The fruit has been used in chinese medicine for over 4,000 years. Over 80000 flowering plant species are used medicinally worldwide. Ziziphus mauritiana is widely cultivated in dry areas throughout the tropics. Pdf phenolic compounds and seed oil composition of. Ziziphus mauritiana 4 propagation internal structure of common jujube seed z. The plant barks compounds were extracted with petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol, and distilled water through. Ziziphus mucronata zipmuoverview eppo global database. Poorly trained judges are intimidated by social, financial, tribal, and personal pressures. Pdf ziziphus mauritiana is recognized for traditional use in different areas as its fruits are consumed locally in some parts of saudi arabia. Indeed, depletion of the natural resources, in particular vegetation, has adversely affected the ecosystems and the livelihood of rural households that depend on the exploitation of these resources. Jujube contains potassium, phosphorus, manganese and calcium as the major minerals.
It also contains triterpenoids and phenolic compounds 10, 11. The dynamics of transculturality established in october 2007 as part of the excellence initiative by the german. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The need for correct identification and authentication of powdered crude drug samples in the face of growing world demand for herbal products cannot be overemphasized. Pdf the plant kingdom still holds many species of plants containing substances of medicinal value which have yet to be discovered. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of leaf. Mauritania is inhabited by a great number of ethnic groups.
It is also found in a wide range of habitats such as woodlands, open scrubland, on rocky koppies, open grasslands, on a variety of soils along streams, nutrientrich valley bottoms and forest margins. Accounting for more than 80 percent of total assets, the. The conservation status of eastern mauritanias ephemeral. Fruit 5 and naringenin was achieved by calibration with puri. Pdf biological activities of methanolic leaf extract of ziziphus. Shahla najafi department of biology, faculty of science, university of zabol, zabol, iran corresponding author email. Crude extract from ziziphus jujuba fruits, a weapon against pediatric infectious disease. The species varies widely in height, from a bushy shrub 1.
There are large numbers of traditional benefits of ziziphus plants since ancient times leaves, fruits, seeds and barks of these plants have been used medicinally. Neuropharmacological, analgesic, antidiarrheal and. The genus ziziphus family rhamnaceae is generally accepted as containing 86 species mabberley, 1997. It is located in the arid northern sahel, receiving on average 200mm of rainfall per year. Rich are very important medicinal plants of the family rhamnaceae. Indian jujube is more tropical whereas chinese jujube is a more cold hardy species. Skin heath benefits of jujube fruit or ber or ziziphus mauritiana. General information about ziziphus mucronata zipmu eppo global database. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of leaf extract of ziziphus mauritiana lam. In india, the jujube is grown for just a few niche markets. Mauritania shaded relief 1995 436k and pdf format 440k mauritania small map 2016 19k detailed maps. Branches of indian jujube typically zigzag, with a thorn and leaf at nearly every angle. Plants profile for ziziphus mauritiana indian jujube.
Ziziphus mauritiana, melanin, erythema, sebum, skintlightening, moistirizing, antiaging. Jujube trees and yields are affected by various diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, phytoplasma and parasitic plants. The common name of ziziphus mauritiana is bor, belongs to family rhamnaceae. The average diameter of inhibition mm produced by the methanolic and aqueous extracts of ziziphus abyssinica a. After collection of leaves it was washed, sun dried and made coarse powder.
The highest point of the country is kediet ijill at 3,001 ft 915 m. In 1991, colonel ould taya agreed to adopt a new democratic constitution, while organizing multiparty elections at presidential, legislative and municipal levels. In fiji, sometimes naturalised ber trees grow along roadsides and in agricultural land, usually near sea level but occasionally up to an elevation of about 600 m. Every leadership change occurred through a coup detat. Backbone of the sahara represents the proposed first installment of colliding worlds, a new series which explores some of the worlds most remote, harsh, and breathtaking environments, where traditional lifestyles collide with the modern world. Ziziphus mauritania famine foods purdue university. Assessment of antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of. Army map service, series 2201 sheets 6, 7, 11 and 12 cover all of.
