Ecological and pharmacological studies of an aphrodisiac plant corchorus depressus [Linn.]
Hamdard Medicus. 2008; 51 (4): 73-92
in English
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ABSTRACT
The aphrodisiac potential of Corchorus depressus and its various ecological and phytochemical parameters were evaluated in the desert environment. The phyto-sociological studies conducted at five sites revealed higher RIV values of this plant during summer period at all sites. Their biomass allocation is largely affected [P<0.01] by both spatial and temporal factors. In vitro germination studies revealed hard seed coat dormancy, duration of acid scarification follows parabolic relation R[2]=0.96] prolonged presoaking [60 h] in water resulted at 50% germination. The variation in different primary metabolites [protein, soluble sugar] secondary metabolites [steroidal sapogenin, phenol and alkaloid] and microelement [Zn and Fe] contributed [P<0.01] by sites, seasons, and plant parts and their different interactions as well. Concentration of different edaphic factors [moisture, pH, EC, organic C, total N, and available P] in Indian arid zone also influenced by factors like site, season and sampling positions [P<0.01]. The bioassay studies with mice indicated that this plant possesses strong androgenic compound and weak estrogenic compound. Summer season harvest is recommended
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Aphrodisiacs
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Phenols
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Sapogenins
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Soil
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Spermatozoa
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Zinc
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Carbohydrates
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Proteins
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Germination
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Biomass
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Hamdard Med.
Year:
2008
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