Hepatoprotective activity of ethanol extracts of ficus. Traditional uses and pharmacological potential of ficus exasperata. Ficus exasperata vahl is a terrestrial plant that grows 20m high and inhabits the evergreen and secondary rainforest of west africa. Issued as a pdf on the internet, it contains basic information on over 250 species of plants used for food in benin. Find link is a tool written by edward betts longer titles found. Glycaemic activity of ficus exasperata in fructoseinduced glucose intolerance in rats idowu adewumi taiwo, olumide adedapo adebesin, amdalat funmilayo shittu, rukiat ibironke lawal, peter godwin chikwenye odeigah department of cell biology and genetics, faculty of science, university of lagos, lagos 101017, nigeria. The process of species recognition, knowledge acquisition, and replacement has hardly been documented. Ficus exasperata, also called the sandpaper tree, forest sandpaper fig, white fig, or sandpaper leaf tree, is a deciduous, and dioecious species of plant in the mulberry family moraceae, native to tropical africa an area from senegal east to ethiopia and south to angola. The most common group of natural products that are extracted in this manner is the alkaloids, which are often present in plant materials as salts. A panibus troglodytis morbo afflictis manducantur notae.
Methanol and ethylacetate extract of this plant were obtained by maceration and. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes. The water and ethanol extracts of the leaves of ficus exasperata. Effect of ethanolic extracts of ficus exasperata e 1 and cida acuta e 2 on s. Some interesting observations were made about the genus which distinguished the wood species under study from one another, such features include. Use of bark and leaf extracts of ficus exasperata l. Ethyl acetate and methanolic leaf extracts of ficus exasperata were fractionated 14 december 2012 and. Ficus exasperata leaves were collected from ikejiarakeji forest and identified by a botanist in the department of plant science, joseph ayo babalola university, ikejiarakeji. Pdf synergistic pharmacological effect of leaf extracts. Ficus exasperata is the botanical name of a small to medium sized tree that grows widely in africa and asia which is commonly referred to as sandpaper leaf tree.
Abstractovarian cancer is one of the most common gynaecological cancers today. The antifungal activity of ficus exasperata vahl against the three major dermatophytes trichophyton, mi crosporum, epidermophyton together with malassezia furfur the cause of pityriasis versicolor eczema, were studied by wellinagar diffusion technique using. Over 45 different species are found in nigeria 2, and are primarily located in the rainforest, savannah and beside rivers and streams. It is a medicinal plant referred to as sand paper plant and ewe ipin. Ficus exasperata is an important medicinal plant with a wide geographical distribution in africa particularly in nigeria. Showing the merged photomicrograph of the substantia nigra snc.
Antimalarial effect of combined extracts of the leaf of ficus. The rejected mad men, the rejected girl, the rejected woman searching for the rejected 510 found 678 total alternate case. Pdf the leaves of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae generates. In this study, aqueous stem bark extracts of ficus exasperata were administered to investigate its hepatoprotective effects on paracetamol induced liver toxicity in wistar rats. Ulceration was induced by a single oral administration of indomethacin 30mgkg body weight b. This study therefore investigates the anticancer effects of ficus exasperata extracts and fractions on ovarian cancer cells. Ficus exasperata is a plant found in the tropics and subtropics region and it has been found to improve glucose in tolerance as assessed by glucose index taiwo et al. Stem bark extracts of ficus exasperata protects the liver. Sedative drugs mostly cause dosedependent depression of the central nervous system which results in. Antimalarial effect of combined extracts of the leaf of. Request pdf diversity of items of low nutritional value ingested by chimpanzees from kanyawara, kibale national park, uganda. We compared 2,350 afrosurinamese vernacular plant names with those vernacular plant names used in western africa for botanically related taxa. The root bark samples was air dried and grounded to a powdery form using hammer mill. Although ficus moraceae is a keystone plant genus in the tropics, providing resources to many frugivorous vertebrates, its population genetic structure, which is an important determinant of its long.
Awala and others published exploration of the antimicrobial properties of ficus exasperata leaves from akure metropolis find, read and cite all the research you need. Evaluation of extract of ficus exasperata vahl root bark for. Evaluation of phytochemical constituents and sedativehypnotic. The chemical ecology of seed dispersal in monoecious and. Department of crop and environmental protection, ladoke akintola university of technology, ogbomoso. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. Jun 09, 2015 practic paola santagostino cum sa te vindeci cu o poveste a pdf merger demo slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
This page was last edited on 22 december 2019, at 12. Glycaemic activity of ficus exasperata in fructoseinduced. Ficus exasperata vahl moraceae is an important medicinal plant with a wide geographical distribution in africa particularly in nigeria. Evaluation of antibacterial properties of ethanol extract. The leaves are also used like sandpaper to scrub pots and cooking utensils. Dec 16, 2014 enslaved africans had to familiarize themselves with the american flora, which was largely alien to them, to survive. Aqueous leaves extracts of ficus exasperata and telfeira occidentalis produced significant increase in pcv and hb with a corresponding decrease in wbc after 7 days of oral administration to. The plant has been ethnobotanically reported to have diverse medicinal uses. We found high levels of microsatellite genetic diversity in both species. An investigation into the effects of the ethanolic extract of the leaf of the plant on some biochemical indices in albino mice infected with plasmodium berghei nk 65 was conducted. Volatile constituents of ficus exasperata leaves article in natural product communications 19. Furthermore, it was reported that the viscid nonmilky sap is used for treating sores eye.
