Assessment of in vivo antioxidant properties of dacryodes. This page was last edited on 15 december 2019, at 10. Local plant names reveal that enslaved africans recognized. Effect of aqueous leaf extract of ficus exasperata in alloxan. Stabilization of palm oils by using ficus exasperata leaves. Ulceration was induced by a single oral administration of indomethacin 30mgkg body weight b.
Abstract ficus exasperata leaves were analyzed for the level of nutrient and anti nutrients phytochemicals in an effort to determine their food benefits. In order to better understand the functions of these minerals and the control that the leaf exerts over mineral. Ficus exasperata vahlholl moraceae leaves are used for infectious and inflammatory conditions in many west african countries. Ozolua department of pharmacology and toxicology, faculty of. The famous bodhi tree under which buddha achieved enlightenment was a ficus religiosa. Muibat olabisi bello, misbaudeen abdulhammed, precious ogunbeku. This study therefore provides proofofprinciple that fatty acids of ficus exasperata exhibit significant antiproliferative effects on ovarian cancer cells. Finescale population genetic structure of two dioecious indian keystone species, ficus hispida and ficus exasperata moraceae suma a. Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome, which uses wasp species belonging to the family agaonidae. It also showsthe effects of ficus exasperata on the concentration of creatinine, urea and electrolyte levels in the serum of stz induced diabetic rats. Pdf the leaves of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae generates. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in ficus exasperata. Ficus exasperata is used in various ethnomedicines for the treatment of pain, inflammatory diseases, wounds and abscesses.
Comparative effects of different fractions of crude. 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. 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. Fractional extraction of leaves of ficus exasperata. Moraceae are used as analgesic, antiarthritic, diuretic, wound healing, antiparasitic, vermifuge. The antioxidant activities were enhanced whereas saponins, where present, were eliminated and sterols reduced. Ficus exasperata against indomethacininduced gastric ulcer in rats. Ficus trees are adapted to diverse environments and have some of the highest rates of photosynthesis among trees. The fig species of greatest commercial importance is ficus. Ficus exasperata and cida acuta are used by the people of southern nigeria for the treatment of several ailments. Pdf antiarthritic and antioxidant effects of the leaf extract of ficus.
The aqueous leaf extract oxytocin inhibiting effect of the aqueous leaf extract of ficus exasperatamoraceae on the isolated rat uterus enitome e. Ulceration was induced by a single oral administration of indomethacin 30 mgkg body weight. Traditional uses and pharmacological potential of ficus exasperata. Pdf effectiveness of the leaf powder of ficus exasperata.
Ficus species, free radicals, polyphenols, flavanoids, antioxidant property. Borges, personal observation there was no such clear separation. Nutrient and antinutrient phytochemicals in ficus exasperata. Volatile constituents of ficus exasperata leaves request pdf. The plant has been ethnobotanically reported to have diverse medicinal uses. The objective of the study is to evaluate the antioxidant effects of ficus against free radicals and pro oxidant induced lipid peroxidation brain and liver using in vitro analysis. The process of species recognition, knowledge acquisition, and replacement has hardly been documented. However, there is need for more phytochemical studies to justify the ethnomedicinal uses of the plant. Serum and tissue lipid profile in wistar rats administered.
Ficus exasperata vahl is one of the medicinal preterm birth and preterm labour. Methanol and ethylacetate extract of this plant were obtained by. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. Bioactive components of ficus exasperata moringa oleifera and. Effect of aqueous leaf extract of ficus exasperata in.
Enslaved africans had to familiarize themselves with the american flora, which was largely alien to them, to survive. Ulcerated rats were orally administered with esomeprazole a reference drug at a dose of 20mgkg body weight, and spondias mombin and ficus. The oil is comprised of terpenoids and aliphatic compounds. Economic importance ficus altissima is cultivated as an ornamental and as a host for laccifer lacca 10. To evaluate the phytochemical profile and potential antioxidant properties of dacryodes edulis and ficus exasperata. Unlike monoecious figs, which produce a mixture of wasps, seeds, and pollen in every fruit, dioecious fig species have hermaphrodite functionally male trees. The leaves of ficus exasperata are mashed and prepared as.
