Published: 1994
27.    INTERNAL DIMORPHISM OF CHLOROPLASTS IN THE LEAVES OF PEPEROMIA-PELLUCIDA (L) HBK
MACHADO, RD; SANTANNA, WR; BENCHIMOL, M - PROTOPLASMA  Volume: 134   Issue: 2-3   Pages: 73-77   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01275704   Published: 1986
28.    ANTI FUNGAL STUDIES OF PEPEROMIA-PELLUCIDA
SINGH A K; DIKSHIT A; DIXIT S N - Beitraege zur Biologie der Pflanzen  Volume: 58   Issue: 3   Pages: 357-368   Published: 1983
29.    CHLOROPHYLL TURNOVER DURING SENESCENCE AND REGENERATION IN THE DETACHED LEAVES OF PEPEROMIA-PELLUCIDA HBK
SWAMY, PM; UMAPATHI, P; BHARGAVI, K - INDIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY  Volume: 18   Issue: 7   Pages: 770-771   Published: 1980
30.    KARYOLOGICAL ANATOMY OF ROOT TIP OF PEPEROMIA-PELLUCIDA
DASGUPTA A; DATTA P C - Bulletin of the Botanical Society of Bengal  Volume: 33   Issue: 1-2   Pages: 27-34   Published: 1979
31.    On the endosperm and embryo of Peperomia pellucida.
Johnson, Duncan S. - BOTANICAL GAZETTE  Volume: 30   Issue: 1-6   Pages: 1-11   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/328008   Published: JUL-DEC 1900