The plant is commonly known as sand paper tree, it is also known locally as. Introduction plants have always been part of human culture and are wide spread in. Procedia apa bibtex chicago endnote harvard json mla ris xml iso 690 pdf downloads 587. The activities of the leaf extract of ficus exasperata against some pathogenic organisms have been extensively investigated buniyamin et al, 2007. We studied components of reproductive success in two dioecious fig species, ficus exasperata and f. Leaf extracts of ficus exasperata has been used traditionally in ghana for the management of sprains, sore eyes, rheumatism and arthritis. Combine administration of dissociative anesthetics with sedatives or tranquilizers.
Apr 02, 2011 the hypotensive and hypoglycaemic effects of ficus exasperata vahl family. Ccl4 and vit e on the cat levels prior to 2 days of ccl4 intoxication. Ficus exasperata binomen a martino vahl anno 1805 statutum est species plantarum dioeciarum familiae moracearum in africa tropicali endemica. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. In this study, aqueous stem bark extracts of ficus exasperata were. The sharp increase in the incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus has led to antidiabetic therapeutic investigations. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Serum and tissue lipid profile in wistar rats administered leaf extract of ficus exasperata oyewole o.
Ficus exasperata, also called the sandpaper tree, forest sandpaper fig, white fig, or sandpaper leaf tree, is a deciduous, and dioecious species of plant in the. Diversity of items of low nutritional value ingested by chimpanzees from kanyawara, kibale national park, uganda. Ficus exasperata, also called the sandpaper tree, forest sandpaper fig, white fig, or sandpaper leaf tree, is a deciduous, and dioecious species of plant in the mulberry family moraceae, native to tropical africa an area from senegal east to ethiopia and south to angola and mozambique and southern asia india, sri lanka, yemen. Hypoglycaemic and hypotensive effects of ficus exasperata. The reduction in the levels of these enzymes is an indication that f. Anxiolyticlike effects of a leaf extract of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae in mice. Pdf effectiveness of the leaf powder of ficus exasperata. The effect of the leaf powder were observed at different dosage. Ficus exasperata against indomethacininduced gastric ulcer in rats. Phytochemical and toxicological analyses of the leaf and stem extracts of the plant revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannis, saponins, alkaloids and cyanogenic glycosides. Moraceae leaf aqueous extract fee were investigated in experimental rat models. Phytochemical and toxicological analyses of the leaf and stem extracts of the plant revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannis, saponins, alkaloids and cyanogenic glycosides 18. Pdf exploration of the antimicrobial properties of ficus. Soda pdf merge tool allows you to combine two or more documents into a single pdf file for free.
It is used in herbal medicine to treat cough, hemorrhoid and lowering high blood pressure. The fresh leaves and stem bark were washed with clean water and air dried at room temperature for five days under shade. The composition of the volatile leaf oil of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae is reported. In this study, spontaneouslyhypertensive rats shr type 1 diabetes, obese zucker type 2 diabetes and wistar rats were used.
Volatile constituents of ficus exasperata leaves request pdf. Antimalarial effect of combined extracts of the leaf of ficus exasperata and stem bark of anthocleista vogelii on mice experimentally infected with plasmodium berghei berghei nk 65. Research article histological and histomorphometric studies. Herbal medicines for animal health other classes of compounds, such as acids or bases, present in the biomass can be extracted using a tailored protocol. Diversity of items of low nutritional value ingested by. Evaluation of extract of ficus exasperata vahl root bark.
Ficus exasperata is an important medicinal plant with a wide geographicaldistribution in africa particularly in nigeria. Pdf synergistic pharmacological effect of leaf extracts of. Ficus exasperata, minimum inhibitory concentration, antibacterial activity, agar dilution. This simple webbased tool lets you merge pdf files in batches. Pdf stem bark extracts of ficus exasperata protects the. Enslaved africans had to familiarize themselves with the american flora, which was largely alien to them, to survive. Research article histological and histomorphometric. Fusionner pdf combiner en ligne vos fichiers pdf gratuitement. Evaluation of extract of ficus exasperata vahl root bark for antimicrobial activities against some strains of clinical isolates of bacterial and fungi forestry herbarium fhi, ibadan. Ficus exasperata, sterculia tragacantha, antiaris africana. Pdf heavy metal analysis and effect of the crude extract of the.
