Pdf desmostachya bipinnata root has been used in the indian traditional system of medicine for treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Most of the hindu religious functions can not be performed without the use of kusha desmostachya bipinnata. Phytochemical analysis of desmostachya bipinnata resulted in. Halfa grass, desmostachya bipinnata world scientific news. The ethanolic extract of desmostachya bipinnata rootstock was screened for growth inhibition of microbes such as aeromonas hydrophila, bacillus cereus. Nomenclatural and specimen database of the missouri botanical garden. Desmostachya is a genus of grass in the family poaceae taxonomy. By glenn fowler, usda aphis ppq cphst, 2002 fowler, 2002 biology and ecology. Check other web resources for desmostachya bipinnata l. Desmostachya bipinnata click image to enlarge photographs by.
This page was last edited on 12 august 2019, at 20. In vitro studies of the antimicrobial and freeradical. This work and the related pdf file are licensed under a creative commons attribution 4. The soil should be unctuous, black in colour and sweet in taste or golden in colour and sweet in taste. Stapf, poaceae, or kusha in sanskrit, is a sacred grass used extensively in indian vedic practices. Plant details information about desmostachya bipinnata plant. It is considered as holy grass and comprehensively used in indian vedic practices during rituals. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Assessment of antidiarrhoeal activity of desmostachya.
Synthesized agnps were analyzed by uvvisible spectroscopy, xray diffraction xrd, fourier transform infrared ftir spectroscopy, scanning electron. Sacred kusha grass, halfa grass desmostachya bipinnata. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as a synonym record 501452 with original publication details. General information desmostachya bipinnata is a tufted perennial grass growing up to 150 cm tall, with coarse leaves, a thick scaly central rhizome and long lateral rhizomes. The present study was aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and dna damage protection activity of hydroalcoholic extract of desmostachya. Darbha is also called kusha and it is considered perhaps the second most sacred herb in the vedas after soma. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. In religious rites it is used for protection and purification of a system.
Bulk synthesis of green carbon nanomaterials from desmostachya bipinnata for the development of functional polyurethane hybrid coatings. This new name has not been generally accepted and it is expressly stated in the international code of botanical nomenclature 1961 edition, art. The present work focuses on the novel investigation of solvent assisted green hydrotropic precipitation of this molecule from d. By closing this message, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Dec 10, 2011 sterols from the leafy culms of desmostachya bipinnata. There are many economic usages of this perennial grass ranging from folkmedicine to cattlefodder.
Bulk synthesis of carbon nanomaterials from desmostachya bipinnata grass effective means to utilize this burnt grass for the development of ecofriendly coating. Desmostachya bipinnata, commonly known in english by the names halfa grass, big cordgrass, and salt reedgrass, is an old world perennial grass, long known and used in human history. Desmostachya bipinnata, commonly known in english by the names halfa grass, big cordgrass. Sterols from the leafy culms of desmostachya bipinnata. Opinions about the economic usefulness of this grass vary. To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our cookie policy. Phytochemical analysis of desmostachya bipinnata resulted in isolation of coumarins scopoletine and umbelliferone, carbohydrates, sugars.
Bs synthesizes the agnps, in a free radical exchange. However, information regarding the mechanism of salinity tolerance of this species is rare. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 407869 with original publication details. Seed germination strategies of desmostachya bipinnata. Pdf phytochemical analysis of desmostachya bipinnata resulted in isolation of coumarins scopoletine and umbelliferone. A very simple means of nitrogen functional group grafting onto the backbone of desmostachya bipinnata is investigated, which is a sacrificial herb in the south asian region particular to hindu religion. Sitosteroldglucopyranoside isolated from desmostachya. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about sacred kusha grass, halfa grass desmostachya bipinnata supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Overreligious activity, a threat to biodiversity 3. Wistar albino rats, albino mice were used to study antiobesity activity of methanolic extract of d. The plant has a lot of metaphysical property to overcome anger and grief as claimed by atharva veda. This page was last edited on 8 october 2015, at 15. Stapf accepted name sacrificial grass plantae tracheophyta liliopsida poales poaceae desmostachya desmostachya bipinnata l. Ie autecological characteristics of desmostachya bipinnata in hyperarid regions 692 and annual evaporation were 38% and 4820 mm over previous 20 years, respectively.
Pdf assessment of antidiarrhoeal activity of desmostachya. Abstractmost of the hindu religious functions can not be performed without the use of kusha desmostachya bipinnata. Somehow two prominent botanists, joseph dalton hooker 18171911 and otto stapf 18571933, were originally each credited separately as the naming authority for the taxon. Desmostachya bipinnata, imperata cylindrical, sacrificial. The article deals with the evaluation and comparison of the individual mootrala diuretic action of the two drugs in healthy. A new xanthene was isolated from the methanolic extract of desmostachya bipinnnata through repeated silica gel and octadecyl silica gel column chromatographies. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Study of the morphological changes in the obtained grass based polyurethane composite. Flora of afghanistan download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Adsorption of cd ii, cu ii, and zn ii from aqueous. The article deals with the evaluation and comparison of the individual mootrala diuretic action of the two drugs in healthy volunteers.
