Members of the genus are distributed throughout central and south america, southeast asia, micronesia and australasia, the indian ocean and africa. Maytenus macrocarpa showed depressing effects on the cardiac frequency, being more effective at 1 500 mgkg doses average 308. Jan 06, 2007 new dammarane triterpenes from maytenus macrocarpa. Pentacyclic triterpenoids from maytenus cuzcoina carolina p.
Lyase inhibitory activity from maytenus putterlickoides feng et al. Maytenus macrocarpa celastraceae is a tree native to amazonia. The animals were fed by a certified nuvilab crdiet, with free access to tap water, and housed on a 12 h lightdark cycle at 60 1 % humidity and a temperature of 21. Macrocarpa, when dry, has no particular concerns re coating and will accept a variety of paints, oils, two pot resins, and varnishes. The bark has been used medicinally for centuries to help support aching muscles and joints in rheumatism and arthritis. Triterpenes from maytenus macrocarpa and evaluation of. Phytochemicals and biological activities of species from. Chuchasha, chuchuasi, chuchuhuasca, chuchuhuasha, maytenus krukovii, maytenus laevis, maytenus macrocarpa. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Piacente, s, campaner dos santos, l, mahmood, n, pizza, c. Macrocarpa decking offers natural durability equivalent to h3. Phytochemicals and biological activities of species from the. Maytenus boaria mayten tree slowgrowing, weeping, evergreen tree eventually to 30 50 high and wide full sun welldrained soil irrigate deeply to keep tree from rooting near soil surface.
These plants have long been used as a resource for the development of medicines. The structures were established by spectroscopic examinations. Abandoned application number us12032,985 inventor peter koepke ven subbiah matthew e. Briq, also known as chuchuhuasi and jatropha curcas linn, also known pinon blanco are medicinal plant from the amazonian of peru. Cupressus macrocarpa, now classed as hesperocyparis macrocarpa, commonly known as monterey cypress, is a species of cypress native to the central coast of california. Maytenus macrocarpa chuchuhuasi aka chucchu huashu. With a maximum recorded height of about 30 metres 98 ft, and leaves that span up to 30 centimetres 12 in wide, this large tree contributes significantly to the forest canopy. Maytenus macrocarpa chuchuhuasi is an amazonian peruvian traditional plant, traditionally used as antiinflammatory, antipyretic, antihemorrhagic and antidiarrheic agent. Synonymic checklists of the vascular plants of the. Macrocarpa definition at, a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms and translation. New natural sesquiterpenes as modulators of daunomycin resistance in a multidrugresistant leishmania tropica line. Pdf antidepressant and antipsychoticlike activity of the. Chuchuhuasi is a very large canopy tree growing in the amazon.
Ang maytenus macrocarpa sakop sa kahenera nga maytenus sa kabanay nga celastraceae. Sourced sustainably from local farmers and also purposegrown plantation forests in the central north island, macrocarpa is a beautiful and sustainable option for your. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by means of spectroscopic data analysis, including 1d and 2d nmr techniques, and their absolute configurations were determined by. The proliferation rate of the cells was calculated using the formula by patel 12. Picture a small evergreen version of a very green and delicate weeping willow.
For those familiar with subtropical flora a touch of the pepper tree schinus molle. Maytenus heterophylla and maytenus senegalensis, two. A wide variety range of glues can be used with macrocarpa. Branchlets greygreen to reddish brown, often clustered towards the ends of branches. Natural compounds 1, 2, 4 and the acetyl derivative 1a are cytotoxic against four tumoral cell lines with ic 50 values ranging between 0. Pagka karon wala pay siak nga nalista ubos niini niya. Maytenus boaria mayten tree a very attractive evergreen tree that grows to about 30 feet tall and spreads to nearly an equal width with a rounded crown and weeping and pendulous branches of small bright green leaves that are held perpendicular to the stem.
