Mar 22, 2012 telfairia occidentalis leaf extract was added at 0, 40, 80, 120, and 160 mllitre of drinking water representing t 1, t 2, t 3, t 4, and t 5, respectively. Fluted pumpkin telfaria occidentalis hook is a native of west africa and a perennial vine but cultivated as annual crops under the traditional farming system of. Common example of plants in this family are cucumber, watermelon, squash and melon oboh, 2005. Antifungal effect and phytochemical screening of telfairia. The fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis is an africa indigenous vegetable which has significant importance in the traditional and family agriculture due to its nutritive value and is considered of more relevance than the exotic vegetables horsfall and spiff, 2005. Pdf some medicinal values of telfairia occidentalis. The fate of betacarotene in processed leaves of fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis hook. Fluted pumpkin is cucurbitaceous vegetable grown in west africa. It comprises 3 species, of which telfairia pedata sm. Flowering, pollination and fruiting in fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis. Telfairia occidentalis fluted gourd pfaf plant database. The aqueous extract of fluted pumpkin leaves telfairia occidentalis can be used for treating anaemia due to the haematinic properties of the leaf. Chemical constituents and analgesic activity of telfaria. Telfairia occidentalis, a prophylactic medicine for.
Pdf immunomodulatory, anticancer and antiinflammatory. A telfairia occidentalis seedincorporated diet may be useful. Antiamylase potential of telfairia occidentalis leaves. Several medicinal uses of the fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis in traditional medicine have been documented. The leaves when compared with other tropical vegetables have high nutritive value. Plants profile for telfairia occidentalis oysternut.
Antimicrobial activities of telfairia occidentalis fluted pumpkins leaf extract against selected intestinal pathogens oyewole o. Full length research paper protective effects of aqueous. Yield of ethanol produced from waste pod of fluted pumpkin. The study of edible plants, especially in developing countries, might provide more affordable means for the management of diabetes. The first health benefit of telfairia occidentalis is the way to provide antioxidant. Pdf diversity and production methods of fluted pumpkin. Telfairia occidentalis is an evergreen climber growing to 15 m 49ft by 1 m 3ft 3in at a fast rate. Economic analysis of vegetable 17 issn 20546319 print, issn 20546327online telfairia occidentalis hook f. Telfairia occidentalis commonly called fluted pumpkin is an important leaf and seed vegetable indigenous to southern nigeria and grown in the forest zone of west and central africa nigeria, ghana and sierra leone being the major producers. Mechanizing ugu telfairia occidentalis production and postharvest operations international organization of scientific research 32 p a g e work was intended to boost male fertility. Telfairia occidentalis, a prophylactic medicine for alcohols damaging effect on the testis.
Telfairia is a small genus of flowering plants in the squash family which are native to africa. The fate of betacarotene in processed leaves of fluted pumpkin. Antinociceptive and antiinflammatory activities of. Antimicrobial activities of telfairia occidentalis fluted. Telfairia occidentalis is dioecious in nature but from the study carried out more male plants 50.
We do not use these to store personal information about you. Concerns have been expressed about rising cases of male infertility. Phytochemical screening of fluted pumpkin leaf extracts by oyewale. The plant is dioecious, perennial, and droughttolerant. Depending on the age, ecologic conditions and cultural practices, its. Telfairia cucurbitaceae is usually dioecious, but one monoecious plant was observed. Flowering, pollination and fruiting in fluted pumpkin. For e ample, olaniyi and oyerele conducted a field test to find out the effect of 22 various organic fertilizers on telfairia occidentalis. Leaf area development and vine growth of telfairia. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Ethnobotany of telfairia occidentalis cucurbitaceae among igbos. Abstract the effects of the aqueous extract of telfairia occidentalis leaves on the haematological parameters of albino rats were investigated.
The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Telfairia in kew science plants of the world online. Muibat olabisi bello a,b, temitope lorine akindele a, deborah olubunmi adeoye a and abdulkabir oladele. The leaves when compared with other tropical vegetables. A telfairia occidentalis seedincorporated diet may be useful in. Telfairia occidentalis, fluted pumpkin, oysternut, ugu. Andropause, a prevalent pathology of men, results from an imbalance in steroid hormone concentrations that often is associated with aging, and reduces the quality of life of the sufferer. Phytochemistry and toxicity studies of telfairia occidentalis. Telfairia occidentalis commonly called fluted pumpkin is an important leaf and seed vegetable indigenous to southern nigeria and grown in the forest zone of west and central africa nigeria, ghana. Telfairia occidentalis in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Telfairia occidentalis hook f family curcubitaceae is an herbaceous creeping plant cultivated for its edible seeds and leaves 6. Discover great health benefits of telfairia occidentalis. The maxillae then ingest the fluids from the cells, but not directly from the vascular tissue.
