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. Ethanolic extract of acalypha indica was subjected to gcms analysis for. General information indian nettle is an annual to sometimes shortlived perennial herb that usually grows up to 1. Phytochemical screening and gcms analysis of acetone. Poonamayakki, kuppaimeni acalypha indica is called indian aclypha with green unisexual flowers grown in tropical land to an height of 75 cm. Ingestion of acalypha indica may lead to hemolysis in people suffering from glucose6phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Location of the studied site is lying in between 1415. All acalypha prefer warm temperatures and should not be. 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. Euphorbiaceae as traditional medicinal plant and its therapeutic potential. Phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial and radicalscavenging. Euphorbiaceae as traditional medicinal plant and its therapeutic potential article pdf available in journal of ethnopharmacology 207 june. The leaves have long petioles up to 12cm long, arranged spirally, simple, with. In this context, we can include the acalypha indica linn euphorbiaceae common name.
The divine tree neem azadirachta indica is mainly cultivated in the indian. Acalypha synonyms, acalypha pronunciation, acalypha translation, english dictionary definition of acalypha. Acalypha indica contains acalyphine which is used in the treatment of sore gums 2. List of various diseases cured by acalypha wilkesiana. How acalypha wilkesiana is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. It is an erect, annual herbaceous plant with numerous ascending branches. 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. Ambiga4 1department of science and humanities, anna university, coimbatore, tamilnadu, india 2indra institute of engineering and technology, pandur, thiruvallur, tamilnadu, india. According to hutchinson this is the thirty fifth order of the phylum. Acalypha indica indian acalypha is a wild annual that grows along the roads, in gardens and wastelands.
Klebsiella sp was resistant to aqueous extract of acalypha indica. The plants database includes the following 26 species of acalypha. Diversity of the endophytic fungi isolated from acalypha. Keep reading to learn more about how to grow acalypha copper leaf plants. Acalypha indica indian nettle or threeseeded mercury is an annual plant commonly found throughout india, in the plane areas, grows up to 1 m. This study reports the in vitro cytotoxic effect of biologically synthesized silver and gold nanoparticles against mdamb231, human breast cancer cells. Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of acalypha. The plant is reported to have a postcoital antifertility effect 12, antivenom properties 1, wound healing effects 15, antioxidant activities 11, antiinflammatory effects 8, acaricidal effects, diuretic effects 5 and anti bacterial activities. Biosynthesis and characterization of acalypha indica mediated copper oxide nanoparticles and evaluation of its antimicrobial and anticancer activity. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in acalypha wilkesiana. Aug 12, 2018 the plant of indian acalypha reportedly possesses diuretic, purgative, antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties. Names of acalypha wilkesiana in various languages of. Pdf downloads biosciences biotechnology research asia.
It is used by healers for the treatment of malarial fever, dysentery, diabetes and it possesses snake venom. Acalypha indica botanical name kuppaimeni in tamil. In this paper, the writer propose several new new taxa to the dicotyledonous plants of taiwan. 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. Acalypha indica showed maximum inhibition against escherichia coli, bacillus subtilis and staphylococcus aureus. 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. Acalypha indica collected from south part of india was taken for the study. 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. Professor, department of forestry, national chung hsing university. Phytochemical, gcms analysis and antibacterial activity of a.
Acalypha indica is a potent diuretic which helps in increasing the production of urine. Lakshmi, s, antibacterial potential of acalypha indica against human pathogens, international journal of current research, vol. This helps in preventing water retention and is useful for preventing urinary tract infections and in lowering high blood pressure. Phytochemical screening and gcms analysis of acetone leaf. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. All acalypha prefer warm temperatures and should not be kept under about 60 f if at all possible. It occurs throughout tropical africa and south africa, in india and sri lanka, as well as in yemen and pakistan. According to hutchinson this is the thirty fifth order of the phylum angiospermae, sub phylum.
Toxicity profile of traditional herbal medicine journal of ayurvedic. Methanol extract of acalypha indica exhibited hepatoprotective activity and presence of flavonoids may be are responsible for the same. Many homeopaths use this medicine to treat the pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma and. Among the gramnegative bacteria, only the pseudomonas aeruginosa was suscep tible to the extracts.
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. Acalypha indica acalypha indica health effects and herbal facts. This medicinal plant is traditionally used for treating intestinal worms, gum problems, stomach aches, hernia, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, scabies and skin diseases. Apr 09, 2014 acalypha indica is a potent diuretic which helps in increasing the production of urine. Acalypha is a genus of flowering plants in the family euphorbiaceae. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including.
