Xylopirbal aethiopica is an evergreen tree that produces beanlike pod fruits used as a spice for cooking and for medicine. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The fresh and dried fruits, leaf, stem bark and root bark essential oils showed various degrees of activity against the gram positive bacteria, bacillus subtilis and staphylococcus aureus, the gram negative bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa and the yeast. Xylopia aethiopica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. In another study unpublished, we demonstrated that xylopia aethiopica dried fruit extract caused alteration in luteinizing hormone lh, folliclestimulating hormone fsh, and glucocorticoid hormone during proestrus phase of clomiphenetreated rats. Encyclopaedia aethiopica volume 5 2014 harrassowitz verlag wiesbaden. Extraction and characterization of xylopic acid from xylopia.
Interference with proinflammatory cytokines in thp1derived macrophages and flavonoid profiling author links open overlay panel tiago macedo a vera ribeiro a andreia p. The plant list includes 246 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus xylopia. In later times, negro pepper was only traded as a pepper substitute or surrogate in times of war and short supply. General information ethiopian pepper is an evergreen tree with a manybranched, narrow crown. Mar 12, 2012 xylopia aethiopica, a plant found throughout west africa, has both nutritional and medicinal uses. Characterization of the antiproliferative activity of. And many studies also has proven that the 70% of aqueous ethanol extracted from the fruit has anti. However, there are more benefits of this aromatic tree for home remedies like headaches, stomachache, chestpain and the tonic is also believed by many people to improve fertility and recommended for mothers who breastfeeding their child. It is a native to the lowland rainforest and moist fringe forests in the savanna zones of africa. American journal of research communication, 2014, 21. This study aimed at generating useful information to support the sustainable management of xylopia aethiopica in southern benin. This article contains a translation of xylopia aethiopica from fr.
Using labelfree proteomics, a total of 677 proteins were identified, with 260 found in the ghanasourced samples while 608. Effects of xylopia aethiopica dried fruits grains of. Identification of the key aroma compounds in dried fruits. It has also led to the development of semisynthetic drugs and pharmacologicallyactive compounds. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Annonaceae is a valuable medicinal plant widely distributed in the west african rainforest from senegal to sudan in eastern africa, and down to angola in southern africa irvine, 1961. The wood of xylopia aethiopica is quite flexible and has some local use in westcentral africa for masts, boat paddles, and rudders. The study involved twentyfour rats of comparable sizes and weights ranging from 150 to 300g and divided into four groups of six rats each. Xylopic acid has demonstrated several pharmacological activities in vitro and in vivo. Xylopia aethiopica name synonyms annona aethiopica dunal steud. Here we studied fluid and glucose absorption in xylopia aethiopica fed rats using inverted sac technique. An infusion of the plants bark and fruit is used in the treatment of bronchitis and dysenteric conditions. They were pulverized and macerated 100glitre of solvent wv for 12h in water.
Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies of extract of the. Plants profile for xylopia aethiopica ethiopian pepper. Hwenteaa xylopia aethiopica, ethiopian pepper, uda hwentia hwenteaa as the akans call it is the fruit of the tree called xylopia aethiopica. Xylopia aethiopica annonaceae, commonly called negro pepper, african pepper, guinea pepper and spice tree, is an ever green aromatic tree growing up to 1530 m high. Magnoliales of north america update, database version 2011 acquired.
It is a native to the low land rain forests and moist fringe forests in the savanna zones and coastal regions of africa. Xylopia aethiopica or ethiopian pepper is a plant that thrives in most of the evergreen rain forests of tropical and subtropical africa, and it is currently grown most prominently in ghana as a crop. Nov 06, 2012 journal of biology, agriculture and healthcare. One of the health benefits of xylopia aethiopica is as a natural solution to treat bronchitis. Media in category xylopia aethiopica the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Ethnopharmacological importance of xylopia aethiopica dunal a. The effect of xylopia aethiopica fruits extract on the. Collection and preparation of xylopia aethiopica fruit extract dried fruits of xylopia aethiopica were purchased from watt market, calabar, cross river state, nigeria and were authenticated at the department of botany, university of calabar, calabar, nigeria. The bark stepped in palm wine is used to treat asthma, stomach ache and rheumatism. This article is within the scope of wikiproject food and drink, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of food and drink related articles on wikipedia. Gomes a luisa araujo b patricia valentao a paula b. Influence of xylopia aethiopica fruits on some hematological. Xylopia aethiopica noun the noun xylopia aethiopica has 1 sense 1.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Xylopia aethiopica, annonaceae, essential oils, antimicrobial activity introduction essential oils or their constituents are odoriferous substances from plants and are extensively used as medicinal products, in the food industry as flavours and in the cosmetic industry as fragrances evans, 2003. The dried fruits of xylopia aethiopica grains of selim are used as a spice and herbal medicine. Xylopia aethiopica has a wide variety of application, the very odorous roots of the plant are employed in west africa in tinctures, administered orally to expel worms and other parasitic animals from the intestines, or in teethrinsing and mouthwash extracts against toothaches. Xylopia definition of xylopia by the free dictionary. Plant materials the dried fruits of xylopia aethiopica were purchase from the central market in abraka, delta state, nigeria. Xylopia is a compression from greek xylon pikron meaning bitter wood. Antibacterial activity of ethanol and aqueous fruit extracts xylopia aethopica and antibiotics against bacterial isolates conc sautes p. It is present in rain forests, especially near the coast. Effects of geographic location on essential oil content and composition of xylopia aethiopica. Xylopia aethiopica definition of xylopia aethiopica by. The compound has shown promising effect as a potent analgesic, antiinflammatory and antiallergic agent. Xylopia aethiopica is a multipurpose non timber forest product ntfp which products are consumed across africa.
