Pdf i in nt te er rn na at ti io on na al l j jo ou ur rn na al l o of f p ph ha ar rm ma a s sc ci ie en nc ce es s vol. Apr 14, 2012 aerva lanata is a woody, prostrate or succulent, perennial herb in the amaranthaceae family of the genus aerva that sometimes flowers in the first year. The plants database includes the following 3 species of aerva. This plant is used for food for people and animals. Table 2 presents the ec 50 for the free radicalscavenging abilities of the various extracts of aerva lanata. It is used in the treatment of lithiasis, cough, asthma, and headache and as an antidote for rat poisoning. Being a demulcent, it is beneficial in avoiding inflammation by protecting the mucous lining, in case of cough and throat infection. Aerva lanata is a popular plant in tamil nadu that goes by the name sirupeelai in tamil. Aerva lanata is an important medicinal plant, found throughout tropical india as a common weed in fields and waste land in 5. Leaf extracts of aerva lanata inhibit the activities of type.
In the present study endophytic fungus was isolated from a. It is also in use for the treatment of lithiasis, cough, sore throat, indigestion, wounds and as a specific for diabetes. Aerva lanata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. An erect, perennial, often climbing, herbs, 30 150 cm tall, arising from the woody base. Effect of aerva lanata against oxalate mediated free radical toxicity in urolithiasis vava mohaideen hazeena begum, ramalingam mahesh, thiyagarajan ramesh, and periasamy soundararajan oriental pharmacy and experimental medicine 2008 81, 5966 doi 10.
Aerva lanata mountain knotgrass is a woody, prostrate or succulent, perennial herb in the family amaranthaceae of the genus aerva, native to asia, africa. Leaf extracts of aerva lanata inhibit the activities of type 2 diabetes. Antioxidant activity, total phenolic, and total flavonoid content of. Jul 15, 2019 nomenclature and classification nomenclature and classification.
Aerva lanata has shown preimplantation loss of 20% and 30% against control at the dose of 200 and 400 mgkg bw, respectively. Aerva lanata serves the purpose of anthelmintic and medication that soothes inflamed or injured skin. It is a favourable treatment for countering afflictions pertaining to stomach and the digestive system thus, helps in overseeing the bodys metabolism. Aerva lanata a literature survey unknown binding january 1, 1999 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price. The ratio of the concentration of sodium ions to the potassium ions in control group was found to be 1. Aerva lanata is a good herbal cure for maintaining body temperature thus, counters fever in case of affliction like jaundice. The preliminary phytochemical analysis was performed on the leaf extracts of aerva lanata using standard procedure. Dictyopteris woodwardia ex turner achyranthes sanguinolenta l. Sep 25, 2019 aerva lanata general aerva lanata is a memory enhancer as aerfa helps in boosting up remembering and recalling power. Aerva lanata is a prostrate dioecious herb having a tap root which is cylindrical. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Aerva lanata is commonly described in ayurveda as a diuretic with antiinflammatory, antihelmintic, antibacterial and mild analgesic effects. Identification of phytochemical components from aerva lanata. Amaranthaceae locally known as bui is an erect or prostrate undershrub with a long taproot and.
My pains are worse after a nights sleep or any rest but my fatigue reduces after rest. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Annual, diffuse, erect or ascending herbs, 15 50 cm tall, somewhat thickened and woody at base. It is effectual in curbing inflammation in the neck and back thus, providing relief.
The stems can be erect to prostrate, sometimes scrambling or climbing into other plants for support. Free radicals are generated during the process of cellular oxidation, some. Pdf emergence of multidrug resistance among various microorganisms has limited the choice of antimicrobial agents and has been responsible for. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of an alcoholic extract of a. Plant details information about aerva lanata plant. Aerva lanata has wonderful medicinal uses and has been used both in ayurvedic and siddha medicine from ancient times. Among all the extracts, the hydroethanol extract exhibited the lowest ec 50 for the dpph radicalscavenging ability but was similar to the ethanol extract and significantly higher than the standard, gallic acid. Aerva lanata is a medicinal plant used for many purposes.
The plant aerva lanata l belongs to the family amaranthaceae and traditionally used in the treatment of rheumatism, kidney stones and malaria. This study therefore presents inhibitory effects of the aerva lanata extract on diabetesrelated enzymes and free radicalscavenging properties of the plant. Aerva lanata is loaded with a diverse range of phytoconstituents. Phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of. Both should be available in wastelands in punjab, haryana, delhi, up and rajasthan this time of the year. Schult nagaratna a, prakash l hegde, harini a abstract aerva lanata linn juss. It is especially well known for treating all kidney problems and has been traditionally used for treating kidney stones.
Images and information of aerva lanata medicinal plants. It has a native distribution incorporating much of africa including madagascar, and the southwest and south of asia, and it has become adventitious in northern australia. Percentage pregnancy failure among the treated groups was 30% and 40% at the dose of 200 and 400 mgkg bw, respectively. Antidiabetic activity of alcoholic extract of aerva lanata.
It is commonly known as gorakha ganja a member of amaranthaceae, usually. Familyamaranthaceae is an important source of chemicals of immense medicinal and pharmaceutical importance such as oacyl glycosides. Traditionally aerva lanata also known as pashanabheda is used as both antiurolithiatic and diuretic. Dried leaves of aerva lanata were extracted by methanol and petroleum ether solvent. For any irritation and problematic skin this plant is used widely in rajasthan. Because of its reputation in folk medicine, aerva lanata has become the subject of intense pharmacological and chemical studies for the last 30 years. Leaf extracts of aerva lanata inhibit the activities of. In this study an attempt was made to analyze preliminary phytochemical content, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of medicinal plant, aerva lanata linn. Conversely, the aqueous extract of aerva lanata displayed the lowest ec 50. Aerva lanata is a perennial herb, frequently becoming more or less woody at the base.
It has been included as occurring in australia by the us government, but it is not recognised as occurring in australia by any australian state herbarium. Powder microscopy was done according to the standard procedure mentioned. Ethanolic extract of arial part of aerva lanata linn. Aerva lanata suspension will not form free radical and the rat is protected from.
Aerva lanata is an interesting plant used in traditional medicine for many years and. Schult is widely used in urinary disorders in southern part of india as a source of pashana bheda. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of numerous classes of phytochemicals such as alkaloids, steroids, flavonoids, tannins, amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, cardiac glycosides, saponins and terpenoids 32. Andhra pradesh use the whole plant of aerva lanata in the treatment of leucorrhoea. Plant details information about aerva sanguinolenta plant. Aerva lanata at a concentration of 10% showed no motility of rat spermatozoa within 60 sec. Pharmacognostic and phytochemical studies on flowers of aerva. Aerva lanata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Aerva lanata is a woody, prostrate or succulent, perennial herb in the amaranthaceae family of the genus aerva that sometimes flowers in the first year.
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