Feb, 2010 ageratum conyzoides has been used in folklore for the treatment of a wide range of diseases. Medicinal uses of ageratum conyzoides, effects of ageratum on. This present study examined the effect of leaf extract of ageratum conyzoides on. Pereira in 1929, cited by jaccoud 1961, reported use of the leaves as an insect moth repellent.
Ageratum definition of ageratum by the free dictionary. Ageratum conyzoides sieber ex steudel ageratum conyzoides hieron. Ageratum conyzoides is an annual herb with a long history of. Anticancer and antiradical scavenging activity of ageratum. Analysis of the free amino acid content in pollen of nine asteraceae species of known allergenic activity. Prota 2016 list it as poisonous to vertebrates but without further details. Ageratum conyzoides leaf extract skin deep cosmetics.
They are dried and applied as a powder to cuts, sores and the ruptures caused by leprosy, the powder absorbs. Ageratum conyzoides database file in the tropical plant. Any of several other plants having flower clusters similar to those of ageratum. Plant details information about ageratum conyzoides plant.
Evaluation of quality and efficacy of an ethnomedicinal plant. Ageratum conyzoides medicinal uses billy goat weed. The biochemical changes induced by seven plants of the asteraceae family harvested in africa are documented in table 23. Traditional medicinal uses of 126 species from papua new guinea, including information on any modern research into the plants. It is considered a it is considered a serious or principal weed in over 20 countries by holm et al. In the present investigation, the in vitro activity of ethanol, petroleum ether, ethylacetate, butanol, and water extracts of a. The use of plants and the products for different purposes has been with man from the. The overall toxicological profile reveals that, plants species from this family are relatively safe. Ageratum conyzoides, rats, haemoglobin, white blood cell, haemopoietic potential, anaemia.
The record derives from tica which reports it as an accepted name record 4fae612edba248ee84b9e5c653eee6 with original publication details. Chemical profilesof leaf, stem, root and flower of ageratum. The medicinal applications of various parts of ageratum conyzoides are yet to be fully investigated. Ageratum is a usually erect, and often muchbranched, annual plant growing 30 100cm tall. The plant originated from central america and is now found in all american countries jaccoud, 1961. A voucher was identified by the botanist renato zachia and is deposited in the herbarium of the.
The effect of aqueous leaf extract of ageratum conyzoides. Some macronutrient screening ofleaf, stem, root and flower of ageratum conyzoides. Ageratum conyzoides is a annual growing to 1 m 3ft 3in. Morphine alkaloids are powerful pain relievers and narcotics induces sleep or drowsiness. Ageratum conyzoides goatweed, tropical whiteweed pfaf. Chemical profilesof leaf, stem, root and flower of ageratum conyzoides. Ageratum conyzoides has been known for its utilization in the treatment and management of several disorders, such as. Ageratum conyzoides produces the compound ageratochromene, which inhibits the growth of insects by interfering with their juvenile growth hormone. Ageratum conyzoides is an annual herb with a long history of traditional medicinal uses in many countries in the world, especially in the tropical and subtropical regions.
This tropical species appears to be a valuable agricultural resource. Ethno medicinal survey of plants used by the indigenes of rivers state of nigeria. Ageratum conyzoides ac has been used in various parts. Evaluation of quality and efficacy of an ethnomedicinal. Heads white, to 7 mm across, in terminal corymbose panicle. Media in category ageratum conyzoidesthe following 109 files are in this category, out of 109 total. Atropine, cocaine and other alkaloids are known stimulants of the central nervous system 19.
Total bacterial count in different parts of ageratum herbal. The leaves of this species of ageratum have been used as moth repellants, and extracts of the leaves have been shown to interfere with the development of a number of types of insects, including the. Ageratum conyzoides definition of ageratum conyzoides by. Definitions of terms are available in the gcw introduction. Gujarat forestry research foundation, indroda park, ayurvedic udyan, van chetana kendra about ageratum conyzoides plant. Ageratum conyzoides is not frost hardy, though it can be grown as a summer annual in many areas of the temperate zone200. Read more wild flowers most of the wild flowers are shot in trichy. Any of various tropical american plants of the genus ageratum in the composite family, especially a. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in medicinal tea of ageratum. Gujarat forestry research foundation, indroda park, ayurvedic udyan, van chetana kendra.
The pharmacological significance of the chemical composition has been discussed. Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. Sep, 2007 presented here is summary information about the species ageratum conyzoides from the global compendium of weeds, and citations of references to this species as a weed. Ageratum conyzoides an overview sciencedirect topics.
