Groups ce were administered with 100 mgkg, 500 mgkg and mgkg of ethanolic leaves extract of cnidoscolus. Cnidoscolus species cnidoscolus aconitifolius name synonyms cnidoscolus napaeifolius jatropha aconitifolia mill. Nutraceutical potential of cnidoscolus aconitifolius. The tree spinach cnidoscolus chayamansa mcvaughn, euphorbiaceae, called chaya in south texas, is popular in mexico and central america and has been introduced into the united states mainly south. In the past there may have been some confusion between this species, now considered as a synonym of cnidoscolus aconitifolius mill. Definition of cnidoscolus aconitifolius in the dictionary. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is an evergreen shrub growing to 5 m 16ft by 4 m ft at a fast rate. It has long been used by the mayans of the yucatan peninsula. Plant database entry for chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius with 8 images, 2 comments, and 38 data details. By pruning the plant, it grows to be a bushy shrub about 1. Nutraceutical potential of cnidoscolus aconitifolius arc journals.
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is a drought deciduous shrub that is mainly cultivated for food because of its important medicinal value. Plants profile for cnidoscolus aconitifolius treadsoftly. The spinach tree eat the weeds and other things, too. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is a drought deciduous shrub that is mainly cultivated for food because of its important medicinal. The data shows that concentration of vitamin a is 5. Phytochemical screening and in vitro bioactivity of cnidoscolus aconitifolius euphorbiaceae,jmpr. Potential nutritional and health benefits of tree spinach. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name. The leaves must be cooked and eaten, however, as the raw leaves are toxic. A wide variety of the folkloric use of this herb in ethno medicine includes treatment for alcoholism, insomnia, gout, scorpion stings and as cure for brain and vision improvement atuahene et al.
The inhibition of antioxidant system may cause the accumulation of h 2 o 2 or products of its decomposition halliwell, in this study, we also observed a significant decrease in the activities of free radical scavenging enzymes. The effects of several recovery diets containing 20% soya. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is commonly called chaya or tree spinach. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, spinach tree, tread softly. Its shoots and leaves have been said to be useful laxatives, diuretics and for good blood circulation rowe, 1994. Ameliorative effects of cnidoscolus aconitifolius on. It can grow well on a wide range of soils in both hot, rainy climates and areas with occasional drought. Pdf the ethnobotany of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp.
Article pdf available may 2014 with 1,202 reads how we measure reads. Chaya shrubs often grow to 3 m 10 ft in height, and 2 m 6. Euphorbiaceae spinach tree, tread softly, cabbage star, chaya origin. Data are presented on the chemical composition of chaya leaf meal clm cnidoscolus aconitifolius mill. A study as late as 1999 researchers recognized two species, cnidoscolus chayamansa and cnidoscolus aconitifolius. The ethnobotany of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp. Cnidoscolus chayamansa, maya spinach tree, chaya col. Histological effects of alcoholic extract of cnidoscolus.
Cure diabetes 2 with belize plant chaya cnidoscolus. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Though relattvely unknown outsme of this area, evidence suggests that chaya was of stgmficant importance. Cnidoscolus chayamansa mc vaugh belonging to euphorbiaceae is known as mexican spinach, and the widespread popular name utilized. Cnidoscolus chayamansa and cnidoscolus aconitifolius, both have been used as an ornamental and medicinal plant as well as food. Center for complementary and alternative medicine, school of public health.
Echo has grown chaya for 25 years and only one plant produced a few seeds one. Chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius1, sometimes called the spinach tree, is a fastgrowing perennial shrub native to mexico that produces lots of attractive, large, dark green leaves. Euphorbiaceae maya spinach tree, chaya col, kikilchay, chaykeken origin. Data source and references for cnidoscolus aconitifolius treadsoftly from the usda plants database. Media in category cnidoscolusthe following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Chaya high nutrition perennial united states agency for. Yucatan peninsula, belize, central america, southern america. Phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxic effect of its aqueous leaf extract in wistar rats. Chaya is a bushy woody multistemmed medium to large shrub or small tree 620 feet tall. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius tree spinach, tread softly.
Sod and cat, which are the first line of defense against oxidative injury. This ornamental small tree sometimes regarded as a tree spinach is recognized by. Johnston and the availability of its amino acids to chicks. First, we performed trichome counts for each population before imposing. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius also known as chaya, aka mayan tree spinach or mexican tree spinach, is actually a large fastgrowing and productive perennial shrub from the euphorbiaceae. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus cnidoscolus family euphorbiaceae.
Chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius 1, sometimes called the spinach tree, is a fastgrowing perennial shrub native to mexico that produces lots of attractive, large, dark green leaves. In this study, pem was induced in weaning male wistar albino rats by feeding them with low protein diet for 2 weeks. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract protects against hepatic. The initial c is silent, so pronunciation is nidoskolus, with the accent on either the second or. Pdf phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius. Depending on the cultivar the leaves may have skin irritating hairs. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of alcoholic extract of. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius hospital too far has been used nutritionally and medicinally diaz bolio, 1975. Information and translations of cnidoscolus aconitifolius in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions. Did you know that a plant indigenous to belize and central america chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius, but also known as cnidoscolus chayamansa has antidiabetic properties recent scientific studies. Hepatoprotective and antiinflammatory activities of the cnidoscolus. Cnidoscolus chayamansa euphorbiaceae spurge family echo plant information sheet origin chaya is native to mexico. Pdf phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxic. Chemical composition of chaya leaf meal cnidoscolus.
It has smooth greenish grey bark with toothed palmate leaves. The diabetic rats were then divided into five groups bf consisting of five rats per group. Chaya spinach tree, mayan spinach cnidnoscolus aconitifolius ssp. The unwieldy name cnidoscolus was derived from the greek knide nettle, and skolos thorn, prickle or sting.
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is a potential folklore medicinal plant used for the treatment of many diseases and infections. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius family euphorbiaceae aqueous. Data source and references for cnidoscolus aconitifolius. Cnidoscolus chayamansa euphorbiaceae spurge family echo plant information sheet. The conservation status of sharks, rays and chimaeras in the mediterranean sea despite our rapidly improved understanding of their widespread overexploitation in the mediterranean basin 5,6, no. If left alone, a chaya plant can grow to be a small tree about 45m high.
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