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