scholarly journals Enhancement of Hippocampal CA3 Neuronal Dendritic Arborization by Centella asiatica (Linn) Fresh Leaf Extract Treatment in Adult Rats

2008 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohandas Rao Kappettu Gadahad ◽  
Muddanna Rao ◽  
Gurumadhva Rao
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Centella Asiatica ◽  
Dendritic Arborization ◽  
Adult Rats ◽  
Fresh Leaf ◽  
Hippocampal Ca3

scholarly journals Centella asiatica (L.) Leaf Extract Treatment During the Growth Spurt Period Enhances Hippocampal CA3 Neuronal Dendritic Arborization in Rats

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. G. Mohandas Rao ◽  
S. Muddanna Rao ◽  
S. Gurumadhva Rao
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Centella Asiatica ◽  
Growth Spurt ◽  
Fresh Leaf ◽  
Dendritic Length ◽  
Branching Points ◽  
Dendritic Branching ◽  
Hippocampal Ca3 ◽  
Ca3 Neurons

Centella asiatica(CeA) is a creeping plant growing in damp places in India and other Asian countries. The leaves of CeA are used for memory enhancement in the Ayurvedic system of medicine, an alternative system of medicine in India. In this study, we have investigated the effect during the rat growth spurt period of CeA fresh leaf extract treatment on the dendritic morphology of hippocampal CA3 neurons, one of the regions of the brain concerned with learning and memory. Neonatal rat pups (7 days old) were fed with 2, 4 or 6 ml kg−1 body weight of fresh leaf extract of CeA for 2, 4 or 6 weeks. After the treatment period the rats were killed, their brains were removed and the hippocampal neurons were impregnated with silver nitrate (Golgi staining). Hippocampal CA3 neurons were traced using a camera lucida, and dendritic branching points (a measure of dendritic arborization) and intersections (a measure of dendritic length) were quantified. These data were compared with data for age-matched control rats. The results showed a significant increase in the dendritic length (intersections) and dendritic branching points along the length of both apical and basal dendrites in rats treated with 4 and 6 ml kg−1 body weight per day of CeA for longer periods of time (i.e. 4 and 6 weeks). We conclude that the constituents/active principles present in CeA fresh leaf extract have a neuronal dendritic growth stimulating property; hence, the extract can be used for enhancing neuronal dendrites in stress and neurodegenerative and memory disorders.

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Fresh Leaf Extract of Centella asiatica and Their Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 1650018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Dai Vuong ◽  
Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan ◽  
Dao Duy Hong Ngoc ◽  
Phan Tuan Anh ◽  
Vo-Van Quoc Bao
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Centella Asiatica ◽  
Spherical Form ◽  
Plasmon Band ◽  
Silver Colloids ◽  
Fresh Leaf ◽  
Pod Yield ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Important Branch

The synthesis, characterization and application of biologically synthesized nanomaterials have become an important branch of nanotechnology. In the present study, we report the synthesis of silver nanoparticles from fresh leaf extract of Centella asiatica (LEC). UV-Vis spectrum for silver colloids contains a strong plasmon band near 425[Formula: see text]nm, which confirms the formation of nanoparticles. The experimental results show that the silver nanoparticles are formed easily in the extract at ambient temperature. The resulting silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were in the spherical form and the average size of the nanoparticles was in the range from 3[Formula: see text]nm to 30[Formula: see text]nm. From the above silver nanoparticles, we were taken up to investigate the effects of various concentrations of AgNPs on growth, development and yield of peanut plants. The results of the present experiment showed that the optimized concentration of AgNPs of the good germination, growth and pod yield of peanut plant is 5[Formula: see text]ppm.

scholarly journals PENGARUH WAKTU MASERASI TERHADAP AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN EKSTRAK DAUN PEGAGAN (Centella asiatica (L.) Urban)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 482
Author(s):  
Ni Komang Trisna Rahayu ◽  
I Dewa Gede Mayun Permana ◽  
GA. Kadek Diah Puspawati
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Centella Asiatica ◽  
Total Flavonoid ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Time Treatment ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Effect On Yield

