[…] were present mainly in the intermediary leaves, and the three new alkaloids were mainly found in the leaflets and petioles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(B.) microplus, followed by the EE which presented LC50 of 56.4 and 15.9 mg mL-1, for larvae and engorged females, respectively. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The seven species analyzed had different imidazole alkaloid profiles, but only one did not present quantifiable pilocarpine contents in its leaves. The Pilocarpus genus shows potential for the prospection of novel alkaloids. [agris.fao.org]

In the present study, a HPLC method coupled with ESI-MS n was developed for their qualitative and quantitative analysis. [mdpi.com]

A better understanding of the genetic diversity present both within and among populations, would help future projects verify the biochemical pathway, discover factors for greater yield, and help conservation efforts. [experiment.com]

• Diarrhea

  The oral preparations of Pilocarpus microphyllus (Jaborandi), like jaborandi powder, are utilized as a diaphoretic and for the treatment of diarrhea. Topically - As a topical application, jaborandi is utilized for the treatment of glaucoma. [amazondiscovery.com]

  Despite serious safety concerns, jaborandi is used to treat diarrhea and to cause sweating. Some people also put it in the eye to treat glaucoma. It’s important to understand the difference between jaborandi and pilocarpine. [webmd.com]

  Pilocarpus use may cause many side effects, including an increase in heart rate, headaches, nausea, dehydration, flushing, vomiting, contracted pupils, excessive sweating or salivation, stomach irritation, bradycardia, and diarrhea. [wisegeek.com]

• Formication

  Leaf tissue was extracted with 1 ml of 0.1% Formic acid and placed in an ultrasonic water bath for 20 min. Supernatant was removed and 1 ml of 0.1% Formic acid step was redone twice, filtered, and analyzed. [frontiersin.org]

  PIL and EPI were dissolved in acetonitrile-formic acid 1% (100 μg/ mL) and analyzed by LC-MS(AmaZon SL system, Bruker Daltonics; Bremen, Germany)to confirm their structure and purity prior to their use as standards. [journals.plos.org]

• Piloerection

  Log In noun pi·lo·car·pus ˌpī-lə-ˈkär-pəs 1 capitalized : a small genus of tropical American shrubs (family Rutaceae) having clusters of small greenish flowers 2 plural pilocarpuses : jaborandi Dictionary Entries Near pilocarpus pilocarpine pilocarpus piloerection [merriam-webster.com]

• Hematuria

  […] rheumatism, but in which the endocarditis was aggravated (Fereol)—this author has also observed an attack of gout, and an increase of the intensity of hemicrania, in cases where it was administered; in the albuminuria of pregnancy its use was followed with hematuria [henriettes-herb.com]

[…] of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck; and 2) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's syndrome. [bionity.com]

It is also used in ophthalmic practice in the treatment of glaucoma. [pharmacy180.com]

Extensive modern research has borne out the efficacy of many of these treatments. The leaves contain a number of medically active constituents, including alkaloids; an essential oil; terpenes and tannic acid[ ]. [tropical.theferns.info]

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. [amazon.com]

The natives of present day Brazil used to believe in earlier eras that the application of the jaborandi on the head would prevent baldness - this traditional belief in the ability of the herb in preventing baldness needs to be studied in a clinical setting [herbs2000.com]

The sweating may be prevented or checked by the subcutaneous injection of 1-100 of a grain of atropine. --from Parke, Davis & Co. Organic Materia Medica. Detroit, MI: Parke, Davis & Company; 1888., pg. 103-104. [stars.library.ucf.edu]

People also use it to prevent hair loss. Neurosis, diabetes, hepatitis, and pneumonia are also treated with pilocarpus. The plant is more commonly known as jaborandi. [wisegeek.com]