Middle photograph is commonly known as redbird cactus pedilanthus tithymaloides, also called devils backbone or shoe flower plant. Enalapril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, is reported to possess anti hypertensive activity and was earlier used successfully in several cases of crf in dogs. Five new 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9 and four known rotenoids 1, 4, 6, and 8 were isolated from a methanol extract of boerhaavia diffusa roots. The plant list includes 323 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus commiphora. The main aim of the present study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of boerhavia diffusa. Studies on animals have shown that this plant has strong skinsoothing activity. The present study was aimed to evaluate the anti diabetic activity potential of boerhaavia. In different areas of the world, boerhaavia diffusa has also been used for.
It is also used for the treatment of liver disorders such as hepatitis and jaundice. Roots of this plant are used by many tribes in india for their analgesic and anti inflammatory properties. Detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its medicinal. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal. The formulation significantly inhibited carrageenaninduced rat paw edema, cotton pelletinduced. In different areas of the world, boerhaavia diffusa has also been used for pain relief, anti inflammation, and treating indigestion. Boerhavia diffusa or punarnava belongs to the family nyctaginaceae. Evaluation of nephroprotective and anti nephro toxic properties of raktapunarnava roots boerhaavia diffusa, l. Boerhaavia diffusa supplement health benefits, dosage. Antibacterial activity of commiphora caudata and commiphora. The dried powder of the leaves was initially extracted with 70% alcoholic alcc and water aqcc successively. Based on the wound healing and anti diarrheal activity present study was carried out to evaluate both anti bacterial and antifungal activity of aforementioned plant 6,7. Boerhaavia diffusa also possesses antibacterial properties that function to protect against the gram negative bacteria. Bd is a good source of nutritional supplements as reported by miralles and ujowundu.
Boerhavia diffusa is a weed growing in many parts of india. The present study is aimed at evaluating the antidiabetic activity of chloroform extract of boerhaavia diffusa leaves on. Punarnava speeds up the filtration process of kidneys and flushes out the excessive fluids and other waste products punarnava is very effective in treating obesity thus it is a very important ingredient for a variety of patent ayurvedic medicines used to treat obesity. The study proved that the active anti nociceptive principle of b. Names of commiphora caudata in various languages of the world are also given. An overview on traditional medicinal plants as aphrodisiac agent. The activity shown by the bdf 5 has been attributed to these diverse compounds. It helps in enhancing the liver function as well as the respiratory health. This is also known as spiderlings as this plant grows low and spreads like spider web. Commiphora wightii and boerhaavia diffusa extracts. Furthermore, the aqueous extract of thin roots collected in the summer has more activity suggesting the proper time and type of root collection for the most desirable result.
It can be found in southern india and sri lanka, usually growing in the full sun on hilly granite rock outcrops in dry zone areas. The structures of the new rotenoids were elucidated by spectroscopic data interpretation. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Comparative study on morphoanatomy of leaf, stem and root. How commiphora caudata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Comparative clinical evaluation of boerhavia diffusa root extract with standard enalapril treatment in canine.
Studies on some plant extracts for their antimicrobial. In the present study, we evaluated anti inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and antiulcer activity of three different brands of punarnavasava. A total of 1164 abnormal cervical specimens were tested for hpv type 16. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
The plant list includes a further 23 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus commiphora. Boerhavia diffusa herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Among of them hpv type 16 was the most prevalent type detected 528 4. Comparative study on morphoanatomy of leaf, stem and root of boerhaavia diusa l. Enalapril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, is reported to possess antihypertensive activity and was earlier used successfully in several cases of crf in dogs. Like all plant extracts, boerhavia diffusa also has antioxidant ability. In the present study, we evaluated antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and antiulcer activity of three different brands of punarnavasava. The study was designed to investigate the methanolic root extract of b. Review article pharmacological properties of boerhaavia. Vol 12 issue 3 march 2019 asian journal of pharmaceutical and. This is a cultivated plant, mostly as a hedge especially in chennai, where water is a scarcity. Commiphora caudata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
Boerhaavia diffusa is a tropical crawling root plant, with bioactive compounds in both. Tables 4 and 5 give a detailed account of ethnopharmacological reports for the use of bd throughout india and in other parts of the world, respectively. These are primarily included because names of species rank. Antimicrobial activity study of ethanolic extract of. Boerhaavia diffusa has lots of health benefits and is definitely safe to use. Punarnava boerhavia diffusa punarnava uses, benefits. It bolsters the bodys capacity to eject the liquids from the body.