Comparative effects of different coadministration involving. List of various diseases cured by ficus exasperata. Bioactive components of ficus exasperata, moringa oleifera. We studied components of reproductive success in two dioecious fig species, ficus exasperata and f. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of flavonoid. Dev 1, finn kjellberg 2, martine hossaertmckey, and renee m. Ficus also called figs are among the most popular indoor plants, and for good reason. Bioactive components of ficus exasperata, moringa oleifera and jatropha tanjorensis leaf extracts and evaluation of their antioxidant properties. Effects of ficus exasperata on kidney function enzymes and electrolytes table 2 shows the blood glucose levels of the animals in each group before and after induction of experimental diabetes. In the home, the ficus is a beautiful specimen plant that can provide many years of lush foliage.
This page was last edited on 22 december 2019, at 12. Ficus exasperata vahl is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ficus family moraceae. Ficus exasperata vahl, antimicrobial, phytochemical screening. We compared 2,350 afrosurinamese vernacular plant names with those vernacular plant names used in western africa for botanically related. In this study, spontaneouslyhypertensive rats shr type 1 diabetes, obese zucker type. One plant material is used for different treatments within a community. The young and healthy leaves of the samples under studywere plucked from. These are easy to grow houseplants and offer a lot of variety, from low groundcover types to tall trees.
The crude 50% aqueous ethanolic extract of the leaves was partitioned successively between water. Data collection and analyses plant materials samples of mature leaves of ficus exasperata were collected from the botanical garden of botany department, university of calabar, nigeria in december, 2010. We evaluated the woundhealing activity of the aqueous extract and fractions of f. Ficus exasperata has been extensively used in folk medicine for the treatment of many ailments. Pdf exploration of the antimicrobial properties of ficus. Moraceae article pdf available in pharmacognosy research 22. Nimenibouadia and osagie, 2001 have reported on the oral effectiveness of the aqueous leaf extract of f. The oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed for its constituents by means of gas chromatography. Weeping ficus is perhaps the most popular indoor tree. The crude 50% aqueous ethanolic extract of the leaves was partitioned successively between water and. When it comes to lighting, ficus plants can be somewhat tricky and needy. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes.
The results revealed the significant inhibitory effect of ficus exasperata vahl on the fungal isolates. Ficus exasperata wikispecies, free species directory. 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. Moraceae leaf aqueous extract fee were investigated in experimental rat models. Gastric ulceration is a benign lesion on the mucosal epithelium upon exposure of the stomach to excess acid and aggressive pepsin activity. Palm oils were obtained from the ripe fruits of elaeis guineensis and elaeis guineensis var virescens, including ficus exasperata leaves in the traditional processing procedurescooking and soaking the fruits in water. Stabilization of palm oils by using ficus exasperata.
Ccl4 and vit e on the cat levels prior to 2 days of ccl4 intoxication. Phytochemical, proximate and total antioxidant analysis of. The leaves are also used like sandpaper to scrub pots and cooking utensils. Extraction is the key step for the recovery and isolation of bioactive phytochemicals from plant materials, earlier than component analysis. Pdf in traditional medicine, different parts of ficus exasperata vahl. Antiarthritic and antioxidant effects of the leaf extract. The sharp increase in the incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus has led to antidiabetic therapeutic investigations. Free radicals or oxidative injury now appears the fundamental mechanism underlying a number of human neurologic and other disorders. In this study, spontaneouslyhypertensive rats shr type 1 diabetes, obese zucker type 2 diabetes and wistar rats were used. Alloxan, antidiabetic, diabetes, ficus exasperata, moraceae. The minimum inhibitory concentrations mics of the ethanol extract of ficus exasperata vahl were 25. Ficus also offer a variety of textures, so theres one for practically everyones personal style. The phytochemical, proximate and total antioxidant analysis of ogbu ficus exasperata and uvuru anthocleista djalonensis leaves were carried out.
In this study, different fractions of the crude extract of f. The chemical ecology of seed dispersal in monoecious and. Unlike monoecious figs, which produce a mixture of wasps, seeds, and pollen. Invitro evaluation of antibacterial activity of ethanolic. It is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder ever known, accounting for an estimated 15 mortality out of every 15,000 complications yearly in the world. Hypoglycaemic and hypotensive effects of ficus exasperata.
The effect of the leaf powder were observed at different dosage. Serum and tissue lipid profile in wistar rats administered leaf extract of ficus exasperata oyewole o. Issn antiinflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial. Ficus hispida but not in dioecious birddispersed f. Introduction ficus, the fig genus, consists of over 800 species and is one of about 40 genera of the mulberryfamily.
