Aristolochia indica, indian birthwort uses, benefits. Aristolochia anguicida harlequin dutchmans pipe aristolochia bilabiata. The plant showed as a definite positive effect on wound healing, with significant. The plant also shows significant antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Aristolochiaceae has long been used in indian subcontinent in the traditional system of medicine to treat cholera, fever, bowel troubles, ulcers, leprosy, skin diseases, menstrual problems and snakebites. Aristolochia synonyms, aristolochia pronunciation, aristolochia translation, english dictionary definition of aristolochia. This is a southeastern indian species and probably their record is based on misidentification. Aristolochic acid, the active principle of aristolochia indica. A sesquiterpene isolated from the roots demonstrated 100% interceptive activity and 91. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it.
Aristolochia article about aristolochia by the free. The problem with the soft leaved species of aristolochia is the situation in which they are grown. Protocols for in vitro plant regeneration via axillary and adventitious shoot regeneration were established in an important medicinal plant, aristolochia indica l. Aristolochia a genus of plants of the family aristolochiaceae birthwort. Aristolochia indica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects.
However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. How aristolochia indica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Aristolochia species aristolochia indica name synonyms aristolochia indica var. Names of aristolochia indica in various languages of the world are also given. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. In indian subcontinent, the plant is found in low hills and plains of india from nepal and lower bengal to chittagong in bangladesh and coromondal coast murugan et al.
The genus aristolochia known to contain about five hundred species, is distributed mainly in. Is aristolochic acid nephropathy a widespread problem in developing countries. Aristolochiaceae has long been used in indian subcontinent in the traditional system of. Multiple shoot formation was induced from shoot tip and nodal explants on murashige and skoog ms medium with 1 6 mg dm. Antiinflammatory activity study of antidote aristolochia indica to the. The plant is also used as emmenagogue, abortifacient, antineoplastic, antiseptic, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antifertility. Media in category aristolochia indicathe following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total. The therapeutic goods administration tga would like to bring to your attention important safety information about botanical products containing aristolochia species. And, next time you plan mp trip, if it includes areas seonichinndwadabalaghat do let me know and you are most welcome to our seoni home which is near one of the best forests of central india kanhapench. Mohammed faisal,bairy sridhar, kn sunil kumar, sudhakara. The plant list includes a further 106 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus aristolochia. The dried extract of plant aristolochia indica is used as antiinflammatory, anti pyretic and analgesic activity against the venom extract of h. There are about 600 to 700 species, most of them in the genus aristolochia ca. The perianth, which is irregular, corolliform, tubular, and inflated at the base, generally has an entire ligulate fold at the top.
We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. The plant is a shrubby or herbaceous vine with a woody rootstock kanjilal et al. Jan 02, 2020 aristolochia ringens gaping dutchmans pipe. Aug 10, 2016 aristolochia indica is a glabrous, shrubby or herbaceous perennial plant with woody root stock, and long, slender, grooved, glabrous branches. Sep 21, 2017 aristolochia is a genus that contains over 500 species of plants, mainly woody vines. Indian birthwort and snakeroot are the common names of aristolochia indica. Many species of aristolochia have been used in the treatment of snakebite.
Nov 03, 2016 aristolochia indica is native to india. The plant list includes 842 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus aristolochia. Aristolochia indica contains multiple fibrinolytic enzymes. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in aristolochia indica. Pharmacognostical, phyotochemical and toxicity profile of flower of ishwari aristolochia indica linn. Development of validated highperformance thin layer. Meerman, home publications conferences register contact. An aristolochia indica in nahilalakip ha genus nga aristolochia, ngan familia nga aristolochiaceae. The plants database includes the following 23 species of aristolochia. Aristolochia indica or indian birthwort a snake, bee and. Aristolochia indica, one of the 500 species of the family aristolochiaceae is distributed throughout the tropical, subtropical and mediterranean countries.
As plantas pertencente ao genero aristolochia possuem acidos aristoloquicos e aristolactams. From methanolic extract of the aristolochia bracteata contains alkaloids which was confirmed through tlc and hptlc analysis. Pdf aristilochia indica is credited with innumerable medicinal activities. Some minor plantfibres of aboriginal usage in the district of purulia west bengal. Aristolochia indica is a glabrous, shrubby or herbaceous perennial plant with woody root stock, and long, slender, grooved, glabrous branches. Antibacterial and anthelmintic effects of ethanolic leaf extract of aristolochia indica l.
It has been stated that this stem which is a liane, differs from the normal ones in the process of secondary growth. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Secondary growth in aristolochia stem with diagram. Investigation on antidiarrhoeal activity of aristolochia indica linn. It reaches a height of several metres on trees and cover the branches with thick foliage. Indian birthwort aristolochia indica information, uses and. This plant is critical to the survival of the southern birdwing and common birdwing, as well as crimson and common rose butterflies. Indian birthwort aristolochia indica information, uses. As compared to plasmin, the extract contained 10511. Traditionally, the plant has been used as an antidote to snake and insect bites. The family aristolochiaceae includes the genera aristolochia and asarum wild ginger, which are commonly used in.
