All acalypha prefer warm temperatures and should not be kept under about 60 f if at all possible. Acalyphin is used as a substitute for ipecacuanha, a vermifuge, expectorant and emetic. Phytochemical, gcms analysis and antibacterial activity of a. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Names of acalypha wilkesiana in various languages of the world are also given. Phytochemical screening and gcms analysis of acetone leaf.
Acalypha indica indian acalypha acalypha lanceolata. Emerging infectious diseases and the threat to occupational. Indian copperleaf is an annual herb found throughout the indian peninsula and in southern china, south africa, sri lanka, pakistan and yemen. Diversity of the endophytic fungi isolated from acalypha. 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. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 7. Location of the studied site is lying in between 1415. Phytochemical screening and gcms analysis of acetone. Ingestion of acalypha indica may lead to hemolysis in people suffering from glucose6phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial and radicalscavenging. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in acalypha wilkesiana. Professor, department of forestry, national chung hsing university. Externally, the sap is used as eye drops to treat eye infections. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Toxicity profile of traditional herbal medicine journal of ayurvedic.
To make a medicine, acalypha indica is collected in its flowering period. Aug 12, 2018 the plant of indian acalypha reportedly possesses diuretic, purgative, antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica. Indoors, look for a bright, but not sunny spot, like an eastfacing window. Apr 09, 2014 acalypha indica is a potent diuretic which helps in increasing the production of urine. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
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. Antipsoriatic activity of aqueous extract of acalypha indica. The nanoparticles were appeared to be antimicrobial against. It is mainly known for its root being attractive to domestic cats, and for its various medicinal uses. Among the gramnegative bacteria, only the pseudomonas aeruginosa was suscep tible to the extracts. Acalypha indica showed maximum inhibition against escherichia coli, bacillus subtilis and staphylococcus aureus. The plants database includes the following 26 species of acalypha. Methanol extract of acalypha indica exhibited hepatoprotective activity and presence of flavonoids may be are responsible for the same. How acalypha wilkesiana is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. This medicinal plant is traditionally used for treating intestinal worms, gum problems, stomach aches, hernia, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, scabies and skin diseases.
Antimicrobial, antioxidant activity and phytochemical. Simple or branched, deepgreen, hirsute, angular, hairy and deeply grooved in younger parts, more or less terete, glabrous and faintly straite in older. Known as copperleaf indian acalypha indiannettle threeseededmercury. The leaf petioles are long and slender and the ovate leaves are about 3 to 8 cms. Acalypha wilkesiana herb uses, benefits, cures, side. This study reports the in vitro cytotoxic effect of biologically synthesized silver and gold nanoparticles against mdamb231, human breast cancer cells. Acalypha synonyms, acalypha pronunciation, acalypha translation, english dictionary definition of acalypha. Acalypha indica collected from south part of india was taken for the study. Acalypha indica acalypha indica health effects and herbal facts. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 7 with original publication details. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica against. Acute and subacute toxicity studies of ethanolic extract of acalypha indica linn in male wistar albino rats. 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.
The collected leaves were washed thoroughly with tap water followed with distilled water for the removal of dust and soil. The leaf powder, sometimes mixed with salt, is applied externally to maggotinfested wounds, skin parasites and other skin problems. The leaves of acalypha grandis have also been reported to possess contraceptive activity bourdy et al. Many homeopaths use this medicine to treat the pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma and. Acalypha is a genus of flowering plants in the family euphorbiaceae.
General information indian nettle is an annual to sometimes shortlived perennial herb that usually grows up to 1. Acalypha a genus of herbs and shrubs belonging to the family euphorbiaceae genus acalypha rosid dicot genus a genus of dicotyledonous plants. Acalypha indica indian acalypha is a wild annual that grows along the roads, in gardens and wastelands. Acalypha indica acalypha indica is a herb of 75 cm high and can be found in the pakistan, sri lanka, and india. 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.
Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. It is one of the largest euphorb genera, with approximately 450 to 462 species. In the present study, the ethanol extract of acalypha indica were evaluated for gcms analysis. Acalypha copper plant is one of the most beautiful plants that can be grown in a garden. It is an erect, annual herbaceous plant with numerous ascending branches. Acalypha indica indian nettle or threeseeded mercury is an annual plant commonly found throughout india, in the plane areas, grows up to 1 m. Acalypha indica is a potent diuretic which helps in increasing the production of urine.