Pdf several medicinal uses of the fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis in traditional medicine have been documented. The curcubitaceae are reported to have been associated with man since 12,000bc esquinasalcazar et al. It is a crop of commercial importance grown in west africa nigeria, ghana. Effect of aqueous extract of telfairia occidentalis leaf. You also get unlimited file sizes as well as the ability to upload and convert several files to pdf at the same time. The seed of telfairia occidentalis is use commonly for nutritional purposes and medicinally in the treatment of malaria and inflammatory diseases. With a free trial of our online pdf converter, you can convert files to and from pdf for free, or sign up for one of our memberships for limitless access to our file converters full suite of tools. Testicular damage in telfairia occidentalis extract treated. It is a crop of commercial importance grown in west africa nigeria, ghana and sierra leone, being the major producers nkang, 2003. Introduction as the acceptance of herbal remedy is gradually increasing worldwide1, there is a growing concern about the hepatotoxicity of several hundreds of dietary herbsvegetables which have remained either uninvestigated or poorly investigated, and are increasingly used by patients with liver diseases2. Mgbeogu2 fluted pumpkin, telfairia occidentalis, is native to west africa but occurs mostly in its cultivatedform in various parts of southern nigeria.
Seed production and breeding potential of the fluted pumpkin. Media in category telfairia occidentalisthe following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Western flower thrips frankliniella occidentalis pergande. The ethanolic seed extract of telfairia occidentalis 450 50 mgkg was evaluated for analgesic activity using acetic acidinduced writhing, formalininduced hind paw licking. Effects of telfairia occidentalis seeds on the serum lipid profile and atherogenic indices of male albino wistar rats article pdf available in pakistan journal of nutrition 149.
Antioxidant properties of aloe vera telfairia occidentalis. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Telfairia occidentalis commonly called fluted pumpkin, or ugwu plant in nigeria is one of such plants. Iml of srbc solution injected subcutaneously into their right hind footpad, the. Earlier studies only dwelt on the use of organic fertilizer for improving its x growth. Telfairia occidentalis is an indigenous vegetable consumed by millions of people in nigeria. Mechanizing ugu telfairia occidentalis production and. Telfairia occidentalis belongs to the botanical family of cucurbitaceae. Therefore, telfairia occidentalis may be considered as a rich source of carbohydrates, crude fibers and proteins as well as terpenes. This study was conducted to investigate the anxiolytic and sedative activities of the hydroethanolic extract of the leaves of t. Telfairia occidentalis is one of the plants whose leaves are commonly.
Plant material telfairia occidentalis vines were procured from within nsukka in enugu state, nigeria and authenticated by a plant taxonomist. It it ranks first among many consumed vegetables in nigeria, and it brings good returns compared to other common. The negative and normal control rats received water respectively each day. Physicochemical properties and fatty acids profile of seed. Usuah department of soil science and land resources management, university of uyo, p. Aug 09, 20 telfairia occidentalis, commonly called fluted pumpkin is a vegetable which belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. Telfairia occidentalis tefocoverview eppo global database. Anxiolytic and sedative properties of hydroethanolic. Telfairia occidentalis is widely cultivated for its palatable and nutritious leaves. This is due to the presence of a high amount of antioxidants and hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties in the.
Telfairia occidentalis is a tropical vine grown in west africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Physicochemical properties and fatty acids profile of seed oil of telfairia occidentalis hook, f. Telfairia occidentalis leaf extract was added at 0, 40, 80, 120, and 160 mllitre of drinking water representing t 1, t 2, t 3, t 4, and t 5, respectively. Benefits of fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis hematological properties the aqueous extract of fluted pumpkin leaves telfairia occidentalis can be used for treating anaemia due to the haematinic properties of the leaf. Telfairia occidentalis african orphan crops consortium. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The phytochemical screening of telfairia occidentalis. Phytoremediation of diesel oil polluted soil by fluted. The large, darkred seed is rich in fat and protein, and can be eaten whole, ground into powder for another kind of soup, or made into a fermented porridge.
