Jaborandi Leaf and Its Medicinal Use

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What is the principal use of Jaborandi?

  • As a treatment for fungal infections
  • As a source of volatile oil
  • As a source of monoterpenes
  • As a source of alkaloid pilocarpine (correct)

Which species does Pernambuco jaborandi consist of?

  • Pilocarpus microphyllus and Pilocarpus jaborandi Holmes
  • Pilocarpus family Rutaceae
  • Pilocarpus jaborandi Holmes (correct)
  • Pilocarpus microphyllus

What is the approximate alkaloid content in Maranham leaves?

  • 1–2%
  • 0.7–0.8% (correct)
  • 0.5%
  • 3–4%

What are the constituents of Jaborandi leaf volatile oil?

<p>Monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the midvein on the lower surface of Pernambuco jaborandi leaflets?

<p>Very prominent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate alkaloid content in Maranham jaborandi leaves?

<p>0.7–0.8% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the midvein on the lower surface of Maranham jaborandi leaflets?

<p>Prominent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species does Maranham jaborandi consist of?

<p>Pilocarpus microphyllus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal use of Jaborandi?

<p>Source of pilocarpine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the constituents of Jaborandi leaf volatile oil?

<p>Monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genus of trees and shrubs do the leaflets of jaborandi come from?

<p>Pilocarpus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal jaborandi now imported, derived from the Brazilian plant Pilocarpus microphyllus?

<p>Maranham jaborandi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the constituents of Maranham leaves in terms of alkaloids and volatile oil?

<p>Alkaloids: pilocarpine, isopilocarpine, pilosine, isopilosine; Volatile oil: monoterpenes (e.g. limonene, sabiene, α-pinene), sesquiterpenes (e.g. caryophyllene)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the upper surface of Pernambuco jaborandi leaflets?

<p>Glabrous and greyish to brownish-green</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the midvein on the lower surface of Pernambuco jaborandi leaflets?

<p>Very prominent</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which Brazilian plant is the principal jaborandi now imported?

<p>Pilocarpus microphyllus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the constituents of Maranham leaves in terms of alkaloids and volatile oil?

<p>About 0.7–0.8% of alkaloids (pilocarpine, isopilocarpine, pilosine, and isopilosine) and about 0.5% of volatile oil including monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the upper surface of Pernambuco jaborandi leaflets?

<p>Glabrous and greyish to brownish-green</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate alkaloid content in Maranham leaves?

<p>About 0.7–0.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genus of trees and shrubs do the leaflets of jaborandi come from?

<p>Pilocarpus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Jaborandi

  • Principal use of Jaborandi: unknown
  • Species of Pernambuco jaborandi: Pilocarpus pemambucensis
  • Approximate alkaloid content in Maranham leaves: 0.5-0.7%

Leaf Characteristics

  • Midvein on the lower surface of Pernambuco jaborandi leaflets: prominent and raised
  • Midvein on the lower surface of Maranham jaborandi leaflets: flat and flush with the surface
  • Upper surface of Pernambuco jaborandi leaflets: dark green, shiny, and smooth

Constituents

  • Jaborandi leaf volatile oil: mainly composed of terpenes and a small amount of sesquiterpenes
  • Maranham leaves: contain 0.5-0.7% alkaloids and 1-2% volatile oil

Origin

  • Principal jaborandi now imported: derived from the Brazilian plant Pilocarpus microphyllus
  • Genus of trees and shrubs that the leaflets of jaborandi come from: Rutaceae

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