Among these four compounds, 1 and 2 showed significant neuroprotective activity. It also spreads by rhizomes rootlike stems which can be transported by. The root is astringent, antifebrile, antivinous, diuretic, emollient, haemostatic, restorative and tonic. Imperata cylindrica is on the us federal noxious weed list, and therefore we are not able to ship even the red form of it to the us. Names of imperata cylindrica in various languages of the world are also given.
Imperata cylindrica, an alien invasive grass, maintains control over nitrogen availability in an establishing pine forest article pdf available in plant and soil 3201. Impact of cogongrass imperata cylindrica on populations of rootfeeding bark beetle. It is placed in the subfaimily panicoideae, supertribe andropogonodae, tribe andropogoneae it is a perennial rhizomatous gress native tae east an sootheast asie, indie, micronesie, melanesie, australie, an. Individual leaf blades are flat and serrated, with an offcenter prominent white midrib figure 2. In fact, abs imperata cylindrica extract pf has efficacy to support an increase in hydration levels 24 hours after application. The plants form impenetrably dense clumps and when planted close together in drifts make.
Imperata cylindrica extract finds application in formulating skin care products. Pdf oral administration of cogongrass imperata cylindrica l. Imperata cylindrica is rhizomatous perennial grass native to east and southeast asia, china and japan. Technical data sheet abs imperata cylindrica extract pf. It is known as a noxious weed even where it is native holm et al. Poaceae update for itis, in cooperation with natureserve, and based on the catalogue of new world grasses database and other sources. Interestingly, the administration of cogongrass root extract did not affect sperm. Abs imperata cylindrica extract pf active concepts. According to the efficacy data from the manufacturer, 2% of abs imperata cylindrica extract the trade name of the diluted version of the root extract is able to increase the level of skin moisturization by almost 45%, which is 88% more effective than the untreated control. List of various diseases cured by imperata cylindrica. Imperata cylindrica commonly known as cogongrass k o. A decoction of the root is used as an anthelmintic and also to treat digestive disorders such as indigestion, diarrhoea and dysentery.
Imperata cylindrica is a prolific seed producer with one plant capable of producing up to 3000 seeds. Extraction of spear grass imperata cylindrica matec web of. The selection of these plants is based on differences of their root structures. Fss imperata cylindrica extract pf preserved with leucidal liquid background. Hackel 1889 divides the genus into two sections on the basis of the number of stamens in the flower. It is an aggressive and perennial grass that is distributed worldwide in the tropical and subtropical regions wilson, 2004. Rauschel family poaceae is a perennial grass known in. In this research, heliconia psittacorum plant and imperata cylindrica plant were used as hyperaccumulator of contaminant. The powdered roots of imperata cylindrica was defatted with petroleum.
Lalchhandama 1department of life sciences zoology, pachhunga university college, mizoram university, aizawl 796001, mizoram, india research article cogon grass, imperata cylindrica received 19 september 2018l. It invades disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastureland, and forest edges, to form dense monocultures and has been used for soil stabilization in some areas. Pharmacognostical standardization of roots of imperata cylindrica. Beauv is a threat to the diversity of native plant species of the southeastern united states. Effect of cogongrass imperata cylindrica extracts on germination and seedling. Traditional plants used for medicinal purposes by local. Extraction of spear grass imperata cylindrica as prooxidant. An extract from the gum resin of a tree and also a source of indian frankincense, this plant extract has both positive and negative qualities for skin. This article is within the scope of wikiproject egypt, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of egypt on wikipedia. Synthetic and fragrant plant extracts, plant extracts. Fss imperata cylindrica extract pf formulator sample shop. The head appeared thick and the shape is irregular.
Imperata cylindrica on populations of rootfeeding bark. This iframe contains the logic required to handle ajax powered gravity forms. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the. Imperata cylindrica is rich in potassium and 3dimethylsulfopropionate dmsp. Narrow panicles of silverywhite spikelets appear occasionally in late summer but the main charm of. Other plants growing with it such as tree and shrub seedlings are frequently killed by a burn or repeated burning so that open stretches of imperata cylindrica are often very persistent.
Fluorescence analysis of root powder of imperata cylindrica. Foliage and root residue extracts reduced germination of barnyardgrass, browntop millet, and prickly sida 52 to 64% and seedling growth by as. The water extract from root of imperata cylindrica linn. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
Cogongrass imperata cylindrica biology, ecology, and management in florida grazing lands 2 green in color figure 1. After 3 months in the greenhouse, red baron rhizomes produced a similar number of secondary rhizomes compared to brazilian satintail rhizomes x 5. Abs imperata cylindrica extract pf efficacy according to the karl fischer method, abs imperata cylindrica extract pf is composed of 6575% water. Pdf downloads for abs imperata cylindrica extract pf. Pharmacognostical standardization of roots of imperata cylindrica linn poaceae s.
