I read the description for vachellia nilotica subsp. Acacia nilotica is a valuable plant with medicinal properties that increasinglyincites the curiosity of many researchers. On le retrouve principalement en afrique tropicale depuis le cap vert en passant par l egypte, le mozambique jusqua madagascar. Its pharmacological properties are reported in manystudies, but the fact remains that the plant can be just as toxic as any modern pharmaceuticaldrug. Phytochemical, hptlc finger printing and antibacterial activity of eltahir a, satti gmh, khalid sa 1999.
A mediumsized almost evergreen tree, straight or crooked, armed tree with darkblackishbrown, irregularly, longitudinally fissured bark. Studies on antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects of. Research article protective effect of acacia nilotica l. Acacia nilotica is a plant species that is almost ubiquitously found in different parts of the world. The present study attempted to investigate the protective effect of a. The aerial portion, including flowers, is used as fodder for animals.
Acacia nilotica linn commonly known as babul is a multipurpose tree. Acacia nilotica linn, willd ex del is known in india as babul, kikar, babur hindi. Four extracts aqueous and organic solvent were spotted. Flowering, pollination and seed production of acacia nilotica. Acacia nilotica, phytomedicine, multipurpose plant, different parts, medicinal uses, pharmacological properties. In addition links are provided to retrieve biological records and collection information from the global biodiversity information facility gbif data. Provenance variation in seed germination and seedling growth of acacia nilotica ssp. This study aimed to isolate the functional components of a. This study uses biodiversity and climate change virtual laboratory to develop a species distribution model. It is a moderate sized tree with a spreading crown. Bawa, journaliosr journal of agriculture and veterinary. Acacia nilotica kikar is being used international journal of ehealthcare information systems ijehis, volume 6, issue 1, june 2019 evaluation of the effect of acacia nilotica extract in periodontitis induced. Woody but upper portion herbaceous,aerial, erect, branched, solid, dark brown bark. Acacia nilotica is a good herbal treatment for eye ailments like conjunctivitis.
The plant is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Authors rajbir singh 1, bikram singh, sukhpreet singh, neeraj kumar, subodh kumar, saroj arora. It forms dense stands that limit access to water for livestock, diminish the quality of pasture and compete with native plants. Nesting of birds on acacia nilotica tree from vill mehmadpur kunjpura karnal haryana these are cattle egrets in full breeding plumage. It is very important to dispose sufficient knowledge on what are reported concerning itstoxicity profile. Acacia nilotica, plasmodium falciparum, malaria, antioxidants, mature schizonts background acacia nilotica l. The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 518 mirror. It contains a high percentage of phenolic constituents consisting of mdigallic acid, gallic acid, its methyl and ethyl esters, proto. Their seeds are traditionally used as an antiseptic or mixed with yogurt to treat dysentery, heal pustules in the skin, and treat sore throat and cough. An overview on the importance of acacia nilotica l. It is known as bagaruwa among the hausa speaking people of northern nigeria.
Phytochemical and antibacterial investigation of bark. Delile is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus acacia family leguminosae. Itis integrated taxonomic information system, 2008. In addition links are provided to retrieve biological records and collection information from the global biodiversity information facility gbif data portal. Willd, acacia jacquemontii benth were undertaken for preliminary ethnomedicinal and antimicrobial screening. The influence of the levels of phosphorus on the symbiotic interaction between two subtropical tree species, acacia nilotica and albizzia lebbeck, and a mixed inoculum of indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal am fungi was evaluated in a greenhouse study. Acacia nilotica is an important multipurpose medicinal plant. Phytochemical and pharmacological uses of acacia nilotica a.
Antifree radical activities of kaempferol isolated from. Acacia is multipurpose nitrogen fixing tree legume. Acacia nilotica workspace collaborative research project. Acacia nilotica is a pioneer species, relatively high in bioactive secondary compound and are important for a variety of functions is economically used as a source of tannins, gums. Antimicrobial property of the hexane extract from the pods of acacia nilotica l.
