Pharmacognostic and antifungal investigations of elaeocarpus. Pdf antimicrobial activity of elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. The plant list includes a further 67 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus elaeocarpus. Elaeocarpus is a genus of tropical and subtropical evergreen trees and shrubs. The solvent free crude was screened for presence of phytochemicals, antioxidant activity and alpha amylase inhibitory effect. Elaeocarpus ganitrus in kew science plants of the world online. Elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb is widely used in traditional medicine to cure various diseases.
Blood pressure was measured by using pressure transducer and polyrite inco. Identity of dried fruit was confirmed through plant anatomy research centre, medicinal plant research unit, chennai. The present study was carried out in an attempt to study the pharmacognostical characteristics of the leaves of. Elaeocarpus ganitrus is a medium sized tree occurring in nepal, bihar, bengal, assam, madhya pradesh and bombay, and cultivated as an ornamental tree in various parts of india. This species differs from elaeocarpus angustifolius in a number of characters, including branchlets, petioles, and abaxial leaf blade sur. Elaeocarpaceae rudraksh, rudraksa, rudraksha, blue olive berry origin. Elaeocarpus type genus of the family elaeocarpaceae genus elaeocarpus dilleniid dicot genus genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous trees. These are primarily included because names of species rank. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Pharmacognostical standardization of fruits of elaeocarpus. Study was done in 6 anaesthetised cats having similar body weight and age. Mahajan department of pharmaceutics, mahakal institute of pharmaceutical studies, ujjain, madhya pradesh, india.
An evaluation of the antidiabetic effects of elaeocarpus. The islands of borneo and new guinea have the greatest concentration of species. Elaeocarpus synonyms, elaeocarpus pronunciation, elaeocarpus translation, english dictionary definition of elaeocarpus. The texture is moderately fine and even to coarse, with straight to shallowly interlocked grain. In sanskrit rudraksha means rudras shivas teardrop. Elaeocarpus decipiens japanese blueberry tree a beautiful, broadleaved evergreen large shrub or tree, typically growing 20 to 35 feet in height with an equal spread but may become larger with time as trees in nature are known to be nearly twice as tall. A member of the elaeocarpaceae family, it is found on both the north and south islands of new zealand, but not on stewart island. Elaeocarpaceae is a large evergreen bigleaved tree. The heartwood is lightyellowish white to pinkbrown, it is not distinctly demarcated from the up to 10cm wide band of sapwood. A reservoir plant with their pharmacological effects 1 2 1 swati.
Dried fruits beads of elaeocarpus ganitrus were procured from a cultivated source, hind herb store, saharanpur, uttar pradesh, india, in the month of september 2007. Elaeocarpus ganitrus national botanical research institute. Elaeocarpus sphaericus rudraksha, belonging to the family elaeocarpeaceae is popular in indigenous system of medicine including ayurveda, siddha and. Elaeocarpus grandis, elaeocarpus ganitrus, elaeocarpus sphaericus, ganitrus sphaerica, blue marble, silver quandong. Names of elaeocarpus serratus in various languages of the world are also given. Pdf on jan 1, 2011, gaurav kumar and others published antimicrobial activity of elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb elaeocarpaceae. Elaeocarpus serratus is an evergreen tree growing up to 18 metres tall. Pdf the genus elaeocarpus elaeocarpaceae in northeast india.
The plant list includes 756 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus elaeocarpus. The present study on rat mesenteric mast cell was undertaken to investigate the effect of e. How elaeocarpus serratus is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The hypoglycemic activity of the ega was evaluated in normoglycemic rats by single dose at three graded dose levels, viz. This species differs from elaeocarpus angustifolius in a number of characters, including branchlets, petioles, and. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in elaeocarpus serratus. Pharmacognostical standardization of elaeocarpus ganitrus leaf. The plants database includes the following 5 species of elaeocarpus.
In this present study, the phytochemical constituents, antioxidant activity and inhibitory effect on alpha amylase by the ethanolic extracts of the elaeocarpus ganitrus bark were investigated. Japanese blueberry, also commonly known as elaeocarpus, are great low maintenance, high impact, versatile trees. Similar species elaeocarpus decipiens japanese blueberry. The seeds of elaeocarpus ganitrus are used to make rudraksha, a type of. General information kalia elaeocarpus bifidus belongs to the family elaeocarpaceae with some 350 species in tropical and subtropical regions of madagascar, india, southeast asia, malaysia, southern china, japan, australia, new zealand, fiji, and hawai. Microscopic studies revealed the presence of a hard endocarp with lignified isodiametric sclereids, seeds with membranous seed coat, which enclosed a dense cellular endosperm comprising of calcium oxalate druses.
This study highlights the effect of rudraksha elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb in experimentally induced acute hypertension by adrenaline and nicotine. Some studies have revealed low % and erratic seed germination in elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. Native to china and japan, this evergreen can grow to be 60 feet in height and spread. Pdf the genus elaeocarpus elaeocarpaceae in northeast. Elaeocarpus angustifolius, fairy petticoats, bead tree. It grows in the area from the gangetic plain in the foothills of the himalayas to southeast asia, nepal, indonesia, new guinea to australia, guam, and hawaii. Elaeocarpus ganitrus was extracted by using ethanol as a solvent for extraction with the help of soxhlet apparatus. It is used in folk medicine in treatment of stress, anxiety, depression. Elaeocarpus decipens trees and power lines edward f. It is also used in the treatment of epilepsy and hysteria. The seed of rudraksh tree has been given a very special place and it is credited with mystical and divine properties. Sep 04, 2015 rudraksha also spelled as rudraksh is the seed of medicinal plant botanically known as elaeocarpus ganitrus.
