The current work was conducted to identify the secondary metabolites of methanol extract of argemone mexicana leaves using. Allelopathic effects of argemone mexicana to growth of native. It has been used to treat cancer, the common cold, fever, inflammation, and toothache. This poppies chemical constituents include protopine, berberine, and several isoquinilines. It is in flower from june to august, and the seeds ripen from july to september. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in argemone mexicana. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Beyond alkaloids, the plant species is the source of a diverse kind of other chemical constituents that include terpenoids. A drought tolerant annual with bluegreen spiny foliage variegated with white. How argemone mexicana is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Aug 08, 2019 argemone ochroleuca pale mexican pricklypoppy.
Argemone mexicana prickly poppy, mexican pricklypoppy pfaf. Cytotoxic alkaloids from argemone mexicana 523 c 20h 23no 5, and the uv absorption at 225 and 285 nm, suggesting the presence of an aromatic alkaloid with an attached alcoholic group. The small, black, oily seeds of argemone resemble those of mustard and can become mixed with them accidentally or by deliberate adulteration. The present study was conducted in the laboratory to investigate the allelopathic effect of mexican poppy argemone mexicana l. Our results demonstrated that this plant exerts anxiolyticlike effects due to its alkaloids and this action is probably mediated through gaba a receptor chloride channels. Argemone mexicana is an annual that grows to about 1 meter in height with several branches and bluish leaves with thorny ends. An extremely hardy pioneer plant, it is tolerant of drought and poor soil, often being the only cover on new road cuttings or verges. Allelopathic effect of aqueous extract of argemone mexicana l. List of various diseases cured by argemone mexicana. Argemone species, devils fig, flowering thistle, mexican. Monographical study of biological properties of argemone mexicana l.
This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Argemone is from the greek argena, meaning cataract of the eye, and was the name used in the first century ad by the classical authors dioscorides ad 4090 and pliny ad 2379 for some spiny poppies, the juice of which was supposedly a cure for cataract. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Potential antimicrobial activity of argemone mexicana solvent extracts against some pathogenic bacteria. Different parts of this plant are used in chronic skin diseases, and also as emetic, expectorant, demulcent and diuretic. Cytotoxic benzophenanthridine and benzylisoquinoline. On may 8, 2006, dmj1218 from west houston, tx zone 9a wrote. Argemone mexicana is native in mexico and the west indies, but has become pantropical after. Phylogeny of prickly poppies, argemone papaveraceae, and the evolution of morphological and alkaloid characters based on its rdna sequence variation. Argemone oil synonyms, argemone oil pronunciation, argemone oil translation, english dictionary definition of argemone oil. Argemone mexicana is an annual herb with eggshaped seed, alkaloids like berberine, protopine, protopine hydrochloride, sanguinarine, and dihydrosanguinarine with pharmacological, spasmolytic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiprotozoal activities were isolated from the plant. Monographical study of biological properties of argemone. This page was last edited on 3 december 2017, at 10. Yellow pricklypoppy argemone mexicana is native to texas and other states.
Plants profile for argemone mexicana mexican pricklypoppy. Materials and methods plant material the collection of argemone mexicana leaves has been done in the period of end december 2004 in banfora, a town located about 450 km far from ouagadougou. Names of argemone mexicana in various languages of. Allelopathic effects of argemone mexicana to growth of. Argemone mexicaine proprietes therapeutiques et medicinales. Argemone oil definition of argemone oil by the free. This plant, commonly known as chicalote grows between 0. Gcms volatile phytochemicals profile of argemone mexicana. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. Sheldon navie comparison of the seedlings of argemone mexicana, with green leaves on the left, and argemone ochroleuca subsp. Pdf potential antimicrobial activity of argemone mexicana solvent. The seed showed oil content of 35% and protein content of 24%. In summary, argemone mexicana contains several kinds of metabolites with a regular freeradical scavenging activity and a good reductive capacity.
Argemone mexicana an overview sciencedirect topics. Argemone mexicana mexican pricklypoppy this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Present investigations evaluated the effect of argemone mexicana leaves extract on gut of heliothis armigera hub. It competes with and replaces native species in some cases and is also a significant crop weed. Phytochemical analysis and bioactivities of argemone mexicana linn article pdf available in pharmacologyonline 3.