Acacia nilotica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Egyptian mimosa or acacia nilotica or vachellia nilotica is a leguminous and complex species tree of great socioeconomic and ecological significance in the world. As the world is turning back towards the herbal drug, it is the need of the hour to reevaluate the knowledge of traditional. Babul plant is therapeutic used as anticancer, anti tumours. Progeny testing for seed quality parameters in acacia nilotica l. Recently, antioxidant activity studied from bark and young leaves of acacia nilotica l. Antifree radical activities of kaempferol isolated from acacia nilotica l. Antibacterial activity and its phenyl and indole analogues show a. Acacia karroo haynes sociedad entomologica aragonesa.
Proceedings of the 5th international symposium on biological control of weeds. The bark and leaves of acacia nilotica are consumed for their promising medicinal properties in several parts of the world. Babul acacia nilotica the genus acacia belongs to family mimosaceae. Science, sentiment and territorial chauvinism in the acacia name change debate pdf. Acacia nilotica is a small tree 4 to 5 metres tall that was initially introduced to tropical areas for shading and forage. Vachellia nilotica is a flowering plant tree in the family fabaceae.
Commonly known as babul, kikar or indian gum arabic tree has been recognized worldwide as a multipurpose tree. Ethnopharmacological data available acacia nilotica l. Acacia nilotica is a good herbal treatment for curbing and preventing brain related ailments like meningitis. Antiamoebic and cytotoxicity of ethanolic leaves extract of. It is called as bagaruwa in hausa and is a great source of livelihood. Stipular spines up to 8 cm long, straight or almost so, often deflexed. Acacia nilotica l commonly called acacia belongs to the family. Acacia nilotica commonly called acacia belongs to the family mimosaceae. An online database that provides taxonomic information, common names, synonyms and geographical jurisdiction of a species. Under this research work, it is design as herbal ointment with the help of ethanolic extract of acacia nilotica l. The indications are that the tree line does affect all crop parameters like height growth, shoot numbers, ear length, grain number and grain yield in.
Among these, kinotannic acid, which can make up to 75% setia 1976, kinoin, kino red, and catechol are the main components of kino found in many species, e. Pdf antibacterial activity of acacia nilotica fruits. The plant is a tree with yellow mimosalike flowers and long grey pods constricted between seeds. Review on secondary metabolites and therapeutics activities of.
Delile leguminosae is distributed in tropical africa and asia. Botany the presence of various classes of compounds present in medicinal plants lovkova et al. Acacia nilotica lam mimosaceae indigenously known as babul or kikar is a proverbial, medium sized tree and is broadly scattered in tropical and subtropical countries. Ali published 2012 biology journal of medicinal plants research. Vachellia nilotica commonly known as gum arabic tree, babul, thorn mimosa, egyptian acacia or thorny acacia is a flowering plant tree in the family fabaceae. Various preparations of it have been advocated in folk medicine for the treatment of tuberculosis, leprosy, smallpox, dysentery, cough, ophthalmia, toothache, skin cancer as astringent, antispasmodic, and aphrodisiac since immemorial times. The aim was to explore the possibility of reducing the high cost of feeding goats by using alternative source of protein instead of the highly demanded and costly conventional. In vitro antioxidant and antimalarial activities of leaves.
Acacia nilotica is a valuable plant with medicinal properties that increasingly incites the curiosity of many researchers. Bark extract having antibacterial property 126 fig. Studies on antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects of hot aqueous extract of acacia nilotica l. Mimosaceae with abstract, chapters 15, references, and questionnaire. Addendum to a report, analysis and assessment of the invasive risk of acacia nilotica, submitted by sarah reichard and lizbeth seebacher, university of washington, college of forest resources, center for urban horticulture. Studies on antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects of hot. Wheat cultivation in association with acacia nilotica l. Its bark is used to treat eye and its bark is used to treat eye and skin diseases, coughs, cystitis, diarrhoea, dysentery, fever, bleeding gums, impotence, intestinal worms, leucorrhea. International journal of current research in biosciences and plant biology. It has an inspiring range of medicinal uses with potential antioxidant activity. Baval, babool, kalo baval, ram baval, gumarabic plant family. Antimicrobial property of the hexane extract from the pods. Acacia nilotica est indigene dans les zones seches dafrique tropicale et dasie occidentale, et plus a l est jusqua l inde, le myanmar et le sri lanka. This tree was originally the type species of the genus acacia, which derives its.