The seeds are known as rudraksha, or rudraksh, sanskrit. Elaeocarpus decipens japanese blueberry click on picture for more images of this species. It is commonly known as blue quandong, blue marble tree, bracelet tree or blue fig, although it is not closely related to the genus of figs this tree is grown for the ornamental flowers, foliage, and edible but tangy and bitter fruits. Jun, 2014 elaeocarpus decipens japanese blueberry click on picture for more images of this species.
This will connect local nurseries to landscape architects and home growers to promote the use and understanding of local native plants. Shikha jain, kirti jatwa, vikas jain, avnish sharma, s. Elaeocarpus serratus herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Regeneration of rudraksh elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. Sameja krunal1, rao priya shaival 1, rao shaival k 1, jivani n p 1.
Elaeocarpus species elaeocarpus ganitrus name synonyms elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. Elaeocarpus ganitrus fruit, phytochemicals, extracts, phenolic compounds, flavonoids. Elaeocarpus ganitrus, elaeocarpus sphaericus family. An in vitro study find, read and cite all the research you need on. Elaeocarpus angustifolius is a large and fast growing rainforest tree, native to australia, in the elaeocarpaceae family. Article pdf available in research journal of pharmacy and technology. Elaeocarpus dentatus, commonly known as hinau maori. The group is more complex and speciose in eastern malesia, especially in papuasia with the philippines, sulawesi and maluku somewhat less rich than in western and central malesia. Elaeocarpus ganitrus commonly known as rudraksha in sanskrit and rudraki in hindi is grown in assam and himalayan region of india for its attractive fruit stones and medicinal properties 1. Pdf regeneration of rudraksh elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. The tree is known for its varied medicinal and therapeutic. Elaeocarpus sphaericus, commonly known as rudraksha, is an evergreen tree occupying several regions of central and north east india. Other names in maori for the tree are hangehange, pokaka and whinau.
The genus elaeocarpus comprises of tropical and subtropical evergreen trees and shrubs, belonging to the family elaeocarpaceae, includes approximately 350 species distributed from madagascar in the west to new zealand in the east. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Elaeocarpus sphaericus fruits have been used, as anticonvulsant and analgesic. A member of the elaeocarpaceae family, it is found on both the north and south islands of. The goal of native plants hawaii nph is to create and establish a single, comprehensive and searchable online database knowledgebase with information updated by participating nurseries and specialists. Elaeocarpus serratus herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Phytofabrication characterization and comparative analysis of. Download fulltext pdf the genus elaeocarpus elaeocarpaceae in northeast india article pdf available in nebio 101 march 2019 with 225 reads.
The tree is harvested from the wild, and sometimes also cultivated, for its edible fruit and medicinal applications. Seed dormancy, germination and seedling characteristics of. Elaeocarpus ganitrus commonly known as rudraksha belongs to the elaeocarpaceae family and grows in the himalayan region. Rudraksha also spelled as rudraksh is the seed of medicinal plant botanically known as elaeocarpus ganitrus. Pharmacognostical standardization of elaeocarpus ganitrus. Elaeocarpus angustifolius, fairy petticoats, bead tree, shiva. Elaeocarpus definition of elaeocarpus by the free dictionary. A close relative is elaeocarpus ganitrus, or rudraksha tree. The approximately 350 species are distributed from madagascar in the west through india, southeast asia, southern china, and japan, through australia to new zealand, fiji, and hawaii in the east.
Propagation the seed of most species in this genus is covered by a hard, woody shell and can be very slow and erratic to germinate, sometimes taking 2 years or more. Rudrakasha is the dried bead obtained from the ripe fruit of elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. Studies on extracts of elaeocarpus sphaericus fruits on in. List of various diseases cured by elaeocarpus serratus. Elaeocarpus ganitrus, elaeocarpus sphaericus, rudraksh. Phytofabrication characterization and comparative analysis of ag nanoparticles by diverse biochemicals from elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb. Pages in category elaeocarpus the following 60 pages are in this category, out of 60 total. General information elaeocarpus palembanicus is an evergreen tree generally growing up to around 15 metres tall951.
Pharmacognostical standardization of ijppr, vol4, issue 3, septembernovember 2012, 9798 page 98 leaves of elaeocarpus ganitrus, a plant of importance. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Such rosaries contain 32 or 64 stones or 101 representing the number of eyes of shiva. Outros projetos wikimedia tambem contem material sobre este tema. Phytofabrication characterization and comparative analysis. They are particularly important in rosaries worn by hindu mendicants, followers of shiva, as they afford assistance to the attainment of heaven and shivas company. In hindi it is recognized as rudraksha, is a large evergreen broadleaved tree whose seed is conventionally used for prayer beads in hindu. Habitat distribution modelling and reinforcement of.
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