Ethnobotany, phytochemical screening and toxicity risk of cleome gynandra and cleome viscosa, two traditional leafy vegetables consumed in benin e. Towards the beninese medicinal plant valorisation, we are interested in a widelyknown species in the pharmacopeia, spider plant cleome gynandra l. The leaves have antiinflammatory and analgesic properties and hence are used in treating the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. India, a large number of medicinal and aromatic plants found growing widely and several of these plants have been in use for centuries of their medicinal properties sahu et al. They are considered to be antirheumatic, disinfectant, rubefacient and vesicant 332. Cleome gynandra is an adible plant found in zimbabwe mostly, during rain season. Medicinal cleome rutidosperma has medicinal uses similar to those of gynandropsis gynandra, with which it is often confused. In kenya, the traditional leafy vegetables commonly utilized include spider plant cleome gynandra l. Cleome gynandra african spider flower, spiderwisp pfaf plant. Cleome gynandra is a popular unconventional leafy vegetable 4, 5, 21 that largely grows wild and is used in uganda to treat a variety of ailments including tinea capitis 2, 3.
Ishs i international conference on indigenous vegetables and legumes. Drying and colour characteristics of cleome gynandra l. Since ancient times, species of cleome genus are used to cure various ailments in human beings and same is stated in traditional treatises. Medicinal plants and economic development research centre, department of botany, university of fort hare, alice, 5700, south africa. Cleome gynanadra is a small plant that is commonly found all over india. Msc plant pathology, university ofnairobi, kenya postgraduate diplomaseed pathology, dgisproyal veterinary and agriculture university, denmark julius onyango ochuodho submitted in fulfilment ofthe requirements for the degree ofdoctor ofphilosophy in. The experimental drying information of cleome leaves at oven. Medicinal properties, classification, morphology, formulations, cultivation, researches, photos. Benefits of african cabbage or cleome gynandra cabbage, plants. The recommended safe dosage of seed powder is grams and leaf decoction 50100 ml. Botanically spiderwisp is currently cleome gynandra kleeohmay yinanndra though it has also been gynandropsis gynandra, cleome pentaphylla and a dozen other botanical names.
Pdf introduction cleome gynandra is used as a medicinal plant and can be. Poverty and the insufficient supply of nutritious foods are hindrances to an adequate and balanced diet which is essential for health. It is in leaf from may to october, in flower from july to august, and the seeds ripen from august to september. A good number of secondary plant metabolites have also been isolated from different parts of c.
How gynandropsis pentaphylla is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Different species of cleome can be found in all states of india. Ethnopharmacological screening of vernonia amygdalina. Although species of the genus cleome mostly occur in africa, zhang and tucker 2008 state that the centre of diversity of cleome is in south west asia. African spider plant new use agriculture and natural.
Cleome genus includes 601 plant species from the family cleomaceae. Jul 7, 2016 cleome gynandra, commonly known by several names such as spider plant, african cabbage, cats whiskers etc is a green leafy vegetable that is found growing all over the tropical regions of asia, af. Cleome is dead latin for the greek word kleeohs meaning renown and was a name philosopher theophrastus gave to a plant that resembled mustards. Benefits of african cabbage or cleome gynandra value food. Many studies conducted in the vhembe region of the limpopo province in south africa concentrated on the documentation and evaluation of some of the wild edible vegetables nesamvuni et al.
Introduction cleome gynandra is used as a medicinal plant and can be found in all over world. In south africa, it is found in agricultural land and near human settlements. Capparaceae is one of the underutilized species mentioned during asurvey conducted in nkonkobe municipality of the eastern cape province, south africa. It is known by many common names including shona cabbage, african cabbage, spiderwisp, cats whiskers, chinsaga and stinkweed. Several medicinal uses of the species have been ascribed to its aerial parts. Issued as a pdf on the internet, it contains basic information on over 250 species of plants used for food in benin. Sanni3 1faculty of agricultural sciences, university of abomeycalavi, 01 bp 526, calavi, benin. It has been brought into cultivation in asia and africa, but is only of local importance. Ipgri i n t e rn a t io n a l p l a n t g en tic r e s o u r c e s i n s t i t u t e james a. Cleome gynandra is a common plant occurring throughout the tropics and subtropics of africa.