Brenan is the most common form in east tropical africa. Indroda park, ayurvedic udyan, van chetana kendra, sarita udyan, infocity, basan, aranya van about acacia nilotica plant. Spot abbreviations are described below with their application volume. The paper presents the results of a case study conducted to find out the influence of single row bund plantation of acacia nilotica var. Formulation and evaluation of herbal ointment using leaves.
Regional wood energy development programme in asia, gcpras111net field document no. Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from acacia. Pdf acute and chronic antiinflammatory effects of the. Antimicrobial property of the hexane extract from the pods of. Jul 01, 2018 the powdered acacia nilotica 5, 10, 15 and 20g was soaked overnight in different m. Umbelliferone an antioxidant isolated from acacia nilotica. Phytochemical and pharmacological uses of acacia nilotica. It is also a weed of national significance in australia an invasive species of significant concern in australia, as well as a federal noxious weed in the united states.
Formulation and evaluation of herbal ointment using leaves of. Aug 01, 1992 materials and methods plant material the fruits of acacia nilotica l. This plant contributes a number of groups among which are alkaloids, volatile essential oils, phenols and phenolic glycosides, resins. Delile determines the antibacterial capacity on it. Its pharmacological properties are reported in many studies, but the fact remains that the plant can be just as toxic as any modern pharmaceutical drug.
Mimosaceae is an imperative multipurpose plant kaur et al. The antioxidant potential of the an5 was demonstrated in several in vitro assays. In the present study the polyphenolic compound has been isolated from methanol extract of acacia nilotica willd. The cooled dye extract was filtered by filter paper and the ph was recorded ph 56. Traditional claims acacia nilotica is a pioneer species, relatively high in bioactive secondary compound and are important for a variety of functions is economically used as a source of tannins, gums, timber, fuel and fodder 31, 32. Species distribution model of invasive alien species acacia nilotica. Selected sudanese medicinal plants with emphasis on acacia nilotica. It also produced a significant increase in the hot plate reaction time in mice. It is native to africa, the middle east and the indian subcontinent. Mycorrhizal dependency and growth responses of acacia. Gum arabic tree, babul, egyptian thorn, or prickly.
Phytochemical, ftir and nmr analysis of crude extract of. Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from acacia nilotica. The aqueous extracts of acacia nilotica and hibiscus sabdariffa were tested for antiinflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities in animal models. Acacia willd is a very large genus containing trees, shrubs and climbers. It is an advantageous remedy for curing the major hair related problem i. Almost all its parts are used in medication including root, bark, leaves, flower, gum, pods etc 9. Plant details information about acacia nilotica plant.
Phytophages associated with acacia niloticain pakistan and possibilities of their introduction into australia. The main aims of this research are preparation of herbal ointment from the acacia nilotica l. A series of available phosphorus olsen levels ranging from 10 to 40 ppm were achieved in a semiarid soil. Investigation of the antiinflammatory activity of acacia. Acacia nilotica subsp nilotica fabaceae mimosoideae l. An experiment to evaluate the potentials of acacia nilotica pods as replacement for cotton seed cake csc on nutrients digestibility, haematological parameters and growth performance of red sokoto goats was conducted. It is widely distributed throughout arid and semiarid zones of the world. Pdf nutritional potential of acacia acacia nilotica l. Acacia nilotica extract had an inhibitory effect on carrageenan induced paw edema and yeastinduced pyrexia in rats.
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