Creeping woodsorrel is a low growing perennial broadleaf plant with shamrocklike leaves. During may 1969 i was xeroxing in the room set aside. Received 30 th abstract the aim of present study was to assess the different phytochemicals, the antioxidant activity and anti. It is commonly found as a weed of lawns, gardens, and pathways. The plant is mixed in equal amount with the leaf bud of justicia adathoda l. The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas. Changeri oxalis corniculata changeri uses, benefits. Evaluation of memory enhancing activity of methanolic extract. The plant is small creeper which grows from the nodes and has been administer for various edible and medicinal uses. Evaluation of antitumor and antioxidant activity of oxalis corniculata linn. As eiten 1955 said the taxonomy and nomenclature of the caulescent oxalis related to oxalis corniculata l.
This species has properties similar to oxalis acetosella. Read more rose varieties roses are known for its color and fragrance. Oxalis corniculata wikibooks, open books for an open world. From the foregoing observations, it could be concluded that methanol extract of oxalis corniculata whole plant possesses significant antisecretory and antiulcer activity. Material and methods collection of plant materials and extraction healthy, disease free plant of oxalis corniculata l. The infusion of this plant is useful remedy for hookworms and leaves extract can be used externally to apply on skin rashes and eruptions, insect bites and burns. Its cooling action appears to help reduce the discomfort of fevers taken in a tea made at 1 ounce of herb to 1 pint of water. Oxalis corniculata is a common medicinal plant widely used against.
It is related to, and closely resembles bermuda buttercup buttercup oxalis. Present investigations were carried out to evaluate an ethanolic extract of oxalis corniculata linn. The russians make a cooling drink from an infusion of the leaves, which may be infused with water or. It is used to treat unspecified medicinal disorders.
Oxalis corniculata, the creeping woodsorrel, also called procumbent yellow sorrel or sleeping beauty, resembles the common yellow woodsorrel, oxalis stricta. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity brazilian journal. The plant oxalis corniculata creeping wood synthesis in laboratories, medicinal plants. Taingang daga, oxalis corniculata, creeping wood sorrel. Corniculatin a, a new fl avonoidal glucoside brazilian. This herb is very beneficial for treating influenza. External paste of leaves is used as antidote for the poisoning caused by snake bites, datura, mercury and arsenic. Oxalis corniculata yellow sorrel, creeping woodsorrel pfaf. Medicinal plants many indian plants have medicinal values. Cangeri oxalis corniculata using in ayurveda with pictures and details.
The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavour. Oxalis corniculata, oxalidaceae, pharmacognostic, physicochemical, phytochemical investigations introduction oxalis corniculata family. Oxalis corniculata linn, a subtropical annual herb is well known for its traditional medicinal uses. Oxalis corniculata online atlas of the british and irish. Abstract many herbal remedies have been employed in various medical systems for treatment and management of different diseases. Evaluation of memory enhancing activity of methanolic. Plants profile for oxalis corniculata creeping woodsorrel.
Oxalis corniculata linn is an annual herb commonly known as indian horrel. Oxalis corniculata cangeri it is an indian medicinal plants using in ayurveda. Pdf phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of oxalis. This species is accepted, and its native range is mexico to venezuela and peru, caribbean. Creeping wood sorrel oxalis corniculata, also known as yellow wood sorrel and procumbent yellow sorrel, is a somewhat delicateappearing, lowgrowing, herbaceous plant in the family oxalidaceae. Extraction and estimation of plant pigments of medicinal plants used in digestive. Oxalis stricta yellow wood sorrel, common yellow oxalis. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity brazilian journal of. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Phytochemical screening and biological potential of methanolic extract of oxalis corniculata sarabjit kaur, gurcharn kaur and jatinder singh chemistry department, punjabi university patiala, punjab available online at. It is a somewhat delicateappearing, lowgrowing, herbaceous plant in the family oxalidaceae. Medicinal uses of oxalis corniculata are astringent, vermifuge, emmenagogue and antiseptic properties.
Though it belongs to a section of the genus from south america, the evidence that this species came from there is weak. Because of its amlarasa the plant is known by the name changeri because of this it acts as rochana as per some author marselia minuta is the original changeri since chatushpathri is the common synonym used by all the acharayas. If you arent overwhelmed with too many oxalis on your property always try hand pulling first. Pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies on leaves of oxalis. It is a wellknown medicinal plant with versatile pharmaceutical. Having said that, oxalis does have some limited medicinal uses for minor complaints.
The plant oxalis corniculata linn belongs to the oxaledaceae family. Phytochemical screening and biological potential of. Introduction nature has been a source of medicinal agents for thousands of years and an impressive number of modern drugs have been isolated from natural sources. It grows throughout california to 8200 feet 2500 m and inhabits agricultural land, greenhouse and other disturbed sites. Philippine herbal therapy an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by godofredo umali stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties,folkloric uses and research studies. Pdf the botany, chemistry, pharmacological and therapeutic. Taingang daga oxalis corniculata creeping wood sorrel. Oxalis corniculata commonly known as yellow wood sorrel is a very common and useful medicinal plant which has been used since ages for the treatment of various ailments and as an emergency food. A decoction is used in the treatment of fevers, both to quench the thirst and allay the fever.