The leaves of this plant are a major source of the antioxidant quercetin. Chemotherapeutic potential of boerhaavia diffusa linn. Immunomodulatory activities of punarnavine, an alkaloid. Immunomodulatory activities of punarnavine, an alkaloid from boerhaavia diffusa kanjoormana aryan manu, girija kuttan amala cancer research centre, amala nagar, kerala state, india address for correspondence. Punarnavasava, an ayurvedic liquid dosage form containing self generated alcohol is commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions and edema. In vitro antidiabetic activity of leaves and seeds of boerhavia diffusa in vitro alpha amylase inhibitory activity in vitro. Boerhavia diffusa root extract cosmetic ingredient.
The top most photograph is punarnava o boerhavia diffusa. An overview of chemical constituent of the plant, their pharmacological actions and clinical studies are summarized in the present paper. It is the best natural diuretic and beneficial in renal and urinary conditions. Efficacy of punarnava boerhaavia diffusa in the therapeutic management of chronic kidney disease in dogs mohana rao t.
Commiphora caudata herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Please check the earlier postings on this plant in this group. Materials and methods preparation of plant extract the fresh whole plants of b. Comparative study on morphoanatomy of leaf, stem and root of. Commiphora caudata, the hill mango or green commiphora, is the most abundant asian species of commiphora of flowering plants in the frankincense and myrrh family, burseraceae. Hepatoprotective activity of boerhavia diffusa extract. Commiphora caudata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Boerhaavia diffusa helps in maintaining the functions of the kidney and the urinary tract.
Natural antioxidant activity of boerhavia diffusa l. Pdf detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its. Phytochemical, therapeutic, and ethnopharmacological. Historically, boerhaavia diffusa has been used for its anti diabetic and diuretic properties. Boerhaavia diffusa supplement health benefits, dosage, side. Invitro anticancer activity of boerhaavia diffusa linn. Acute oral toxicity of alcc and aqcc were conducted as per oecd guidelines 425. Analgesic and antinflammatory activity of leaf extracts of. Hydroethanolic extract 80% of boerhaavia diffusa hebd and a polyherbal formulation punarnava mandur phf. Punarnava mandur contains boerhaavia diffusa, mandur bhasm, varun, bharangi. It can be inferred from the data presented that ethnopharmacological wisdom runs parallel with the modern evidence based system of medicine. Pharmacological evaluation of antihistaminic activity of. Tables tables4 4 and and5 5 give a detailed account of ethnopharmacological reports for the use of bd throughout india and in other parts of the world, respectively. The blood glucose lowering activity of the leaf extract was studied in streptozotocin.
Experimental section young shoots of boerhaavia diffusa were collected from the herbal garden attached to the department of biotechnology, muthayyammal college, rasipuram, namakkal, tamil nadu. The present study was conducted to investigate the antiimplantation and antiestrogenic activity of boerhaavia diffusa root extract in female rats. In addition, boerhaavia diffusa is an immunomodulatory, anticancer, antiestrogenic, and antiamoebic agent. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal importance. Roots of this plant are used by many tribes in india for their analgesic and antiinflammatory properties. It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses. Phytochemical and biological importance of boerhavia. Boerhavia diffusa is identified by name punarnava in india. Available on line journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research. Female albino rats were taken and divided into three groups. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal importance debjit bhowmik1, k. The hepatoprotective activity of boerhaavia diffusa l.
