Middle photograph is commonly known as redbird cactus pedilanthus tithymaloides, also called devils backbone or shoe flower plant. The present study was aimed to evaluate the anti diabetic activity potential of boerhaavia. Boerhavia diffusa is a weed growing in many parts of india. The top most photograph is punarnava o boerhavia diffusa. The present study was conducted to investigate the antiimplantation and antiestrogenic activity of boerhaavia diffusa root extract in female rats. 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. This is a cultivated plant, mostly as a hedge especially in chennai, where water is a scarcity. The study proved that the active anti nociceptive principle of b.
Hepatoprotective activity of boerhavia diffusa extract. Pdf detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its. Comparative study on morphoanatomy of leaf, stem and root. Commiphora caudata herb uses, benefits, cures, side. 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. 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. 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. Invitro anticancer activity of boerhaavia diffusa linn. Nyctaginaceae and its adulterant plants 435 table i boerhaavia diffusa are differentiated on the basis of following morphological characters boerhaavia diffusa l. Acute oral toxicity of alcc and aqcc were conducted as per oecd guidelines 425. In vitro antidiabetic activity of leaves and seeds of.
Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal. In the present study, we evaluated anti inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and antiulcer activity of three different brands of punarnavasava. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Girija kuttan, department of immunology, amala cancer research centre, amala nagar, thrissur, kerala, india680 555. The present study is aimed at evaluating the antidiabetic activity of chloroform extract of boerhaavia diffusa leaves on. This prompted us to study the antioxidant activity of the species, boerhavia diffusa l. The dried powder of the leaves was initially extracted with 70% alcoholic alcc and water aqcc successively. In vitro antidiabetic activity of leaves and seeds of boerhavia diffusa in vitro alpha amylase inhibitory activity in vitro.
Punarnava boerhavia diffusa punarnava uses, benefits. 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. Comparative study on morphoanatomy of leaf, stem and root of boerhaavia diusa l. Historically, boerhaavia diffusa has been used for its anti diabetic and diuretic properties. Chemotherapeutic potential of boerhaavia diffusa linn. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in boerhavia diffusa. Evaluation of nephroprotective and anti nephro toxic properties of raktapunarnava roots boerhaavia diffusa, l. The plant list includes 323 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus commiphora.
Comparative clinical evaluation of boerhavia diffusa root extract with standard enalapril treatment in canine. Please check the earlier postings on this plant in this group. Ayurvedic texts hugely praise the medicinal properties of this plant. Commiphora caudata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. An overview of chemical constituent of the plant, their pharmacological actions and clinical studies are summarized in the present paper. Names of boerhavia diffusa in various languages of the world are also given. Ansari, saheem ahmad, firoz akhter, arshya hashim, a. Like all plant extracts, boerhavia diffusa also has antioxidant ability. Hydroethanolic extract 80% of boerhaavia diffusa hebd and a polyherbal formulation punarnava mandur phf. In the present study, we evaluated antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and antiulcer activity of three different brands of punarnavasava. It is the best natural diuretic and beneficial in renal and urinary conditions. Boerhavia diffusa is identified by name punarnava in india.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in commiphora caudata. Antidiabetic activity of boerhaavia diffusa l effect on hepatic key enzymes in experimental diabetes. 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. Boerhaavia diffusa is an herb found in ayurveda and other traditional medicines. Boerhaavia diffusa belonging to family nyctaginaceae has a wide distribution. List of various diseases cured by commiphora caudata. Antiinflammatory activity not stated oral human adult. An overview on traditional medicinal plants as aphrodisiac agent. Review article pharmacological properties of boerhaavia.
Phytochemical and biological importance of boerhavia. Female albino rats were taken and divided into three groups. It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses. Natural antioxidant activity of boerhavia diffusa l. Antidiabetic activity of boerhaavia diffusa l effect on hepatic key. Rjpt pharmacological activities of boerhaavia diffusa. Immunomodulatory activities of punarnavine, an alkaloid from. 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. Boerhaavia diffusa nyctaginaceae is a medicinal herb, commonly known as punarnava. Among of them hpv type 16 was the most prevalent type detected 528 4. It can be inferred from the data presented that ethnopharmacological wisdom runs parallel with the modern evidence based system of medicine.
Ethnopharmacological use of roots of boerhaavia diffusa b. Vol 12 issue 3 march 2019 asian journal of pharmaceutical and. Studies on some plant extracts for their antimicrobial. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal importance. Commiphora wightii and boerhaavia diffusa extracts. The genus of the myrrhs, commiphora, is the most speciesrich genus of flowering plants in the frankincense and myrrh family, burseraceae. Boerhaavia diffusa also possesses antibacterial properties that function to protect against the gram negative bacteria. In different areas of the world, boerhaavia diffusa has also been used for pain relief, anti inflammation, and treating indigestion. Boerhaavia diffusa supplement health benefits, dosage.