Macrocarpins ad, new cytotoxic nortriterpenes from maytenus macrocarpa. The department of building and housing has issued six determinations about the use of macrocarpa or cypress timbers in buildings. The barks, roots, and leaves are used to make medicine. Chuchuhuasi maytenus macrocarpa chuchuhuasi is is a tree native to the amazon of peru region used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of many diseases. Monteverdia macrocarpa in kew science plants of the world online. Several botanical names have been given to this species of tree. The plates were read using a scanning multiwell spectrophotometer multiskan ex lab systems at 562 nm and 690 nm as reference. Four new triterpenoids from maytenus ilicifolia journal. Maytenus is a genus in the plant family celastraceae, the species of which are primarily distributed in china, brazil, uruguay, paraguay, and northern argentina. Shrub or tree, 1612 m high with spines up to 27 cm long. It has a high wind tolerance, becoming increasingly more attractive. They grow in a very wide variety of climates, from tropical to subpolar. Triterpenes from maytenus macrocarpa and evaluation of their. Antipsychotic and behavior effect of the ethanolic extract.
An maytenus macrocarpa in nahilalakip ha genus nga maytenus, ngan familia nga celastraceae. Four new triterpenoids from maytenus ilicifolia journal of. Laboratory studies in rodents have confirmed biological effects of maytenus macrocarpa, having reported intestinal stimulant activity, analgesic activity, bradycardia, decrease on the pwave voltage at the electrocardiogram and alteration of sperm morphology. Exell are two african shrubs or trees that go under the common name of spike thorn, which belong to the celastraceae family. Chuchuhuasi leaf,bark, maytenus macrocarpa top quality. Macrocarpins ad, new cytotoxic nortriterpenes from maytenus. Macrocarpa definition is a new zealand evergreen shrub or tree cupressus macrocarpa that is used for hedges and that sometimes causes abortion in cattle that browse on it. Studies have discovered that maytenus spieces have. Medicinal and aromatic plants in agroforestry systems a large number of people in developing countries have traditionally depended on products derived from plants, especially from forests, for curing huma. Medicinal and aromatic plants in agroforestry systems pdf. Pdf antidepressant and antipsychoticlike activity of.
Effect on inflammation of maytenus macrocarpa chuchuhuasi and interactions with antiinflammatory drugs. Macrocarpa definition of macrocarpa by merriamwebster. Also, chuchuhuasi is known as a master plant, attributing to it properties in the central nervous system. Apr 01, 2000 macrocarpins a 1, b 2, c 3 and d 4, four new nortriterpenes, have been isolated from the roots of maytenus macrocarpa. Four hundred different species of the genus maytenus molina were identified. Jun 20, 2015 media in category maytenus the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Chuchuhuasi maytenus krukovii, maytenus laevis, maytenus. In pieces cutground to extract grinded for extract.
New dammarane triterpenes from maytenus macrocarpa. Antidepressant and antipsychoticlike activity of the ethanolic extract of the leaves of maytenus macrocarpa article pdf available in pharmacognosy journal 106s. Broadleaf evergreen tree, up to 3050 ft 915 m tall, somewhat less in width, branches slender, long, pendulous i. Sesquiterpene polyol esters from the leaves of maytenus macrocarpa. The native range of the species during modern times is confined to two small relict populations near carmel, california, at cypress point in pebble beach and at point lobos. Antiinflammatory and neurobehavioral effects of the leaves.
Maytenus krukovii is a tree species native to the amazon rainforest. Leaves lanceolate or narrowly ovate to narrowly elliptic, tapered at both ends, 1 to 2 in. Maytenus definition is a large genus of tropical american shrubs and trees family celastraceae having evergreen leaves, small axillary flowers, and leathery capsules. Pharmacological studies of ethanolic extracts of maytenus. Monteverdia macrocarpa wikispecies, free species directory. Different studies indicate that maytenus has many effects and that m. The celastraceae family is a source of important bioactive secondary metabolites. Maytenus macrocarpa belongs to the celastraceae bittersweet family, it has large leaves 1030 cm, small, white flowers, and extremely tough, heavy, reddishbrown bark. Irwin test for maytenus macrocarpa of 200 mgkg had sedation effect at minute 30. Home pharmacognosy communications, vol 6, issue 2, aprjun, 2016 study on the temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate and electrocardiogram of concomitant administration of maytenus macrocarpa chuchuhuasi and propranolol in escalating doses. It includes two new olean12ene derivatives, namely 3.