Characterization of the antiproliferative activity of xylopia. Pdf influence of xylopia aethiopica fruits on some. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. The second part of the plants binomial name, aethiopica, refers to the origin of the tree, in ethiopia, though currently it grows most prominently as a crop in ghana. This study was carried out to identify the antimicrobial potentials of x. Xylopia aethiopica tropical west african evergreen tree bearing pungent aromatic seeds used as a condiment and in folk medicine negro pepper. Negro pepper has been used as a pepper substitute in europe, but with regular imports of black pepper from india starting in the 16. Xylopia aethiopica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
Xylopia aethiopica is an african traditional medicine. A comparative study between xylopia aethiopica dried fruit. The wood is known to be resistant to termite attack and is used in hut construction. Ongoing efforts to incorporate traditional or herbal medicine practice into the main stream healthcare delivery system of ghana has led to increased research to isolate, identify, and characterize the active ingredients in these herbal products. Aside from its multiple medicinal uses, the fruit of xylopia aethiopica is widely used in africa as food. Almost all parts of xylopia aethiopica possess great medicinal values in traditional medicine.
Antifertility effects of ethanolic extract of xylopia. Xylopia aethiopica is a slim, tall, evergreen, aromatic tree growing up to a height of 20m of order magnoliales and family annonaceae. It has been described as termiteproof and, accordingly, is used for house posts and beams. The plant list includes a further 9 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus xylopia. The clear, straight bole, which can be 25 70cm in diameter, often has short prop roots or buttresses. It is found in the tropical zones of west, central and southern africa 1. In the northern part of nigeria, these birds are kept in most villages and are abundant in the wild.
Issn 22243208 paper issn 2225093x online vol 2, no. Antimicrobial activity of essential oils of xylopia aethiopica. Xylopia aethiopica herb uses, benefits, cures, side. The aim of the present study, therefore, is to determine the effects of the extract of xylopia aethiopica on the reproductive organ of male wistar rats. Xylopia aethiopica, a west african pepper tree, with straight stem and smooth bark, it remains ever green with a consistent aroma. Other articles where xylopia aethiopica is discussed. Xylopia aethiopica synonyms, xylopia aethiopica antonyms. Xylopia aethiopica health effects and herbal facts. Chemical profiling of african guinea pepper friut xylopia aethiopica osabor, v. A tree to 20 m high or more, with a clear straight bole, to 75 cm girth, often with short prop roots, smooth grey bark, scented when fresh, in lowland rainforest, coastal brackish swamps and littoral formations, and deciduous and fringing forests of the guinean savanna zones, often cultivated near villages, and in the forest often protected, widespread in the region from the casamance. There are approximately 44 million guinea fowls in captivity in the country, and the products meat and eggs from these birds are well accepted socially ayeni and ayanda, 1982.
It is widely distributed in the humid forest zones of west africa especially along rivers in the dry country sides irvine 1961. The fruits seeds are used in tropical africa as a substitute for pepper. The dried black fruits of this species are called guinea peppers. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. Those are the health benefits of xylopia aethiopica which has been proven by experts and studies. In traditional environment of africa and ghana, the fruit of xylopia aethiopica used to treat bronchitis in the form of dried fruit decoction. Xylopia aethiopica, a plant found throughout west africa, has both nutritional and medicinal uses. Iv foreword although subsaharan africa and the indian ocean islands contain about 60,000 of the worlds higher plant species, roughly a quarter of the worlds total, less than 8% of the 1,100 medicinal plants. Chemical profiling of african guinea pepper friut xylopia. The fruits are also used in various forms and exhibit revulsive. Identification of the key aroma compounds in dried fruits of. E department of pure and applied chemistry, university of calabar, nigeria. Xylopia aethiopica is a plant which is an integral part of most local foods consumed by people in numerous african countries.
