15 research outputs found
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS OF EDIBLE WILD PLANTS USED BY HAKKI PIKKI TRIBES OF HASSAN DISTRICT, KARNATAKA, INDIA
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the nutritional composition of wild edible leaves, tubers, fruit and young shoot consumed by Hakki Pikki tribals of Hassan district.Methods: The samples were analyzed for proximate nutritional composition (moisture, ash, proteins, carbohydrates, crude fat and crude fiber) using the AOAC procedures. The minerals were determined by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer.Results: Moisture content of the analyzed samples were ranged between 75.8±3.1 and 64.3±1.4g/100g with the highest being in a fruit of Momordica dioica (75.8±3.1g/100g) carbohydrate content found maximum in 23±2.1g/100g in tuber of Dioscorea oppositifolia. The high content of vitamin-C in the fruit of Momordica dioica (77.1±11.9g/100g), the nutritive value was found highest in tuber of Dioscorea oppositifolia (130.40 kal/100g). The corm of Colocasia esculenta contained 326.7±7.6 mg/100g of the magnesium and considered a good source. The iron content in tender leaves of Alternanthera sessilis (14.3±1.8 mg/100g) was estimated to have maximum iron content.Conclusion: Analysis of eight wild edible plants emphases the rich nutritional composition and their scope to be used as an alternate source of bio-nutrient.Â
Nutritional and anti-nutritional analysis of wild edible plants in Hassan district of Karnataka, India
The nutritional potential of twelve wild edible plants of Hassan district was botanically identified and analysed for their nutritional and antinutritional values. The present study showed that the crude protein varied from 0.26±0.05 g/100 g to 5.88±0.55 g/100 g for different plant species. Vitamin C was high and found to have a maximum content in fruits of Gardenia latifolia (71.2±1.7 mg/100 g), Buchanania lanzan (47.34±1.33 mg/100 g), and Canthium parviflorum (21.7±1.18 mg/100 g). In contrast, the tubers of Aponogeton echinatus has rich in carbohydrates (26.50±0.34 g/100 g). In the various wild edible plants, the energy content ranged from 83 to 158.3 kcal/100 g. Also, the minerals quantified in the fruit Grewia tiliifolia contained a fair amount of potassium (1179.6±8.35 mg/100 g) followed by calcium in Canthium parviflorum (356.2±3.75 mg/100 g), phosphorus in Buchanania lanzan (263.7±4.63 mg/100 g). We also examined at total phenolic contents, which ranged from 13.30.88 mg/100 g to 582.31.45 mg/100 g in fruits of Grewia tiliifolia and tubers of Dioscorea pentaphylla, as well as anti-nutritional factors like oxalate, which was present lowest in the fruit of Buchanania lanzan (7.8±0.72 mg/100 g). The findings show that the wild edible plants used were a good source of nutrients and could be used as a nutrition source
Nutritional and anti-nutritional analysis of wild edible plants in Hassan district of Karnataka, India
281-290The nutritional potential of twelve wild edible plants of Hassan district was botanically identified and analysed for their
nutritional and antinutritional values. The present study showed that the crude protein varied from 0.26±0.05 g/100 g to
5.88±0.55 g/100 g for different plant species. Vitamin C was high and found to have a maximum content in fruits of
Gardenia latifolia (71.2±1.7 mg/100 g), Buchanania lanzan (47.34±1.33 mg/100 g), and Canthium parviflorum (21.7±1.18
mg/100 g). In contrast, the tubers of Aponogeton echinatus has rich in carbohydrates (26.50±0.34 g/100 g). In the various
wild edible plants, the energy content ranged from 83 to 158.3 kcal/100 g. Also, the minerals quantified in the fruit Grewia
tiliifolia contained a fair amount of potassium (1179.6±8.35 mg/100 g) followed by calcium in Canthium parviflorum
(356.2±3.75 mg/100 g), phosphorus in Buchanania lanzan (263.7±4.63 mg/100 g). We also examined at total phenolic
contents, which ranged from 13.30.88 mg/100 g to 582.31.45 mg/100 g in fruits of Grewia tiliifolia and tubers of Dioscorea
pentaphylla, as well as anti-nutritional factors like oxalate, which was present lowest in the fruit of Buchanania lanzan
(7.8±0.72 mg/100 g). The findings show that the wild edible plants used were a good source of nutrients and could be used
as a nutrition source
POTENTIAL OF BAJRA [PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. BR.] IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Bajra, also known as pearl millet, African millet or spiked millet, originated in Northern-Central Sahel of West Africa, was introduced 2500 years ago into Indian subcontinent. However, it is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts from 14th Century AD onwards as Nali under Truna dhanya or Kudhanya vargas. It is considered as a major source of Gluten free diet and is used in the management of Coeliac disease and other gluten allergy conditions worldwide. Indians are also including millet into their day to day diet in accordance with the global trend. However the conditions of Gluten allergy and Coeliac disease are not common in Southern India. Hence, the necessity of Gluten free diet in South Indian Population is under question. It is hypothesized that excessive millet usage could be a reason behind thyroid dysfunction and goitre. Regular millet only diet may also lead to a nutrition deprived state in people who are not gluten sensitive. Ayurveda also emphasizes on avoidance of regular use of Kudhanyas. This review comprises different aspects of dietary inclusion of Bajra. The properties and usability of Bajra as a gluten free diet, utility of Bajra in populations which are not gluten allergic and the effects of Bajra on health and disease form the core of this review.