Small annual herbs, erect, at times diffuse, 30120 cm high. 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 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. The dried leaves of acalypha indica was made into a poultice to treat bedsores and wounds and the juice of acalypha. Keep reading to learn more about how to grow acalypha copper leaf plants.
Acalypha indica contains acalyphine which is used in the treatment of sore gums 2. Acalypha wilkesiana herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Palm leaf manuscript is one of the oldest medium of writing in india especially in. Acalypha indica is considered by the traditional practitioners to be bitter, acrid, expectorant, purgative, emetic, gastrointestinal irritant and diuretic. Pengaruh ekstrak etanol tumbuhan antinganting acalypha indica. List of various diseases cured by acalypha wilkesiana. Klebsiella sp was resistant to aqueous extract of acalypha indica. 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. Poonamayakki, kuppaimeni acalypha indica is called indian aclypha with green unisexual flowers grown in tropical land to an height of 75 cm. 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. Due to some special character it is said to be attracted by cat and so its called as poonamayakki in tamil. Isolation of potential antibacterial and antioxidant compounds from acalypha indica and ocimum basilicum. Euphorbiaceae is a weed widely distributed throughout the plains of india.
In this paper, the writer propose several new new taxa to the dicotyledonous plants of taiwan. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica against selected microbial species rajaselvam j1, benila smily j. Flowers are green and seeds are white and small pod contain lots of seeds inside. Plant details information about acalypha indica plant. According to hutchinson this is the thirty fifth order of the phylum.
Biosynthesis and characterization of acalypha indica mediated copper oxide nanoparticles and evaluation of its antimicrobial and anticancer activity. Acalypha indica possessed many biological properties. According to hutchinson this is the thirty fifth order of the phylum angiospermae, sub phylum. 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 occurs throughout tropical africa and south africa, in india and sri lanka, as well as in yemen and pakistan. Pengaruh ekstrak etanol tumbuhan antinganting acalypha indica l. 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.
This helps in preventing water retention and is useful for preventing urinary tract infections and in lowering high blood pressure. Phytochemical, gcms analysis and antibacterial activity. Euphorbiaceae as traditional medicinal plant and its therapeutic potential. Inhibition of biodeterioration of yam tuber dioscorea rotundata poir in storage with phenolic extract of acalypha hispida burm. Acalypha definition of acalypha by the free dictionary. In this context, we can include the acalypha indica linn euphorbiaceae common name. It has possibly been introduced elsewhere as a weed. 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. Lakshmi, s, antibacterial potential of acalypha indica against human pathogens, international journal of current research, vol.
Acalypha caroliniana blanco acalypha chinensis benth. Acalypha indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. 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. Acalypha indica linn is a member of the euphorbiaceae family. Acalypha indica leaves are used in the traditional medicine of india as a jaundice remedy.
Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of acalypha indica linn in experimental animal models shivakumar s. It has been reported to be useful in treating pneumoniae, asthma, rheumatism and several other ailments 4. Ambiga4 1department of science and humanities, anna university, coimbatore, tamilnadu, india 2indra institute of engineering and technology, pandur, thiruvallur, tamilnadu, india. Acalypha indica is a good remedy for getting rid of unwanted hair. H, in vitro antibacterial and antifungal properties of acalypha indica kucing galak proceedings of the regional symposium on. Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of acalypha. Names of acalypha wilkesiana in various languages of. Ethanolic extract of acalypha indica was subjected to gcms analysis for. Acalypha indica botanical name kuppaimeni in tamil. Pdf downloads biosciences biotechnology research asia.
It is essentially a weed which grows in waste areas. Biradar1, nitin mahurkar2 1central research laboratory, department of studies and research in chemistry, gulbarga university, gulbarga 585 106, karnataka state, india. All acalypha prefer warm temperatures and should not be. Antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica plant was due to the presence of phyto chemical compounds like alkaloids, tannins, saponins, steroids and proteins. 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, azadirchata indica, and nyctanthes orbortristis inhibited the growth of alternaria alternata, bhowmick et al. Euphorbiaceae as traditional medicinal plant and its therapeutic potential article pdf available in journal of ethnopharmacology 207 june. It is used by healers for the treatment of malarial fever, dysentery, diabetes and it possesses snake venom. The leaves have long petioles up to 12cm long, arranged spirally, simple, with. 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. Euphorbiaceae as traditional medicinal plant and its therapeutic potential article pdf available in journal of ethnopharmacology 207 june 2017 with 4,392 reads. Silver nanoparticles 2030 nm were synthesized utilizing a leaf concentrate of acalypha indica.
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