Phytochemical screening of the fruit of xylopia aethiopica confirmed the presence of saponin, saponin glycoside, tannin, balsam, cardiac glycoside and volatile oil. Xylopia aethiopica is used extensively in construction, african cuisine and traditional medicine. Antifertility effects of ethanolic extract of xylopia a. Effect of aqueous fruit extract of xylopia aethiopica on. West african peppertree xylopia aethiopica dunal a. Conform catalogue of life specia xylopia aethiopica nu are subspecii cunoscute. Spectrophotometric analysis for trace metals such as mg, zn, cu, ni and fe, phosphorus and sulphur showed that x. An xylopia aethiopica in nahilalakip ha genus nga xylopia, ngan familia nga annonaceae. Ang xylopia aethiopica sakop sa kahenera nga xylopia sa kabanay nga annonaceae. This page was last edited on 20 august 2018, at 08. Xylopia synonyms, xylopia pronunciation, xylopia translation, english dictionary definition of xylopia.
Pdf the encyclopaedia aethiopica and ethiopian studies. Pagka karon wala pay siak nga nalista ubos niini niya. Antiinflammatory properties of xylopia aethiopica leaves. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The effect of xylopia aethiopica fruits extract on the sperm production and testicular oxidative status in male wistar rats. Antimicrobial activity of fruit extracts of xylopia. Results showed that during the 21 days of xylopia aethiopica leaves administrations, the control group a had a greater mean body weight than those of the test groups. Xylopia aethiopica definition of xylopia aethiopica by the. Rich, annonaceae is a slim, tall tree of about 6070 cm in diameter and up to 1530 m high with straight stem and a slightly stripped or smooth bark. Encyclopaedia aethiopica volume 5 y z supplementa addenda et corrigenda maps index edited by alessandro bausi in cooperation with siegbert uhlig editorial board baye yimam donald crummey gianfranco fiaccadori gideon goldenberg paolo marrassini ewald wagner.
However, antifertility effect of xylopia aethiopica have been demonstrated in male rats 20,21. The effect of xylopia aethiopica leaves on body weight and growth performance was studied on growing wistar rats. It is used as a medicine for biliousness and fever pains. The guinea fowl numida meleagris is a common indigenous bird of the african continent. Xylopia aethiopica fruit extract lowers uric acid levels in. Xylopia aethiopica, haematological profiles, lipid profile, electrolyte profile. Xylopia aethiopica is an evergreen, aromatic tree, of the annonaceae family that can grow up to 20m high. The plants database includes the following 2 species of xylopia. The present study was designed to assess the cytotoxicity of compounds, 16. Xylopia aethiopica fruit has polyphenols and in spite of this, it is medicinally used to manage gastrointestinal ailments. Group i was control untreated, while group ii was given xylopia aethiopica fruits extract 80 mgkg body weight intragastric twice per 7days for 28days respectively. The plant is commonly known as spice tree, africa pepper, ethiopian pepper, or guinea.
The present study aims to characterize the effects of extracts of this plant on cancer cells. Reportedly, the ewe people call it etso and the ga people so. Xylopia aethiopica synonyms, xylopia aethiopica pronunciation, xylopia aethiopica translation, english dictionary definition of xylopia aethiopica. Molecules free fulltext xylopia aethiopica seeds from. Hence, xylopia aesthiopica are used in folk medicine for arresting bleeding among women that put to bed as well as treating cardiovascular and diabetic diseases. The feed intake and weights of both the test animal and control were monitored weekly. The plants bark is used to make doors and partitions. Also, this plant may be a good factor in the maintenance of electrolyte balance. Xylopia aethiopica is a medicinal plant of great repute in west africa which produces a variety of complex chemical compounds. Wikiproject food and drink tagging edit this article talk page was automatically added with wikiproject food and drink banner as it falls under category. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Group a served as the control while groups b, c and d served as the test and.
Xylopia aethiopica, essential oil, oil yield, oil composition, gcms citation. Cytotoxicity of compounds from xylopia aethiopica towards. Xylopicrum aethiopicum dunal kuntze homonyms xylopia aethiopica a. Herein, we characterize the protein profiles, mineral content and bioactive phytochemical composition of the seeds of this plant sourced in ghana and nigeria. Effect of geographical location on essential oil content and.
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