Cytological Effects of Leaf Extract of Artemisia vulgaris L. on Meristematic Cells of Allium cepa L.

Abstract

Artemisia vulgaris L., a perennial aromatic shrub with bitter taste, is considered as a medicinal plant and water extract of it consists of active components like psilostachyin A, psilostachy C, Exiguaflavanone A, Maackiain, fernenol with both anti-bacterial and medicinal value. It has been used to perserve crops and stored grains both in liquid and powder by farmers. The cytological effect was observed in 5, 7.5, 10 and 20% concentrations of Leaf Extract of Artemisia vulgaris (LEA) on Allium cepa L. in five different time durations. The present study showed the correlation between concentration of LEA and duration of treatment in controlled state. Higher concentrations of LEA as well as longer duration of treatment generate the inhibitory effect on the division of cells. Lower concentration of LEA showed less effect on Mitotic Index value (MI) in comparison with control value, which is attributed to delay in metabolic activities. It also showed the change in phase indices and induced chromosomal abnormalities among the phases.

Spinasterol, 22,23-Dihydrospinasterol and Fernenol from Citrullus Colocynthis L. with Aphicidal Activity against Cabbage Aphid Brevicoryne Brassicae L.

“…It has been reported that Artemisia extracts contain valuable phytochemicals, possess insecticidal activity which were mainly attributed to the presence of fernenol and other phytoconstituents [25]. Furthermore, constituents of Artemisia vulgaris like psilostachy C, Maackiain, psilostachyin A and fernenol possess medicinal as well as antibacterial activities and also used by farmers for the preservation of crops and stored grains products [26].…”

Phytochemical and pharmacological activities of methanol extract of Artemisia vulgaris L. leaves

“…Whereas, it was used in Korean traditional medicine for the treatments of various ailments like convulsions, fever, malaria and later polyphenolic chemistry was also investigated [12]. The plant extracts of Artemisia have been found to be rich in phenolic and flavanoids contents and were used for the cure of several diseases with sufficient scientific proof supports for its medicinal property as antidiabetic, anti-epileptic, antihelmintic, antimalarial, anti-microbial, antinociceptive, anti-oxidants anti-hysteric, diuretic, digestive and stimulant [13][14][15][16]. Additionally, there was a report that the Artemisia vulagris plant contains the important phytoconstituent such as oils, phenols, saponins, sesquiterpenoids as well as tannins, and has been evaluated for analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities [17].…”