Nux vomica seeds are often adulterated with the seeds of s. Strychnos potatorum, the versatile medicinal plant is the unique source of various types of compounds having diverse chemical structure. The plant contains many monomeric and dimeric indole alkaloids, the root bark being especially rich. Both spp and spe at the specified dose level of 200 mgkg, p. Moringa oleifera and strychnos potatorum coagulant. Very little work has been done on the biological activity and plausible medicinal applications of these compounds and hence extensive investigation is needed to exploit their therapeutic utility to combat. The seeds were washed extensively in running tap water to removing dirt and other particulate matter. Pdf moringa oleifera and strychnos potatorum seeds as. Research article in vitro antiurolithiatic activity of. In traditional system of medicine the seeds are used for the treatment of various ailments like jaundice, bronchitis, diabetes, conjunctivitis, chronic diarrhoea, dysentery etc. Strychnos potatorum in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The antidiarrhoeal activity of the methanol extract of the dried seeds of strychnos potatorum mesp has been evaluated out in rats using different models castor oilinduced diarrhoea, effects on gastrointestinal motility and on pge 2induced gastric enteropooling. Methods of sampling and test physical and chemical for water and waste water. A medium sized deciduous tree having height up to 20 meters.
Flow properties of seed powder of strychnos potatorum angle of repose 48. Pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies of strychnos. In traditional system of medicine, strychnos potatorum linn seeds were used for various ailments including inflammation, diabetes etc. Antidiarrhoeal activity of strychnos potatorum seed. General information kaffir orange is a thorny, often multistemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. Trees, to 12 m high, bark 1012 mm thick, brownishblack, rough, corky with deep and narrow vertical cracks. The material retained on the cloth was oven dried for 24 hours. Bark pale grey or greybrown, smooth, lenticellate, thin, in section green on the periphery and orange or buff towards the centre. Isomotiol, a new triterpene from strychnos potatorum pdf. Defluoridization using a natural adsorbent, strychnos. Adsorption of znii ions from aqueous environment by.
Experimental investigation on treatment of industrial. Murthy department of plant sciences, school of life sciences, university of hyderabad, hyderabad, a. Names of strychnos potatorum in various languages of the world are also given. The present study is aimed to evaluate the efficiency of different types of coagulant. Pdf studies on strychnos potatorum seed and screening. Strychnos n ux vomica seeds contain an effective mammalian poisons called strychnine and brucine and at present they are used more as a poison than as a drug. Strychnos definition of strychnos by the free dictionary. Strychnos potatorum seeds due to their hard structure, could not be powdered in a grinder. Thermadum vareed binu1, bhavaniamma vijayakumari1 1department of botany, avinashilingam institute forhome science and higher education women, coimbatore.
Strychnos potatorum seeds were collected from local markets. In vitro antimicrobial screening of alkaloid fractions. Strychnos potatorum famine foods purdue university. The cationic electrolytes of moringa are presumed to act like cations of metal coagulants. Willde remove the dust and other extraneous matter, and then spread on the floor initially for drying in sun and then in shade. Strychnos potatorum seed is a potential alternate to chemical flocculants. Adsorption of znii ions from aqueous environment by surface modified strychnos potatorum seeds, a low cost adsorbent. The present study describes the antiulcerogenic potential of s.
The seed, besides its bark and root, is used in the indian traditional systems of medicine for treating various diseases including microbial infections. Adsorption of znii ions from aqueous environment by surface modified strychnos potatorum seeds, a low cost adsorbent p. The genus includes about 100 accepted species of trees and lianas, and more than 200 that are as yet unresolved. The seeds of the tree are commonly used in traditional. Histopathology of proximal interphalangeal joints and radiology of hind legs were studied. Names of strychnos potatorum in various languages of. The genus is widely distributed around the worlds tropics and is noted for the presence of poisonous indole alkaloids in the roots, stems and leaves of various species. India abstract adilabad district of andhra pradesh is known for gond tribe. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Oct, 2010 strychnos potatorum linn loganiaceae is a moderate sized tree found in southern and central parts of india, sri lanka and burma. Mohd kassim3 1department of water and environmental engineering, faculty of civil and environmental engineering, universiti tun hussein onn. Strychnos potatorum herb uses, benefits, cures, side. If the inline pdf is not rendering correctly, you can download the pdf file here.
List of various diseases cured by strychnos potatorum. Pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigations in strychnos. Strychnos potatorum mansfeld world database of agricultural and horticultural crops. Strychnos potatorum was found to be effective when used in low dosage, and itwas a good coagulant that gave higher turbidity of 1,0003,000ntu in water treatment apha, 2005.
The removal efficiency of strychnos potatorum solution was observed on the turbidity. Alum and a seed extract different impacts on several chemical and physical characteristics of. The dried nirmali seeds were powdered and used as adsorbent. The following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. Alkaloids produced by strychnos ignatii, the saint ignatiuss bean of the philippines, have been used to treat cholera. Ecofriendly and green synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The fully dried bark having less than 10% moisture can be packed in gunny bags and stored in wellventilated rooms. Loganiaceae is a moderate sized tree found in southern and central parts of india, sri lanka and burma. With a free trial of our online pdf converter, you can convert files to and from pdf for free, or sign up for one of our memberships for limitless access to our file converters full suite of tools. The strychnos potatorum fly ash was prepared by carbonized at low temperature. Loganiaceae linn seeds are useful in the treatment of gastropathy in indian traditional system of medicine. How strychnos potatorum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The genus is widely distributed around the worlds tropics and is noted for the presence of poisonous indole alkaloids in the.
