Roots fibrous, emerging from the base of the culm and the nodes on the. Tabanone, a new phytotoxic constituent of cogongrass imperata cylindrica volume 60. Other common names cogon grass rubra japanese blood grass. Pdf downloads for abs imperata cylindrica extract pf. It forms dense, usually circular infestations that exclude all other vegetation. Imperata cylindrica is a prolific seed producer with one plant capable of producing up to 3000 seeds. Fss imperata cylindrica extract pf preserved with leucidal liquid background.
Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about imperata, blood grass, cogon grass, japanese blood grass, satintail imperata cylindrica rubra supplied by member gardeners in the. Imperata cylindrica impcyoverview eppo global database. Genus imperata are deciduous, rhizomatous perennial grasses, with flat linear leaves which sometimes are brightly coloured and, occasionally, narrow silvery flowering panicles in late summer. A decoction of the root is used as an anthelmintic and also to treat digestive disorders such as. Imperata cylindrica proper noun edit a taxonomic species within the family poaceae cogon grass, of south and east asia, eastern africa, australia, and micronesia. Imperata cylindrica root extract cosmetic ingredient inci. Maybe an external link, or even write it up in the cogon grass wiki article itself. Effect of cogongrass imperata cylindrica extracts on. Acute and subchronic toxicity study of the water extract. Imperata cylindrica, or alangalang, is regarded as a very serious weed in tropical countries. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Special science class batch 20052006 research work about using cogon grass as root extract thank you, are you at liberty to link this reference into the article so that we may read what the research and its results are all about. Acute and subchronic toxicity study of the water extract from root of imperata cylindrica linn. It is an aggressive and perennial grass that is distributed worldwide in the tropical and subtropical regions wilson, 2004.
Pdf potential of cogon grass imperata cylindrica as an. Return to article details the effect of ethanol extract of cogon grass root imperata cylindrica to estrus cycle and metabolite profile in female mice download. Striking and eyecatching with its brilliant crimson leaves, imperata cylindrica red baron is a very distinctive ornamental grass. Imperata cylindrica extract by dermalab acts as an antimicrobial agent.
Narrow panicles of silverywhite spikelets appear occasionally in late summer but the main charm of. Abs imperata cylindrica extract pf active concepts, llc. However, the total essential oil extract of cogongrass aerial parts was active. Imperata cylindrica grows in well lit regularly mown or burnt areas where there is little competition from taller plants.
A large image of imperata cylindrica cogongrass from the usda plants database. The roots are used as astringent, emollient, diuretic, tonic and for treating. Imperata cylindrica, commonly kent as blady gress, cogon gress k o. Acute and subchronic toxicity study of the water extract from root of. Four new compounds from imperata cylindrica springerlink. Phytochemical screening and anthelmintic activity of. This page was last edited on 6 december 2014, at 03. 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. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in imperata cylindrica. Large image for imperata cylindrica cogongrass usda plants.
Despite the current measures for preventing aki, there is still a great need to search for plantbased prevention and treatment. Abs imperata cylindrica extract pf active concepts. Oral administration of cogongrass imperata cylindrica l root ethanol extract causes mouse epididymal sperm abnormality. 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. It has also been introduced to latin america, the caribbean, and the southeastern united states. I am sorry, but it is a dangerously invasive species and should not be planted.
Effect of cogongrass imperata cylindrica extracts on germination and seedling. During this time nearly all available herbicides have been tested, but few effective products have been found. Media in category imperata cylindricathe following 116 files are in this category, out of 116 total. Ecological threat imperata cylindrica is an extremely aggressive invader with the capability of invading a range of sites. Technical data sheet abs imperata cylindrica extract pf. A low growing deciduous grass with an upright habit to 1 ft tall. Names of imperata cylindrica in various languages of the world are also given. 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, but packs a punch, providing deep, lasting hydration. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 420125 with original publication details. Their structures were elucidated mainly by spectroscopic analyses including 1d and 2dnmr techniques, and the absolute configuration of 1.
Four new compounds, impecylone 1, deacetylimpecyloside 2, seguinoside k 4methylether 3 and impecylenolide 4, were isolated from imperata cylindrica along with two known compounds, impecyloside 5 and seguinoside k 6. Imperata, blood grass, cogon grass, japanese blood grass. In fact, at least 60% of the total plant biomass is often found below the soil. Halophytic grasses, a new source of nutraceuticals. The results showed that reference drugs amlodipine and captopril and imperata cylindrica root methanolic extract at doses of 60 and 90 mgkgbw, have an antihypertensive effect by decrease both. A wide variety of imperata cylindrica root extract options are available to you, such as packaging, form. Cogongrass is a perennial colonyforming grass up to six feet tall. Cogongrass rhizomes and roots extract water from shallow soil layers.
