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