Identification and authentication of Agnimantha plant species used in Ayurveda on the basis of anatomical and molecular phylogenetic analysis
Agnimantha plant species have been used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for many years and is widely used as an ingredient in many ayurvedic formulations. However, the source for Agnimantha remained controversial as it is difficult to authenticate from various reports. Hence, the present study aims to identify and authenticate its original and substitute sources. As per the literature sources Clerodendrum phlomidis L.f., C. inerme (L.) Gaertn. and Premna serratifolia L. are considered Agnimantha species. The anatomy of the above mentioned species confirmed the presence of patches of up to 20 cells in the sclerenchyma of the root cortex, while in the absence of sclerenchyma of the stem cortex, abundant chambered crystals were also present in the bark of the stem and root in C. phlomidis as compared to C. inerme and P. serratifolia. Phylogenetic analysis using chloroplast (matK, trnH-psbA) and nuclear markers (ITS, rbcl) also indicates the close relation between C. inerme and P. serratifolia and hence places them both in the same clade, though C. phlomidis is closely related to the other species but placed in the adjacent clade. Hence, the study concludes that anatomical as well as molecular phylogenetic analysis reflect close relation between C. inerme and P. serratifolia. while a distant relation with C. phlomidis
Medico-botanical survey of <i style="">Kumar parvatha</i> Kukke Subramanya, Mangalore, Karnataka
96-99A Medico-botanical survey was conducted in Kumar Parvatha, at Kukke Subramanya in Sullia taluk during December 2005. A standard methodology was followed for documentation of 44 plant species being extensively being used for curing various human ailments
UTILIZATION OF ETHNO-VETERINARY MEDICINAL PLANTS IN HASSAN DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA, INDIA
Objective: Present work deals with the studies on ethnoveterinary medicinal plants used by local people in Hassan district, Karnataka, India Methods: The survey was undertaken during 2015-2016 to collect the information on the ethnoveterinary medicinal plants used for treating various diseases in livestock in rural areas.Results: A total of 36 ethnoveterinary medicinal plants species belonging to 23 families were recorded along with their botanical names, local names, family name, parts used and their ethnomedicinal usage.Conclusion: Survey was vital importance in finding some miraculous medicines for curing various veterinary diseases
Hundred common forest medicinal plants of Karnataka in primary healthcare
90-95The hilly regions of Western Ghat in Karnataka supported to have several thousands of medicinal plants along with other rich flora and fauna. It also helped to develop traditional knowledge and folklore of medicine to cure various diseases and ailments. This knowledge is used by supplier, agents and pharmaceuticals to exploit the rich forest resource in the form of raw drugs. The collection of drugs from natural condition is helping to generate employment to the families, which are living below the poverty line in the cover of forest. From the available, commonly available and regular in use medicinal plants of forests were selected for the study. Information was collected from local people, Vaidyas, physicians and literature about plant name, family, local name, Sanskrit name, parts used and uses to cure various health related problem
Physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical studies on the fruits of “Shivalingi†[Diplocyclos palmatus (Linn.) Jeffrey]
Shivalingi (Diplocyclos palmatus Linn.) is a lesser heard medicinal plant of Ayurveda with the fruits having important use in the area of reproductive medicine (female infertility, aphrodisiac, tonic, leucorrhoea etc.,). The plant especially the fruits have immense folklore usage even today. It has been described in Ayurvedic classical texts like Rajanighantu and Nighantu ratnakara. So far no study reports are available on chemical analysis on the dried fruits of shivalingi. Hence, the present attempt was undertaken with an objective to investigate the physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical studies. The methodology of the study also involved Thin Layer chromatography and fluorescence parameters. The results of the analyses showed the presence of organic constituents like alkaloids, triterpinoids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids and proteins in the dried fruit. This provides impetus to conduct advanced research on this fruit to uncover its vast medicinal potential