This research aimed to determine the effect of maceration time on the antioxidant activity of pegagan leaf extract and to determine the best maceration time with highest antioxidant activity of pegagan leaf extract. The experimental design used was Completely Randomized Design with maceration time duration there were 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 hours. All of the treatment repeated three times to obtained 18 units of experiments. The data analyzed by analyze of variance, if the treatment had a significant effect followed by The Duncan Test. The results showed that the maceration time treatment had a significant effect on yield, total phenolik, total flavonoid, total tannin and antioxidant activity of pegagan leaf extract. The 24 hour maceration time was the best treatment with antioxidant activity 66.67%, IC50 632.82 ppm, a yield of 24.30%, a total phenolik of 57.85 mgGAE / g, a total flavonoid of 105.28 mgQE / g. total tannin 54.09 mgTAE / g.

scholarly journals Inhibition of cPLA2 and sPLA2 Activities in Primary Cultures of Rat Cortical Neurons by Centella asiatica Water Extract

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1200700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia P. Defillipo ◽  
André H. Raposo ◽  
Alessandra G. Fedoce ◽  
Aline S. Ferreira ◽  
Hudson C. Polonini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cortical Neurons ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Primary Cultures ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Centella Asiatica ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Rat Cortical Neurons ◽  
Low Toxicity ◽  
The Brain

Leaf extract of Centella asiatica has been used as an alternative medicine for memory improvement in the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine for a long time. Although several studies have revealed its effect in ameliorating the cognitive impairment in rat models of Alzheimer's disease, the molecular mechanism of C. asiatica on neuroprotection still remains unexplained. In this study, we investigated the effects of C. asiatica water extract on activity of subtypes of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) in primary cultures of rat cortical neurons and quantified by HPLC a possible molecule responsible for the activity. The cPLA2 and sPLA2 activities were inhibited in vitro by asiaticoside present in the water extract of C. asiatica. This extract may be a candidate for the treatment of neurodegenerative processes because of its pharmacological activity in the brain and its low toxicity, as attested by its long popular use as a natural product.

scholarly journals In vitro and In vivo Anti-Helicobacter pylori Activities of Centella asiatica Leaf Extract

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-Mei Zheng ◽  
Myung-Joo Choi ◽  
Jae Min Kim ◽  
Kye Wan Lee ◽  
Yu Hwa Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Centella Asiatica

scholarly journals Antidiabetic potential of the leaf extract of Centella asiatica in alloxaninduced diabetic rats

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talha Bin Emran ◽  
Mycal Dutta ◽  
Mir Muhammad Nasir Uddin ◽  
Aninda Kumar Nath ◽  
Md Zia Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Total Cholesterol Level ◽  
Serum Insulin ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Centella Asiatica ◽  
Liver Glycogen ◽  
Diabetic Control ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Diabetic Rat

The study was designed to evaluate the glucose and cholesterol lowering effect of the aqueous extract of Centella asiatica leaf using the alloxan-induced diabetic rats and compared the activity with diabetic control and antidiabetic drug (Glibenclamide). Leaf extract (50 mg/kg) of C. asiatica and Glibenclamide were administered to normal and experimental diabetic rats for the duration of 10 days. In the alloxan-induced diabetic rat model, C. asiatica extract (50 mg/kg) significantly (p < 0.05) lowered the fasting blood glucose level as well as the total cholesterol level. Serum insulin levels were not stimulated in the animals treated with the extract. In addition, changes in body weight, serum lipid profiles and liver glycogen levels assessed in the extract treated diabetic rats were compared with diabetic control and normal animals. Significant results (p < 0.05) were observed in the estimated parameters. Surprisingly, body weight was increased significantly (p < 0.05) in the C. asiatica treated diabetic group. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, steroids and tannins in significant amountsJahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 4(1): 51-59, 2015 (June)

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