Sep 18, 2019 boerhaavia diffusa is an herb found in ayurveda and other traditional medicines. Comparative clinical evaluation of boerhavia diffusa root. In vitro antidiabetic activity of leaves and seeds of. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the analgesic and antiinflammatory activity of alcoholic 70% and aqueos extracts of leaves of commiphora caudata in rodents. According to ayurveda, punarnava is bitter, cooling, astringent to bowels. Girija kuttan, department of immunology, amala cancer research centre, amala nagar, thrissur, kerala, india680 555. Ethnopharmacological use of roots of boerhaavia diffusa b.
List of various diseases cured by boerhavia diffusa. Results and discussion the antibacterial activity of different plant components leaf, stem and root of boerhaavia diffusa aqueous extract against salmonella typhi, staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli were summarized in table 5. Aug 24, 2012 punarnavasava, an ayurvedic liquid dosage form containing self generated alcohol is commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions and edema. Boerhaavia diffusa, a perennial creeping weed found in tropics and subtropics is a well known.
Rotenoids from boerhaavia diffusa as potential anti. Boerhaavia diffusa is a perennial creeping weed, prostrate or ascending herb, up to 1 m long or more having spreading branches. The plant extracts derived from the leaves are recognized for their hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. Diffusa roots against streptozotocin stz induced experimental rats. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the analgesic and anti inflammatory activity of alcoholic 70% and aqueos extracts of leaves of commiphora caudata in rodents. Boerhaavia diffusa is an herb found in ayurveda and other traditional medicines.
We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Boerhaavia diffusa nyctaginaceae is a medicinal herb, commonly known as punarnava. Effect of chronic administration of boerhaavia diffusa. The formulation significantly inhibited carrageenaninduced rat paw edema, cotton pelletinduced granuloma. Based on the wound healing and antidiarrheal activity present study was carried out to evaluate both antibacterial and. Habit erectdiffuse branched herbs glabrous, pubescent, diffuse. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in commiphora caudata. Antiinflammatory activity not stated oral human adult. The genus contains approximately 190 species of shrubs and trees, which are distributed throughout the sub tropical regions of africa, the western indian ocean islands, the arabian peninsula, india, and vietnam. Antidiabetic activity of boerhaavia diffusa l effect on hepatic key. Boerhaavia diffusa belonging to family nyctaginaceae has a wide distribution.
Names of boerhavia diffusa in various languages of the world are also given. Ayurvedic texts hugely praise the medicinal properties of this plant. Available on line journal of chemical and pharmaceutical. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in boerhavia diffusa.
Invitro antibacterial activity of crude ethanolic extract of commiphora caudata and commiphora berryi were evaluated by disc diffusion method against eight bacterial species such as vibrio. Boerhavia diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the four oclock family which is commonly known as punarnava meaning that which rejuvenates or renews the body in ayurveda, red spiderling, spreading hogweed, or tarvine. Furthermore, the aqueous extract of thin roots collected in the summer has more activity suggesting the proper time. Rjpt pharmacological activities of boerhaavia diffusa. Immunomodulatory activities of punarnavine, an alkaloid from. The genus of the myrrhs, commiphora, is the most speciesrich genus of flowering plants in the frankincense and myrrh family, burseraceae. How boerhavia diffusa is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Phytochemical, therapeutic, and ethnopharmacological overview. Effect of chronic administration of boerhaavia diffusa linn. Antidiabetic activity of boerhaavia diffusa l effect on hepatic key enzymes in experimental diabetes. Ansari, saheem ahmad, firoz akhter, arshya hashim, a.
List of various diseases cured by commiphora caudata. S3 pg scholar, 1professor and head, 2 professor, department of veterinary medicine, ntr college of veterinary science,gannavaram, 3associate dean, ntr college of veterinary science, gannavaram, sri. The 70% ethanol extract, a rotenoidrich fraction, and all isolated rotenoids were evaluated for their cox1 and cox2 inhibitory activities. Phytochemical and biological importance of boerhavia diffusa. It can be found in southern india and sri lanka, usually growing in the full sun on. This prompted us to study the antioxidant activity of the species, boerhavia diffusa l.
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