Swietenia macrophylla, commonly known as bigleaf mahogany, is a species of plant in the meliaceae family. Inhibitory effects of swietenia macrophylla on myotoxic. Swietenia macrophylla big leaf mahogany, honduras mahogany. Acute oral toxicity studies of swietenia macrophylla seeds in. Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of leaf, seed and. Swietenia macrophylla king meliaceae, commonly known as big leaf mahogany vernacular and skyfruit local, is used to treat diabetes and high blood pressure in malaysia. It is native to south america and mexico, but naturalized in the philippines, singapore and. Swietenia macrophylla simple english wikipedia, the free. Traditional medicine using plant extracts continues to provide health.
Swietenia macrophylla king is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus swietenia family meliaceae. It is one of two species with genuine mahogany timber. The fruits of swietenia macrophylla are large, light grey to brown capsules that measure almost 40 cm in length, containing 71 winged seeds, about 7 to 12 cm long. Introduction the species swietenia macrophylla figure 1, is a member of the family meliaceae. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Swietenia macrophylla king meliaceae is an endangered and medicinally important plant indigenous to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is considered one of the first exotic timber trees planted, commonly used for the daily living. The aqueousmethanolic extract of the mahogany seed induces the pancreatic. Biological activities and phytochemicals of swietenia.
Swietenia macrophylla name synonyms swietenia belizensis lundell swietenia candollei pittier swietenia macrophylla var. Sky fruit is the fruit of mahogany tree swietenia macrophylla that grows in the majority of asian countries. Consumption of swietenia macrophylla seeds can lead to. It gets its unique name due to the way it hangs on the tree. Sky fruits tunjuk langitfructus swietenia macrophylla. The manual has been translated into indonesian and modified. Swietenia macrophylla king plants of the world online kew. Antihyperglycaemic activity of swietenia macrophylla king. Swietenia macrophylla, otherwise known as big leaf mahogany or honduras mahogany, is a slowgrowing, tall, tropical tree reaching a height of about 4060 m. Macrophylla activities were proven based on its chemical constituents and traditional uses. Southern mexico southward to colombia, venezuela, and parts of the upper amazon and its tributaries in peru, bolivia, and brazil. Eightweek old male and female sd rats were administered a singleoral dose of 2gkg bw. Larval survival was assessed 2, 10 and 25 days after starting the bioassays.
In 1886 a third species, swietenia macrophylla, was named by sir george king 18401909 after studying specimens of honduras mahogany planted in the botanic gardens in calcutta, india. Swietenia macrophylla king plants of the world online. It is one of three species that yields genuine mahogany timber, the others being swietenia mahagoni and swietenia humilis. Leonardo electronic journal of practices and technologies issn 15831078 issue 23, julydecember 20 p. Swietenia macrophylla is a good source of bioactive tetranorterpenoids, phargmalintype limonoids. Phytochemicals and antimicrobial potentials of mahogany. Swietenia macrophylla empty seed pod at kottiyoor wildlife sanctuary 5. Sky fruit tunjuk langit in malay, or fructus swietenia macrophylla, is the fruit of an evergreen tree belonging to the melia family. The bole is straight, cylindrical, buttressed, and can be up to 120 cm in diameter. Snook2 1yale school of forestry and environmental studies, new haven, ct 06511, usa 2center for international forestry research cifor, po box 6596 jkpwb, jakarta 10065, indonesia. Swietenia macrophylla wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Swietenia macrophylla is an evergreen tree growing to 35 m 114ft by 35 m 114ft at a slow rate.
Limonoids from the seeds of swietenia macrophylla with. Compounds 1 and 2, mexicanolidetype limonoids, were assigned with an. The fruits of swietenia macrophylla are large, light grey to brown capsules that measure almost 40 cm in length, containing 71. It is one of three species that yields genuine mahogany timber swietenia, the others being swietenia mahagoni and swietenia humilis. Hypolipidemic activity of ethanolic extract of philippine.
The annual diameter measurements four years of 75 bigleaf mahogany swietenia macrophylla trees in natural forests in northwestern belize were analysed to determine growth rates. Mechanical properties of mahogany swietenia macrophylla and araba ceiba pentandra dusts reinforced polyester composites isiaka oluwole oladele 1,2, joseph ajibade omotoyinbo 1,2, and mayowa pius borisade 1. White department of plant sciences, university of oxford. Swietenia macrophylla is an evergreen tree native to tropical america, mexico, and south america. The people eat only a tiny amount of raw seed, weighing not more than 5 mg. Swietenia macrophylla king maliaceae, also known as bigleaf mahogany, locally known in malaysia as. This fruit is also named buah tunjuk langit in the malay language and xiang tian guo in chinese. Philippine mahogany swietenia macrophylla belongs to the family meliaceae orwa et al. Medication, herbal and dietary supplement induced lupus and liver injuries have been well documented in the literature. Mechanical properties of mahogany swietenia macrophylla. Compounds 36 could be categorized as highly oxygenated phragmalintype.