It has almost similar medicinal uses like cleome gynandra linn. The fruit is a long capsule which is borne on the end of a long stalk, the gynophore. Medicinal plants saudi arabia uganda habitats weed medicine survival flowers garden. Cleome gynandra unrecorded family capparaceae not a type of cleome gynandra l. Key words medicinal plants, anisomoles, pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies, asparagus, cleome and coleus. Cleome gynandra is an abundantly available species and. It is a wellknown medicinal plant which is mainly used as a traditional medicine 1. This study investigated the micro morphological features and quantified the elemental composition of the aerial parts of c. The results of the present investigation are significant and encouraging towards the goal for future utilization and standardization of above plants. Sep 18, 2014 medicinal uses of ajagandha cleome gynandra various parts of ajagandha plant are used for medicinal purpose viz. Each part of the plant has its own significance, therefore, in background of its significance, upto date information in systematic manner is required. Spider plant is ranked second amongst the top five indigenous. Spider plant cleome gynandra l is an indigenous leafy vegetable, which has been widely consumed by the majority of the rural population in zimbabwe. The african spider plant gynandropsis pentaphylla dc.
This wild plant is eaten fresh as relish and may be cooked and dried for cunsumption during dry seasons. Cleome belongs to the capparaceae family and is indigenous to south africa. Among the species is cleome gynandra commonly known as spider plant. The decoction of the leaves and roots are used to relieve headaches, fever and to prevent sepis when. Ajagandha consists of the seeds of cleome gynandra linn. Except stem, all other parts leaves, seed, flowers, and roots proved to have medicinal properties. About 90 % of the rural population lives in arid regions and relies on indigenous leafy vegetables for relish in zimbabwe 1. Ayurvedic texts describes use of this plant for the treatment of pain, swelling, fever, cough, asthma, skin and urinary diseases. Title medicinal plants in papua new guinea publication author publisher world health organisation year 2009 isbn 9789290612490 description traditional medicinal uses of 126 species from papua new guinea, including information on any modern research into the plants. Medicinal cleome rutidosperma has medicinal uses similar to those of gynandropsis gynandra, with which it is often confused332. Production, utilisation and indigenous knowledge of spider.
Gynandropsis gynandra, gynandropsis pentaphylla family. Cleome gynandra spider wisp african cabbage family. Ayurvedic texts describes use of this plant for the treatment of pain, swelling, fever, cough, asthma, skin and urinary. Jul 25, 2015 solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshademakoi solanum nigrum also known as black nightshade or makoi h kakamachi is a perennial shrub found in wooded areas.
It grows as a weed in paddy fields and also in road sides and in open grass lands. The leafy green medicinal herb, african spider plant cleome gynandra, is a critical component in the diets of millions of people around the world, particularly in subsaharan africa. Ethnobotany, phytochemical screening and toxicity risk of. Previously, it had been placed in the family capparaceae, until dna studies found the cleomaceae genera to be more closely related to the brassicaceae than the capparaceae. The height of the plant is 40cm cm and leaves are 48 cm l. It has been used as a medicinal plant in ayurveda and other systems of. Cleome gynandra african spider flower, spiderwisp pfaf. Attribute % of respondents tasty and nutritious 26.
It has wonderful health benefits and medicinal uses and is widely used in traditional home remedies. Indigenous uses of medicinal plants in north garo hills, meghalaya, ne india. Ayushvedah provides all the informations about ajagandha cleome gynandra, cleome viscosa. It tastes very bitter originally, but boiling it with vegetable oil, tomatoes and a pinch of salt makes is a good relish.
In africa, it is mainly found near human settlements, possibly escapes from earlier introductions. Throughout africa, the tender leaves or young shoots, and often the flowers, are boiled and consumed as a potherb, tasty relish, stew or side dish. Reasons for cleome gynandra s preference and the percentage of respondents per attribute n90. Amaranth benefits amaranth flower trees to plant plant leaves amaranthus wild edibles farm gardens medicinal plants vegetable garden health benefits of amaranth herb for babies and toddlers some of the health benefits of amaranth leaves for babies and toddlers include supply of essential vitamins and minerals, it is easy to digest, it helps. Prospectus for fighting poverty, hunger and malnutrition nutritional and medicinal properties of cleome gynandra. The present work was an initial screening study to verify the ethnomedicinal use of cleome gynandra l. Cleome viscosa linn commonly known as wild or dog mustard, is.