Administratively, the country is divided into 11 regions or wilayas. Ziziphus mauritiana leaf extract emulsion for skin rejuvenation. Tree, 915 m or large shrub, branches spreading and drooping, young branches softly tomentose, longer stipular spine, c. Rain falls in a single wet season from july to october, with the majority of precipitation in august and. Ziziphus simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In winter, the shoots and fruit of the trees are an important feed source 7. Ziziphus mauritianaleaves contain 17% crude protein and 15% fibre, and make an excellent fodder for livestock. Mauritanias judicial system is chaotic and corrupt. It tolerates extremely dry habitats and is an extremely valuable tree for people that live in such climates. Ziziphus mauritiana was first named as ziziphus jujube in 1789 by lamarck. Ziziphus mauritiana in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. It opened a new age of democratization and marked the return to real political life, characterized by the separation of powers. Ziziphus mauritiana is a hardy tree that copes with extreme temperatures and thrives under rather dry conditions with an annual rainfall of 6 to 88.
Phenolic compounds and seed oil composition of ziziphus mauritiana l. Pdf ziziphus mauritiana leaf extract emulsion for skin. Ziziphus mauritiana, known as indian jujube, is an important fruit crop that is native to southern asia and eastern africa. The gentleman on the left is approximately 6 feet tall. Mauritania in the west african country of mauritania, an overwhelming majority of the population lives near the senegal river, in the southern portion of the country. The jujube, also known as ziziphus, is grown and cultivated in india, russia southern europe, china and the middle east. Pdf phenolic compounds and seed oil composition of ziziphus. The cluster of excellence asia and europe in a global context. Ziziphus mauritiana has a multitude of uses, including culinary and medicinal. Threequarters of the mauritania landscape is desert or semidesert, and as a result of severe drought the arid land has been expanding. The name ziziphus is related to the north african coastal arabic word zizoufo, the ancient persian words zizfum or zizafun, and the ancient greek word ziziphon, all of which were which used to describe. Ber fruit, being an excellent source of antioxidants, provides remedies for various skin problems.
Mauritanias banking sector has undergone modernization and reform since 2007, but progress has been sluggish. Blank mangrove is a flowering plant species that can be found on the sandy shores of mauritania. There has been considerable confusion over the correct usage of the name ziziphus jujuba. Mauritania is one of the sahelian countries most severely affected by periods of drought and other environmental hazards. It was soaked in methanol for several days and extracted at room temperature. Fresh fruits contains protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrates. Health benefits of jujube fruit or ber or ziziphus mauritiana. Nearly 30 kinds of jujube diseases, such as rust, anthracnose, white rot, fruit rots, ascochyta spot, fruit shrink, dieback and witchesbroom, have been known so far. Mauritania on august 3, 2005, a bloodless coup put an end to tayas illegitimate regime. Serious food shortages are expected in 2012 due to lack of rainfall. In africa, rural people depend heavily, if not exclusively, on medicinal plants and indigenous healthcare knowledge to meet their medical needs. The nutritional value of jujube fruits ziziphus mauritiana lamk was. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf crude extract from ziziphus jujuba fruits, a weapon against pediatric infectious disease article pdf available january. An overview of jujube zizyphus jujuba diseases request pdf.
Evaluation of phytochemical, antioxidant and antibacterial. During the transitional period the freedom of the press made spectacular jumps forward. Mrg rep maur2 nov15 eng 1 mrg minority rights group. Pdf crude extract from ziziphus jujuba fruits, a weapon. Mauritania s greatest wealth of native plant species is seen in the wetlands near its atlantic coastlines. Ziziphus belongs to the rhamnaceae family, named after the genus rhamnus. Fishing is the major livelihood in coastal regions and, indeed, fisheries are mauritanias principle economic resource, accounting for 66% of the national revenue. Ziziphus mucronata grows in areas dominated by thorny vegetation in both temperate and tropical climates. Ziziphus is a genus that includes about 40 species of spiny shrubs in the buckthorn family as a fruit tree 2.