Ageratum conyzoides information from the global compendium of. Apr 16, 2017 medicinal value of ageratum conyzoides is widely used by many traditional cultures, especially as an antidysenteric. The medicinal uses of ageratum conyzoides may bepartly attributed to the identified constituent phytochemicals. This study reports for the first time on the use of ethanolic. Ageratum conyzoides has been used in folklore for the treatment of a wide range of diseases. Ageratum conyzoides is native to tropical america, especially brazil. A decoction of the fresh plant is used as a hair wash, leaving the hair soft, fragrant and dandruff free283. Asteraceae has been reported to possess antifungal and insecticidal properties. A paste of the root, mixed with the bark of schinus wallichii, is applied to set dislocated bones.
The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Ageratum group had significantly fewer fibriblasts than the controls p free fun content. Medicinal uses of ageratum conyzoides, effects of ageratum. It only happens rarely and it is probably eaten mainly for its supposed medicinal benefits by nursing mothers who believe it helps to increase their milk flow. In this line of communication, the present research studied investigated the chemical constituents of leaves roots of ageratum conyzoides. Ageratum conyzoides goatweed, tropical whiteweed pfaf plant. Starr3203247ageratum conyzoidesdominant groundcover in places view laysan albatross under ironwoodmokolea pt kilauea pt nwrkauai 24932. However, only a few species have been observed to exhibit phytochemical activity. Introduction ageratum conyzoides is an annual herbaceous plant with long history of traditional medicinal and agricultural uses in several countries of the world, although its applications varied. Grind the leaves of ageratum conyzoides and extract the juice.
Plants for a future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. About the skin deep ratings ewg provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. Medicinal plants many indian plants have medicinal values. Read more rose varieties roses are known for its color and fragrance read more. Medicinal value of ageratum conyzoides is widely used by many traditional cultures, especially as an antidysenteric. Asteraceae is an annual herbaceous plant with a long history of traditional medicinal uses in several countries of the world other synonymns of the plant include a. Materials and methods plant material several specimens of adult plants of ageratum conyzoides l. The record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as an accepted name record 4fae612edba248ee84b9e5c653eee6 with original publication details. Ageratum conyzoides is primarily a weed of disturbed areas and agricultural lands. Ageratum conyzoides has bioactive activity that may have agricultural use, as shown by several research investigations in different countries. Squeeze the leaves of ageratum conyzoides with a pinch of common salt and extract the juice. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Human nonsmall cell lung carcinoma a549, human colon.
A wide range of chemical compounds including alkaloids, flavonoids, chromenes, benzofurans and terpenoids have been isolated from this species. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use. Ageratum conyzoides synonyms, ageratum conyzoides pronunciation, ageratum conyzoides translation, english dictionary definition of. Eloff, in toxicological survey of african medicinal plants, 2014. Ageratum conyzoides is often confused with ageratum houstonianum blue billygoat weed.
Plants profile for ageratum conyzoides tropical whiteweed. Johns wort hypericum perforatum saynt jonz wort, amber trade name, demon chaser trade name, goatweed trade name, hardhay trade name, klamath weed trade name, rosin rose trade name, tipton weed trade name classification therapeutic. Ageratum conyzoides information from the global compendium. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out and plant them out after the last expected frosts. Leaves 57 x 35 cm, ovate, apex acute, crenate, base rounded. The comprehensive account of the chemical constituents and the biological activities are presented in.
Ageratum group had significantly fewer fibriblasts than the controls p ageratum extract and honey p conyzoides was injected intraperitonealy in wistar rats in doses of 25, 50, 100, 125, 150 mgkg. Ageratum conyzoides has only a few hairs on the bracts surrounding its flowerheads the involucral bracts are glabrous or sparsely pubescent. It is in leaf from may to october, in flower from july to september. Ac is an annual herbaceous plant with a long history of traditional medicinal uses in many countries in the world, especially in the tropical and subtropical regions.
Ageratum conyzoides health effects and herbal facts. Management of mild to moderate depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. A decoction of the fresh plant is used as a hair wash, leaving the hair soft, fragrant and dandruff free. The studied plants include ageratum conyzoides, artemisia annua, aspilia africana, bidens pilosa, chromolaena odorata, felicia muricata, vernonia amygdalina. Ageratum conyzoides billygoat weed, chick weed, goatweed, whiteweed is native to tropical america, especially brazil, and considered an invasive weed in many other regions. Chemical profilesof leaf, stem, root and flower of.
Put 2 to 3 drops of this juice in both the nostrils once only. Seed surface sow march in a light position in a greenhouse. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in medicinal tea of ageratum conyzoides. Some species such as artemisia annua induced increase in ast and alt levels. Ageratum conyzoides is among such medicinal plants that are effective against.
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