Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential. Information and translations of phytolacca dodecandra in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Dried berries of endod phytolacca dodecandra known also as soapberry are. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader if you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs, highwire press provides a helpful frequently asked questions about pdfs. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of. However, available research evidence on indigenous antimalarial plants is highly fragmented in the country. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. An phytolacca dodecandra in uska species han magnoliopsida nga ginhulagway ni lher an phytolacca dodecandra in nahilalakip ha genus nga phytolacca, ngan familia nga phytolaccaceae. According to abc homeopathy, phytolacca decandra is used to treat glandular swelling, which creates heat and irritation. The dose of specific phytolacca ranges from 1 to 10 drops. Laboratory and field evaluation of the molluscicidal properties of. Essential oil from phytolacca dodecandra collected. Pdf medicinal use and social status of the soap berry. Laboratory and field evaluation of the molluscicidal.
Ethiopia is endowed with abundant medicinal plant resources and traditional medicinal practices. Endod as it is known in amharic or shibti in tigrigna has been selected and cultivated by africans for centuries, particularly in ethiopia and eritrea. The berries grow in racemes, are yellowishgreen, 12 to. Laboratory evaluation of ethiopian local plant phytolacca dodecandra extract for its toxicity effectiveness against aquatic macroinvertebrates.
Here we investigate new activities of three representative rips from phytolacca dioica dioicin. Molluscicidal and other economic potentials of endod aklilu lemma senior scientific affairs officer, united nations centrefor science and technology for development, new york,n. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet. Phytolacca dioica is a fast growing tree that can attain heights of 20 metres and a spread of 30 metres but usually doesnt grow over 10 m in height, and trunks of mature trees are massive.
A laboratory study of the toxicity of the butanol extract of endod phytolacca dodecandra on two species of freshwater fish and two species of aquatic snails. Dailymed hwarts formula phytolacca decandra, thuja. They are said to be safe to eat when young, the toxins developing as the plants grow older. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It was observed that in natural bodies of water where endod had been used there was a high mortality of snails. Evaluation of the mutagenic potential of endod phytolacca dodecandra, a. The molluscicidal activity of phytolacca dodecandra. As our society develops more and more disdain for synthetic chemicals and synthetic chemophobia, there is also a growing appreciation for the natural medications. Dried berries of endod phytolacca dodecandra known also as soapberry are widely used in ethiopia instead of soap for laundering clothes. However, the small flowers of deeringia deeringia amaranthoides are loosely clustered, while its mature fruit are red and almost rounded i.
In ethiopia, two types of endod phytolacca dodecandra are known to grow and, while the trees bark are roots are very. To some, it is a poisonous nuisance, but for a homeopath, phytolacca is a very useful remedy. This work was therefore designed to investigate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of ethyl acetate extract, fractions and compounds isolated from the stem bark of this plant. Efficacy of phytolacca decandra and melissa officinalis in.
The generic name is derived from the greek word phyton, meaning plant, and the latin word lacca, a. Dried, groundup berries of endod phytolacca dodecandra, suspended in water at 15 to 30 ppm, will kill biomphalaria snails in 24 hr. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Yet to be written is the last word on the taxonomy and nomenclature of our introduced taxa of phytolacca. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Pdf the use of molluscicides of plant origin for the control of schistosomiasis is attractive due to the economic advantage of cultivating the. Inkweed phytolacca octandra is also relatively similar to deeringia deeringia amaranthoides, an uncommon native plant with similar leaves and fruit. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding.
Knockdown effect of crude ethanol extracts of phytolacca. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 468k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Laboratory evaluation of the molluscicidal potency of a butanol extract of phytolacca dodecandra endod berries. The pain may run up into the ears, and there may also be an aching, bruised, sore feeling in head, back and limbs. This is a basic right and freedom to choose natural medicine. The use of phytolacca dodecandra berries in the control of. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of phytolacca decandra, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Dailymed phytolacca decandra phytolacca americana root. Mar 19, 2019 phytolacca is an unbelievably amazing plant.