Strychnos potatorum also known as clearingnut tree is a deciduous tree which has height up to 40 feet. Strychnos is a genus of flowering plants, belonging to the family loganiaceae sometimes strychnaceae. Strychnos potatorum are examples of such flocculating substances table 14. Ethno medicinal plants used by gonds of adilabad district, andhra pradesh, india e. It is also useful as an insecticide to kill vermin in fields. Nirmali burmese, sinhala is a deciduous tree which has height up to 40 feet 12 meters. Uses, research, side effects kataka is called clearing nut because it purifies water instantly. Evaluation of antiarthritic activity of strychnos potatorum. Experimental collection and identification of plant the plant material viz. Family loganiaceae is one such medicinally important forest tree species which popularly known as nirmali or clearing nut tree. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
It is a native of india and mainly distributed in the deciduous forests of west bengal, central and south india. International journal of research pharmaceutical and nano. Antiulcerogenic potential of strychnos potatorum linn seeds. A medium sized deciduous tree having height upto 12 meters.
The monoterpene alkaloid cantleyine, isolated from the root bark, has shown a relaxing effect on isolated tracheal smooth muscles and may be the active ingredient responsible for the anticough and antiasthmatic activity. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in strychnos potatorum. Strychnos synonyms, strychnos pronunciation, strychnos translation, english dictionary definition of strychnos. Seeds of strychnos potatorum have revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, lignins, phenols, saponins, steroids, tannins. Preliminary phytochemical screening preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of carbohydrate, fixed oil, saponins, phenolic compounds, phytosterols, alkaloids, flavonoids in 50% ethanolic extract of seeds. Various species of strychnos have been reported traditionally for the treatment of diabetes. The south american liana strychnos toxifera is a source of curare, a mixture of plant extracts used as a fish or rodent poison and as a source of pharmacological products. Seeds of kataka are used for water purification jala nirmalikarana which is one of the unique concepts of ancient literature. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This plant is commercially cultivated in the different part of world such as united states, european union, fujian, guangdong, guangxi, hainan, north australia, taiwan. Moringa oleifera and strychnos potatorum seeds as natural coagulant compared with synthetic common coagulants in treating car wash wastewater.
Studies on adsorption of crvi onto strychnos potatorum. Pdf this study was conducted to find a solution for the treatment of simulated industrial paint effluent using natural material, strychnos potatorum. Pdf a comparative study of strychnos potatorum and chemical. Pdf studies on strychnos potatorum seed and screening the. Stem is fluted and covered with black, thick, square to rectangular scales. Research article open access evaluation of antiarthritic. Foxit software is the reliable source for fast, affordable, and secure pdf solutions. Loganiaceae, a medicinally important toxic plant, commonly known as nux vomica, poison nut, has diverse therapeutic and clinical applications. The study assessed the suitability of lowcost natural adsorbent to effectively remediate fluoride contaminated water. Packialakshmi, pg and research department of microbiology, jamal mohamed college autonomous. The removal of crvi from aqueous solution using the seeds of the plant species strychnos potatorum was studied. Influence of ph, adsorbent dose, contact time, co ions, speed and initial concentration on the adsorption were investigated. The destabilisation of water colloids is due to positive or negative charges. Strychnos is a mediumsized, glabrous tree of height 12 m.
International journal of research in pharmaceutical and nano sciences journal homepage. Seeds of the plant species strychnos potatorum and moringa oleifera contain natural polyelectrolytes which can be used as coagulants to clarify turbid waters. The plant is popularly known as nirmali tree, grown all over india. In our traditional medicinal systems like ayurveda, siddha and unani, the plant parts are used for treating urinary tract and eye infections. The seeds of the tree are commonly used in traditional medicine as well as for purifying water in india and myanmar. Botanically, strychnos potatorum, is a herb well known in ayurvedic treatment of eye diseases, skin diseases, anorexia, diarrhea and renal calculi. Strychnos potatorum famine foods plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine purdue university, west lafayette, indiana. Strychnos potatorum linn seeds on the freunds complete adjuvant fca induced arthritic rat paw edema, body weight changes and alterations in haematological and biochemical parameters in both developing and developed phases of arthritis.
Deciduous much branched small or medium sized tree or sometimes shrub, 2418 m. Subsequently the seeds were sun dried for three days and sieved through ordinary food processor. You also get unlimited file sizes as well as the ability to upload and convert several files to pdf at the same time. Strychnos potatorum nirmali is a moderatesized tree found in southern and central parts of india, sri lanka and burma, used predominantly as a traditional medicinal extract. Seed powder of strychnos potatorum 60 20% 90 30% 120 40% 150 50% 180 60% lactose 1 101 71 41 11 magnesium stearate 6 6 6 6 6 talc 3 3 3 3 3 purified water qs qs qs qs qs total weight 300 300 300 300 300 table 2. To investigate the folkloric use of the seeds the present study was carried out on freunds adjuvant induced arthritic rats. Strychnos potatorum seeds, mpn, phytochemical, ir spectrum and antibacterial activity. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
Moringa oleifera and strychnos potatorum coagulant compared. Strychnos potatorum also known as clearingnut tree telugu. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, packia lakshmi and others published studies on strychnos potatorum seed and screening the water quality assessment of drinking water find, read and cite all the research. Phytochemical analysis and histology of strychnos potatorum l. In such a case the seeds were kept immersed in 50 ml water containing 2ml conc. Strychnos potatorum kalamassery, kochi sukhamantra. Media in category strychnos the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. The removal of fluoride from aqueous solution by using strychnos potatorum was studied in batch technique. Statistical optimization of harvesting chlorella vulgaris. After a week, the mixture was mashed to a souplike solution and was washed through a nylon. Ethno medicinal plants used by gonds of adilabad district. Pdf phytochemical studies of strychnos potatorum l.
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