A preliminary study on the antiinflammatory properties of emilia sonchifolia leaf extracts. List of various diseases cured by emilia sonchifolia. Data source and references for emilia sonchifolia lilac. A preliminary study on the antiinflammatory properties of. Antioxidant and antiinflammatory activity of emilia. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. Lilac tasselflower, cupids shaving brush, floras paintbrush, emilia plant characteristics. This new and intriguing annual produces a great profusion of sprays of fluffy, flamescarletred tassels, blooming on the tops of tall, thin stems that sway in the breeze all summer long from june to september. The free radical scavenging activities of nhexane extract of the whole plant of emilia sonchifolia was evaluated by employing various in vitro assay systems like dpph radical scavenging activity, superoxide radical scavenging activity and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity with ic50 values 180, 160 and 160. Emilia sonchifolia or cupids shaving brush is one among the ten sacred flowers of kerala state in india, collectively known as dasapushpam. Emilia sonchifolia wikispecies wikispecies, free species.
Emilia sonchifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as an accepted name record 2d1678a93c43b6b24abff611db5359 with original publication details. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Emilia sonchifolia is an annual herb, which is erect or prostrate at base and can grow up to 10150 cm tall. In cameroon, fresh juice squeezed from the leaves is utilised in the dressing of fresh wounds. Plants profile for emilia sonchifolia lilac tasselflower. Antiinflammatory and analgesic potential of methanolic extract of. Emilia sonchifolia plantplots big ideas for small gardens. Asteraceae is a small herbaceous plant commonly used by the tribes of kerala against inflammation, insect bites, conjunctivitis, rheumatism, cuts and wounds 1. The flowers are hermaphrodite and insect pollinated. The leaves 416 cm x 18 cm are sessile, with alternate arrangement, dark green above and. Emilia sonchifolia you dont need big flowers to make an impact, but many of you will probably not have heard of emilia.
It is found that the ic 50 value of the nhexane extract of emilia sonchifolia is 180. Pdf antimicrobial activity of emilia sonchifolia dc. Data source and references for emilia sonchifolia lilac tasselflower from the usda plants database. Ethanolic extract of emilia sonchifolia leaves possess erythropoietic and hepatoprotective effect in mice. Cytotoxic effects of polysaccharides isolated from emilia. Asteraceae is a weed predominant in the grassland regions of west africa. Emilia sonchifolia, antiinflammatory, analgesic, acute toxicity, phytochemical screening. The plant is used in folkloric medicine in igbospeaking parts of nigeria for inflammations, eye sores and convulsions. The aerial part of this plant has been reported to contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids 2 and flavonoids 3.
Emilia scarlet magic seeds emilia javanica, emilia. Pdf triterpenes from emilia sonchifolia consolacion. The balance between free radical generation and free radical defense determines the survival of the system 3. Anticonvulsant activity of emilia sonchifolia leaf. Lilac tasselflowers cacalia sonchifolia linnaeus, sp. In vitro antioxidant activity and hptlc determination of n. Thickhead crassocephalum crepidioides has many attributes that are similar to emilia emilia sonchifolia var.
Emilia sonchifolia sadamandi in hyderabad, ap w img. Stems erect or ascending, graygreen, 2540 cm tall, rather curved, usually branching from base, glabrous or sparsely pilose. Modulation of selenite cataract by the flavonoid fraction of emilia sonchifolia in experimental animal models. How emilia sonchifolia is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The hydroethanolic extract of emilia sonchifolia possess antinociceptive e.
Emilia sonchifolia lilac tasselflower, cupids shaving. Brief description amanda spooner, monday 12 may 1997. Antioxidant and antiinflammatory activity of emilia sonchifolia. Chemical preservatives have been used in the food industry for many years. Dc on alcoholinduced oxidative stress in pancreas of male albino rats. The role of oxygenderived free radicals, such as hydroxyl and superoxide radicals in the inflammatory process is well known 216. Pdf ethanolic extract of emilia sonchifolia leaves possess. Reactive oxygen species ros and other free radicals may. The genus emilia comprises approximately 100 species distributed mainly in tropical regions of the old world pruski, 2014. Their structures were elucidated by extensive 1d and 2d nmr spectroscopy.
Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. It is found that the ic 50 value of the nhexane extract of emilia sonchifolia. Emilia sonchifolia cupids shaving brush, lilac tasselflower. The nhexane extract of emilia sonchifolia exhibited a higher free radical scavenging activity. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled gnu free documentation license. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Asteraceae is a small herbaceous plant commonly used by the tribes of kerala against inflammation, insect bites, conjunctivitis, rheumatism, cuts and wounds. Anticonvulsant activity of emilia sonchifolia leaf extracts. In america, it has been introduced and become naturalised.
Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Dominic sophia, murugesan gomathy, thomas shebin, paramasivam ragavendran, chinthamony arulraj, velliyur kanniapan gopalakrishnan asian pacific journal of. Stems 1, erect or somewhat lax, simple or branched. Pdf traditional uses, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects. The aerial part of this plant has been reported to contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids and flavonoids. Emilia sonchifolia, also known as lilac tasselflower or cupids shaving brush is tropical flowering species of tasselflower and in the sunflower family.
Emilia sonchifolia is a pantropical weed of asiatic origin and should be expected as an occasional escape in the flora. The aqueous extract of the aerial parts have shown antimicrobial activity. Emilia sonchifolia wikispecies, free species directory. The alabama plant atlas is a source of data for the distribution of plants within the state as well as taxonomic, conservation, invasive, and wetland information for each species. In vitroantioxidant activity and hptlc determination of nhexane. The rats fed with high protein diet for a period of 30 days and treated with nhexane extract of emilia sonchifolia 250 mgkg body weight. There is a tremendous historical legacy in folklore uses of plant preparations in. Lija y, biju pg, reeni a, cibin tr, sahasranamam v, abraham a. It is widespread in tropical regions around the world, apparently native to asia china, india, southeast asia, etc. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal.
Names of emilia sonchifolia in various languages of the world are also given. Protective effect of emilia sonchifolia on azaserineinduced. The website also provides access to a database and images of plants photos and herbarium specimens found at. Emilia sonchifolia sadamandi in hyderabad, ap w img 0421. Emilia scarlet magic seeds emilia javanica, emilia sonchifolia, cacalia sonchifolia, floras paint brush, tassel flower plant world seeds. Pdf triterpenes from emilia sonchifolia dinah espineli. Chemical composition of the essential oil of lepidagathis fasciculata from bondla forest of goa. A free ofcharge gorgeous plant to enjoy and delight, isnt that wonderful. Provides authoritative information on the flora of western australia. Emilia sonchifolia linnaeus candolle in wight, contr. Its a nondescript sort of plant, in the sense that it is small, fits in amongst others and you dont really notice the foliage, but it has the most intense coloured red and orange flowers. Volatile constituents of emilia sonchifolia from india rajesh k. Pdf antinociceptive effect of extract of emilia sonchifolia in mice.
Current research into free radicals has confirmed that foods rich in antioxidants play an essential role in the prevention of various ailments 2. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Emilia sonchifolia is an annual herb believed to be native to china and southeast asia. Dominic sophia, murugesan gomathy, thomas shebin, paramasivam ragavendran, chinthamony arulraj, velliyur kanniapan gopalakrishnan asian pacific journal of tropical medicine 122011. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in emilia sonchifolia. The partially purified extract was found to be potent inhibitor of free.
A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. The free radical scavenging activities of nhexane extract of the whole plant of emilia sonchifolia was evaluated by employing various in vitro assay systems like dpph radical scavenging activity, superoxide radical scavenging activity and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity with ic 50 values 180, 160 and 160. Emilia sonchifolia herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. The present study was undertaken to investigate the free radical scavenging activities and also to con.
Anticonvulsant activity of emilia sonchifolia leaf extracts article in pakistan journal of scientific and industrial research 494. Antiinflammatory and analgesic potential of methanolic. The present study was undertaken to investigate the free radical. Asteraceae, commonly known as lilac tasselflower is. It is in flower from july to october, and the seeds ripen from august to october. The presence of phenolic compounds in the extract of emilia sonchifolia was. Data source and references for emilia sonchifolia lilac tasselflower from the usda plants database name search name search type enter a search name. At a concentration of 1mg ml, the scavenging activity of nhexane extract of emilia sonchifolia reached 79. It often branches from the very base, usually purplishgreen and deep rooting. Emilia sonchifolia syn emilia cass, pithosillum cass. Effects of abiotic elicitors on the production of bioactive.
Central kimberley, northern kimberley, victoria bonaparte. Lilac tasselflower, cupids shaving brush, floras paintbrush, emilia. The increased oxidative stress is also highly associated with the induction of pancreatic cancer. It flowers from july to october and the seed ripen from august to october. However, with increased health concerns, consumers prefer additivefree products. Splendid in your garden, excellent for cutting, splendid in your living room. Nicolson 1980 treated the eastern asian representatives of e. Methanolic extract of emilia sonchifolia compositae. Pillai t 201 cytotoxic effects of polysaccharides isolated from emilia sonchifolia in cervical cancer cell line cancer rep rev, 2017 doi. All summer from june to september it produces in great profusion sprays of fluffy, flamescarletred tassels. Emilia sonchifolia, scarlet magic this is a really cheerful plant for your border. Emilia sonchifolia herb uses, benefits, cures, side.
Annual erect herb, 1590 cm high, glaucous, stem striate. This species has been reported as a weed for a number of. Emilia sonchifolia belongs to the family asteraceae. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of emilia sonchifolia. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of. Leaves opposite, often some clustered near the base. Preparation of extracts approximately 100g of dried plant material was boiled in a soxhlet with 200ml of.
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