The genetic relationships among ten types of endod phytolacca dodecandra cultivated by the institute of pathobiology of the addis ababa university to combat the disease bilharzia in ethiopia were studied using morphology and molecular markers. Phytolacca decandra is made from a common plant called pokeweed and is often considered for sore throats with a painful burning heat almost as though it was being burned by a coal on fire. Esser, svein gunnar gundersen, teshome gebremichael and legesse woldeyohannes infection site photo s. Medicinal use and social status of the soap berry endod.
Phytolacca dodecandra, commonly known as endod, gopo berry, or african soapberry, is a trailing shrub or climber native to tropical africa, southern africa, and madagascar. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Hwarts formula phytolacca decandra, thuja occidentalis oil out of scope out of scope for rxnorm and will not receive rxnorm normal forms. Laboratory evaluation of ethiopian local plant phytolacca. Phytolacca berry in obesity phytolacca berry is being used as a specific prescription for obesity by many homoeopaths. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 2. The use of phytolacca dodecandra berries in the control of trematodetransmitting snails in zimbabwe. The extent of morphological variability of endod phytolacca dodecandra sampled from 17 localities in. Phytolacca decandra phytolacca americana root pellet out of scope out of scope for rxnorm and will not receive rxnorm normal forms. Phytolacca dodecandra, a plant with berries of a known molluscicidal potency, was cultivated in chiweshe. Many leading pharmaceutical companies promote this drug as a patent by presenting in drops and triturations. Subsequently, the molluscicidal potencies of various parts of male and female endod plants were determined and.
Other names for species of phytolacca include inkberry and ombu. Freshwater snails act as intermediate hosts for the parasite and because of that, the infection is transmitted among humans on water contact, mainly in rural areas with minimal domestic water supply and poor sanitary facilities. The letters hpus indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the homeopathic pharmacop. Common glandular conditions include swollen tonsils, tonsillitis, ulcerated and sore throat, chest and breast inflammation, burning and painful areas of the skin, lymph node swelling or soreness. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of ethyl acetate.
See status, confidence level, source for definitions. Homeopathic mother tincture of phytolaccadecandra induces apoptosis in skin melanoma cells by activating caspasemediated signaling via reactive oxygen species elevation march 20 journal of. Although the solutions of crushed fruits kill a range of aquatic life forms, including small fish, leeches, mosquito larvae, other stages of the bilharzia lifecycle miracidia and cercariae, zebra mussels and tadpoles, the active ingredients are easily biodegradable and are eliminated from the water within 48 hours. Phytolacca dodecandra in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. Parts of the endod plant have been used as a detergent and as traditional medicine for centuries in ethiopia. Albizia adianthifolia is used traditionally in cameroon to treat several ailments, including infectious and associated diseases. Phytolacca dodecandra, commonly known as endod, gopo berry, or african soapberry, is a. Pdf in vitro antibacterial activity of the aqua extract of phytolacca. Phytolacca dodecandra is a sprawling woody climber with stems reaching 510 m in length, with erect, racemic, dioecious flowering stalks, and pinkish or red berries. The species is widely distributed over parts of subsaharan africa, south america, and asia dalziel, 1936. Active ingredients phytolacca decandra 30c inactive ingredients sucrose lactose dosage adults and children. Investigations of molluscicidal saponins from the endod.
