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</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

    What is the approximate alkaloid content in Maranham jaborandi leaves?

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

    Which species does Maranham jaborandi consist of?

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

    What is the principal use of Jaborandi?

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

    What are the constituents of Jaborandi leaf volatile oil?

    <p>Monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes</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

    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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    Discover the medicinal importance of jaborandi leaves and the alkaloid pilocarpine derived from them. Learn about the characteristics of the Maranham jaborandi leaf and its application in medicine.

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