Mucuna monosperma, argemone mexicana, acalypha indica, datura metel, fritillaria cirrhosa and hyoscyamus niger used for asthma were reported by jha 2001, available at chhotanagpur, jharkhand. Indian acalypha, indian mercury, indian copperleaf, indian nettle, threeseeded mercury is an herbaceous annual that has catkin like inflorescences with cupshaped involucres surrounding the minute flowers. Professor, department of forestry, national chung hsing university. It has possibly been introduced elsewhere as a weed. Acalypha indica botanical name kuppaimeni in tamil. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. This study reports the in vitro cytotoxic effect of biologically synthesized silver and gold nanoparticles against mdamb231, human breast cancer cells. Biosynthesis and characterization of acalypha indica mediated copper oxide nanoparticles and evaluation of its antimicrobial and anticancer activity. Acalypha indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. According to hutchinson this is the thirty fifth order of the phylum angiospermae, sub phylum. Acalypha indica is a potent diuretic which helps in increasing the production of urine. Methanol extract of acalypha indica exhibited hepatoprotective activity and presence of flavonoids may be are responsible for the same. Ethanolic extract of acalypha indica was subjected to gcms analysis for.
H, in vitro antibacterial and antifungal properties of acalypha indica kucing galak proceedings of the regional symposium on. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica against. Acalypha indica, azadirchata indica, and nyctanthes orbortristis inhibited the growth of alternaria alternata, bhowmick et al. Iiimp006a002250mgkg of acalypha indica in water extract experimental animals balbc mice82 weeks old, weighing between 1822mg wister rats 1216 weeks old, weighing between 150 mg all the studies were conducted after obtaining prior approval from the. Acalypha indica collected from south part of india was taken for the study. Externally, the sap is used as eye drops to treat eye infections. Phytochemical screening and gcms analysis of acetone leaf.
Poonamayakki, kuppaimeni acalypha indica is called indian aclypha with green unisexual flowers grown in tropical land to an height of 75 cm. Plant details information about acalypha indica plant. Isolation of potential antibacterial and antioxidant compounds from acalypha indica and ocimum basilicum. The divine tree neem azadirachta indica is mainly cultivated in the indian. Phytochemical screening and gcms analysis of acetone. Apr 09, 2014 acalypha indica is a potent diuretic which helps in increasing the production of urine. Among the gramnegative bacteria, only the pseudomonas aeruginosa was suscep tible to the extracts. In this paper, the writer propose several new new taxa to the dicotyledonous plants of taiwan. Acalypha wilkesiana herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Euphorbiaceae is a weed widely distributed throughout the plains of india. Acalypha synonyms, acalypha pronunciation, acalypha translation, english dictionary definition of acalypha.
Pengaruh ekstrak etanol tumbuhan antinganting acalypha indica l. Due to some special character it is said to be attracted by cat and so its called as poonamayakki in tamil. Many homeopaths use this medicine to treat the pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma and. Klebsiella sp was resistant to aqueous extract of acalypha indica. It occurs throughout tropical africa and south africa, in india and sri lanka, as well as in yemen and pakistan. Acalypha wilkesiana herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Acalypha indica indian acalypha acalypha lanceolata. It is mainly known for its root being attractive to domestic cats, and for its various medicinal uses. It is one of the largest euphorb genera, with approximately 450 to 462 species. Palm leaf manuscript is one of the oldest medium of writing in india especially in. The plants database includes the following 26 species of acalypha. Acalypha indica acalypha indica health effects and herbal facts.
How acalypha wilkesiana is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Acalypha indica is a good remedy for getting rid of unwanted hair. Acalypha indica leaves are used in the traditional medicine of india as a jaundice remedy. Names of acalypha wilkesiana in various languages of. Ingestion of acalypha indica may lead to hemolysis in people suffering from glucose6phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Antimicrobial, antioxidant activity and phytochemical. To make a medicine, acalypha indica is collected in its flowering period. Acalypha copper plant is one of the most beautiful plants that can be grown in a garden.
