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Maranta arundinacea L.

Summary
It is commonly known as Tikkor and belongs to the Marantaceae family. Rhizome is consumed as vegetable. β-carotene, Niacin, Riboflavin and Ascorbic acid are the bioactive compounds found in it. Tuber extract diet increased the serum IgG, IgA and IgM levels in mice in vivo. Additionally, tuber extract stimulated IgM production by HB4C5 cells and immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA and IgM) production by splenocytes in vitro; also enhanced IFN-γ production by splenocytes.

Mode of Consumption : Fried and cooked
Plant Details Agro-climatic Zone Vernacular Names Pictures
Scientific Name: Maranta arundinacea L.
Family: Marantaceae R.Br.
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Genus: Maranta Plum. ex L.
Fruiting Season: April to January
Parts: Rhizome
  • The North-Eastern Hill Region
  • The Middle Ganga Plain Region
  • The Upper Ganga Plain Region
  • The Satluj-Yamuna Plain Region
  • The South-Eastern Plateau Region
  • The Deccan Interior Region & The Western Coastal Region
  • The Western Coastal Region
  • The Aravali-Malwa Upland
  • The Western Rajasthan Region & The Aravali-Malwa Upland
  • The Upper Ganga Plain Region & The Middle Ganga Plain Region
 Assam : Tora alu, Khaita Alu, Nginti Ali, Pani Alu
Bihar : Tikhor
Delhi : Tikkor
Haryana : Tikkor
Jharkhand : Tikkor
Karnataka : Kuvehittu, Tavaksiri
Kerala : Kuva, Kuvva, Kochikuva
Madhya Pradesh : Tikkor
Manipur : Alalu
Mizoram : Thialbal
Rajasthan : Tikkor
Uttar pradesh : Tikkor
Uttarakhand : Tikkor

Root
Compound/Extract Activity Mode of Action Marker/References
Tuber extractImmunostimulatoryTuber extract stimulated IgM production by HB4C5 cells and immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA and IgM) production by splenocytes in vitro. It enhanced IFN-γ production by splenocytes. Tuber extract diet increased the serum IgG, IgA and IgM levels in mice in vivo.IgA, IgG, and IgM[2]
Major Class Metabolites (Content of bioactives: mg/100g Fresh Weight)
Cyclopropyl-oxo-acetic acid methyl ester: [1]
AlkaneTetradecane: [1]
Carboxylic AcidChlorogenic acid: [1]
Carotenoidβ-Carotene: [1]
VitaminAscorbic acid: , Niacin : , Riboflavin: [1]
Effect Observation DOI
Disease Formulation Reference Author TKDL
Treatment of Heat, due to Adverse effects(Muzir asraat) of Drug / Medicine, Arsenic poisoning, Lead poisoning, Mercurial poisoning, Adverse effects(Muzir asraat) of Metallic preparationsMoothanda KiyaazhamAgathiyar paripooranam 400AgasthiyarSiddha
Complexion promoting, Intellect promoting, Semenpromoting, Alleviates all diseases, Immuno potentiators/Anti ageing/Anti oxidant, Strength promotingPooranathy IlagamBogar700BogarSiddha
Cough / Bronchitis, Tuberculosis / Pthysis, Disease with Kapha predominance, Gastric ulcer/Acute gastritis, Retention of urine, Vomiting / Emesis, Disease with Pitta Thalsapathiri VadagamAgathiyar vaithia kaviyam,1500AgasthiyarSiddha
Information from Wealth of India Reference
  • The rhizomes were eaten boiled or roasted.
  • They have demulcent properties and given into bowel complaints.
CSIR(1962).The Wealth of India, Raw materials,Vol.- VI,P.302-304, New Delhi, India
4.2, 04.2.1, 04.2.1.1, 04.2.1.3, 04.2.2.5, 04.2.2.6, 04.2.2.8
    CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-6, Assam, India
    CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-61,Himachal Pradesh, India