Scopus citation overview this is an overview of citations for the documents youve selected. Extract on physiologically altered glycemic status in nondiabetic rats. This name was in version 1 of the plant list, record tro501452. The genus desmostachya was originally published as eragrostis sect. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in desmostachya bipinnata. Desmostachya bipinnata weed science society of america.
However, information regarding the mechanism of salinity tolerance of this species is. A year after it was published as a section of eragrostis, desmostachya was published as a genus in its own right in flora capensis 7. Darbha desmostachya bipinnata has been considered a sacred grass and has been used in religious rituals since vedic times. In this work, we report a completely green chemistry approach to synthesize silver nanoparticles agnps using the compound.
According to the website of american diabetes association type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, in type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or. This page was last edited on 20 december 2019, at 00. The present study explores a comparison of amination processes by. This species is accepted, and its native range is sahara to tanzania and indochina. This name is a synonym of desmostachya bipinnata l.
The ethanolic extract of desmostachya bipinnata rootstock was screened for growth inhibition of microbes such as aeromonas hydrophila, bacillus cereus, bacillus subtilis, enterobacter aerogens, escherichia coli, klebsiela pneumoniae, proteus. Based on spectroscopic data including nuclear magnetic resonance, fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry, and infrared spectroscopy, chemical structure of the compound was determined to be 2,6dihydroxy7methoxy3hxanthen3. Desmostachya bipinnata is a c 4 grass distributed in aridsaline lands of the subtropical region. Desmostachya bipinnata herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Coarse perennial forming large leafy tussocks, also with widely spreading scaly rhizomes. This natural biomaterial is found to be very effective for metal binding, after treatment with hydrazine monohydrate. Desmostachya bipinnata is a drought and salttolerant. By solomon sunder raj b, praveen kumar gajam and upendarrao golla. Names of desmostachya bipinnata in various languages of the world are also given. Chemical control applications of herbicides control d. Poaceae, or drub, a perennial grass of nearcoastal and inland deserts, is a potential fodder crop for either saline soils or where only brackish water is available for irrigation.
Culms are rigid and herbaceous having glabrous nodes, covered at the base by leathery yellowish sheaths. The ethanolic extract of desmostachya bipinnata rootstock was screened for growth inhibition of microbes such as aeromonas hydrophila, bacillus cereus, bacillus subtilis, enterobacter aerogens. How desmostachya bipinnata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Desmostachya bipinnata stapf poaceaegramineae is an official drug of ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. Stapf poaceaegramineae is one of the official drugs of ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. The present study explores a comparison of amination processes. Desmostachya bipinnata is a drought and salttolerant c 4 grass of desert or semidesert conditions with a deep, strong rhizome, making it an excellent sand. Site maintenance lasting about 2 days is scheduled to begin at 7. Desmostachya bipinnata is a medicinally important herb commonly known as dharba, belonging to the poaceae family. The present study was aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and dna damage protection activity of hydroalcoholic extract of desmostachya bipinnata both in vitro and darbha desmostachya bipinnata stapf. Description top of page it is a tall tufted, perennial rhizomatous grass, branching from the base, with stout, robust rhizomes, covered with shiny sheaths. It has many medicinal property as explored by aayu rveda. Desmostachya bipinnata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
Pdf antimicrobial studies on desmostachya bipinnata. Click download or read online button to get flora of afghanistan book now. Desmostachya stapf is accepted as the basionym for the genus name desmostachya. A perennial tall, rootstock stout, creeping, stolons very stout clothed with shining sheaths.
Phytochemical analysis of desmostachya bipinnata resulted in isolation of coumarins. Assessment of antidiarrhoeal activity of desmostachya bipinnata l. Various parts of this plant were used extensively in traditional and folklore medicine to cure various human ailments. The land should not have been ploughed, and there should not be other big trees in the vicinity overshadowing the medicinal plants. List of various diseases cured by desmostachya bipinnata. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Desmostachya bipinnata manages photosynthesis and oxidative. Message the user has shared this species from india biodiversity portal with. Israel wild flowers desmostachya bipinnata, eragrostis bipinnata, halfa grass,big cordgrass or salt reedgrass. For more multimedia, look at desmostachya bipinnata on wikimedia commons. Names of desmostachya bipinnata in various languages of. However, on the basis of distinct morphological and reproductive characters, four new subspecies of d.
Stapf is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus desmostachya family poaceae. Various parts of this plant were used in different parts of world, extensively in indian traditional and folklore medicine to cure range of human ailments like asthma, jaundice, vaginal discharges, vesicle calculi, diseases of bladder and skin eruptions, also used. The autecological characteristics of desmostachya bipinnata. Evaluation of antioxidant and dna damage protection activity. A detailed morphological description and line drawings of the new species are provided. Based on spectroscopic data including nuclear magnetic resonance, fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry, and infrared spectroscopy, chemical structure of the compound was determined. Evaluation of antioxidant and dna damage protection. The aim of this study was to perform green synthesis of silver nanoparticles agnps from the leaf extract of desmostachya bipinnata dharba, a medicinally important herb which is widely used across india. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page numerous synonyms have been used for desmostachya bipinnata but there appears to be no confusion as to this as the preferred scientific name. Morphological species description from royal botanic gardens, kew.
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