Imperata cylindrica, also known as cogon grass, is native to warm regions in west africa that are partial to brief flooding, but it is a hearty plant that is able to survive in a wide range of climates. Some phytochemical analyses of different extracts of the. The extract at a single dose of 5,000 mgkg was administered orally to female and male rats 5 male, 5 female. It is a tall, slender lanceolate that arises from a thick underlayer of rhizomes, and the leaf margins are finely. Journal of ethnopharmacology 6 2011 236245 table 1 list of the medicinal plants used by local communities around the northern part of kibale national park. You can find this herb combined with other herbs in the traditions of tao formula. Imperata cylindrica herb uses, benefits, cures, side.
Bioactivityguided fractionation of the methanolic extract of the rhizomes of imperata cylindrica afforded a new compound, 5hydroxy22phenylethylchromone 1, together with three known compounds, 5hydroxy222hydroxyphenylethylchromone 2, flidersiachromone 3, and 5hydroxy2styrylchromone 4. A wide variety of imperata cylindrica root extract options are available to you, such as extraction type, part, and packaging. The effects of cogongrass foliage and root residue extracts on germination and radicle and. It is native to korea, japan, china, india, and tropical eastern africa.
In surveys conducted in the coastalderived savanna benin and nigeria and southern guinea savanna ivory coast in africa some farmers indicated that i. The root has antibacterial action against staphylococcus aureus, bacillus dysenteriae etc. Thus based solely on the composition of the plant matter, it may be safe to assume that it is naturally an excellent moisturizer and hydrator. After 14 days, signs and behavioral changes, mortality, gross and histopathological changes of internal organs were.
Creative balance tea, which invigorates blood circulation and nourishes the. Preliminary phytochemical investigation of different extracts of imperata cylindrica root. It is a perennial rhizomatous grass native to east and southeast asia, india, micronesia and australia. It is in flower from august to september, and the seeds ripen from september to october. This section describes all components of the mixture substance cas numbers ec numbers percentage imperata cylindrica root extract 999999994 3101276 40. At ayr skin care, we chose imperata cylindrica extract as a key ingredient in our new restore replenishing night cream specifically because the powerful moisturizing qualities of this plant, combined with other powerful plantbased active ingredients, blend to form a lovely natural moisturizer that goes on light, and penetrates with moisture. Tropicos, 2007 2010, database version 2010 acquired. The species is an aggressive, green leaved plant also called cogon grass or kunai grass.
Imperatella has two stamens and contains a single species, i. Imperata cylindrica is a perennial grass growing around 120cm tall and forming extensive clumps by means of its aggressively spreading rhizomes. Heliconia psittacorum plant is representing tap root structure while imperata cylindrica plant is representing fibrous root structure. Most people familiar with japanese blood grass will admit that no other grass has such an intense red colour. Imperata cylindrica, commonly kent as blady gress, cogon gress k o. Imperata cylindrica is a species of grass in the genus imperata. It produces upright, bright green blades whose upper half turns cranberryred in summer and deepens to burgundy until late fall before it goes dormant in winter.
Striking and eyecatching with its brilliant crimson leaves, imperata cylindrica red baron is a very distinctive ornamental grass. Imperata cylindrica extract pf is an excellent longterm moisturizer that shows. Imperata can be found in health food or vitamin stores, online, and at the offices of chinese medical practitioners. It has also been introduced to latin america, the caribbean, and the southeastern united states. The roots also are highly competitive and exert a depressing effect on other plants gilliland, 1971. Effect of cogongrass imperata cylindrica extracts on germination. Imperata cylindrica is also known as japgrass, bladygrass, speargrass, alangalang and lalanglalang dozier et al. Effect of cogongrass imperata cylindrica extracts on.
It forms dense, usually circular infestations that exclude all other vegetation. Interestingly, the administration of cogongrass root extract did not affect sperm head morphology but. Imperata cylindrica, commonly known as cogongrass, is now considered to be one of the ten worst weeds in the world. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Ecological threat imperata cylindrica is an extremely aggressive invader with the capability of invading a range of sites. The seed head figure 3 is fluffy, white, and plumelike. Roots fibrous, emerging from the base of the culm and the nodes on the rhizome. Ingredient dictionary cosmetic ingredient dictionary. Usda, animal and plant health inspection service aphis, plant protection and quarantine ppq. Imperata cylindrica is best identified in the spring by the large fuzzy panicle of flowers and seeds, giving the plant a cottony or silky look. During the ensuing 60 years this rhizomatous weedy grass has spread into most of.
Imperata cylindrica extract by dermalab acts as an antimicrobial agent. About 12% of these are herbal extract, 4% are other extracts. Pharmacognostical standardization of roots of imperata. How imperata cylindrica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.
Imperata cylindrica cogongrass, japanese blood grass pfaf. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in imperata cylindrica. Extracts of the plant have shown viricidal and anticancer activity. Imperata cylindrica proper noun edit a taxonomic species within the family poaceae cogon grass, of south and east asia, eastern africa, australia, and micronesia. Cogongrass imperata cylindrica biology, ecology, and.
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