Acalypha definition of acalypha by the free dictionary. They dont necessarily like full sun, although they can tolerate it if acclimated. The dried leaves of acalypha indica was made into a poultice to treat bedsores and wounds and the juice of acalypha indica is added to oil or lime and used to treat a variety of skin disorders. It is used by healers for the treatment of malarial fever, dysentery, diabetes and it possesses snake venom.
Acalypha indica indian nettle or threeseeded mercury is an annual plant commonly found throughout india, in the plane areas, grows up to 1 m. Silver nanoparticles 2030 nm were synthesized utilizing a leaf concentrate of acalypha indica. Acalypha caroliniana blanco acalypha chinensis benth. Toxicity profile of traditional herbal medicine journal of ayurvedic.
Pengaruh ekstrak etanol tumbuhan antinganting acalypha indica. Acalypha indica is a species of plant having catkin type of inflorescence. Inhibition of biodeterioration of yam tuber dioscorea rotundata poir in storage with phenolic extract of acalypha hispida burm. Location of the studied site is lying in between 1415. It is an erect, annual herbaceous plant with numerous ascending branches. Small annual herbs, erect, at times diffuse, 30120 cm high. General information indian nettle is an annual to sometimes shortlived perennial herb that usually grows up to 1. This medicinal plant is traditionally used for treating intestinal worms, gum problems, stomach aches, hernia, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, scabies and skin diseases. Aug 12, 2018 the plant of indian acalypha reportedly possesses diuretic, purgative, antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties. The leaves of acalypha grandis have also been reported to possess contraceptive activity bourdy et al.
The dried leaves of acalypha indica was made into a poultice to treat bedsores and wounds and the juice of acalypha. The below mentioned article provides an overview on euphorbiales. The leaves have long petioles up to 12cm long, arranged spirally, simple, with. Formation of silver and gold nanoparticles was observed within 30 min and the various characterization techniques such as uvvis spectrophotometer, fesem, tem and xrd studies were confirmed the synthesis of. Acalypha manniana euphorbiaceae is a plant popularly used in cameroon and in several parts of africa for the treatment of various microbial diseases like diarrhea and skin infections the present study was designed to evaluate the phytochemical composition, antimicrobial and radicalscavenging activities of a. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year.
Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Biradar1, nitin mahurkar2 1central research laboratory, department of studies and research in chemistry, gulbarga university, gulbarga 585 106, karnataka state, india. It is essentially a weed which grows in waste areas. Euphorbiaceae as traditional medicinal plant and its therapeutic potential article pdf available in journal of ethnopharmacology 207 june. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 7. Diversity of the endophytic fungi isolated from acalypha. Acalypha indica contains acalyphine which is used in the treatment of sore gums 2.
Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of medicinal plants in the philippines by dr godofredo umali stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal studies. Acalypha indica possessed many biological properties. Belonging to a family of europhorbiaceae, the copper plant acalypha wilkesiana a semievergreen shrub that comes with colorful blends of copper, green, pink, yellow, orange and cream. Lakshmi, s, antibacterial potential of acalypha indica against human pathogens, international journal of current research, vol. Names of acalypha wilkesiana in various languages of the world are also given. Indoors, look for a bright, but not sunny spot, like an eastfacing window. Acute and subacute toxicity studies of ethanolic extract of acalypha indica linn in male wistar albino rats. Antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica plant was due to the presence of phyto chemical compounds like alkaloids, tannins, saponins, steroids and proteins. All acalypha prefer warm temperatures and should not be. The nanoparticles were appeared to be antimicrobial against. In this context, we can include the acalypha indica linn euphorbiaceae common name. Acalypha is a genus of flowering plants in the family euphorbiaceae.
