The leaves are sub orbicular, cordate at the base, bilobed. Evaluation of phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of bauhinia purpurea l. Ayurvedic herbs are used according to their ayurvedic properties and dosha karma. Pdf the pharmacological importance of bauhinia variegata.
Bauhinia trees typically reach a height of 612 m and their branches spread 36 m outwards. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in bauhinia racemosa. Bauhinia racemosa herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. So, each herb cannot serve similar benefits for the same disease in different people. A small orchid tree having small, ornamental white to yellow colored flowers. Pharmacognostic evaluation including examinations of morphological and microscopic characters, ash value, powder analysis, phytochemical screenings with help of tlc and. Bauhinia purpurea is a small tree with relatively large leaves up to 20 cm wide. The genus was named after the bauhin brothers gaspard and. Pdf on pharmacological study the leaf extract showed good antidiarrhoeal profiles in two models. Age old matured stem bark of bauhinia racemosa lam.
Apr 18, 2018 the herbs used in ayurveda for ayurvedic treatment of an illness are collectively known as ayurvedic herbs. Sri lanka harbors over 3000 plant species, and most of these plants have been of immense importance in the traditional systems of medicine in the country. The present study was carried out to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of a methanol extract of bauhinia racemosa mebr caesalpiniaceae stem bark in various systems. Its flowers vary from pale purple to bright pinkishpurple and. Hepatoprotective properties of bauhinia variegata bark extract. Putrajeevak putranjiva roxburghii is a medicinal tree used in ayurveda to treat infertility. It may attract the attention of natural product researchers throughout the world to focus on the unexplored potential of bauhinia racemosa. Bioactivity of active extracts of leaf of bauhinia racemosa.
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of bauhinia racemosa. Pdf antihistaminic effect of bauhinia racemosa leaves. Distinctive types of bauhinia are referred to and utilized as kanchnara in indian arrangement of medicine. It is a small crooked tree with drooping branches that grows 35 metres 1016 ft tall and flowers between february and may. How bauhinia racemosa is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. See status, confidence level, source for definitions.
As shveta kanchnar while in bhavaprakash, other than bauhinia variegata linn. Bauhinia herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. Traditional uses, medicinal properties, and phytopharmacology. Bioactivities of polyphenolics from the roots of bauhinia. Pdf phytochemistry and pharmacology of traditionally. Multidimensional uses of medicinal plant kachnar bauhinia. The leaves are sub orbicular, cordate at the base, bilobed, glabrous above and pubescent beneath, also petiolate. Names of bauhinia in various languages of the world are also given. The tree is more or less deciduous, but the new leaves are sometimes produced before the old leaves fall.
Literature survey on scientific journals, books as. Nov 16, 2012 medicinal use of kachnarbauhinia variegata or bauhinia kachanar tree is one of the most important herb in ayurvedic medicine system. The bark of this medicinal plant is highly astringent, leaves are anthelmintic and seeds are antibacterial. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of bauhinia. Jul 05, 2010 the bark of this medicinal plant is highly astringent, leaves are anthelmintic and seeds are antibacterial.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in bauhinia. Mean zone of inhibition of crude extract of bauhinia racemosa the activity of hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone and methanol crude extracts of bauhinia racemosa was tested on five clinical isolates and the result of the mean zone of inhibition is presented in table 1 below. For shoot multiplication, mother explants were transferred repeatedly on medium containing low. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of bauhinia. Bauhinia racemosa in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Detailed information on the medicinal uses of more than two hundred rainforest plants, mainly from s. The herbs used in ayurveda for ayurvedic treatment of an illness are collectively known as ayurvedic herbs. Tereez labib consultant of plant taxonomy at the ministry of agriculture and director of orman botanical garden, giza, egypt. A list of indian medicinal plants using in ayurveda.
The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 824. Simple, divided into 2 rounded lobes broader than long, green and glabrous above, white and hairy below, base cordate. Traditional uses of medicinal plants in polonnaruwa district. Traditional uses of medicinal plants in polonnaruwa. Vellai mantharai herbal remedy for glandular infections. Media in category bauhinia racemosa the following 60 files are in this category, out of 60 total.
Pdf phytochemistry and pharmacology of traditionally used. List of various diseases cured by bauhinia racemosa. Bauhinia variegata is a widely used as medicinal plant distributed in the tropical regions. Medicinal plants are widely used by majority of populations to cure various diseases and illness and high impact on the worlds economy43. This plant based traditional med properties, safety and efficacy nascimento for correspondence ethnopharmacology unit, research v. America, with basic descriptions of the plants, their other uses etc.
