Pharmacognostic validation of root of hemidesmus indicus jocpr. Anantmoola, hemidesmus indicus, indian sarsaparilla. The maximum and minimum the alkalinity for watersoluble ash found in g. Rare herb of chhattisgarh sumona chakrabortty a and rachana choudhary b1 ab department of microbiology shri shankaracharya mahavidyalaya sector6, bhilai c. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic activity of hemidesmus. The roots served as remedy for leprosy, syphilis, leucoderma, asthma, dysentery, fever and, blood, kidney and urinary diseases kirtikar and basu, 1984. The present study is designed to investigate antiinflammatory effect of ethanolic extract of hemidesmus indicus eehi on rats and mice. There are reports that this false sarsaparilla is a common impurity found in sarsaparilla. The antiinflammatory effect is investigated employing acute anti. Medicinal plants are being widely used, either as single drug or in combination in health care delivery system. Jul 15, 2014 take the roots of hemidesmus indicus, rub on stone. It is climbing herb found throughout india and more commonly in bengal and assam. Cytotoxic effects of a decoction of nigella sativa, hemidesmus indicus and smilax glabra on human hepatoma hepg2 cells.
There are reports that this false sarsaparilla is a. Asclepiadaceae commonly known as anantmul is a popular drug formulation used in the ayurveda system of medicine. The plant list includes a further 1 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus hemidesmus. Take the roots of hemidesmus indicus, rub on stone. The plant list includes 5 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus hemidesmus. The root extracts of hemidesmus indicus in different ratios of petroleum ether and ethyl acetate, tests have shown significant. In ayurveda, it has been used medicinally to treat stomach problems, to cure rashes and to calm the mind and induce trance states and deep meditation. Dont confuse sarsaparilla with indian or false sarsaparilla hemidesmus indicus, family. The hexane soluble portion of the ethanol extract of the stem of hemidesmus indicus afforded a new triterpene lactone, characterized as 3ketolup12ene2128olide.
Nadkarni, 1989 and root extracts have been found to exhibit various pharmacological properties aneja. Hemidesmus indicus is a pharmacologically important plant. Hendrik van rheede is said to have taken a keen personal interest in the compilation of the hortus malabaricus. Anantmoola, hemidesmus indicus, indian sarsaparilla, sariva.
Micropropagation of hemidesmus indicus for cultivation and. India abstract the study and use of medicinal properties of plant is called herbal medicine. Anantmool means the eternal root as the root of the plant spreads for a long way under the ground. The roots have a sweet smell like camphor hence known as karpuri. Media in category hemidesmus indicus the following 56 files are in this category, out of 56 total. Although other species of this variety has been reported for its standards7 this has been the complete pharmacognostic validation of this variety which may be used for formulation development in future. Hemidesmus is a genus of plants in the apocynaceae, first described in 1810. The aqueous extract of hemidesmus indicus roots was investigated for its in vivo antigenotoxic effect against cisplatininduced cytogenetic damage. Evaluation of phytochemical composition and antioxidative. The resultant publication 22, triggered a series of investigations on this aspect, and subsequently about 20 publications have resulted on the antidiabetic properties of. Year 2001 isbn 0849329299 description a very detailed book on some of the key ayurvedic herbs, giving both technical and nontechnical information on each plant.
Antiinflammatory activity is a possible mechanism by which the polyherbal formulation. The roots of hemidesmus indicus were collected as a gift sample from the annai. Jul 11, 2019 hemidesmus indicus medicinal uses pdf july 11, 2019 hemidesmus indicus, indian sarsaparilla is a species of plant that is found in south asia. The fragrant roots of hemidesmus indicus indian sarsaparilla is used in indian native medicine and herbal tea preparations. Hemidesmus indicus hi belonging to the family asclepediaceae has been used in indian system of traditional medicine. An hemidesmus indicus in nahilalakip ha genus nga hemidesmus, ngan familia nga apocynaceae. The other common ayurvedic names of this herb continue. Hortus indicus malabaricus garden of malabar of india. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, sabyasachi chatterjee aparna banerjee and others published hemidesmus indicus.
International research journal of pharmaceutical and applied. Hhemidesmus the plant list gave hemidesmus indicus var. It is a climbing plant that grows almost all over india. The in vitro experiment by the disc diffusion method established that hemidesmus indicus root extracts posses a bioactive compound, which inhibits the growth of the microorganisms. Hair growth, alopecia, hair fall take 2 grams hemidesmus indicus root powder, 23 times a day with water. Hemidesmus indicus is known in ayurvedic medicine as sugandi, and it has been valued for its medicinal properties for almost a thousand years. Flavoring extracts of hemidesmus indicus roots and vanilla planifolia pods exhibit in vitro acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities.