Alkaloids, limonoids and phenols from meliaceae species. To our knowledge, these are the first reports of swietenia macrophylla seeds association with liver injury and induction of autoimmune phenomena such as inflammatory arthritis, mesenteric panniculitis and positive ana. Fractionation of an ethanolsoluble extract of the seeds of swietenia macrophylla yielded six new limonoids, swielimonoids af 16, along with 20 known compounds. Medicinal plants represent a vital source of novel bioactive compounds with several pharmacological activities that have contributed directly in the search of alternatives against ophidian envenomation or as a complement to conventional antivenom therapy soares et al. Mazza 2 faculty of industrial sciences and technology 1, faculty of chemical and natural resources engineering, university malaysia pahang, malaysia. Management of hypsipyla grandella in swietenia macrophylla.
Exploration medicinal plants as source of bioactive compounds would decrease natural diversity that cause extinction of plants species. Saikat dewanjee, anup maiti, in nuts and seeds in health and disease prevention, 2011. Swietenia macrophylla, meliaceae, antiinflammatory, anticancer, antihiv. The tree is native to the tropical regions of the americans, including southern mexico, central america and. Swietenia macrophylla seeds, also known as skyfruits or mahogany seeds in southeast asia have been used as a remedy for diabetes.
Mahogany, swietenia mahogani, west indian mahogany, tao hua xin mu herbal mediciine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart with botanical information, constituents and properties, folkloric uses and research studies. The genus is named for dutchaustrian physician gerard van swieten 17001772. In malaysia, the seeds are used traditionally to treat hypertension, diabetes, and relieve pain 17. Names of swietenia macrophylla in various languages of the world are also given. Growth of bigleaf mahogany swietenia macrophylla in. Swietenia macrophylla, meliaceae, antiinflammatory. Often buttressed, the trunk is covered with gray and cracked bark. It is commonly known as big leaf mahogany the species is also known under other common names, including broadleaved mahogany, brazilian mahogany, honduras mahogany, largeleaved mahogany, genuine mahogany, sky fruit, and tropical american mahogany, among others. Swietenia is a genus of trees in the chinaberry family, meliaceae. Our patients did well on prompt discontinuation of the skyfruit seed intake. Methanolic extract of seeds of swietenia macrophylla king. There are several data in the literature indicating.
There are several data in the literature indicating a great variety. The effectiveness of hot water and aqueousmethanol. It is commonly known as big leaf mahogany the species is also known under other common names, including broadleaved mahogany, brazilian mahogany, honduras mahogany, largeleaved mahogany, genuine mahogany, sky fruit, and tropical. Sky fruits tunjuk langitfructus swietenia macrophylla, by. Caoba throughout latin america, acajou frenchspeaking areas. Sky fruits tunjuk langit fructus swietenia macrophylla. Pdf biological activities and phytochemicals of swietenia. It occurs natively in the neotropics, from southern florida, the caribbean, mexico and central america south to bolivia. An investigation of the seeds of swietenia macrophylla and s. The trees regenerate naturally through seeds in their native countries, and grow luxuriantly under favorable conditions.
To evaluate the safety of swietenia macrophylla seeds sms at a singledose oral administration of 2 gkg body weight bw in sprague dawley sd rats. We report two cases of skyfruit seed induced autoimmune phenomena and hepatic injury. Today, all species of swietenia grown in their native locations are listed by cites, and are therefore protected. Biological activities and phytochemicals of swietenia macrophylla. Practically, its thought by the traditional use of swietenia macrophylla in malaysia that it has a rational means for the treatment of diabetic patients, but with regard to alternative medicine, the ethno medicinal literature does not mention any adverse effect or reaction associated with swietenia macrophylla seeds. The effects of the ethanolic extract of mahogany seeds. Mahogany, swietenia macrophylla king is one of the most valuable tropical timber species in the world. May 17, 20 swietenia macrophylla king meliaceae, commonly known as big leaf mahogany vernacular and skyfruit local, is used to treat diabetes and high blood pressure in malaysia.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in swietenia macrophylla. Swietenia macrophylla herb uses, benefits, cures, side. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region it is taken orally as a decoction for diarrhoea and dysentery, as a source of vitamins and iron, and as a medicine to induce haemorrhage. The species is also known under other common names, including broadleaved mahogany, brazilian mahogany. Swietenia macrophylla is a species of plant in the meliaceae family. Swietenia macrophylla, commonly known as mahogany, honduran mahogany, honduras mahogany, bigleaf mahogany, or west indian mahogany, is a species of plant in the meliaceae family. Growth of bigleaf mahogany swietenia macrophylla in natural forests in belize. How swietenia macrophylla is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Propagation seed no pretreatment is required, but stored seed will germinate more rapidly if soaked in warm water for 12 hours prior to sowing. List of various diseases cured by swietenia macrophylla. Among antidiabetes plants, mahogany seed swietenia macrophylla has been used as traditional medicine in indonesia and india, though most popular utilized as timber wood. Acute oral toxicity studies of swietenia macrophylla seeds. Swietenia macrophylla an overview sciencedirect topics. Preparation, characterization and antiinflammatory activity of swietenia macrophylla nanoemulgel ahmad m eid 1, hesham a elenshasy, ramlan aziz and nagib a elmarzugi1,2.
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