Ethnopharmacolological potential and medicinal uses of hygrophila. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of ethanolic extract of hygrophila auriculata against mercuric chloride induced. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of hygrophila. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Kenya kwale district near shimoni, kivumoni, 20 aug. Hygrophila schulli wikispecies, free species directory. Overview information cassia auriculata is an evergreen shrub that grows in many parts of india and in other parts of asia. Schum heine, has been traditionally used for the treatment of. The hepatoprotective activity of the aqueous extract of the roots was studied on ccl 4 induced liver toxicity in rats. Hygrophila auriculata is a traditional folk medicine widely used in the treatment of urinary infection, gout, hepatic obstruction and as a diuretic. The activity was assessed by monitoring the various liver function tests, viz. Preliminary studies on diuretic effect of hygrophila. Section were dehydrated with different alcohol grade and stained with safranin and light green these permanent preparation where observed in microscope khandelwal 20054 of hygrophila auriculata. It is a popular leaf vegetable and also used in ayurveda as a medicinal remedy.
Hygrophila auriculata at a concentration of 200mgkg the plant has got potent free radical scavenging and lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity 12. Kenya northern frontier district 26 km on garissahagadera road, 29 may 1977, gillett 21188. Modulatory effects of hygrophila auriculata on total. Anderson, commonly known as dwarf hygrophila, dwarf hygro, miramar weed, or indian weed, is an aquatic plant belonging to family the acanthaceae. Plant contains terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids and is traditionally known as an aphrodisiac, renal tonic and for its healthpromoting properties, this drug is most popularly used by homoeopathic practitioners. Jun 21, 2014 hygrophila polysperma, also known as dwarf hygro, indian waterweed and dwarf hygrophila is one of the hardiest aquarium plants available in the aquarium hobby. Ansarievaluation of in vitro free radical scavenging potential of different fractions of hygrophila auriculata k schum heine asian j trad med, 4 5 2009, pp. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. It is so resilient and forgiving, that you almost have to set out with the intent to kill it, to really fail with this plant.
Schum heine acanthaceae is a wild herb commonly found in india, sri lanka, burma, malaysia, and nepal chopra et al. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Hygrophila auriculata is a plant in the acanthus family. Marsh barbel hygrophila auriculata neera mulliya marsh barbel or neera mulliya is a perennial evergreen shrub that native to sri lanka and india. Pharmacognosy and phytochemical evaluation of hygrophila.
International journal of health research african journals online. Plant details information about hygrophila auriculata plant. Preliminary studies of hygrophila auriculata schum heine in rats s hussain, n ahmed, z ansari and pubmed. Hygrophila salicifolia narrow leaf bundle plant b301 live aquatic plant buy 2 get 1 free by jayco.
Plant contains terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids and is traditionally known as an aphrodisiac, renal tonic and for its healthpromoting properties, this drug is most popularly used by homoeopathic practitioners for the. It is an important herbal plant, broadly spread in sri lanka india, and is. Hygrophila auriculata health effects and herbal facts. Adventitious shoot regeneration from leaf explant of dwarf. Asteracantha auriculata nees, asteracantha longifolia nees common name. Acanthaceae found in paddy fields and marshy areas. Asteracantha longifolia supplement health benefits, dosage. I amelioration of mercuric chloride induced oxidative stress. Marsh barbel, gokul kanto, ekhro, kolshinda, talimkhana plant family. Modulatory effects of hygrophila auriculata on total proteins. Anders acanthaceae is described in ayurvedic literature as ikshura, ikshugandha and kokilasha having eyes like kokila or indian.
Hygrophila auriculata is belonging to family acanthaceae, usually called as neermulli in. Pdf ethnopharmacolological potential and medicinal uses. Antiendotoxin effects of terpenoids fraction from hygrophila. The hepatoprotective activity of the aqueous extract of the roots was studied on ccl 4induced liver toxicity in rats. Asteracantha longifolia synonymous with quite a few other plant and traditional names is a traditional indian medicine that is reported to be beneficial against glucose disturbances diabetes and against liver problems. Asteracantha longifolia nees, barleria auriculata schum, barleria longifolia linn, is described in the ayurvedic literature as ikshura, ikshagandha and kokilasha having eyes like the kokila or the indian cuckoo. Hygrophila schulli in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
Pdf hygrophila auriculata is belonging to family acanthaceae, usually. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Analysis of herbal plant hygrophila auriculata, indo am. Pdf ethnopharmacolological potential and medicinal uses of. Hygrophila schulli wikispecies wikispecies, free species. Marsh barbel hygrophila auriculata neera mulliya sl. Research paper antinociceptive activity of hygrophila. Potential of hygrophila auriculata semantic scholar. It is classified in the ayurvedic system of medicine as seethaveryam. Hygrophila auriculata mafowa,bayingiwa whole plant crawcraw,bacteriostatic hypostes forskalei ogbigbo whole plant,roots skin infections hypostes vertillaris ekere whole plant,leaves sore,fever,antiseptic,chest pains justicia flava odian,oridun whole plant fungal skin diseases,malaria,stomach disorders.