H, in vitro antibacterial and antifungal properties of acalypha indica kucing galak proceedings of the regional symposium on. Acalypha definition of acalypha by the free dictionary. Acalypha indica is considered by the traditional practitioners to be bitter, acrid, expectorant, purgative, emetic, gastrointestinal irritant and diuretic. Acalypha wilkesiana herb uses, benefits, cures, side. To make a medicine, acalypha indica is collected in its flowering period. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 7. 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. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica against. Indian copperleaf is an annual herb found throughout the indian peninsula and in southern china, south africa, sri lanka, pakistan and yemen. Emerging infectious diseases and the threat to occupational. The plant of indian acalypha reportedly possesses diuretic, purgative, antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties.
Pengaruh ekstrak etanol tumbuhan antinganting acalypha indica. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Acalypha caroliniana blanco acalypha chinensis benth. Small annual herbs, erect, at times diffuse, 30120 cm high. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Indoors, look for a bright, but not sunny spot, like an eastfacing window. Acalypha indica indian acalypha acalypha lanceolata. Euphorbiaceae is a weed widely distributed throughout the plains of india. Plant details information about acalypha indica plant.
Pengaruh ekstrak etanol tumbuhan antinganting acalypha indica l. Names of acalypha wilkesiana in various languages of the world are also given. Acalypha indica linn is a member of the euphorbiaceae family. It is mainly known for its root being attractive to domestic cats, and for its various medicinal uses. Acalypha indica, azadirchata indica, and nyctanthes orbortristis inhibited the growth of alternaria alternata, bhowmick et al.
The dried leaves of acalypha indica was made into a poultice to treat bedsores and wounds and the juice of acalypha. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. They dont necessarily like full sun, although they can tolerate it if acclimated. Isolation of potential antibacterial and antioxidant compounds from acalypha indica and ocimum basilicum. Acalypha copper plant is one of the most beautiful plants that can be grown in a garden. 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 collected leaves were washed thoroughly with tap water followed with distilled water for the removal of dust and soil. Among the identified phytochemicals, 2 hydroxy4methoxy benzaldehyde a phenolic compound have the property of antioxidant and antifungal activity 9. Antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica plant was due to the presence of phyto chemical compounds like alkaloids, tannins, saponins, steroids and proteins. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica. Acalyphin is used as a substitute for ipecacuanha, a vermifuge, expectorant and emetic.
Acalypha wilkesiana herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. It is essentially a weed which grows in waste areas. Acalypha indica leaves are used in the traditional medicine of india as a jaundice remedy. Acalypha a genus of herbs and shrubs belonging to the family euphorbiaceae genus acalypha rosid dicot genus a genus of dicotyledonous plants. The leaves of acalypha grandis have also been reported to possess contraceptive activity bourdy et al. 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. In the present study, the ethanol extract of acalypha indica were evaluated for gcms analysis.
Acalypha indica possessed many biological properties. Acalypha indica is a good remedy for getting rid of unwanted hair. Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of acalypha indica linn in experimental animal models shivakumar s. It is one of the largest euphorb genera, with approximately 450 to 462 species. Phytochemical investigation of the acalypha indica. Acalypha indica acalypha indica is a herb of 75 cm high and can be found in the pakistan, sri lanka, and india. Palm leaf manuscript is one of the oldest medium of writing in india especially in. The leaf powder, sometimes mixed with salt, is applied externally to maggotinfested wounds, skin parasites and other skin problems. 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.
Acalypha indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. 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. The leaf petioles are long and slender and the ovate leaves are about 3 to 8 cms. Syzygium cumini, azadirachta indica and bougainvillea spectabilis 466. Known as copperleaf indian acalypha indiannettle threeseededmercury. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 7 with original publication details. Flowers are green and seeds are white and small pod contain lots of seeds inside. It is not an ornamental plant as it has no showy colored flowers. Silver nanoparticles 2030 nm were synthesized utilizing a leaf concentrate of acalypha indica. Externally, the sap is used as eye drops to treat eye infections. It has possibly been introduced elsewhere as a weed.
It has been reported to be useful in treating pneumoniae, asthma, rheumatism and several other ailments 4. Acalypha indica is a species of plant having catkin type of inflorescence. Inhibition of biodeterioration of yam tuber dioscorea rotundata poir in storage with phenolic extract of acalypha hispida burm. A study of antimicrobial activity of acalypha indica against selected microbial species rajaselvam j1, benila smily j. The nanoparticles were appeared to be antimicrobial against. 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.