CHANOTHI (Ichnocarpus frutescens)

Ichnocarpus frutescens, commonly known as Chanothi, is a woody climber belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Native to tropical Asia, including India, it is recognized for its slender, cylindrical fruits and minute purple or greenish-white flowers. Traditionally, various parts of the plant have been utilized in herbal medicine for their therapeutic properties.

Chanothi Scientific Names

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Ichnocarpus
Species: Ichnocarpus frutescens

Ichnocarpus frutescens Common Names

English: Black Creeper
Sanskrit: Krishna Sariva
Hindi: Kali Sariva, Dudhi, Simalata
Assamese: Dudhkuri Lota
Bengali: Dorelata, Dudhi, Shyamalata
Kannada: Gorwiballi, Haalu Genasu
Malayalam: Nannari, Parvalli
Marathi: Dudhbel, Kantebhouri
Oriya: Syamolota
Tamil: Illu-katte, Paravalli
Telugu: Illukkatti, Korampala
Tibetan: Thal Tras Nag Po

Chanothi Uses

Digestive Health - Used to alleviate dysentery and diarrhea due to its astringent properties.

Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic - Contains compounds that exhibit anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, useful in treating conditions like arthritis and general pain relief.

Antimicrobial Activity - Demonstrates antibacterial properties, making it effective against certain bacterial infections.

Skin Conditions - Applied topically to treat skin infections, wounds, and ulcers due to its healing properties.

Phytochemical Constituents

Phytochemical analyses of Ichnocarpus frutescens have identified several bioactive compounds:

Alkaloids: Contribute to the plant's therapeutic effects, including antimicrobial and analgesic activities.
Flavonoids: Known for their antioxidant properties, aiding in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
Saponins: Exhibit cholesterol-lowering and immune-boosting effects.
Tannins: Provide astringent qualities, beneficial in treating diarrhea and promoting wound healing.

References

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. (2013). "Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Ichnocarpus frutescens."

International Journal of Research - Granthaalayah. (2020). "Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Medicinal Plants."

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. (2001). Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy.

Chopra, R.N., Nayar, S.L., & Chopra, I.C. (1956). Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi.

CHANOTHI (Ichnocarpus frutescens)

Chanothi Scientific Names

Ichnocarpus frutescens Common Names

Chanothi Uses

Phytochemical Constituents

References

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