Phytolacca decandra pokeroot, phytolacca berry, phytol, phytolacca, phytolacca americana, american pokeweed phyt. Dissolve 5 pellets in the mouth 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a physician. Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to north america, south america and east asia. Abstract ended is the ethiopian name forphytolacca dodecandra, a full shrub closely related to the american pokeweed,phytolacca americana. The species from the genus phytolacca constitute one of the best sources of ribosomeinactivating proteins rips that have been used both in the therapy against virus and tumors and in the construction of transgenic plants resistant to virus, bacteria, fungi and insects. Plantderived oleanolic acid oa ameliorates risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in a dietinduced prediabetic rat model. Pdf homeopathic mother tincture of phytolaccadecandra. Genetic relationships among ten endod types as revealed by. Another report says that the seeds and root are poisonous. This page was last edited on 11 december 2014, at 05. Phytochemical analysis and assessment of antibacterial and. The purpose of the present study was to determine the larvicidal effect of endod phytolacca dodecandra seed products on anopheles arabiensis. Out of scope information includes radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, herbals, homeopathics, and food. The plant sap can cause dermatitis in sensitive people.
Ethiopia that varied from 1600 to 3000 meters above sea. Show all show tabs tropical pokeweed general information. Phytolacca acinosa indian poke, phytolacca australis, phytolacca bogotensis, phytolacca dioica, phytolacca dodecandra, phytolacca heterotepala mexican pokeweed, phytolacca icosandra, phytolacca japonica, phytolacca octandra red inkplant, phytolacca polyandra, phytolacca. Medicinal use and social status of the soap berry endod phytolacca dodecandra in ethiopia article pdf available in journal of ethnopharmacology 8523. Efficacy of phytolacca decandra and melissa officinalis in children with nocturnal bruxism the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Patterns of phenotypic variation in endod phytolacca dodecandra. Control of schistosomiasis bilharzia using berries from. Data sources include ibm watson micromedex updated 10 apr 2020, cerner multum updated 6. Subsequently, the molluscicidal potencies of various parts of male and female endod plants were determined and the berries were found. Pdf micro propagation of phytolacca dodecandra lherit. This page was last edited on 24 december 2019, at 19. Plants profile for phytolacca icosandra tropical pokeweed.
The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. In vitro antibacterial activity of the aqua extract of phytolacca dodecandra roots against laboratory strains of selected human pathogenic organisms. In ethiopia, the knowledge of traditional medicine has been transferred from. Pdf laboratory evaluation of ethiopian local plant. Pdb20178, pdfaak20178, pdmaak20178 and pdmaz20178 have been. Phytolacca dioica linnaeus, the ombu, a fastgrowing, widespreading, evergreen, unisexual south american tree to 25 m, is sparingly cultivated in the warmest regions of the flora. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Spices, condiments and medicinal plants in ethiopia, their taxonomy and agricultural significance pdf. The parasitic disease schistosomiasis is a major health problem in many tropical countries and over 300 million people are infected. A total of 18 morphological characters, 194 amplified fragment length polymorphism aflp and 42 random amplified polymorphic. In addition, it requires further explorations which address both the toxicity activity and the active principles that are responsible for its toxicity effectiveness. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. A tree about 25 feet high and from 6 to 10 feet in circumference. Phytolaccaceae as a larvicide against anopheles arabiensis, the principal vector of malaria.
Pdf medicinal use and social status of the soap berry endod. The generic name is derived from the greek word phyton, meaning plant, and. Phytolacca dodecandra wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. These trees in tropical areas are appreciated for the shade they provide. The plant contains substances that cause cell division and can damage. Studies on the snail population density of bulinus. Laboratory evaluation of the molluscicidal potency of a. Determination of phytolacca saponines for the determination of phytolacca saponins in water during molluscidic actions two methods are possible under field conditions.
The trunk base of the older plants is broad and twisted, with thick roots that emerge. Control of schistosomiasis bilharzia using berries from phytolacca dodecandra endod kjell b. An interview survey was performed in the highlands of ethiopia to provide information on the distribution of the plant, peoples traditional. Ultimately, the releaseintroduction of phytolacca dodecandra plant berries extracts into the riverstreams leads to disruption of food chain in the aquatic ecosystem. Definition of phytolacca dodecandra in the dictionary. It is used as a soap and shampoo as well as a poison to stun. Phytolacca americana american pokeweed type species.
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