How commiphora caudata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. 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. Punarnava mandur contains boerhaavia diffusa, mandur bhasm, varun, bharangi. 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. The main aim of the present study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of boerhavia diffusa.
Names of commiphora caudata in various languages of the world are also given. The leaves of boerhavia diffusa are often used as a green vegetable in many parts of india. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal importance debjit bhowmik1, k. Based on the wound healing and antidiarrheal activity present study was carried out to evaluate both antibacterial and. Punarnavasava, an ayurvedic liquid dosage form containing self generated alcohol is commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions and edema. Boerhaavia diffusa, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology. The 70% ethanol extract, a rotenoidrich fraction, and all isolated rotenoids were evaluated for their cox1 and cox2 inhibitory activities. Commiphora caudata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Available on line journal of chemical and pharmaceutical. The plant list includes a further 23 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus commiphora. The formulation significantly inhibited carrageenaninduced rat paw edema, cotton pelletinduced. Boerhaavia diffusa root extract in female albino rats. How boerhavia diffusa is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.
Enalapril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, is reported to possess antihypertensive activity and was earlier used successfully in several cases of crf in dogs. Habit erectdiffuse branched herbs glabrous, pubescent, diffuse. Antibacterial activity of commiphora caudata and commiphora. 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. Effect of chronic administration of boerhaavia diffusa linn. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. The plant extracts derived from the leaves are recognized for their hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. It bolsters the bodys capacity to eject the liquids from the body. Aug 24, 2012 punarnavasava, an ayurvedic liquid dosage form containing self generated alcohol is commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions and edema.
Boerhaavia diffusa has lots of health benefits and is definitely safe to use. 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. Roots of this plant are used by many tribes in india for their analgesic and anti inflammatory properties. It can be found in southern india and sri lanka, usually growing in the full sun on. 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. Phytochemical and biological importance of boerhavia diffusa.
According to ayurveda, punarnava is bitter, cooling, astringent to bowels. The leaves of this plant are a major source of the antioxidant quercetin. Boerhaavia diffusa is a perennial creeping weed, prostrate or ascending herb, up to 1 m long or more having spreading branches. Phytochemical, therapeutic, and ethnopharmacological overview. Available on line journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research. The formulation significantly inhibited carrageenaninduced rat paw edema, cotton pelletinduced granuloma. Phytochemical, therapeutic, and ethnopharmacological. Studies on animals have shown that this plant has strong skinsoothing activity. Materials and methods preparation of plant extract the fresh whole plants of b. Antimicrobial activity study of ethanolic extract 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.
Boerhaavia diffusa supplement health benefits, dosage, side. Sep 18, 2019 boerhaavia diffusa is an herb found in ayurveda and other traditional medicines. The structures of the new rotenoids were elucidated by spectroscopic data interpretation. Boerhaavia diffusa helps in maintaining the functions of the kidney and the urinary tract. Effect of chronic administration of boerhaavia diffusa. The hepatoprotective activity of boerhaavia diffusa l. A total of 1164 abnormal cervical specimens were tested for hpv type 16. It is also used for the treatment of liver disorders such as hepatitis and jaundice.
This is also known as spiderlings as this plant grows low and spreads like spider web. Efficacy of punarnava boerhaavia diffusa in the therapeutic management of chronic kidney disease in dogs mohana rao t. 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. Analgesic and antinflammatory activity of leaf extracts of. In addition, boerhaavia diffusa is an immunomodulatory, anticancer, antiestrogenic, and antiamoebic agent. Rotenoids from boerhaavia diffusa as potential anti. 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. Boerhavia diffusa root extract cosmetic ingredient. These are primarily included because names of species rank. Comparative study on morphoanatomy of leaf, stem and root of. Roots of this plant are used by many tribes in india for their analgesic and antiinflammatory properties.
The study was designed to investigate the methanolic root extract of b. Boerhaavia diffusa, a perennial creeping weed found in tropics and subtropics is a well known. Boerhavia diffusa or punarnava belongs to the family nyctaginaceae. In different areas of the world, boerhaavia diffusa has also been used for. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Diffusa roots against streptozotocin stz induced experimental rats. 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.
It helps in enhancing the liver function as well as the respiratory health. Boerhaavia diffusa is a tropical crawling root plant, with bioactive compounds in both. The activity shown by the bdf 5 has been attributed to these diverse compounds. Immunomodulatory activities of punarnavine, an alkaloid. Detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its medicinal. List of various diseases cured by boerhavia diffusa. Bd is a good source of nutritional supplements as reported by miralles and ujowundu. 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. Boerhavia diffusa herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. 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. The blood glucose lowering activity of the leaf extract was studied in streptozotocin. Pharmacological evaluation of antihistaminic activity of. Comparative clinical evaluation of boerhavia diffusa root.