Asteracantha longifolia supplement health benefits. In india it is commonly known as kokilaksha or gokulakanta, in sri lanka as neeramulli. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. I amelioration of mercuric chloride induced oxidative. One such interesting plant is hygrophila auriculata which contains polyphenols and flavonoids 9. A vegetable salt is commonly prepared from the ashes of h. Anders acanthaceae is commonly used in the traditional system of medicine for. In india, its seeds, roots, and panchang are used as a medication in ayurveda. Marsh barbel, gokul kanto, ekhro, kolshinda, talimkhana. Heine is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus hygrophila family acanthaceae. Free radical scavenging and lipid peroxidation inhibition. Hygrophila auriculata hygauoverview eppo global database. Oct 04, 2019 hygrophila spinosa pdf hygrophila spinosa t.
The diuretic effect was examined by treating different groups of wistar albino rats with single 200 mgkg oral doses of. This study was conducted to examine the diuretic effect of whole plant extracts and its fractions. General information about hygrophila auriculata hygau this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on. Kenya machakos district 35 km ne of machakos, 21 oct. Hygrophila auriculata is belonging to family acanthaceae, usually called as neermulli in tamil is a grow in wet places. A survey of ethnobotanical literature found that the roots, seeds, and ashes of the plant have been extensively used in the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of jaundice, hepatic. Almeida in the journal of bombay natural history society 83suppl. We do not use these to store personal information about you.
Anderson, commonly known as gokulakanta hygrophila is a well known medicinal plant found in all over india. Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology asian journal of traditional medicines, 2010, 5 4 9 bairaj p and nagarajan s. Dwarf hygro is native to india and malaysia and was introduced to usa states of texas, florida, and virginia and traded as eastern ludwigia in 1945. Hygrophila auriculata is an erect, stout, branched or unbranched, annual herb growing 150cm or more tall332. The international journal of health research is an online international journal allowing free unlimited access to. Therapeutic effect of ethanolic extract of hygrophila. The plant was extensively used in traditional system of medicine for various ailments like rheumatism, inflammation, jaundice, hepatic obstruction, pain, etc. Antioxidants are micronutrients that have gained importance in recent years due to their ability to neutralize free radicals or their actions 10.
Therapeutic effect of ethanolic extract of hygrophila spinosa. Please note that the above slideshow is automatically created by searching flickr and does. This article explores the most recent evidencebased information on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological understanding of hygrophila auriculata for the treatment of various diseases and health conditions. Click here to see all semantic properties associated with this page.
Anderson is used in the homoeopathic system of medicine belongs to the family acanthaceae. Research article pharmacognosy and phytochemical evaluation. Hygrophila spinosa t ander, belonging to the family acanthaceae, is a promising medicinal plant with great economic potential. Aug 24, 2019 hygrophila spinosa pdf hygrophila spinosa t. Morphoanatomical observations on homoeopathic plant drug.
The chloroform and alcoholic the free radical scavenging potential of aqueous. Tanzania dodoma district 10 km n of manyoni, 15 apr. The free radical scavenging potential of 50% aqueous alcoholic extract of h. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates. Physicochemical properties of ethnomedicinal plant.
Leaves in pseudowhorls of 6, outer 2 larger, sessile, lanceolate or oblonglanceolate, 4 512 15 x 1. A multicentric double blind homoeopathic pathogenetic. Asteracantha longifolia nees, acanthaceae was widely used in the indian systems of medicine for the treatment of various liver ailments. Qualitative microscopic evaluation was carried out by taking free. Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology asian journal of traditional medicines, 2010, 5 4 spinosa, at a dose of 100 and 200 mgkg p.
Hygrophila auriculata, phytochemicals, anticancer drug. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus hygrophila family acanthaceae. Qr code iajps 2017, 4 12, 45804583 m ram krishna rao and s. A stout, suffrutescent, strigosehispid, upto 80 cm tall herb, armed with 6 axillary. Heine is a wild herb commonly found in moist places on the banks of tanks, ditches and paddy fields throughout india and is one of the main sources of ayurvedic rasayana drug.
Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies. Qualitative microscopic evaluation was carried out by taking free hand transverse section of fresh root. A stout, suffrutescent, strigosehispid, upto 80 cm tall herb, armed with 6 axillary, 23. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. It is native to india and commonly known as marsh barbel or gokulakanta. Hygrophila polysperma how to grow and care for hygrophila. Hygrophila spinosa on family acanthaceae verified by not on sheet, hygrophila auriculata schumach. Hygrophila auriculata schum heine syn asteracantha longifolia nees, acanthaceae was described in ayurvedic literature as ikshura, ikshugandha, and kokilasha. Antiinflammatory and antipyretic activities of hygrophila spinosa t. Various ethnomedicinal writings suggest the use of the plant or its parts for the treatment of jaundice, oedema, gastrointestinal ailments, diarrhoea, dysentery, urinogenital. Hygrophila auriculata is belongs to the genus hygrophila whose identity as a separate genus is still debated. The plant contains terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and is traditionally known as an aphrodisiac, renal tonic, and for its healthpromoting properties. Hygrophila schulli has been put under various genera in the past.
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