All acalypha prefer warm temperatures and should not be kept under about 60 f if at all possible. Acalypha a genus of herbs and shrubs belonging to the family euphorbiaceae genus acalypha rosid dicot genus a genus of dicotyledonous plants. American journal of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of acalypha. Formation of silver and gold nanoparticles was observed within 30 min and the various characterization techniques such as uvvis spectrophotometer, fesem, tem and xrd studies were confirmed the synthesis of nanoparticles. Request pdf flavonoids from acalypha indica four known kaempferol glycosides, mauritianin, clitorin, nicotiflorin and biorobin, have been isolated from the flowers and leaves of acalypha. The leaf petioles are long and slender and the ovate leaves are about 3 to 8 cms. It has been reported to be useful in treating pneumoniae, asthma, rheumatism and several other ailments 4.
The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Antipsoriatic activity of aqueous extract of acalypha indica. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica against selected microbial species rajaselvam j1, benila smily j. List of various diseases cured by acalypha wilkesiana. The collected leaves were washed thoroughly with tap water followed with distilled water for the removal of dust and soil. The plant acalypha indica belongs to the family of euphorbiaceae is a slender climbing shrub that grows to about 6 m high in marshy places jaures et al 202. Acalypha indica is considered by the traditional practitioners to be bitter, acrid, expectorant, purgative, emetic, gastrointestinal irritant and diuretic. Syzygium cumini, azadirachta indica and bougainvillea spectabilis 466. Among the identified phytochemicals, 2 hydroxy4methoxy benzaldehyde a phenolic compound have the property of antioxidant and antifungal activity 9. Indian copperleaf is an annual herb found throughout the indian peninsula and in southern china, south africa, sri lanka, pakistan and yemen. Keep reading to learn more about how to grow acalypha copper leaf plants. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
According to hutchinson this is the thirty fifth order of the phylum. Acalyphin is used as a substitute for ipecacuanha, a vermifuge, expectorant and emetic. Simple or branched, deepgreen, hirsute, angular, hairy and deeply grooved in younger parts, more or less terete, glabrous and faintly straite in older. The plant of indian acalypha reportedly possesses diuretic, purgative, antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 7 with original publication details. Euphorbiaceae as traditional medicinal plant and its therapeutic potential article pdf available in journal of ethnopharmacology 207 june 2017 with 4,392 reads. Pdf downloads biosciences biotechnology research asia. Phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial and radicalscavenging.
This helps in preventing water retention and is useful for preventing urinary tract infections and in lowering high blood pressure. Acalypha indica vernacularly called kuppaimeni in tamil, has been used as a folklore medicine since ages for the treatment of wounds by tribal people of tamil nadu, southern india. The plant is reported to have a postcoital antifertility effect 12, antivenom properties 1, wound healing effects 15, antioxidant activities 11, antiinflammatory effects 8, acaricidal effects, diuretic effects 5 and anti bacterial activities. Acalypha indica showed maximum inhibition against escherichia coli, bacillus subtilis and staphylococcus aureus. Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of acalypha indica linn in experimental animal models shivakumar s. It is not an ornamental plant as it has no showy colored flowers. Phytochemical, gcms analysis and antibacterial activity. Flowers are green and seeds are white and small pod contain lots of seeds inside. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica. Acalypha indica indian acalypha is a wild annual that grows along the roads, in gardens and wastelands. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. Acalypha indica linn is a member of the euphorbiaceae family.
Biosynthesis and characterization of acalypha indica. Phytochemical investigation of the acalypha indica. The cell death propidium iodide and apoptosis annexin v was assessed by fluorescence studies and we observed 80% of cell death and 75% of apoptosis in both cell lines. Acalypha indica acalypha indica is a herb of 75 cm high and can be found in the pakistan, sri lanka, and india. The leaf powder, sometimes mixed with salt, is applied externally to maggotinfested wounds, skin parasites and other skin problems. In the present study, the ethanol extract of acalypha indica were evaluated for gcms analysis. Ambiga4 1department of science and humanities, anna university, coimbatore, tamilnadu, india 2indra institute of engineering and technology, pandur, thiruvallur, tamilnadu, india.
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