The chemical compositions, fibre dimension, pulp and mechanical properties of i. Imperata cylindrica is best identified in the spring by the large fuzzy panicle of flowers and seeds, giving the plant a cottony or silky look. Imperata cylindrica, commonly kent as blady gress, cogon gress k o. This campus, like virtually every other campus in the state of florida, has a mixture of both native plants and foreign plants from other countries. Imperata cylindrica proper noun edit a taxonomic species within the family poaceae cogon grass, of south and east asia, eastern africa, australia, and micronesia. A wide variety of imperata cylindrica root extract options are available to you, such as packaging, form. List of various diseases cured by imperata cylindrica. Imperata cylindrica rubra, cogon grass red baron, japanese blood grass red baron, imperata cylindrica var. Imperata cylindrica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Effect of shortterm gavage of ethanolic extract of cogon grass imperata cylindrica l root on the ovarian activity and estrus behavior of female.
During the ensuing 60 years this rhizomatous weedy grass has spread into most of. It forms dense, usually circular infestations that exclude all other vegetation. Imperata cylindrica is also known as japgrass, bladygrass, speargrass, alangalang and lalanglalang dozier et al. Synonyms imperata cylindrica red baron imperata red baron. Four new compounds from imperata cylindrica springerlink. View of the effect of ethanol extract of cogon grass root imperata. Imperata cylindrica is a longlived rhizomatous grass spread by creeping stems rhizomes. Acute and subchronic toxicity study of the water extract. Their structures were elucidated mainly by spectroscopic analyses including 1d and 2dnmr techniques, and the absolute configuration of 1.
It is an aggressive and perennial grass that is distributed worldwide in the tropical and subtropical regions wilson, 2004. Imperata cylindrica rubra has bloodred spikes that fade to bright green at the base and become transluscent with age. Leaves are green at the base, with red tips that become more intense over the summer and fall until they appear to glow. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Creative balance tea, which invigorates blood circulation and nourishes the yin, helpful for female cycle imbalances. Acute and subchronic toxicity study of the water extract from root of. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Genus imperata are deciduous, rhizomatous perennial grasses, with flat linear leaves which sometimes are brightly coloured and, occasionally, narrow silvery flowering panicles in late summer. Imperata cylindrica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. They are used to help provide skin with hydration and are most commonly used for dry skin and scalp treatments. Creative balance tea, which invigorates blood circulation and nourishes the. Other plants growing with it such as tree and shrub seedlings are frequently killed by a burn or repeated burning so that open stretches of imperata cylindrica are often very persistent. Cogongrass is a perennial colonyforming grass up to six feet tall.
Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. It is placed in the subfaimily panicoideae, supertribe andropogonodae, tribe andropogoneae. Imperata cylindrica commonly known as cogongrass k o. Imperata cylindrica root extract ingredient for cosmetics formulations find latest products launched and their applications in relevant industry news and technical articles. The very fact you say that it can revert means it is a problem, and should not be planted. Plant profile for imperata cylindrica red baron japanese.
Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of medicinal plannts in the philippines by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical. Fss imperata cylindrica extract pf preserved with leucidal liquid background. The clumps of grass arise from the ground, with no apparent stem. It is native to southeast asia and is a widespread invader in many. Extracts of these roots function as excellent moisturizers when used in skin care products. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Other common names cogon grass rubra japanese blood grass. Thus based solely on the composition of the plant matter, it may be safe to assume that it is naturally an excellent moisturizer and hydrator.
The results showed that reference drugs amlodipine and captopril and imperata cylindrica root. Imperata cylindrica root extract, water, glycerin, peg 8, leuconostocradish root ferment filtrate, carbomer and potassium sorbate. This page was last edited on 6 december 2014, at 03. Imperata cylindrica root extract imperata cylindrica is a species of grass in the family poaceae that produces rhizomes, a type of root system that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in imperata cylindrica. Striking and eyecatching with its brilliant crimson leaves, imperata cylindrica red baron is a very distinctive ornamental grass. Cogongrass imperata cylindrica biology, ecology, and. Pdf oral administration of cogongrass imperata cylindrica l. Large image for imperata cylindrica cogongrass usda plants. Four new compounds, impecylone 1, deacetylimpecyloside 2, seguinoside k 4methylether 3 and impecylenolide 4, were isolated from imperata cylindrica along with two known compounds, impecyloside 5 and seguinoside k 6. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in.
However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Names of imperata cylindrica in various languages of the world are also given. A decoction of the root is used as an anthelmintic and also to treat digestive disorders such as. I am sorry, but it is a dangerously invasive species and should not be planted. Imperata is used to treat coughing blood, nosebleeds, and vomiting of blood. Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of medicinal plannts in the philippines by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and research studies. Imperata cylindrica is a perennial grass growing around 120cm tall and forming extensive clumps by means of its aggressively spreading. Imperata, blood grass, cogon grass, japanese blood grass. Genus imperata are deciduous, rhizomatous perennial grasses, with flat linear leaves which sometimes are brightly coloured and, occasionally, narrow silvery flowering panicles in late summer details rubra is a deciduous grass forming a loose clump of erect, linear green leaves strongly suffused with deep red, and narrow silvery flower. Imperata can be found in health food or vitamin stores, online, and at the offices of chinese medical practitioners. Cogongrass imperata cylindrica jono miller new college, sarasota, florida. Media in category imperata cylindrica the following 116 files are in this category, out of 116 total. In surveys conducted in the coastalderived savanna benin and nigeria and southern guinea savanna ivory coast in africa some farmers indicated that i. Abs imperata cylindrica extract pf active concepts, llc.