One of such herbs used in some parts of edo and delta. 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. Pdf traditional uses and pharmacological potential of ficus. The inclusion of ficus exasperata leaves in the processing of oil palm resulted in better stabilization of the oil in nigeria. Ficus is a pantropical genus of trees, shrubs, and vines occupying a wide variety of ecological niches. The fresh leaves were cleaned, rendered free of adulterants and ground. Effect of 50mgkg, 100mgkg and 200mgkg ficus exasperata extracts and controls. How ficus exasperata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Apr 02, 2011 the hypotensive and hypoglycaemic effects of ficus exasperata vahl family. Antioxidant activity and inhibitory effect of ethanolic. A web site containing information about the flora of zimbabwe. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Collection of samples fresh samples of ficus exasperata leaves were collected from the premises of ekiti state. Evaluation of extract of ficus exasperata vahl root bark for antimicrobial.
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. Extracts of ficus exasperata leaf inhibit topical and systemic. Although it can tolerate an occasional missed watering, allowing them to dry out regularly stresses the plant. Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes and causative agent of pityriasis versicolor in rivers state, nigeria. Ficus leaves can deposit one or more of the three major mineral types found in leaves. This study investigated the quantitative polyphenolic constituents and gastroprotective effects of aqueous leaf extracts of spondias mombin and ficus exasperata against indomethacininduced gastric ulcer in rats. In traditional medicine, different parts of ficus exasperata vahl. Pdf antiarthritic and antioxidant effects of the leaf.
Effects of ficus exasperata vahl on common dermatophytes and. This work was done to ascertain the efficacy of the local use of ficus exasperata leaves in processing palm oils to improve and stabilize the quality. Ficus exasperata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Leaf extracts in the management of diabetes mellitus in vitro. Ficus altissima occurs naturally in guangdong, guangxi, hainan, sichuan, yunnan,10194 and is cultivated in fujian84. Names of ficus exasperata in various languages of the world are also given. Woundhealing activity of the aqueous leaf extract and. The anthelmintic potential of the ethanol extracts of the leaves of i.
Anthelmintic potential of three plants used in nigerian. Fortytwo albino rats weighing 170190 g were assigned into six groups af of seven animals each. Ulceration was induced by a single oral administration of indomethacin 30mgkg body weight. Read stabilization of palm oils by using ficus exasperata leaves in local processing methods, bioresource technology on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. In order to better understand the functions of these minerals and the control. Bioactive components of ficus exasperata moringa oleifera. The aqueous extract of leaves of this herb reduced blood pressure through its cholinomimetic effect. Since free radicals and reactive oxygen species are implicated in inflammatory joint diseases such as. Antiarthritic and antioxidant effects of the leaf extract of ficus exasperata p. Wistar rats were pretreated with esomeprazole reference drug at a dose of 20mgkg body weight, s. Examination of microbial degradation of ficus exasperata.
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. It is used in herbal medicine to treat cough, hemorrhoid and lowering high blood pressure. However, its traditional use in the treatment of wounds has not been validated by any scientific study. Read examination of microbial degradation of ficus exasperata leaves and cassava peels by in situ incubation and scanning electron microscopy, animal feed science and technology on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Also, its safety in the management of chronic disease conditions requires attention. The composition of the volatile leaf oil of ficus exasperata vahl moraceae is reported. Ex lanen irvingiaceae, ficus exasperata vahl moraceae, and vernonia amygdalina delile asteraceae are folklorically used in treating worm infestation in eastern nigeria. The oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed for its constituents by means of gas chromatographymass spectrometry gcms. Needs vary among the varieties, but generally ficus prefer welldrained, fertile soil kept consistently moist. Finescale population genetic structure of two dioecious. Characterisation of the antiproliferative constituents and.
Oxygen free radicals can initiate peroxidation of lipids, which in turn stimulates glycation of protein. The hypotensive and hypoglycaemic effects of ficus exasperata vahl family. Overall, the extract possesses antidiabetic activity with 12. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate different extracts of ficus exasperata leaves for their inhibitory potential against. Spectrophotometric evaluation was employed in the determination of the total phenols, total flavonoids, 2, 2diphenyl1picrylhydrazyl dpph radical inhibition, nitric oxide. This study investigated the phytochemistry and in vitro free radical scavenging activities of aqueous leaf extract of ficus exasperata fe, moringa oleifera mo and jatropha tanjorensis jt. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. A study on the antimicrobial activities and phytochemical properties of the hexane and ethanolic extracts of the root of ficus exasperata was carried out. In their native habitats, the ficus is often seen as a landscape tree with hanging and buttressed roots and a magnificent crown. States is ficus exasperata whose leaf extract is reportedly taken orally after decoction or. Volatile constituents of ficus exasperata leaves mubo a.