Phytochemicals and biological activities of species from. Pdf systematics of new world maytenus celastraceae and. Antimitotic agents that inhibit the microtubule formation and the mitotic arrest of eucaryotic cells, such as paclitaxel and vinblastine, are important components of current anticancer therapy. Raintree chuchuhuasi maytenus krukovii powder 16 oz 1lb.
Despite of the ethnopharmacological importance of this species, no study was conducted to evaluate its toxicity and antiulcerogenic activity. Chuchuhuasi is an enormous canopy tree of the amazon rainforest which grows up to 100 feet in height. Methanolic extracts of the rootbark exhibit antibacterial activity. Presence of compounds in chuchuhuasi maytenus krukovii. Pages in category medicinal plants of south america the following 87 pages are in this category, out of 87 total. Maytenus molina plants of the world online kew science. Raintree chuchuhuasi extract maytenus krukovii 2 oz 60ml. Chuchuhuasi, chucchu huashu, chuchuasi, chuchasha part used. Maytenus krukovii is a tree species native to the amazon rainforest. Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of hepatoprotective effect of.
The antiulcerogenic effects occurred mainly due to the antioxidant activities of catequine derivatives found in some species of the genus maytenus, and these derivatives act in a more effective way on the wound of the digestive tract, inhibiting the damage of mucosa cells by free radicals generated by the very digestive process. This is a plant from the amazonian rainforest that is extremely popular in places in south america such as peru. Pages in category maytenus the following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. The crude ethanol extract eeoh of the bark of maytenus rigida mart celastraceae a plant used in brazil herbal traditional medicine, was tested for antiinflammatory, antiulcer and antidiarrhoeal activities in animal models. Cytotoxic aromatic triterpenes from maytenus ilicifolia. Antininflammatory, analgesic, astringent, aphrodisiac, circulatory stimulant, antispasmodic actions. Oligonicotinated sesquiterpene polyesters from maytenus.
To say maytenus krukovii is available everywhere in the peruvian amazon is no exaggeration. No acute toxicological sign was observed in animals treated with the highest dose 5000 mgkg, p. Several botanical names have been given to this one species of tree which include m. Pharmacological studies of ethanolic extracts of maytenus rigida. With a maximum recorded height of about 30 metres 98 ft, and leaves that span up to 30 centimetres 12 in wide, this large tree contributes significantly to the forest canopy. Maytenus species are distributed in the new world from argentina to the u. Maytenus senegalensis is an important medicinal plant in east africa. As shown in box 1, maytenus genus is widely used in. Banisteriopsis caapi 30 x extract blend chuchuhuasi. Pdf maytenus species are distributed in the new world from argentina to the u. Maytenus krukovii in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The hydroalcoholic extract of maytenus krukovii bark was.
The animals were fed by a certified nuvilab crdiet, with free access to tap. Ang maytenus krukovii sakop sa kahenera nga maytenus sa kabanay nga celastraceae. Antimutagenic, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of maytenus. The hydroalcoholic extract of maytenus krukovii bark was investigated for its in vitro mutagenoprotective activities by means of the ames salmonellamicrosome assay.
How chuchuhuasi is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Antimutagenic, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of. Pdf uses of medicinal plants by people around the world. Pharmacological potential of maytenus species and isolated. Maytenus obtusifolia is used in folk medicine for the treatment of serious ulcers, general inflammations and cancer.
Evaluation of the toxicity and antiulcerogenic activity of. Members of the genus are distributed throughout central and south america, southeast asia, micronesia and australasia, the indian ocean and africa. Chuchuhuasi herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Triterpenes from brazilian medicinal plant chuchuhuasi maytenus. Strongest 30x extract paste chuchuhuasi maytenus krukovii. Cytotoxic aromatic triterpenes from maytenus ilicifolia and. The extract showed an inhibitory effect in both t98 and t100 strains against the mutagenic activity of promutagen 2aminoanthracene but was not protective against directly acting mutagens sodium azide and 2.
