The morphoanatomical characterization of the leaf and stem was carried out, in order. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. In vitro antimicrobial activity of total extracts of the leaves of petiveria alliacea l. The roots grow deep and the plant grows up to 3 ft. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf petiveria alliacea in kwazulunatal, south africa article pdf available in bothalia african biodiversity and conservation 431. The enzyme is a heterotetrameric glycoprotein comprised of two. Petiveria alliacea p alliacea has ethnotraditional use as a hypoglycaemic agent in jamaica and is yet to be scientifically validated as such. These findings contribute to learn more about this plant activity, advancing in the study of standardized fractions with potential use in cancer treatment. Pdf petiveria alliacea is a perennial amazonian shrub used in traditional.
Petiveria alliacea fraction characterized by dereplication was found to alter actin cytoskeleton organization, induce g2 cell cycle arrest and cause. Petiveria alliacea, commonly known as anamu, is a perennial shrub prevalent in south and central america, and in some areas of africa and the southeastern united states. An herb native to tropical regions of central and south america that features potent medicinal properties. In vitro, extracts of this herb demonstrated antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, antiprotozoal, and immunomodulatory. Plants profile for petiveria alliacea guinea henweed. Studies were made on the agnps for antibacterial, antifungal. It grows in tropical climates in central and south america, the caribbean, and africa. Petiveria alliacea phytolaccaceae is a perennial shrub indigenous to the amazon rainforest and tropical areas of central and south america, the caribbean, and subsaharan africa. Antibacterial and antifungal activity of sulfurcontaining. A petiveria alliacea standardized fraction induces breast adenocarcinoma cell death by modulating glycolytic metabolism. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Cryopreservation of somatic embryos from petiveria alliacea l.
Phytolaccaceae is a perennial shrub indigenous to the amazon rainforest, although it can grow in areas as tropical and central america, caribbean and southeastern united states. Buy raintree formulas anamu petiveria alliacea 500mg 100 veg capsules by raintree formulas on free shipping on qualified orders. Petiveria alliacea phytolaccaceae is a small shrub which grows in africa and tropical america. In vitro antimicrobial activity of total extracts of the. Evaluation of the hypoglycaemic activity of petiveria. You may be unfamiliar with anamu but in the regions where it grows best, this herb has long been coveted for its many therapeutic benefits. It is a deeply rooted herbaceous perennial shrub growing up. The paagnps were characterized by uvvis spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy ftir, transmission electron microscopy tem, and selected area electron diffraction saed study. Petiveria alliacea phytolaccaceae is a bush widely distributed. Petiveria alliacea memorial sloan kettering cancer center. Phytochemical analysis and cytotoxic activity of petiveria alliacea.
Pdf gcms analysis of bioactive components of petiveria. The mode of action elucidated for dts revealed that it is a mitogen activated protein extracellular regulated. Evaluation of antinociceptive effect of petiveria alliacea guine in animals. Petiveria is a genus of flowering plants in the pigeonberry family, petiveriaceae. A fraction from petiveria alliacea induces apoptosis hsp70 protein expression are implicated. Petiveria rivina petiveria rivina sherwin carlquist. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Cysteine sulfoxide derivatives in petiveria alliacea. A novel lachrymatory factor synthase lfs was isolated and purified from the roots of the amazonian medicinal plant petiveria alliacea. Bmc complementary and alternative medicine biomed central. Phytochemical analysis and cytotoxic activity of petiveria.
Petiveria alliacea, phytol, asarone, squalene, vitamin e, anti ageing 1. This herb which has a scientific name of petiveria alliacea has a strong scent similar to garlic from which it takes yet another name garlic weed. Pdf petiveria alliacea in kwazulunatal, south africa. Within its native distribution range, this species is a common weed in pastures, agricultural. Pdf antimicrobial and anticancer potential of petiveria alliacea l. In folk medicine, petiveria alliacea, is used to treat a wide variety of disorders. Potential behavioral and prooxidant effects of petiveria. Potential behavioral and prooxidant effects of petiveria alliacea l. Petiveria alliacea extracts uses multiple mechanisms to. Petiveria alliacea, a plant used in afro brazilian smoke rituals, triggers pulmonary inflammation in rats. The leaves are used in folk medicine as diuretic, sedative. We took certain volumes from the same extract to obtain three proportions by rotoevaporation at a temperature of 35 oc.
Discovery and characterization of a novel lachrymatory. Evaluation of antinociceptive effect of petiveria alliacea. Petiveria alliacea is a perennial herb native to the amazonian region and used in traditional medicine for different purposes, such as diuretic, antispasmodic and antiinflammatory. Among the seven plants that comprise the incense, petiveria alliacea l. Invitro anticancer activity of four angiosperm plants crotalaria longipes, petiveria alliacea caralluma umbellata, niebuhria apetala and a pteridophyte plant marsilea quadrifolia against mcf 7, mda mb468 and mdamb231 cell lines was studied. A fraction from petiveria alliacea induces apoptosis via a. Plant material was collected in viota, cundinamarca, colombia, and identified by antonio luis mejia botanical consultant as petiveria alliacea linne. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. This study describes an efficient cryopreservation. Petiveria alliacea, a plant used in afrobrazilian smoke rituals.
Petiveria alliacea in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. A shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height, anamu has a deep root structure, small greenish piccate flowers, and is known for its garliclike smell. A petiveria alliacea standardized fraction induces breast. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. In folk medicine, petiveria alliacea has a broad range of therapeutic properties. Also known as guinea hen weed, anamu has been traditionally used for colds, flu, pain, pneumonia, and arthritis. Musah department of chemistry, state university of new york at albany, albany, ny, 12222, usa received 9 march 2001. The sole species it contains, petiveria alliacea, is native to florida and the lower rio grande valley of texas in the united states, mexico, central america, the caribbean, and tropical south america. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Pdf petiveria alliacea extracts uses multiple mechanisms to inhibit. Cysteine sulfoxide derivatives in petiveria alliacea roman kubec, rabi a. As with other plants native to south and central america, there is much current focus on researching the potential medicinal or other benefits of petiveria alliacea anamu herb or guinea hen weed, as well as threats it could pose. Show all show tabs guinea henweed general information.
Petiveria alliacea extracts uses multiple mechanisms to inhibit. The petiveria alliacea plant is a greenleaf member of the pokeweed plant family. The purpose of this study was to determine the activity of petiviera alliacea extracts against drug sensitive and resistant strains of mycobacterium tuberculosis. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. A cytotoxic petiveria alliacea dry extract induces atp depletion and. Toxic plants in agricultural systems in puerto rico and. Toxic plants in agricultural systems in pr and usvi edwin g. Pdf there is ethnopharmacological evidence that petiveria alliacea can have antitumor activity. Rainforest and tropical areas of central and south america, the caribbean, and subsaharan africa. Raintree formulas anamu petiveria alliacea 500mg 100 veg. The plants database includes the following 1 species of petiveria. Petiveria and rivina are also of interest with respect to ecological wood anatomy.
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