Hemidesmus indicus is used to make beverages and also used in traditional medicine. The genus hemidesmus is in the family apocynaceae in the major group angiosperms flowering plants. Swiss albino mice were administered with various doses of the extract either singly 50, 100 and 200 mgkg body weight or as split doses 10, 20 and 40 mgkg bwday for five consecutive days by oral gavage. Pdf hemidesmus indicus commonly known as anantmool belongs to the family of periplocaceae and it is used as a folk medicine and found to be an.
Hemidesmus in world checklist of selected plant families. Hemidesmus indicus sariva consists of root of hemidesmus indicus linn. Enhancement in the absorption of water and electrolytes from rat intestine by hemidesmus indicus r. Aug 12, 2019 antioxidant activity of hemidesmus indicus pdf the methanolic extract of hemidesmus indicus l asclepiadaceae roots was found to inhibit lipid peroxidation and scavenge hydroxyl and superoxide. A multifunctional hemidesmus indicus as cosmetic agent ijsdr. Inhibitory effect of hemidesmus indicus and its active principle 2hydroxy 4methoxy benzoic acid on ethanolinduced liver injury. Anantamul, sariva, indian sarsaparilla is a wellknown indian plant 1012. Antibacterial activity of the root extracts of hemidesmus. Hemidesmus indicus, sariva, asclepiadaceae, indian sarsaparilla created date. Ayurvedic medicine makes use of the herb hemidesmus indicus in several different ways, most notably as a diuretic and a blood purifier. Sarsaparilla was the most famous drink of the cowboys in the old west areas of the united states. Hemidesmus indicus anantmool is being used widely in ayurvedic medicine.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the antioxidant, hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic potential of methanolic extract of roots of hemidesmus indicus hie in streptozotocin stz induced diabetic mice. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Hemidesmus indicus is an important medicinal plant and extensively used in ayurvedic and unani system of medicine. Herb information indian sarasaparilla or hemidesmus indicus. Hemidesmus indicus, commonly known as anantmul, possesses various pharmacological activities including antiinflammatory activity. The leaves are very slender, smooth and oval shaped, closely resembling blades of grass, and they maintain a uniform shiny dark green color throughout the year. Antinociceptive activity of alcoholic extract of hemidesmus indicus r. Medicinal uses of anantmool or indian sarsaparilla bimbima.
Hemidesmus indicus is a perennial, fastgrowing thin creeper vine that sends tendrils out at every node to cling to the surrounding vegetation for stability and support. The herb, also known as false sarsaparilla, is also made into a tonic that is used to improve mental function, and it is employed in treatments to help ease skin infections, rheumatism and urinary problems. Hemidesmus indicus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. In ayurveda system of medicine, it is widely used in the treatment of oligospermia, gastritis, anorexia, menorrhagia etc. Hemidesmus indicus anantamool, is a plant species of apocynaceae family commonly found in india, specially in different areas of west bengal. One of a kind, it was, and still is, considered a major reference of work for botanists and herbalists studying the flora of south asia. Title handbook of ayurvedic medicinal plants publication author kapoor.
Periplocaceae is being used widely in ayurvedic medicine. Hemidesmus indicus, a traditional medicinal plant, targets. Hemidesmus indicus protects against ethanolinduced liver toxicity. It is an important medicinal herb used in the traditional system of. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Or you can apply the milky exude of the plant mixed with honey. Hemidesmus indicus root by pharmacognostically as per who guidelines. May 31, 2019 hemidesmus indicus medicinal uses pdf posted on may 31, 2019 by admin hemidesmus indicus, indian sarsaparilla is a species of plant that is found in south asia. A special kind of milky latex is found in the climber.
In the present study, antibiofilm potential of methanolic extract of h. The history of its medicinal importance dates back to ancient times. Indian sarasaparilla is important medicinal herb of ayurveda. International research journal of pharmaceutical and. Dietary changes play major risk roles in oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease and modulate normal metabolic function. Caulogenic responses of various explant types from 12monthold plants of hemidesmus indicus were tested. Pdf phytochemical and pharmacological benefits of hemidesmus. Dont mix false or indian sarsaparilla hemidesmus indicus belongs to apocyanaceae family reportedly a widespread adulterant of sarsaparilla. Hemidesmus indicus benefits, usage, dose, side effects. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. The present study was designed to investigate the ameliorative potential of different extracts of hemidesmus indicus to experimental highfat diet in wistar rats, and their possible mechanism of action. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Anantmool, sarsaparilla, hemidesmus indicus, herbal cosmetics. Hemidesmus indicus indian sarsaparilla shrub at simhachalam hill.
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