The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site have not been evaluated by or the united states food and drug administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. As shown in box 1, maytenus genus is widely used in folk medicine for the treatment of various diseases. This paper describes the application of hplc and cze to analyze flavonoids in the leaves of maytenus ilicifolia and maytenus aquifolium, which are species widely used in brazilian folk medicine. An maytenus in nahilalakip ha familia nga celastraceae ilarom nga taxa. Laevisine a sesquiterpene alkaloid bark ecuador 00. Chuchuhuasi pure herbs liquid extract chewchewhuhwahsee is the south american indian name for the rain forest tree known botanically as maytenus macrocarpa.
Pdf analgesic action of maytenus krukovii chuchuhuasi. The extract showed an inhibitory effect in both t98 and t100 strains against the mutagenic activity of promutagen 2aminoanthracene but was not protective against directly acting mutagens sodium azide and 2nitrofluorene. Analgesic action of maytenus krukovii chuchuhuasi, alchornea castaneifolia hiporuro, sambucus nigra sauco y aristeguietia discolor pulmonaria on mice compared with ibuprofeno. Triterpenes from brazilian medicinal plant chuchuhuasi maytenus krukovii. In lieu of an abstract, this is the articles first page. Learn more about chuchuhuasi uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain chuchuhuasi.
Maytenus krukovii chuchuhuasi maytenus laevis waking herbs. Antibacterial activity of maytenonic acid isolated from. Antimitotic quinoid triterpenes from maytenus chuchuhuasca. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in chuchuhuasi.
Its stimulating effect on male sexual potency is always the source of ridicule and jokes. Maytenus macrocarpa celastraceae is a tree native to amazonia. Maytenus krukovii is prized as much for its revitalising and libidoenhancing effects as for its ability to relieve sore joints and muscles. Pdf abstract we evaluated the antinociceptive action of a 20% chuchuhuasi. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days. Pagka karon wala pay siak nga nalista ubos niini niya. When the plants are used fresh the product is superior to when using dried product.
Pdf maytenus species are distributed in the new world from argentina to. These plants have long been used as a resource for the development of medicines. Extract and bacteriafree negative controls were also included for each. Request pdf antimutagenic, antioxidant and antimicrobial. Antibacterial activity of maytenonic acid isolated from the rootbark of. Request pdf antimutagenic, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of maytenus krukovii bark the hydroalcoholic extract of maytenus krukovii bark was investigated for its in vitro mutageno. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The structures of these oleanane and ursane triterpenes, each containing an. This extract was traditionally made with only fresh wild crafted chuchuhuasi vine and water nothing else. The positive influence of herbal medicine in modifying pathophysiology of arthritis has resulted in a substantial increase in their use as a.
Pharmacological studies of ethanolic extracts of maytenus. Study of the analgesic activity of methanol extract of maytenus krukovii chuchuhuasi, alchornea castaneifolia hiporuro, sambucus nigra elderberry and aristeguietia discolor pulmonaria in. Analgesic action of maytenus krukovii chuchuhuasi, alchornea castaneifolia hiporuro, sambucus nigra sauco y aristeguietia discolor pulmonaria. The isolation and structure elucidation of five novel triterpenes 1. The leaves of the several existent species of maytenus in brazil, are traditionally used by indians as infusion against gastric affections hyperacidity, gastric ulcers, duodenal and chronic gastritis rocha et al. Pdf systematics of new world maytenus celastraceae and a. Pdf pharmacological potential of maytenus species and isolated. Article views are the countercompliant sum of full text article downloads since november 2008 both pdf and html across all institutions and individuals. Maytenus is a genus in the plant family celastraceae, the species of which are primarily distributed in china, brazil, uruguay, paraguay, and northern argentina. Names of chuchuhuasi in various languages of the world are also given. Its home is the steamy jungles of peru, where it is well known and used by the people, especially. They grow in a very wide variety of climates, from tropical to subpolar. Acute genotoxicity analysis in vivo of the aqueous extract. Triterpenes from brazilian medicinal plant chuchuhuasi.
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