The antioxidant activities of the plant extract were assessed by free. The root has antibacterial action against staphylococcus aureus, bacillus dysenteriae etc. In fact, abs imperata cylindrica extract pf has efficacy to support an increase in hydration levels 24 hours after application. You can find this herb combined with other herbs in the traditions of tao formula. Imperata cylindrica is federally listed for a good reason. Synonyms imperata cylindrica red baron imperata red baron. Imperata can be found in health food or vitamin stores, online, and at the offices of chinese medical practitioners. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by wind. Tabanone inhibited growth of frond area of lesser duckweed, root growth of garden onion. Imperata cylindrica rubra has bloodred spikes that fade to bright green at the base and become transluscent with age. View of the effect of ethanol extract of cogon grass root imperata. Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of medicinal plannts in the philippines by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical. Nephroprotective effects of imperata cylindrica root. Abs imperata cylindrica extract pf efficacy according to the karl fischer method, abs imperata cylindrica extract pf is composed of 6575% water.
Home products grass page imperata cylindrica rubra imperata cylindrica red baron imperata cylindrica var. Cogongrass imperata cylindrica biology, ecology, and. Cogongrass imperata cylindrica biology, ecology, and management in florida grazing lands 3 management for many years researchers all over the world have studied cogongrass control. The very fact you say that it can revert means it is a problem, and should not be planted. Extracts of the plant have shown viricidal and anticancer activity. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The effects of cogongrass foliage and root residue extracts on germination and radicle and coleoptile growth of barnyardgrass, browntop millet, bermudagrass, hemp sesbania, italian ryegrass.
It spreads by scaly rhizomes and can invade and overrun any disturbed ecosystem, including cultivated fields. The effects of cogongrass foliage and root residue extracts on germination and. Potential of cogon grass imperata cylindrica as an alternative fibre in paperbased industry article pdf available in journal of engineering and applied sciences 114. Evaluation of biological potential of selected species of family. How imperata cylindrica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. It is in flower from august to september, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Imperata cylindrica cogongrass, japanese blood grass pfaf. Imperata cylindrica is also known as japgrass, bladygrass, speargrass, alangalang and lalanglalang dozier et al. Imperata cylindrica herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Lung, urinary bladder, stomach and small intestine. Imperata cylindrica root extract imperata cylindrica is a species of grass in the family poaceae that produces rhizomes, a type of root system that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. It is a warmseason, perennial grass species with an extensive rhizome root system.
Creative balance tea, which invigorates blood circulation and nourishes the. 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. Introduced in caucasus, central asia, himalayas, india, china, japan, korea, indochina, malesia, locally in north america, new guinea. Extracts of these roots function as excellent moisturizers when used in skin care products. Imperata cylindrica root extract ingredient for cosmetics formulations find latest products launched and their applications in relevant industry news and technical articles. It is placed in the subfaimily panicoideae, supertribe andropogonodae, tribe andropogoneae. Imperata cylindrica is a perennial grass growing around 120cm tall and forming extensive clumps by means of its aggressively spreading rhizomes418. A decoction of the root is used as an anthelmintic and also to treat digestive disorders such as indigestion, diarrhoea and dysentery. 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. About 23% of these are herbal extract, 8% are other extracts. In surveys conducted in the coastalderived savanna benin and nigeria and southern guinea savanna ivory coast in africa some farmers indicated that i. Pdf oral administration of cogongrass imperata cylindrica l. Imperata cylindrica extract finds application in formulating skin care products.
Effect of cogongrass imperata cylindrica extracts on germination. 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. It also spreads by rhizomes root like stems which can be transported by tilling equipment and in soil transport. List of various diseases cured by imperata cylindrica. This study aimed to evaluate the nephroprotective effects of cogon imperata cylindrica root aqueous extract icrae in spraguedawley rats with gentamicininduced acute kidney injury aki. Abs imperate cylindrica extract pfs potential for increasing skins moisture is due to the allnatural, plant extracts that are rich in potassium and 3dimethylsulfoniopropionate dmsp.
Imperata cylindrica commonly known as cogongrass k o. Evaluation of biological potential of selected species of family poaceae. It is a tall, slender lanceolate that arises from a thick underlayer of rhizomes, and the leaf margins are finely toothed and. It is a tall, slender lanceolate that arises from a thick underlayer of rhizomes, and the leaf margins are finely. The clumps of grass arise from the ground, with no apparent stem.
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