First, we performed trichome counts for each population before imposing. 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. Cnidoscolus chayamansa euphorbiaceae spurge family echo plant information sheet. Yucatan peninsula, belize, central america, southern america. It has long been used by the mayans of the yucatan peninsula. Echo has grown chaya for 25 years and only one plant produced a few seeds one. The initial c is silent, so pronunciation is nidoskolus, with the accent on either the second or. Nutraceutical potential of cnidoscolus aconitifolius. Cnidoscolus species cnidoscolus aconitifolius name synonyms cnidoscolus napaeifolius jatropha aconitifolia mill. Phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxic effect of its aqueous leaf extract in wistar rats.
Its shoots and leaves have been said to be useful laxatives, diuretics and for good blood circulation rowe, 1994. The conservation status of sharks, rays and chimaeras in the mediterranean sea despite our rapidly improved understanding of their widespread overexploitation in the mediterranean basin 5,6, no. The unwieldy name cnidoscolus was derived from the greek knide nettle, and skolos thorn, prickle or sting. Phytochemical screening and in vitro bioactivity of cnidoscolus aconitifolius euphorbiaceae,jmpr. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name. Media in category cnidoscolusthe following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Effect of defoliation on leaf growth, sexual expression. A study as late as 1999 researchers recognized two species, cnidoscolus chayamansa and cnidoscolus aconitifolius. The effects of several recovery diets containing 20% soya. Sod and cat, which are the first line of defense against oxidative injury. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, spinach tree, tread softly. Plants profile for cnidoscolus aconitifolius treadsoftly.
In the past there may have been some confusion between this species, now considered as a synonym of cnidoscolus aconitifolius mill. The diabetic rats were then divided into five groups bf consisting of five rats per group. Chemical composition of chaya leaf meal cnidoscolus. Definition of cnidoscolus aconitifolius in the dictionary. Pdf the ethnobotany of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp.
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius hospital too far has been used nutritionally and medicinally diaz bolio, 1975. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius family euphorbiaceae aqueous. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is a potential folklore medicinal plant used for the treatment of many diseases and infections. Ameliorative effects of cnidoscolus aconitifolius on. Euphorbiaceae maya spinach tree, chaya col, kikilchay, chaykeken origin. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is commonly called chaya or tree spinach. Data source and references for cnidoscolus aconitifolius treadsoftly from the usda plants database. Pdf phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius and toxic. Yes cnidoscolus albomaculatus, cnidoscolus phyllacanthus, cnidoscolus stimulosus, cnidoscolus texanus, cnidoscolus urens listed as weeds of one kind 401 2002. Article pdf available may 2014 with 1,202 reads how we measure reads. In this study, pem was induced in weaning male wistar albino rats by feeding them with low protein diet for 2 weeks. Chaya spinach tree, mayan spinach cnidnoscolus aconitifolius ssp. Depending on the cultivar the leaves may have skin irritating hairs.
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. 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. The genus cnidoscolus consists of 40 or more species, but only chayamansa refers to the vegetable chaya. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of alcoholic extract of. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or. The spinach tree eat the weeds and other things, too. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is a drought deciduous shrub that is mainly cultivated for food because of its important medicinal value. This ornamental small tree sometimes regarded as a tree spinach is recognized by. Did you know that a plant indigenous to belize and central america chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius, but also known as cnidoscolus chayamansa has antidiabetic properties recent scientific studies. Cnidoscolus chayamansa and cnidoscolus aconitifolius, both have been used as an ornamental and medicinal plant as well as food. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Johnston and the availability of its amino acids to chicks. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius tree spinach, tread softly. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius was analysed and the results presented table 2.
It has smooth greenish grey bark with toothed palmate leaves. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is an evergreen shrub growing to 5 m 16ft by 4 m ft at a fast rate. Cnidoscolus chayamansa mc vaugh belonging to euphorbiaceae is known as mexican spinach, and the widespread popular name utilized. Information and translations of cnidoscolus aconitifolius in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions. Cnidoscolus chayamansa, maya spinach tree, chaya col. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius also known as chaya, aka mayan tree spinach or mexican tree spinach, is actually a large fastgrowing and productive perennial shrub from the euphorbiaceae. Data are presented on the chemical composition of chaya leaf meal clm cnidoscolus aconitifolius mill. Potential nutritional and health benefits of tree spinach. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf extract protects against hepatic. By pruning the plant, it grows to be a bushy shrub about 1. Chaya shrubs often grow to 3 m 10 ft in height, and 2 m 6. Cnidoscolus urens is a perennial, tropical american stinging herb of the family euphorbiaceae, and is one of some 100 species belonging to the genus cnidoscolus gk.
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. Hepatoprotective and antiinflammatory activities of the cnidoscolus. The data shows that concentration of vitamin a is 5. Nutraceutical potential of cnidoscolus aconitifolius arc journals. Data source and references for cnidoscolus aconitifolius. In recipes from the leaf protein concentrate manual, lpc generally makes up. Pdf phytochemical content of cnidoscolus aconitifolius. If left alone, a chaya plant can grow to be a small tree about 45m high. Though relattvely unknown outsme of this area, evidence suggests that chaya was of stgmficant importance. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is a drought deciduous shrub that is mainly cultivated for food because of its important medicinal. The leaves must be cooked and eaten, however, as the raw leaves are toxic.
Histological effects of alcoholic extract of cnidoscolus. Plant database entry for chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius with 8 images, 2 comments, and 38 data details. Groups ce were administered with 100 mgkg, 500 mgkg and mgkg of ethanolic leaves extract of cnidoscolus. Abstract histological effects of alcoholic extract of cnidoscolus aconitifolius on bone marrow biopsy in adult male wistar rats. Chaya is a bushy woody multistemmed medium to large shrub or small tree 620 feet tall. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus cnidoscolus family euphorbiaceae. Cure diabetes 2 with belize plant chaya cnidoscolus.