Leaves simple, opposite, subsessile, 411 x 24 cm, ovatelanceolate or lanceolate, subcoriaceous, whitish velvety tomentose and finely orangish or blackpunctate beneath. The bark of the tree is pungent, acrid, cooling and uterine sedative. Here is a good example of how it accomplishes this mission. The flowers and leaves of the plant woodfordia fruticosa. Isolation, biochemical and genetic characterizations of alcoholproducing yeasts from the flowers of woodfordia fruticosa. The antibacterial activity of the crude methanol extract of woodfordia fruticosa kurz. Woodfordia fruticosa in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The other extracts of phyllanthus urinaria, thevetia nerifolia, jatropha gossypifolia saraca asoca, tamarindus indica, aegle marmelos, acacia nilotica, chlorophytum borivilianum, mangifera indica, woodfordia fruticosa and phyllanthus emblica showed antimicrobial activity. In addition, we found that gallic acid ga extracted from w. Woodfordia is also a genus of plants in family lythraceae.
Dhataki is deciduous shrub with numerous fluted branches. These are quickly absorbed by l mucosa and helps in increasing the elasticity of muscles. Kurz neha grover and vidya patni plant pathology, tissue culture and biotechnology laboratory, department of botany, university of rajasthan, jaipur 302 055, rajasthan, india received 7 january 2011. The present study deals with the extraction of natural dye from this species, commonly known as fireflame bush, and their application on textiles. Woodfordia fruticosa is a high demand medicinal plant for pharmaceutics and dye industries. The study aimed to ascertain the antidiabetic potential of w. Our results demonstrated that flowers extracts of w. Antimicrobial activity of some indian medicinal plants. Antihyperglycemic effect of woodfordia fruticosa linn. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. A wide range of chemical compounds including tannins. The herbal products today symbolise safety in contrast to the synthetics that are regarded as unsafe to human and environment. Lythraceae foi avaliada em duas concentracoes diferentes atraves do. List of various diseases cured by woodfordia fruticosa.
Woodfordia fruticosa fireflame bush pfaf plant database. In vitro and in vivo immunostimulatory activity of woodfordia fruticosa flowers on nonspecific immunity. Extraction and application of natural dye preparations from. India and the extracts were prepared in solvents like methanol, ethanol and distilled water. It is good for the treatment of leprosy, thirst, dysentery and blood disorders. An woodfordia fruticosa in nahilalakip ha genus nga woodfordia, ngan familia nga lythraceae. Mar 21, 2007 woodfordia fruticosa kurz of the family lythraceae is a plant of tropical and subtropical region with a long history of medicinal use. Pdf acute oral toxicity study of extract derived from. Woodfordia fruticosa is an evergreen shrub growing to 5 m 16ft by 5 m 16ft at a medium rate. Kurz is exploited particularly, in perfume, leather and textile industry and believed to be superior for woolen and silk fabrics. Woodfordia fruticosa kurz is a widely used medicinal herb in different south east asian countries since long back and plays a potential role in curingtreating various ailmentsdisorders like leprosy, toothache, leucorrhea, fever, dysentery, bowel disease. Ayurveda is oldest system of medicine known to human which is based upon the use of plants herbs for the preparation of medicaments. Bronchoprotective, bronchodilatory and antiinflammatory. Woodfordia fruticosa kurz is a member of family lythraceae, commonly used in the treatment of diseases like leucorrhoea, dysentery, leprosy and menorrhagia.
Extraction and application of natural dye preparations from the floral parts of woodfordia fruticosa linn. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 19200233 with original publication details. Phytochemical and chromatographic studies in the flowers of woodfordia fruticosa l kurz. The art of ayurveda and the traditional healing system in india have re.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in woodfordia fruticosa. Pdf extract of woodfordia fruticosa flowers ameliorates. Extraction and application of natural dye preparations. Wound healing potential of flowers extracts of woodfordia. Nodal anatomy in woodfordia fruticosa, cuphea ignea and lawsonia inermis l. The extract 25 ml was poured into 100 ml erlenmayer flasks and each flask is added with w. Jun 15, 2014 dhataki woodfordia fruticosa kurz ayurvedic herb. Journal of ethnopharmacology vol 241, 15 september 2019.
Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. The record derives from tropicos which reports it as an accepted name record 19200233 with original publication details. Photo courtesy of francis jason nge of perth, western australia. Traditional uses and recent findings vivek ambastha since unwanted side effects of diclofenac in man and other mammals were reported to occur particularly in the liverl14 it was thought of interest to evaluate wfm for their hepatoprotetive property in diclofenac induced hepatic damage in rats. Lythraceae flowers were washed with sterile water and dried. A wide range of chemical compounds including tannins especially those of macrocyclic hydrolysable class, flavonoids, anthraquinone glycosides. Woodfordia fruticosa belonging to family lythraceae and named as dhataki in ayurvedic system of medicine is distributed in a restricted part of north east india having its occurrence in arunachal pradesh, mizoram and smaller part of west bengal. Alcohol is the main product generated during this fermentation process. For more multimedia, look at woodfordia fruticosa on wikimedia commons.
The present study deals with the extraction of natural dye from this species, commonly known as fireflame bush. Purification and properties of invertase from the flowers of woodfordia fruticosa. Leaves opposite, sessile or subsessile, pubescent to tomentose and abaxially orange to black glandular punctate. Fireflame bush, shinajitea, woodfordia woodfordia fruticosa. A atividade antibacteriana do extrato metanolico bruto da flor woodfordia fruticosa kurz. Woodfordia fruticosa is an important medicinal plant used in traditional system of medicine since the time immemorial.
Traditional medicines have been used by the majority of. Review article a pharmacognostic and pharmacological. Dhataki, dhawai flower, fire flame bush, shiranjitea, are some of the popular common names of w. Protective effect of woodfordia fruticosa flowers against acetaminopheninduced hepatic toxicity in rats. Ev71 activity of tested compounds was evaluated by a cytopathic effect reduction method.
Woodfordia fruticosa fire flame bush rare tropical plant shrub seeds 10. Isolation, biochemical and genetic characterizations of. Woodfordia floribunda unresolved woodfordia fruticosa l. This shrub has spreading branches reaching height up to 512mt.
Wfee exhibited significant and dose dependent bronchoprotective, bronchodilatory and antiinflammatory effect. Dhataki woodfordia fruticosa uses, dose, side effects. Accountability of woodfordia fruticosa in relation to. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of dried flowers of woodfordia fruticosa on carbon tetrachloride ccl4induced hepatic fibrosis in rat model. Some species of smart flowering plants like this woodfordia fruticosa also called fireflame bush has perfectly mastered the art of bird pollination, by luring birds to feed on nectar in such a way that ensures the dusting of pollens on the forehead. Purification and properties of invertase from the flowers of.
Woodfordia fruticosa belongs to a class of medicinally important plants which, when mixed with probiotics, generate enhanced activity of the medicinal values in question. Flowers of this plant are the most effective fermentation agents in ayurvedic medicines 6. Woodfordia fruticosa flowers were freshly collected in the month of january locall y from bhopal 23 o 25n, 77 o 41e madhya pradesh, india. The present investigation was aimed to investigate the bronchoprotective, bronchodilatory and antiinflammatory effect of ethanol extract of woodfordia fruticosa dried flower wfee. Woodfordia fruticosa kurz is a widely used medicinal herb in different south east asian countries. Pdf synergistic effects of woodfordia fruticosa gold. Phytochemical and chromatographic studies in the flowers of. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Pdf phytochemical investigation and standardization of extracts of. Methanolic extract of woodfordia fruticosa kurz flowers ameliorates. Alternaria species, penicellium species, fusarium species and aspergillus species were. Caraka quoted it among the fermenting egents asava yoni.
Hepatoprotective effect of woodfordia fruticosa kurz flowers on diclofenac sodium induced liver toxicity in rats. Woodfordia fruticosa is a species of plant in the family lythraceae distribution. A pharmacognostic and pharmacological overview on woodfordia. A wide range of chemical compounds including tannins especially those of macrocyclic hydrolysable class, flavonoids, anthraquinone glycosides, and polyphenols have been isolated from this species in recent times. Dhataki woodfordia fruticosa uses, dose, side effects ayurveda dhataki is the backbone herb of almost all asava and arishta preparations. Chemical examination of the leaves of woodfordia fruticosa. Preclinical development of gastroprotective botanical candidate from woodfordia fruticosa linn.