It has been used as a medicinal plant in ayurveda and other systems of medicine as a curative medicine for several ailments such as neuralgia, headache, cough, wounds, anthelmintic, rubefacient. Medicinal uses of ajagandha cleome gynandra various parts of ajagandha plant are used for medicinal purpose viz. Cleome viscosa linn commonly known as wild or dog mustard, is an annual, sticky herb belonging to family. Studies on phytochemistry and antioxidant potential of cleome. In india it is never cultivated but grows spontaneously everywhere. He is now 72 years old and had spent most of his adult life in the forest. The tender leaves are usually consumed as a cooked vegetable while the roots, stem and whole leaves are used for medicinal purposes. Widely distributed in drier areas of the tropics and subtropics, c. Promoting the conservation and use of underutilized and neglected crops. Five ilv species had either common uses, or were used differently across the three groups in the two counties. Solanum nigrum medicinal uses and images nightshade. Cleome gynandra is considered native to asia, but is widely distributed as a weed in the old world tropics and has also been introduced into tropical america.
The use of wild edible vegetables for medicinal purposes was also documented in zimbabwe maroyi, 2011. To the medicinal plants and economic development research group members, most especially dr olubunmi wintola, dr wilfred o mbeng, dr callistus bvenura, mr cromwell. Methods study design this was a controlled experimental in vitro study carried out at both the pharmacy laboratory and the mycology. The goal of this study was to determine if this plant possesses antifungal activity in vitro, since t. The seeds and leaves of cleome gynandra have been used effectively in traditional medicine in many parts of the world. It is mainly found near human settlements, possibly indicating earlier introduction routes. Promoting the conservation and use of underutilized and. Use of herbal medicines to induce labour by pregnant.
Cleome gynandra occurs throughout the tropics and subtropics. Medicinal uses of selected wild edible vegetables consumed. Oct 06, 2015 cleome gynanadra is a small plant that is commonly found all over india. It is less common in areas with highly humid climate and it tolerates some drought. The juice of the root is used to relieve scorpion stings. Cleome gynandra is a well known and edible plant for the majority people in namibia, the wambo, living in their reagon in the north of namibia called owambo. Stems and petioles thickly covered with glandular hairs, rarely glabrous, varying in colour from green to pink, or violet to purple. Current status on production and utilization of spider plant. Cleome is a genus of flowering plants in the family cleomaceae, commonly known as spider flowers, spider plants, spider weeds, or bee plants.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in gynandropsis pentaphylla. An cleome gynandra in nahilalakip ha genus nga cleome, ngan familia nga cleomaceae. I had the good fortune to meet an amazing person last month, my uncle introduced me to him. See more ideas about medicinal plants, plants and weed. Gynandropsis gynandra archives eat the weeds and other. A good number of secondary plant metabolites have also been isolated from different parts of. Also by analysing all the biochemical and medicinal properties the possible. Our investigation confirms two mutant varieties of c. Cleome gynandra is a species of cleome that is used as a green vegetable. Nov, 2016 habitat loss has decreased the availability of these plants but many are weeds and have a strong survival ability. An erect annual herb with palmately compound leaves.
There are claims that it has a southern asian origin, but others suggest that it originates from africa or central america. Capparaceae is an edible weed used in uganda topically for its presumed antifungal activity against tinea capitis. Aug 17, 2014 other medicinal uses of cleome gynandra. Phytochemical constituents and antioxidant properties of. It is called in their language oshiwambo ombidi and prepared like spinach. Capparidaceae, a strong smelling, somewhat foetid herb, 0.
Spider plant is an erect herbaceous annual herb with hairy, often purple stems and many branches growing to a height of about one metre. Capparidaceae caper family medicinal use of african spider flower. This study investigated the micro morphological features and quantified the elemental. The very bitter leaves are eaten as a vegetable, in particular in java and thailand.
The seeds, leaves, and roots of the plant are widely. The initial moisture substance of the leaves was observed to be 81. Medicinal uses of ajagandha cleome gynandra, cleome viscosa. The petals of the spidery flowers are white, with long, purple stamens. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs.
It is an annual wildflower native to africa but has become widespread in many tropical and subtropical parts of the world. Names of gynandropsis pentaphylla in various languages of the world are also given. Studies on the pharmacognostical and in vitro antioxidant potential. The leaves have various medicinal uses everywhere the plant occurs, mainly being applied externally. Gynandropsis pentaphylla herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Sep 11, 20 spider plant exists as semicultivated indigenous leafy vegetable with ecological, social and cultural values in most home gardens in kenya.
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