For more multimedia, look at bauhinia racemosa on wikimedia commons. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. In india, it is commonly known as jhinjha or apta and grown mainly for medicinal as well as religious purposes. The plant bauhinia racemosa lam belongs to the family. Overview information asparagus racemosus is a plant used in traditional indian medicine ayurveda. The seeds and bark have a number of traditional medicinal uses. In the present study, we have concentrated on phytochemical characters of seeds and leaves of bauhinia racemosa lam.
Traditional uses bauhinia racemosa is one of the plants. Methanol 70% extract of bauhinia racemosa aerial parts was tested for antimicrobial activity against different bacterial and fungal strains and for antioxidant activity and also total content of polyphenols with phytochemical analysis of the extract was determined. The timber is good and as many parts of the tree have medicinal uses, it is planted for its value as well as for its extreme beauty. Phytochemistry and pharmacology of traditionally used tropical medicinal plant bauhinia racemosa lam. According to who third world countries depends mainly native medicinal plants for their health purpose. Know about putrajeevak botanical description, medicinal properties, medicinal uses in ayurveda, its health benefits, dosage, contraindications and sideeffect of different parts of this plant.
Preliminary pharmacognostic evaluations and phytochemical. How bauhinia is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Medicinal plants have always been considered as healthy source of life for all peoples due to its rich therapeutic properties and being 100% natural. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of bauhinia racemosa l. Although there is a rich reserve of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants, indepth studies have not been pursued yet to compile the ethnoflora with traditional medicinal applications for the scientific community. Traditional uses, medicinal properties, and phytopharmacology of ficus racemosa.
A fastgrowing, pioneer species that also fixes atmospheric nitrogen, it can be used in reforestation projects and, with its small size and fairly open. A micropropagation system for bauhinia racemosa lam. Mohammed elgebaly, department of botany, national research centre nrc and by mrs. The methanol extract was then distilled, evaporated and vacuum dried. The demand for medicinal plant is increasing for both developed and developing. Campuswide floristic diversity of medicinal plants in indian institute. Helps to cure toothachetake the branches of bauhinia tree and burn it.
Medicinal use of kachnarbauhinia variegata or bauhinia kachanar tree is one of the most important herb in ayurvedic medicine system. The results have showed that the extract has a significant antimicrobial activity, it inhibited the growth of bacillus. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. Aerial parts of bauhinia racemosa were collected from orman garden, giza, egypt in april 2011. The chemical constituents of the extract were identified by qualitative analysis followed. The bark is dark brown, rough and longitudinally fissured. Bauhinia monandra is a small tree with relatively large leaves up to 20 cm wide. The relatively large bauhinia genus consisting of trees, climbers and shrubs is distributed in a wide range of geographic location certain bauhinia species have a long history of traditional medicinal applications 2. Plant details information about bauhinia racemosa plant.
It publishes standard research papers in almost all thrust areas of current chemistry of academic and commercial importance. This species is a holy tree of india and is a popular ornamental. Naturally they grow in madagascar, but have naturalised in burma, australia, christmas island, the caribbean, southern usa and the pacific islands. Evaluation of phytochemical analysis and antibacterial.
Moraceae is a popular medicinal plant in india, which has long been used in. Bauhinia racemosa as antiulcer remedies and for the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer. Its flowers are pale pink or whitish with darker pink or reddishpurple markings and have a single fertile stamen. Traditionally, mixture of its bark and bridelia retusa area of southern rajasthan and act as co and the locales of the shiwalik himalaya of uttarakhand utilize it. Common names include pink bauhinia, orchid tree, and napoleons plume. Kachnar fabaceae leguminosae is popular ornamental plants, commonly known as cows paw. Bauhinia monandra is a species of leguminous trees, of the family fabaceae. Jun 26, 2010 bauhinia racemosa herbal medicines vellai mantharai siddha medicine the bark of this medicinal plant is highly astringent, leaves are anthelmintic and seeds are antibacterial. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of bauhinia racemosa.
Names of bauhinia racemosa in various languages of. Pharmacological properties of bauhinia racemosa lam article pdf available in ciit international journal of biometrics and bioinformatics 311. Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of bauhinia. Study of antiulcer activity of bauhinia racemosa lam in rats.
Medicinal use of kachnarbauhinia variegata or bauhinia. Herbal medicine bauhinia racemosa natural remedy for. Know about its botanical description, medicinal properties and sideeffects. Astringent, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antimalarial. About 80% of individuals from developed countries use traditional medicine, which involves com pounds derived from medicinal. For shoot multiplication, mother explants were transferred repeatedly on medium containing low concentration of ba 0. Treats oral disorderstake the dried bark of bauhinia plant and prepare its hot infusion or decoction.
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