Aristolochia macrophylla is a deciduous, woody, climbing vine that is an eastern american native which typically occurs in the wild in rich, moist woods and along streams. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Garudakkodi eswaramooli is a creeper plant found in southern india and also sri lanka. Its members are commonly known as birthwort, pipevine or dutchmans pipe and are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates. Guang fang ji fang ji mokuboi japanese kwangbanggi korean fang chi kouboui japanese aristolochia fimbriata cham. This family comprises of nearly eighteen genera and over six hundred species of mostly perennial climbing shrubs. All species contain aristolochic acid, which is variously reported as tumorcausing or tumorinhibiting j. The most striking points of difference are the formation of only parenchymatous medullary rays by the interfascicular cambium, and consequent occurrence of secondary tissues in. Aristolochia tomentosa sims common dutchmans pipe, woolly dutchmans pipe. Aristolochia article about aristolochia by the free dictionary. Ethnomedicobot anical studies of cheriya arayanand valiya arayan aristolochia indica, linn. Notes on the hostrelationships of these species are also provided, paticularly ofa. However, the present study is the ethnobotanical survey and the major reasons for. A rapid and efficient in vitro plant regeneration method was developed for aristolochia indica.
The plants are perennial herbs, often with climbing stems, and woody lianas. It is considered as an endangered and rare medicinal plant. We ask that you share this information with members of your professional association and other interested parties. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader if you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs, highwire press provides a helpful frequently asked questions about pdfs alternatively, you can download the pdf file directly to your computer. Characterization of the aqueous extract of the root of aristolochia indica. Authors also thankful to head of the department and other. The majority of the aristolochiales are tropical, though a number of them range as far north as. The plant has been used as a traditional medicine for postdeliveryinfections and. There are three major adaptations to the lianescent growth strategy in a. Aristolochia bracteata methanolic extract of steme aristolochia bracteata methanol extract of rootf 5. Aristolochia definition of aristolochia by the free. List of various diseases cured by aristolochia indica. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Aristolochia indica greensynthesized silver nanoparticles.
Aristolochia krisagathra, a new species from the western ghats of peninsular india is described, illustrated and included into a key to the four indian species of the genus. The aristolochiales are a group of paleoherbs, a basal group of flowering plants. Aristolochia species refers to several members of genus family aristolochiaceae. In vitro plant regeneration of aristolochia indica through axillary. Jun 02, 2017 indian birthwort and snakeroot are the common names of aristolochia indica. Maximum number of shoots were induced with 5 mg dm. An enzyme from aristolochia indica destabilizes fibrin. Aristolochia is a genus that contains over 500 species of plants, mainly woody vines.
Traditional medicine is an important source of potentially useful new compounds for the development of chemotherapeutic agents. Crosssections of stems of aristolochia macrophylla. The most striking points of difference are the formation of only parenchymatous medullary rays by the interfascicular cambium, and consequent occurrence of secondary tissues. Short term toxicity study with methyl ester of aristolic acid from aristolochia indica linn. Pdf phytochemical and pharmacological potential of aristolochia. Aristolochia indica, commonly known as indian birthwort, is an important medicinal plant, which is a perennial climber, found growing throughout india, in plains and lower hills. Phytochemical screening and biological property of.
Vernacular names edit for more multimedia, look at aristolochia indica on wikimedia commons. Aristolochia indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Aristolochia lanceolata wight aristolochia maysorensis fisch. Linn was a potent antimicrobial agent which can be tried as a novel antifungal agent. Aristolochiaceae has long been used in indian subcontinent in the traditional system of medicine to treat cholera, fever. Aristolochia indica is a perennial creeper with a woody rootstock leaves are alternate, entire with more or less undulate margins, somewhat cordate, acuminate or obovate. Also known as calico flower, it derives its name from the deep purple calico pattern on the interior of the flower. Media in category aristolochia indica the following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total. An efficient in vitro propagation of aristolochia indica. Micropropagation of the indian birthwort arsitolochia indica l. Research journal of pharmaceutical, biological and chemical. In aristolochia macrophylla, these properties are a consequence of the primary and secondary organization of the stems, and its variation during ontogeny figs 1, 2. Aristolochia indica herb uses, benefits, cures, side.
An oldfashioned favorite that is grown for its large, heartshaped, densely overlapping leaves 612 long which can quickly cover an arbor or trellis with. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. The ground specimen was stored in a clean glass ware container until needed for analysis. Aristolochia alert for practitioners therapeutic goods. Ugemuge ugc emertus fellow for their guidance during work. Aristolochia indica in the photo is found in madhya pradesh in mixed forest as per the flora. The leaves are glabrous, variable, usually obovateoblong to subpendurate enre with undulate. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. Aristolochia indica a shrub or perennial herb, prostrate or twining belongs to the family aristolochiaceae and well documented in ayurveda and unani system of. Introduction to the aristolochiales birthworts and dutchmans pipes. Aristolochia ringens is a vine with beautiful dark green heart shaped leaves and paler underneath.