Depending on the cultivar the leaves may have skin irritating hairs. The ethnobotany of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp. The effects of several recovery diets containing 20% soya. Article pdf available may 2014 with 1,202 reads how we measure reads. Yucatan peninsula, belize, central america, southern america. Abstract histological effects of alcoholic extract of cnidoscolus aconitifolius on bone marrow biopsy in adult male wistar rats. The genus cnidoscolus consists of 40 or more species, but only chayamansa refers to the vegetable chaya.
Media in category cnidoscolus the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. An evaluation of the phytochemical and nutritional. Data source and references for cnidoscolus aconitifolius. Nutraceutical potential of cnidoscolus aconitifolius semantic scholar. Phytochemical investigation and proximate analysis on the leaves. Phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxicological. It is also cultivated from northern mexico to guatemala and. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius belong to a group of arbrescent shrubs. The spinach tree eat the weeds and other things, too.
Chaya is a bushy woody multistemmed medium to large shrub or small tree 620 feet tall. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium. Cnidoscolus chayamansa, maya spinach tree, chaya col. A guidebook to plant screening phytochemical and biological ebook phytochemical screening and antiinflammatory activity of cnidoscolus quercifolius 8 regarding to biological activity, the species. The proximate analysis and mineral composition of c. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, spinach tree, tread softly. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about spinach tree, tread softly, cabbage star, chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database a. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or. Chaya is a good source of protein, vitamins, calcium and iron. Phytochemical constituents, antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials of tree spinach cnidoscolus aconitifolius i.
Histological effects of alcoholic extract of cnidoscolus. Plants profile for cnidoscolus aconitifolius treadsoftly. The performance and gut measurements of broilers fed on diets containing different amounts of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf meal. Pdf phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius. Pdf phytochemical analysis of cnidoscolus aconitifolius. 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. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius possibly originated in the yucatan region of mexico, but is now widespread in eastern mexico and central america. In recipes from the leaf protein concentrate manual, lpc generally. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius tree spinach, tread softly. Pdf on mar 25, 2018, suleiman mikailu and others published phytochemical analysis of cnidoscolus aconitifolius euphorbiaceae leaf with.
The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. In this study, pem was induced in weaning male wistar albino rats by feeding them with low protein diet for 2 weeks. Data are presented on the chemical composition of chaya leaf meal clm cnidoscolus aconitifolius mill. Cnidoscolus euphorbiaceae is an american genus of 99 species, distributed from the united states to argentina and the antilles. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is an evergreen shrub growing to 5 m 16ft by 4 m ft at a fast rate. Phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxic effect of its aqueous leaf extract in wistar rats. Cnidoscolus is a plant genus of the family euphorbiaceae first described as a genus in 1827. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius was analysed and the results presented table 2. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name. Nutrient composition and selected biochemical effects of. Data source and references for cnidoscolus aconitifolius treadsoftly from the usda plants database. Acobitifolius plant is known to contain proteolytic enzymes, which could explain the use of chaya sap for skin disorders. One of the plant genera used traditionally is cnidoscolus aconitifolius ca.
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. Pdf phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxic. In the chaya leaf, there is a general trend toward the presence of different phenolic groups, such as. It has smooth greenish grey bark with toothed palmate leaves. Johnston and the availability of its amino acids to chicks. The data shows that concentration of vitamin a is 5. Sod and cat, which are the first line of defense against oxidative injury. Plant database entry for chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius with 8 images, 2 comments, and 38 data details. Serum and liver protein levels were determined according to the method of lowry et al. 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. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract protects against hepatic.
Rossibarra, jeffrey department of genetics, university of georgia, athens, ga 30602 and. It can grow well on a wide range of soils in both hot, rainy climates and areas with occasional drought. 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. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus cnidoscolus family euphorbiaceae. Ameliorative effects of cnidoscolus aconitifolius on. The genus is noteworthy due to the presence of stinging hairs, a. The present study evaluated nutritional constituents of cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf and examined the effect of aqueous and ethanol extracts. The inhibition of antioxidant system may cause the accumulation of h 2 o 2 or products of its decomposition halliwell, in this. Nowadays, toxicity and safety of medicinal plants are the most discussed topics as herbal products have become popular worldwide. This ornamental small tree sometimes regarded as a tree spinach is recognized by. 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. A study as late as 1999 researchers recognized two species, cnidoscolus chayamansa and cnidoscolus aconitifolius. The group is widespread across much of north and south america, including the west indies the name is derived. Cnidoscolus chayamansa and cnidoscolus aconitifolius, both have been used as an ornamental and medicinal plant as well as food.
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract exhibits comparable. Research into ancient cultures has yielded a large body of evidence on the use of medicinal plants for. It is an evergreen, drought deciduous shrubs up to 6 m in height with alternate palmate lobed leaves, milky sap and small. Pdf the ethnobotany of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp. Nutraceutical potential of cnidoscolus aconitifolius arc journals. Shrub to small tree, able to grow up to about 3 m tall.
The diabetic rats were then divided into five groups bf consisting of five rats per group. Chemical composition of chaya leaf meal cnidoscolus. The leaves must be cooked and eaten, however, as the raw leaves are toxic. Evaluation of the phytochemical and nutritional profiles of. Potential nutritional and health benefits of tree spinach.
Leaves green, palmately 3 5 lobed, measuring up to 15 cm. Recent research on medicinal plants indicates that some plant extract are not only beneficial in the treatment of. Euphorbiaceae spinach tree, tread softly, cabbage star, chaya origin. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius family euphorbiaceae aqueous. Euphorbiaceae maya spinach tree, chaya col, kikilchay, chaykeken origin.
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