Abs imperate cylindrica extract pfs potential for increasing skins moisture is due to the allnatural, plant extracts that are rich in potassium and 3dimethylsulfoniopropionate dmsp. Fss imperata cylindrica extract pf formulator sample shop. City, cottageinformal, beds and borders, low maintenance, containers, prairie planting. Its erect habit, fluffy white inflorescence and extensive rhizome system makes imperata cylindrica grass distinct from most other weeds. Imperata cylindrica red baron japanese blood grass the nature conservancy wildland invasive species team summary imperata cylindrica family poaceae is a perennial rhizomatous grass commonly known as cogongrass or speargrass. Key laboratory of modern preparation of traditional chinese medicine, ministry of education, jiangxi university of traditional chinese medicine, nanchang 330004, china 2. Phenolic compounds from roots of imperata cylindrica var. Rubra an unusual and dramatic grass, slowly forming a low clump. In fact, abs imperata cylindrica extract pf has efficacy to support an increase in hydration levels 24 hours after application. The root is astringent, antifebrile, antivinous, diuretic, emollient, haemostatic, restorative and tonic. It is a tall, slender lanceolate that arises from a thick underlayer of rhizomes, and the leaf margins are finely.
How imperata cylindrica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. As we mentioned, in modern skin care imperata cylindrica root extracts are natural moisturizers that are quickly emerging as popular ingredients. Imperata cylindrica extract pf is an excellent longterm moisturizer that shows. According to the efficacy data from the manufacturer, 2% of abs imperata cylindrica extract the trade name of the diluted version of the root extract is able to increase the level of skin moisturization by almost 45%, which is 88% more effective than the untreated control. During this time nearly all available herbicides have been tested, but few effective products have been found. Imperata cylindrica root extract cosmetic ingredient inci. A plantsurvivor in flooded environments, extracts of imperata cylindrica act as excellent longterm. You can find this herb combined with other herbs in the traditions of tao formula. It produces upright, bright green blades whose upper half turns cranberryred in summer and deepens to burgundy until late fall before it goes dormant in winter. It is a tall, slender lanceolate that arises from a thick underlayer of rhizomes. Imperata cylindrica red baron rubra cogon grass japanese. Were here at a stormwater pond in sarasota, on the campus of new college. Imperata cylindrica extract finds application in formulating skin care products. It is used to make paper, thatch roofs, and woven into mats and bags.
Imperata cylindrica extract by dermalab acts as an antimicrobial agent. Imperata is often used medicinally for its antibiotic properties, as well as to stop bleeding, promote urination, and clear heat. About 23% of these are herbal extract, 8% are other extracts. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 420125 with original publication details. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Foliage and root residue extracts reduced germination of. Technical data sheet abs imperata cylindrica extract pf. Narrow panicles of silverywhite spikelets appear occasionally in late summer but the main charm of. Pdf downloads for abs imperata cylindrica extract pf. Imperata cylindrica rubra cogon grass rubrarhs gardening. Imperata cylindrica herb uses, benefits, cures, side.
It is a tall, slender lanceolate that arises from a thick underlayer of rhizomes, and the leaf margins are finely toothed and. Effect of cogongrass imperata cylindrica extracts on germination. The roots also are highly competitive and exert a depressing effect on other plants gilliland, 1971. Ecological threat imperata cylindrica is an extremely aggressive invader with the capability of invading a range of sites. It is in flower from august to september, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Leaves are green at the base, with red tips that become more intense over the summer and fall until they appear to.
Pdf antihypertensive activity of alang alang imperata cylindrica. This page was last edited on 12 december 2019, at 18. Abs imperata cylindrica extract pf active concepts. Imperata cylindrica is rich in potassium and 3dimethylsulfopropionate dmsp.
A large image of imperata cylindrica cogongrass from the usda plants database. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by wind. Although imperata cylindrica can have leaf blades of up to 1. Acute and subchronic toxicity study of the water extract from root of imperata cylindrica linn. Imperata cylindrica is a perennial grass growing around 120cm tall and forming extensive clumps by means of its aggressively spreading rhizomes418. Imperata cylindrica impcyoverview eppo global database. Imperata cylindrica, commonly known as cogongrass, is now considered to be one of the ten worst weeds in the world. Oral administration of cogongrass imperata cylindrica l root ethanol extract causes mouse epididymal sperm abnormality.
Imperata cylindrica root extract, water, glycerin, peg8, leuconostocradish root ferment filtrate, carbomer and potassium sorbate. Malaysia, imperata cylindrica was used as renewable materials to obtain cellulosic pulps to produce paper and hence preventing the environmental problems. It is used in the treatment of nose bleeds, haematuria, haematemesis, oedema and jaundice. The root has antibacterial action against staphylococcus aureus, bacillus dysenteriae etc. Imperata cylindrica, also known as cogon grass, is native to warm regions in west africa that are partial to brief flooding, but it is a hearty plant that is able to survive in a wide range of climates. Abs imperata cylindrica extract pf efficacy according to the karl fischer method, abs imperata cylindrica extract pf is composed of 6575% water. Imperata cylindrica is federally listed for a good reason. Imperata cylindrica cogongrass, japanese blood grass pfaf. Introduced in caucasus, central asia, himalayas, india, china, japan, korea, indochina, malesia, locally in north america, new guinea. Cogongrass imperata cylindrica biology, ecology, and management in florida grazing lands 3 management for many years researchers all over the world have studied cogongrass control. The results showed that reference drugs amlodipine and captopril and imperata cylindrica root methanolic extract at doses of 60 and 90 mgkgbw, have an antihypertensive effect by decrease both. Return to article details the effect of ethanol extract of cogon grass root imperata cylindrica to estrus cycle and metabolite profile in female mice download.
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