Phytochemical and chromatographic studies in the flowers. Note to the editor in vitro antienterovirus 71 activity. The art of ayurveda and the traditional healing system in india have reflected the ethnomedicinal importance of the plant woodfordia fruticosa kurtz, which demonstrates its vast usage in the ayurvedic preparations as well as in the management of. Monograph on woodfordia fruticosa page 1 introduction herbs are staging a comeback and herbal renaissance. Woodfordia fruticosa linn kurz was collected in the month of january, from kumta district. Names of woodfordia fruticosa in various languages of the world are also given. Nodal anatomy in woodfordia fruticosa, cuphea ignea lawsonia. Evaluation of radical scavenging potential and total phenol content in woodfordia fruticosa from different altitudes. Media in category woodfordia fruticosa the following 37 files are in this category, out of 37 total. Fire flame bush, shiranjitea, woodfordia description. Chemical standardization, efficacy, pharmacokinetics and safety pharmacology inshad a. Extract of woodfordia fruticosa flowers ameliorates hyperglycemia, oxidative stress and improves. Woodfordia fruticosa kurz of the family lythraceae is a plant of tropical and subtropical region with a long history of medicinal use. This is a common gregarious shrub which springs up naturally on landslips, abandoned cultivation, and other open places, killing out grass, binding the soil together and acting as a useful soilimprover and a most efficient nurse to tree species, including sal, which come up freely under its protective cover.
It is commonly used in the treatment of various diseases like diarrhea, dysentery, fever, headache. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Preliminary phytochemical screening, in vitro antioxidant. Leaves subsessile, 411 x 24 cm, ovatelanceolate or lanceolate, subcoriaceous, whitish velvety tomentose and finely orangish or blackpunctate beneath. Preliminary phytochemical and physicochemical investigation of woodfordia fruticosa linn kurz root article pdf available in international journal of green pharmacy 124. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 19200233. The main aim of this study was to evaluate preliminary phytochemical tests and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of woodfordia fructicosa flowers and gardenia gummifera leaves and finally extracts were formulated in gels and suspensions. The plant material such as leaves, bark and flowers were collected from three different 200, 402 and 600 m altitudes of khandala m. Endophytic fungi were isolated from leaf, stem and root of woodfordia fruticosa through surface sterilization.
How woodfordia fruticosa is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Woodfordia fruticosa is an important medicinal plant of tropical and subtropical india. Pdf phytochemical and biological evaluation of woodfordia. Homonyms woodfordia fruticosa kurz woodfordia fruticosa common names shiranjitea in english fireflamebush in english woodfordia in english bibliographic references. Flavonoids, polyphenols extracted from woodfordia floribunda has a stringent effect which are depicted in ayurveda strongly. The present study was carried out to investigate woodfordia fruticosa linn kurz for pharmacological screening of flower extract of the plant in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Woodfordia fruticosa is a large shrub growing up to 5 metres tall with long, spreading branches. Woodfordia fruticosa is locally known as dhawai, belonging to the lythraceae family. Branches of this shrub are long and multi spreading and stem is fluted and long. The field of nanotechnology is one of the most active areas of research in current material science. Woodfordia fruticosa herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Dhataki puspa woodfordia fruticosa along with the ingredients of first batch, both batches were prepared in earthen pot. Pdf diversity and biological activities of endophytic. Woodfordia is a genus of flowering plant in the family lythraceae.
Neeraj vermaa, g amresha, p k sahub, neelam mishrab, ch v raoc and anil pratap singhc. A rapid propagation method comprising initiation of in vitro shoot tip culture from fieldgrown flowering plants and reculture of the nodal segments of regenerated shoots in schenk and hildebrandt 1972 medium was developed for woodfordia fruticosa l. Woodfordia fruticosa antidiabetic antioxidant insulin glycogen bcl2 abstract ethnopharmacological relevance. Woodfordia fruticosa is a wonderful medicinal herb commonly known as dhataki. It is used to cure a number of diseases as diarrhea, piles and dysentery. Biotransformation of lignan glycoside to its aglycone by. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, vaibhav tiwari and others published phytochemical and biological evaluation of woodfordia fruticosa kurz find, read. In vitro antibacterial activity of the crude methanol extract of. Woodfordia fruticosa is a species of plant in the lythraceae family. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Pdf evaluation of radical scavenging potential and total. The synthesis and characterization of noble metal nanoparticles such as silver, gold and platinum is an emerging field of research due to their important applications in the fields of biotechnology, bioengineering, textile engineering, water treatment, metalbased consumer. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from marigold.
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