Oxalis corniculata linn, a subtropical annual herb is well known for its traditional medicinal uses 4. Taingang daga, oxalis corniculata, creeping wood sorrel. Perfectly all right in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since oxalic acid can bind up the bodys supply of calcium leading to nutritional deficiency. It is used as complementary medicine in wound healing, anemia, dyspepsia, cancer, piles, dementia and convulsions 14, 15.
One of the earliest treatises of indian medicine, the charaka samhita b. From the foregoing observations, it could be concluded that methanol extract of oxalis corniculata whole plant possesses significant antisecretory and antiulcer activity. Cangeri oxalis corniculata indian medicinal plants. Changeri oxalis corniculata changeri uses, benefits.
It is commonly known as indian sorrel in eng lish, tinpatiya in hindi and saru tengesi in assamese. It is commonly found as a weed of lawns, gardens, and pathways. Flowers by name o oxalis corniculata oxalis corniculata. Its cooling action appears to help reduce the discomfort of fevers taken in a tea made at 1 ounce of herb to 1 pint of water. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for food, medicine and various other commodities. Evaluation of memory enhancing activity of methanolic. It grows throughout california to 8200 feet 2500 m and inhabits agricultural land, greenhouse and other disturbed sites. Oxalis corniculata linn medicinal uses medicinal plants. Quantitative phytochemical analysis of oxalis corniculata. With its details morphology, pictures, details, botanical names, theraputic uses. Antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal potentials of. Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. The agrochemical potential of methanolic extract, n hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and nbutanol fractions were assessed to measure the antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal activities of the plant.
Medicinal uses of oxalis corniculata are astringent, vermifuge, emmenagogue and antiseptic properties. Now the problem with oxalis is that it has a long tap. Oxalis corniculata is a annualperennial growing to 0. Oxalis is best herb rich in vitaminc and it is best used in the treatment of scurvy. This gardenlady always tries to first recommend the safest method of weed removal, which is hand pulling. Oxalis corniculata is a annual or shortlived perennial plant growing only 5 10cm tall but spreading at the roots to form a mat of growth 30cm or more wide. Oxalis corniculata is a common medicinal plant widely used against numerous infectious diseases.
Quantitative phytochemical analysis of oxalis corniculata l. This species has properties similar to oxalis acetosella. Other articles where oxalis corniculata is discussed. Antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal potentials of oxalis.
The whole plant is anthelmintic, antiphlogistic, astringent, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, lithontripic, stomachic and styptic. It is used to treat unspecified medicinal disorders. They approved a research grant for my proposed study and i set out to make final arrangements for the expedition. Jun 14, 2014 the plant oxalis corniculata linn belongs to the oxaledaceae family. Oxalis corniculata contain malic, tartaric and citric acids from leaves and stem.
If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Creeping woodsorrel is a low growing perennial broadleaf plant with shamrocklike leaves. A decoction is used in the treatment of fevers, both to quench the thirst and allay the fever. Plants profile for oxalis corniculata creeping woodsorrel. Oxalidaceae, a subtropical annual herb, is wellknown traditional medicinal uses. There is some indication that taken in small doses of no more than 2 fluid ounces, oxalis can provide some relief from urinary tract.
Though it belongs to a section of the genus from south america, the evidence that this species came. Evaluation of memory enhancing activity of methanolic extract. This woodsorrel is a lowgrowing, herbaceaous plant with a narrow, creeping stem that readily roots at the nodes. It is a somewhat delicateappearing, lowgrowing, herbaceous plant in the family oxalidaceae description. Microbiology diversity of the endophytic fungi isolated. The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas. Oxalis corniculata is a common medicinal plant widely used against. Philippine herbal therapy an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by godofredo umali stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties,folkloric uses and research studies. Introduction nature has been a source of medicinal agents for thousands of years and an impressive number of modern drugs have been isolated from natural sources. Oxalis corniculata belongs to the oxalidaceae family which is wildly found in the mediterranean, north africa and some parts of asia. Phytochemical screening and biological potential of. Biogenic silver nanoparticles using oxalis corniculata. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. It is a somewhat delicateappearing, lowgrowing, herbaceous plant in the family oxalidaceae.
It is commonly known as indian sorrel in english, tinpatiya in hindi and saru tengesi in assamese. It is related to, and closely resembles bermuda buttercup buttercup oxalis. Pacific for purposes of studying medicinal uses of plants and she suggested that i might secure funds for this purpose from the hawaiian botanical gardens foundation. Pdf the botany, chemistry, pharmacological and therapeutic. Read more wild flowers most of the wild flowers are shot in trichy. If you arent overwhelmed with too many oxalis on your property always try hand pulling first.
Because of its amlarasa the plant is known by the name changeri because of this it acts as rochana as per some author marselia minuta is the original changeri since chatushpathri is the common synonym used by all the acharayas. The leaves contain oxalic acid, which gives them their sharp flavour. Evaluation of antitumor and antioxidant activity of oxalis. Many of these isolations were based on the uses of. Based on this data, it is suggested that the gastroprotection observed in this study could be related to the presence of flavonoids in the oxalis corniculata extract.