General information ficus asperifolia is a variable plant that can be a scrambling shrub, or small tree, growing up to 4 metres high, or a climbing shrub producing stems up to 8 metres long. Ofusori department of anatomy and cell biology, faculty of basic medical sciences, obafemi awolowo university, ileife, nigeria received. Ficus exasperata vahl a small tree well known on account of its very rough leaves being used as paper widely spread in all ecoregions of nigeria. The oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed for its constituents by means of gas chromatography. Ficus asperifolia is a variable plant that can be a scrambling shrub, or small tree, growing up to 4 metres high, or a climbing shrub producing stems up to 8 metres long. Unlike monoecious figs, which produce a mixture of wasps, seeds, and pollen in every fruit, dioecious fig species have hermaphrodite functionally male trees, which produce wasps and pollen only, and female. Pdf effects of hydroalcoholic leaf extract of ficus.
The antiproliferative activity of the crude extracts 1 mgml was assessed using the mtt assay on a2780 ovarian cancer cell line. Ficus exasperata is a medicinal plant referred to as sand paper plant ewe ipin in yoruba language of western nigeria. Pdf merge combinejoin pdf files online for free soda pdf. Ficus exasperata is a plant used in the traditional management of malaria in southsouth nigeria. It is generally known as sand paper tree because its leaves have rough surfaces.
The results revealed the significant inhibitory effect of ficus exasperata vahl on the fungal isolates. It belongs to the family moraceae with more than 800 species occurring in the warmer parts of the world. In vitro studies to assess the antioxidative, radical. Media in category ficus exasperata the following 67 files are in this category, out of 67 total.
Folia ab hominibus ad morbos medendos et ad venena sagittarum conficienda adhibentur. In nigeria there are over 45 different species of ficus keay, 1964, such as ficus glomosa, ficus lecardi, ficus goliath, ficus capensis, ficus. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes and. Evaluation of phytochemical constituents and sedative. There is a paucity of information on the phytochemistry of f. Characterisation of the antiproliferative constituents and. Introduction ficus exasperata belongs to the family moraceae. Different parts of the plant are used for treating eyesores, ring worm, stomach pains and treating leprosy35. Select up to 20 pdf files and images from your computer or drag them to the drop area. Japanese journal of gastroenterology and hepatology research article histological and histomorphometric studies of the effects of aqueous leaf extracts of ficus exasperata vahl linn in indomethacininduced. The plant material of ficus exasperata leaves were airdried under shade for three weeks and blended into powder using an industrial blender. A total of twenty five wistar rats were randomly divided into five. The hypotensive and hypoglycaemic effects of ficus exasperata vahl family.
Aflnfl merger 7,910 words case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article the cities that were due to receive afl franchises via relocation in the rejected 1964 merger proposal have received an nfl franchise as of 2019. Nov 28, 2016 ficus exasperata is the botanical name of a small to medium sized tree that grows widely in africa and asia which is commonly referred to as sandpaper leaf tree. We examined the population genetic structure of two dioecious fig species ficus hispida and ficus exasperata in the indian western ghats using co. The effect of the aqueous stembark extract of ficus exasperata ase was studied on oxytocin and acetylcholineinduced uterine contractions in uterine preparations isolated from nonpregnant. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate different extracts of ficus exasperata leaves for their inhibitory potential against. Effect of 50mgkg, 100mgkg and 200mgkg ficus exasperata extracts and controls. Ficus exasperata fait lobjet dun commerce informel important. Pdf evaluation of phytochemical constituents and sedative. It is a shrub found mainly in the tropics and subtropics. The minimum inhibitory concentrations mics of the ethanol extract of ficus exasperata vahl were 25. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license.
Bioactive components of ficus exasperata moringa oleifera. Ulcerated rats were orally administered with esomeprazole a reference drug at a dose of 20mgkg body weight, and spondias mombin and ficus. Some interesting observations were made about the genus which distinguished the wood species under study from one another, such features include crystals and silica inclusions. Local plant names reveal that enslaved africans recognized. When you are ready to proceed, click combine button. This page was last edited on 15 december 2019, at 10. Bioactivity guided fractionation was performed and. If you are looking for a way to combine two or more pdfs into a single file, try pdfchef for free. It possesses antioxidant, anticonvulsant, antiarthritic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, antinociceptic, anticandidal, antidiabetic and hypotensive. Laboratory evaluation of the effectiveness of old and young sandpaper leaf, ficus exasperata on callosobruchus maculatus and sitophilus zeamais was carried out for a period of 72 hours.
Ethnoveterinary botanical medicine herbal medicines for. Pdf anxiolyticlike effects of a leaf extract of ficus. In this study, spontaneouslyhypertensive rats shr type 1 diabetes, obese zucker type. Leaf extracts of ficus exasperata vahl linn in indomethacininduced gastroduodenal ulcer in adult wistar rats john a. Ficus hispida but not in dioecious birddispersed f. In traditional medicine, different parts of ficus exasperata vahl.
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