Medicinal action and uses it has diuretic, antiscorbutic and refrigerant action, and a decoction made from its pleasant acid leaves is given in high fever, both to quench thirst and to allay the fever. Though it belongs to a section of the genus from south america, the evidence that this species came. There is some indication that taken in small doses of no more than 2 fluid ounces, oxalis can provide some relief from urinary tract. The results revealed that 57% of medicinal uses are new to literature. This site uses cookies to analyze traffic and for ads measurement purposes. Oxalis corniculata belongs to the oxalidaceae family which is wildly found in the mediterranean, north africa and some parts of asia. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of oxalis corniculata. Oxalis corniculata linn is commonly known as creeping woodsorrel belonging to the family oxalidaceae and ge nus oxalis. They approved a research grant for my proposed study and i set out to make final arrangements for the expedition.
It is commonly known as indian sorrel in eng lish, tinpatiya in hindi and saru tengesi in assamese. It is used as complementary medicine in wound healing, anemia, dyspepsia, cancer, piles, dementia and convulsions 14, 15. Oxalis corniculata linn medicinal uses medicinal plants. Quantitative phytochemical analysis of oxalis corniculata. This woodsorrel is a lowgrowing, herbaceaous plant with a narrow, creeping stem that readily roots at the nodes. Oxalis is best herb rich in vitaminc and it is best used in the treatment of scurvy. Oxalis corniculata is a well known herb to have an acid taste due to the high content of oxalate in its leaves and stems. Oxalidaceae wood sorrel family medicinal use of wood sorrel. Jun 14, 2014 the plant oxalis corniculata linn belongs to the oxaledaceae family. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Other articles where oxalis corniculata is discussed.
One of the earliest treatises of indian medicine, the charaka samhita b. With its details morphology, pictures, details, botanical names, theraputic uses. Based on this data, it is suggested that the gastroprotection observed in this study could be related to the presence of flavonoids in the oxalis corniculata extract. Oxalis deppei iron cross plant pfaf plant database. The agrochemical potential of methanolic extract, n hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and nbutanol fractions were assessed to measure the antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal activities of the plant. Gastroprotective effect of oxalis corniculata whole plant.
Oxalis corniculata linn, a subtropical annual herb is well known for its traditional medicinal uses 4. Antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal potentials of oxalis. Read more wild flowers most of the wild flowers are shot in trichy. It has consolidated its range in the south, and is now more widely recorded in n. Oxalis corniculata is a annualperennial growing to 0. It is a somewhat delicateappearing, lowgrowing, herbaceous plant in the family oxalidaceae description. The fresh or dried leaves are anodyne, antiscorbutic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, irritant and stomachic. Biogenic silver nanoparticles using oxalis corniculata. It is widely distributed in lawns, flower beds, nurseries, gardens, and greenhouses. Quantitative phytochemical analysis of oxalis corniculata l. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the bodys supply of calcium leading to nutritional deficiency.
The whole plant is anthelmintic, antiphlogistic, astringent, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, lithontripic, stomachic and styptic. Many of these isolations were based on the uses of. Microbiology diversity of the endophytic fungi isolated. The russians make a cooling drink from an infusion of the leaves, which may be infused with water or boiled in milk. Pacific for purposes of studying medicinal uses of plants and she suggested that i might secure funds for this purpose from the hawaiian botanical gardens foundation.
Phytochemical screening and biologic oxalis corniculata al. Oxalis corniculata linn is commonly known as creeping woodsorrel belonging to the family oxalidaceae and genus oxalis. Oxalis corniculata contain malic, tartaric and citric acids from leaves and stem. The species has many weedy characteristics, being readily selfpollinated, producing copious seeds in a short time, and being capable of growing rapidly in open places. Cangeri oxalis corniculata indian medicinal plants. It is used in the treatment of influenza, fever, urinary tract infections, enteritis, diarrhoea, traumatic injuries, sprains and poisonous snake bites. Now the problem with oxalis is that it has a long tap. Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. There was difficulty over which herbarium specimen linnaeus considered the original material of the generic name corniculata, and three species had been involved in the application of.
Antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal potentials of. Evaluation of antitumor and antioxidant activity of oxalis. Oxalidaceae, a subtropical annual herb, is wellknown traditional medicinal uses. Oxalis corniculata is a common medicinal plant widely used against numerous infectious diseases. Flowers by name o oxalis corniculata oxalis corniculata. Oxalis corniculata is a annual or shortlived perennial plant growing only 5 10cm tall but spreading at the roots to form a mat of growth 30cm or more wide. It is commonly known as indian sorrel in english, tinpatiya in hindi and saru tengesi in assamese.
This gardenlady always tries to first recommend the safest method of weed removal, which is hand pulling. Because of its amlarasa the plant is known by the name changeri because of this it acts as rochana as per some author marselia minuta is the original changeri since chatushpathri is the common synonym used by. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for food, medicine and various other commodities. Material and methods collection of plant materials and extraction healthy, disease free plant of. The branches of wood sorrel are erect, creeping, about 30 cm long borne with small hairs while the roots are fibrous and branched. As a folklore remedy, juice and extracts of aerial parts are used for treating stomachache, datura poisoning. About 80% of individuals from developed countries use traditional medicine, which has compounds derived from medicinal plants, which should.
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