Village boys in india can collect up to 8 kg of argemone seeds a day. Flowering time is all rou nutritionally poor soil and also prefers acid, neutral and basic alkaline soils rastogi r. Medicinal use of satyanashi or argemone mexicana prickly. Sep 19, 20 medicinal use of satyanashi or argemone mexicana prickly poppy know about argemone mexicana botanical description, medicinal properties, medicinal uses in ayurveda, its health benefits, dosage, contraindications and sideeffect of different parts of this plant. Different concentrations of leaf and seed aqueous extracts from argemone mexicana 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% were evaluated. Sep 15, 2014 this page was last edited on 21 december 2019, at 06. In the present study methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of argemone mexicana whole plant papaveraceae were tested orally in swiss. The effects of 2 concentrations 15 and 30% of ethanolic argemone ochroleuca sweet papaveraceae extracts were determined on the feeding.
Argemone mexicana tends to grow along roadsides, in fallow and cultivated lands, riverbanks, disturbed areas, and on floodplains. Papaveraceae of north america update, database version 2011 acquired. Argemone mexicana papaveraceae is a prickly plant with intense yellow flowers like poppies. Argemone mexicaine, herbe dragon, chardon, argemone mexicaine. Other argemone species also look similar but have distinguishing characteristics. The aerial part of the plant without seeds is used to treat malaria graz et al. Argemone mexicana annual herb with prickly stems and large yellow flowers. Sheldon ochdoleuca comparison of the leaves and immature fruit of argemone mexicana, left, and argemone ochroleuca subsp.
Dec 30, 2012 phytochemical analysis and bioactivities of argemone mexicana linn article pdf available in pharmacologyonline 3. The sanguinarine is excreted in cows milk and may be linked to. Argemone oil definition of argemone oil by the free dictionary. Pronunciation of argemone mexicana with 2 audio pronunciations, 3 synonyms, 1 translation and more for argemone mexicana.
Allelopathic effect of aqueous extract of argemone mexicana l on germination and growth of brachiaria dictyoneura l and clitoria ternatea l 29 temperate regions and is persistent as it produces a seed bank. Argemone mexicana is native in mexico and the west indies, but has become pantropical after accidental introduction or introduction as an ornamental. These features distinguish it from the similar argemone subfusiformis ownbey subsp. Argemone mexicana is an annual herb, growing up to 150 cm with a slightly branched tap root. Allelopathic effect of aqueous extract of argemone. In the aromatic region, the 1h nmr showed an ab pattern at. The effect of leaf extract of argemone mexicana in ethanol and acetone solvent after 24 and 96 hours of. The flowers are between 4 and 6 centimeters across and have six yellow petals. This page was last edited on 21 december 2019, at 06. View more articles from bulletin of the torrey botanical club. Pdf phytochemical analysis and bioactivities of argemone. Box 1996, khartoum, sudan, 2 college of veterinary medicine and animal production, sudan university of science and technology, p.
Forensic scientists claim that numerous fatalities have occurred in sudan due to addition of a. Argemone mexicana herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Neuropharmacological study of argemone mexicana linn. Khalid1 1 department of pharmacognosy, faculty of pharmacy, university of khartoum, p. Dispersal of small black seeds why is it a problem. Medicinal use of satyanashi or argemone mexicana prickly poppy know about argemone mexicana botanical description, medicinal properties, medicinal uses in ayurveda, its health benefits, dosage, contraindications and sideeffect of different parts of this plant. Different concentrations of leaf and seed aqueous extracts from argemone mexicana 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%. Tranquilitygood feelingssedativeextensive pupils, real. Year 1993 isbn 0816026246 description a nice read, lots of information on plant uses.
It has been ritualistically used as a smudging herb. Argemone definition of argemone by the free dictionary. You feel assurance, with talkativenessmix with mj, blue lotus or kratom is perfect, but argemone resin without mixing is to very very good efects. Toxicity of argemone mexicana seed, seed oil and their extracts on albino rats by a. The fruits are very thorny and full of small black seeds. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Names of argemone mexicana in various languages of the world are also given. Buy prickly poppy argemone mexicana herbal fire botanicals.
Argemone mexicana prickly poppy seeds fair dinkum seeds. Argemone mexicana mexican poppy, mexican prickly poppy, flowering thistle, cardo or cardosanto is a species of poppy found in mexico and now widely naturalized in many parts of the world. Anxiolyticlike effect of ethanolic extract of argemone. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Epidemic dropsy is caused by sanguinarine, an alkaloid constituent of several plants, including the mexican poppy, argemone mexicana figure 76. Sheldon navie closeup of leaf underside, with a few prickles along the main veins photo. The papaveraceae, informally known as the poppy family, are an ethnopharmacologically important family of 44 genera and approximately.
219 710 210 1216 1022 1129 76 419 524 248 1175 625 228 1226 1215 401 208 929 1327 588 680 732 1323 844 470 333 1350 1366 273 937 1463 219 1311 916 1107 474 81 1249