Phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxic effect of its aqueous leaf extract in wistar rats. The unwieldy name cnidoscolus was derived from the greek knide nettle, and skolos thorn, prickle or sting. The inhibition of antioxidant system may cause the accumulation of h 2 o 2 or products of its decomposition halliwell, in this study, we also observed a significant decrease in the activities of free radical scavenging enzymes. By pruning the plant, it grows to be a bushy shrub about 1. Hepatoprotective and antiinflammatory activities of the cnidoscolus. Information and translations of cnidoscolus aconitifolius in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is an evergreen shrub growing to 5 m 16ft by 4 m ft at a fast rate. Cnidoscolus chayamansa euphorbiaceae spurge family echo plant information sheet. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius tree spinach, tread softly. Potential nutritional and health benefits of tree spinach. This ornamental small tree sometimes regarded as a tree spinach is recognized by.
Data are presented on the chemical composition of chaya leaf meal clm cnidoscolus aconitifolius mill. Cnidoscolus urens is a perennial, tropical american stinging herb of the family euphorbiaceae, and is one of some 100 species belonging to the genus cnidoscolus gk. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius hospital too far has been used nutritionally and medicinally diaz bolio, 1975. Cnidoscolus chayamansa and cnidoscolus aconitifolius, both have been used as an ornamental and medicinal plant as well as food. If left alone, a chaya plant can grow to be a small tree about 45m high. Nutraceutical potential of cnidoscolus aconitifolius arc journals. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties.
Chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius 1, sometimes called the spinach tree, is a fastgrowing perennial shrub native to mexico that produces lots of attractive, large, dark green leaves. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius was analysed and the results presented table 2. In the past there may have been some confusion between this species, now considered as a synonym of cnidoscolus aconitifolius mill. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is commonly called chaya or tree spinach. Depending on the cultivar the leaves may have skin irritating hairs. Chaya is a bushy woody multistemmed medium to large shrub or small tree 620 feet tall. Chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius1, sometimes called the spinach tree, is a fastgrowing perennial shrub native to mexico that produces lots of attractive, large, dark green leaves.
It has smooth greenish grey bark with toothed palmate leaves. Yes cnidoscolus albomaculatus, cnidoscolus phyllacanthus, cnidoscolus stimulosus, cnidoscolus texanus, cnidoscolus urens listed as weeds of one kind 401 2002. The data shows that concentration of vitamin a is 5. Article pdf available may 2014 with 1,202 reads how we measure reads. Chaya shrubs often grow to 3 m 10 ft in height, and 2 m 6. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of alcoholic extract of. In this study, pem was induced in weaning male wistar albino rats by feeding them with low protein diet for 2 weeks. Plants profile for cnidoscolus aconitifolius treadsoftly.
Groups ce were administered with 100 mgkg, 500 mgkg and mgkg of ethanolic leaves extract of cnidoscolus. Cnidoscolus species cnidoscolus aconitifolius name synonyms cnidoscolus napaeifolius jatropha aconitifolia mill. Its shoots and leaves have been said to be useful laxatives, diuretics and for good blood circulation rowe, 1994. The spinach tree eat the weeds and other things, too. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus cnidoscolus family euphorbiaceae. Abstract histological effects of alcoholic extract of cnidoscolus aconitifolius on bone marrow biopsy in adult male wistar rats. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius family euphorbiaceae aqueous. The effects of several recovery diets containing 20% soya. Plant database entry for chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius with 8 images, 2 comments, and 38 data details. In recipes from the leaf protein concentrate manual, lpc generally makes up. The conservation status of sharks, rays and chimaeras in the mediterranean sea despite our rapidly improved understanding of their widespread overexploitation in the mediterranean basin 5,6, no. A study as late as 1999 researchers recognized two species, cnidoscolus chayamansa and cnidoscolus aconitifolius. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or. Nutraceutical potential of cnidoscolus aconitifolius.
Cnidoscolus chayamansa mc vaugh belonging to euphorbiaceae is known as mexican spinach, and the widespread popular name utilized. Did you know that a plant indigenous to belize and central america chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius, but also known as cnidoscolus chayamansa has antidiabetic properties recent scientific studies. First, we performed trichome counts for each population before imposing. Histological effects of alcoholic extract of cnidoscolus. The leaves must be cooked and eaten, however, as the raw leaves are toxic. Ameliorative effects of cnidoscolus aconitifolius on. The diabetic rats were then divided into five groups bf consisting of five rats per group. Johnston and the availability of its amino acids to chicks. Center for complementary and alternative medicine, school of public health.
Data source and references for cnidoscolus aconitifolius treadsoftly from the usda plants database. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract protects against hepatic. The initial c is silent, so pronunciation is nidoskolus, with the accent on either the second or. Echo has grown chaya for 25 years and only one plant produced a few seeds one. Pdf phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxic. Definition of cnidoscolus aconitifolius in the dictionary. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, spinach tree, tread softly.
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is a potential folklore medicinal plant used for the treatment of many diseases and infections. Euphorbiaceae spinach tree, tread softly, cabbage star, chaya origin. Chemical composition of chaya leaf meal cnidoscolus. Media in category cnidoscolusthe following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. It can grow well on a wide range of soils in both hot, rainy climates and areas with occasional drought. Cnidoscolus chayamansa euphorbiaceae spurge family echo plant information sheet origin chaya is native to mexico. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is a drought deciduous shrub that is mainly cultivated for food because of its important medicinal. Euphorbiaceae maya spinach tree, chaya col, kikilchay, chaykeken origin. The ethnobotany of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius also known as chaya, aka mayan tree spinach or mexican tree spinach, is actually a large fastgrowing and productive perennial shrub from the euphorbiaceae. A wide variety of the folkloric use of this herb in ethno medicine includes treatment for alcoholism, insomnia, gout, scorpion stings and as cure for brain and vision improvement atuahene et al.
The genus cnidoscolus consists of 40 or more species, but only chayamansa refers to the vegetable chaya. It has long been used by the mayans of the yucatan peninsula. Chaya spinach tree, mayan spinach cnidnoscolus aconitifolius ssp. Pdf phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius. The tree spinach cnidoscolus chayamansa mcvaughn, euphorbiaceae, called chaya in south texas, is popular in mexico and central america and has been introduced into the united states mainly south. Phytochemical screening and in vitro bioactivity of cnidoscolus aconitifolius euphorbiaceae,jmpr. Cure diabetes 2 with belize plant chaya cnidoscolus.
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