There were 800 open male flowers to one open female flower. This page was last edited on 11 december 2014, at 12. The seed extract of telfairia occidentalis used for nutritional purposes was investigated for anticancer activity against hela cells using srb method and dna interaction activity using gel electrophoresis. Breakdown of cellulose to glucose in the waste was achieved using. Introduction as the acceptance of herbal remedy is gradually increasing worldwide1, there is a growing concern about the hepatotoxicity of several hundreds of dietary herbsvegetables which have. Telfairia occidentalis ugu is an important crop grown for its leaf vegetables and edible seeds. Growth promotion of telfairia occidentalis by application. Common names for the plant include fluted gourd and fluted pumpkin. They include telfairia occidentalis, the fluted pumpkin, which is an important. This is due to the presence of a high amount of antioxidants and hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties in the leaves. Department of microbiology, federal university of technology, pmb 65, minna, niger state, nigeria. Essentially, the dioecious nature of the crop makes sexratios of plants affect the number of fruitbearing females. Testicular damage in telfairia occidentalis extract.
Into holding tanks containing varying concentrations of wastes were added snail slime and yeast respectively. Plants pro duce floral buds 1517 weeks after planting. It is known as ugu igbo language in eastern parts of nigeria. General information about telfairia occidentalis tefoc this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Studies during 19801987 relating to seed production of the fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis hook. Water and feed were provided ad libitum throughout the experimental period. Telfairia occidentalis leaf is a very rich source of phytochemicals and the intake ofthese plant chemicals have a protective potential against some tropical disease in the use of leaf in folk medicine in nigeria. Fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis is the foremost and most popular leafy vegetable in the diet of the inhabitants of southeastern nigeria, where its cultivation forms the economic mainstay of several families. Aqueous extract of telfairia occidentalis leaves reduces. Antinociceptive and antiinflammatory activities of telfairia occidentalis hydroethanolic leaf extract cucurbitaceae author.
Telfairia occidentalis, commonly called fluted pumpkin is a vegetable which belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. Department of agricultural economics and extension, university of uyo, uyo, akwa ibom state, nigeria. They include telfairia occidentalis, the fluted pumpkin, which is an important vegetable in nigeria and other african nations. The effect of the aqueous extract of telfairia occidentalis pumpkin. Compositional studies of telfairia occidentalis leaves. Breakdown of cellulose to glucose in the waste was achieved using cellulase from snail slime. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network.
The seeds are in high demand as they serve as food oil for making margarine. Pdf effects of telfairia occidentalis seeds on the serum. Yield of ethanol produced using biowaste from waste pod of fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis was investigated. Overall, about 50% of plants are female, of which some 15% are fruitless. Michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike, nigeria. Download adobe acrobat reader free software to read pdf files. It is also known as the oyster nut, a common name it shares with its relative telfairia pedata. The geographical distribution of the plant is shown in figure 1. This is as a result of the high content of protein and iron in the plant. Ventilation and heat were provided and adjusted according to standard broiler management procedures. Growth, yield and nutritional compositions of fluted. Telfairia occidentalis leaf is a very rich source of phytochemicals and the intake of these plant chemicals have a protective potential against some tropical disease in the use of leaf in folk.
Common names for the plant include fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, and ugu. Growth, yield and nutritional compositions of fluted pumpkin. Daily treatment with telfairia occidentalis leaf extract by gavage began 14 days prior to the challenge. Western flower thrips frankliniella occidentalis pergande 4 biology and behavior western flower thrips has a punchingsucking feeding habit, using the mandible to punch a hole into the host and then inserting the maxillae into the opening. As a result, antioxidants contribute to prevent body infection and reduce the risks of cancer. The names telfairia pedata and oysternut are often used erroneously for telfairia occidentalis. Common names for the plant include fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, ugu in the igbo language, and ikongubong in the efik and ibibio languages. This experiment was conducted to determine the effect of aqueous extract of telfairia occidentalis fluted pumpkin leaf on the performance and haematological indices of starter broilers. Telfairia occidentalis attenuates mercuryinduced damage in rat hippocampus and cerebellum 242 afr. This species is sometimes erroneously referred to as telfairia pedata, the oysternut, which is a distinct species. Akindele, abidemi james, oladimejisalami, joy awulika, usuwah, blessing.
Mechanizing ugu telfairia occidentalis production and postharvest operations igbozulike, a. Pdf the dosedependent testiculoprotective and testiculotoxic. The flavonoids contents of piper nigrum significantly varied p occidentalis. This is as a result of the high content of protein and iron in.
Pharmacotherapeutic properties of telfairia occidentalis hook f a. Effects of methanolic leaf extract of telfairia occidentalis. Telfairia occidentalis is a tropical vine grown in west africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible seeds. The fluted pumpkin telfairia occidentalis, an important cucurbitaceous leaf and seed vegetable, is indigenous to the west tropical rainforest. It is widely cultivatedfor its palatable and nutritious leaves which are used mainly as vegetable. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies. Telfairia is classified in the tribe joliffieae of the subfamily cucurbitoideae. Effect of aqueous extract of telfairia occidentalis leaf on. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
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