Oxalis corniculata cangeri it is an indian medicinal plants using in ayurveda. Oxalis corniculata yellow sorrel, creeping woodsorrel pfaf. Oxalidaceae wood sorrel family medicinal use of wood sorrel. It is widely distributed in lawns, flower beds, nurseries, gardens, and greenhouses. Phytochemical screening and biologic oxalis corniculata al. Pdf phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of oxalis. Oxalis corniculata linn is an annual herb commonly known as indian horrel. Abstract many herbal remedies have been employed in various medical systems for treatment and management of different diseases. Oxalis corniculata linn, a subtropical annual herb is well known for its traditional medicinal uses. Having said that, oxalis does have some limited medicinal uses for minor complaints. As a folklore remedy, juice and extracts of aerial parts are used for treating stomachache, datura poisoning. The branches of wood sorrel are erect, creeping, about 30 cm long borne with small hairs while the roots are fibrous and branched.
Oxalis corniculata, oxalidaceae, pharmacognostic, physicochemical, phytochemical investigations introduction oxalis corniculata family. Though it belongs to a section of the genus from south america, the evidence that this species came from there is weak. Medicinal plants many indian plants have medicinal values. Evaluation of antitumor and antioxidant activity of oxalis corniculata linn. This site uses cookies to analyze traffic and for ads measurement purposes. The plant oxalis corniculata creeping wood synthesis in laboratories, medicinal plants. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity brazilian journal of. Corniculatin a, a new fl avonoidal glucoside brazilian. Oxalis deppei iron cross plant pfaf plant database.
Present investigations were carried out to evaluate an ethanolic extract of oxalis corniculata linn. Medicinal action and uses it has diuretic, antiscorbutic and refrigerant action, and a decoction made from its pleasant acid leaves is given in high fever, both to quench thirst and to allay the fever. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of oxalis corniculata. External paste of leaves is used as antidote for the poisoning caused by snake bites, datura, mercury and arsenic. About 80% of individuals from developed countries use traditional medicine, which has compounds derived from medicinal plants, which should. It has consolidated its range in the south, and is now more widely recorded in n. The plant oxalis corniculata linn belongs to the oxaledaceae family. Material and methods collection of plant materials and extraction healthy, disease free plant of oxalis corniculata l. The infusion of this plant is useful remedy for hookworms and leaves extract can be used externally to apply on skin rashes and eruptions, insect bites and burns. As eiten 1955 said the taxonomy and nomenclature of the caulescent oxalis related to oxalis corniculata l. Read more rose varieties roses are known for its color and fragrance. Because of its amlarasa the plant is known by the name changeri because of this it acts as rochana as per some author marselia minuta is the original changeri since chatushpathri is the common synonym used by.
The results revealed that 57% of medicinal uses are new to literature. Oxalis corniculata commonly known as yellow wood sorrel is a very common and useful medicinal plant which has been used since ages for the treatment of various ailments and as an emergency food. Phytochemical screening and biological potential of methanolic extract of oxalis corniculata sarabjit kaur, gurcharn kaur and jatinder singh chemistry department, punjabi university patiala, punjab available online at. Extraction and estimation of plant pigments of medicinal plants used in digestive. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity brazilian journal. The russians make a cooling drink from an infusion of the leaves, which may be infused with water or. Material and methods collection of plant materials and extraction healthy, disease free plant of. The plant is mixed in equal amount with the leaf bud of justicia adathoda l.
During may 1969 i was xeroxing in the room set aside. The fresh or dried leaves are anodyne, antiscorbutic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, irritant and stomachic. Oxalis corniculata linn is commonly known as creeping woodsorrel belonging to the family oxalidaceae and genus oxalis. Gastroprotective effect of oxalis corniculata whole plant. Pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies on leaves of oxalis. There was difficulty over which herbarium specimen linnaeus considered the original material of the generic name corniculata, and three species had been involved in the application of. Oxalis corniculata linn is commonly known as creeping woodsorrel belonging to the family oxalidaceae and ge nus oxalis. It is a wellknown medicinal plant with versatile pharmaceutical. This herb is very beneficial for treating influenza. Cangeri oxalis corniculata using in ayurveda with pictures and details.
This species is accepted, and its native range is mexico to venezuela and peru, caribbean. The species has many weedy characteristics, being readily selfpollinated, producing copious seeds in a short time, and being capable of growing rapidly in open places. Taingang daga oxalis corniculata creeping wood sorrel. It is used in the treatment of influenza, fever, urinary tract infections, enteritis, diarrhoea, traumatic injuries, sprains and poisonous snake bites. Oxalis corniculata online atlas of the british and irish. Received 30 th abstract the aim of present study was to assess the different phytochemicals, the antioxidant activity and anti. The russians make a cooling drink from an infusion of the leaves, which may be infused with water or boiled in milk. Creeping wood sorrel oxalis corniculata, also known as yellow wood sorrel and procumbent yellow sorrel, is a somewhat delicateappearing, lowgrowing, herbaceous plant in the family oxalidaceae. Oxalis stricta yellow wood sorrel, common yellow oxalis. Oxalis corniculata wikibooks, open books for an open world. Oxalis corniculata, the creeping woodsorrel, also called procumbent yellow sorrel or sleeping beauty, resembles the common yellow woodsorrel, oxalis stricta. The plant is small creeper which grows from the nodes and has been administer for various edible and medicinal uses. Oxalis corniculata is a well known herb to have an acid taste due to the high content of oxalate in its leaves and stems.
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