Recent studies show that several species of maytenus have effects on nociceptive and inflammatory signaling, as well as toxic effects on behavioral neuronal pathways. Macrocarpins a 1, b 2, c 3 and d 4, four new nortriterpenes, have been isolated from the roots of maytenus macrocarpa. An african medicinal plant yielding potential anticancer drugs vasanthakumar k1, sumesh kumar s2 and tsegay shimelis3 1professor of the horticulture program, haramaya university, ethiopia 2asst professor in psychiatric nursing, haramaya university, ethiopia. Maytenus macrocarpa chuchuhuasi aka chucchu huashu, chuchuasi, chuchasha, chuchuhuasha, maytenus krukovii, maytenus ebenifolia, maytenus laevis. Study on the temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate and. Its roots, leaves, bark, and combinations of these are used in traditional medicine mainly to treat rheumatism and, to a lesser extent, to heal wounds and to combat bronchitis and diarrhea.
The name maytenus is derived from the word mayten, used by the mapuche population from chile, which means man of the land niero et al. Different plant parts of this species are largely used in traditional medicine for infectious and inflammatory diseases treatment. The information on this web site has not been evaluated by the canadian dept. In addition, depression is a disorder of the mood that cause disability to millions of people. Snacks are prepared with the alcoholic maceration of the cortex.
Antiinflammatory and neurobehavioral effects of the. Chuchuhuasi means trembling back, which refers to its use as a back pain reliever. Pharmacological potential of maytenus species and isolated. Maytenus macrocarpa chuchuhuasi has long been employed in peru as a traditional alternative therapy for several diseases, including cancer, arthritis and diarrhea. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by means of spectroscopic data analysis, including 1d and 2d nmr techniques, and their absolute configurations were determined by circular dichroism and. The experimental protocols were approved by the institutional committee for ethics animal research ltfufpb, protocol number 055. In addition, depression is a disorder of the mood that cause disability to millions of. Watson2 introduction monterey cypress thrive near the sea on the west coast of the united states, where it is native to the monterey bay, california, area fig.
Sesquiterpenes from maytenus jelskii as potential cancer. Eucalyptus macrocarpa, commonly known as mottlecah, is a species of mallee that is endemic to the southwest of western australia. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed. An evergreen tree up to 70 ft high with slender, drooping branchlets, but sometimes shrubby. It has smooth bark, usually sessile, heartshaped adult leaves arranged in opposite pairs, large red flowers and broad conical fruit. Maytenus boaria landscape plants oregon state university.
Of these triterpenoids only erythrodiol exhibited significant cytotoxicity against kbs, kbvj300, and ku 1920 cells. Unlike many of the trees we grow from south america, this isnt a forest tree. Four new triterpenoids with various skeletons, maytefolins a. Exell is an african shrub or tree that goes under the common name of spike thorn. Media in category maytenusthe following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. With a maximum recorded height of about 30 metres 98 ft, and leaves that span up to 30 centimetres 12 in wide, this large tree contributes significantly to the forest canopy in the quechua languages the tree is called chuchuhuasi alternately spelled. Chuchuhuasi maytenus krukovii, maytenus laevis, maytenus macrocarpa maytenus may be found around the world and may be used in a variety of traditional medicine systems. Numerous medicinal uses are associated to the maytenus genus species, with the use of roots, barks and leaves for the treatment of gastric ulcers, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antiallergy, antitumor, among others in south america. Us20090017140a1 maytenus abenfolia extract and methods of. Antidepressant and antipsychoticlike activity of the.
Maytenus macrocarpa l nombre comuncommon name chuchuhuasi parte usadapart use corteza bark soportecarrier maltodextrina malto dextrin aditivosadditives. General information espinheira santa is an evergreen shrub growing just 1 2 metres tall, or a tree with a globose crown that can be up to 5 metres. Ang maytenus sakop sa kabanay nga celastraceae matang nga nahiubos. A set of pentacyclic triterpenes has been isolated from the bark of maytenus macrocarpa celastraceae. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases or replace medical attention. These plants are recognized by the peruvian traditional medicine for this reason, empirically, these plant are commonly used to relieve symptoms related to. Maytenus boaria mayten is an evergreen tree of the family celastraceae, native from south america, up to 20 m 66 ft, 80 cm 31 in diameter, straight trunk. Wikispecies har information om maytenus macrocarpa.