Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth
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It is commonly known as Poori patta and belongs to the Piperaceae family. Leaves and stem are consumed as vegetable. Leaves are consumed as salad in Kerala. Peperomin A, B,C and E are the notable bioactive compound reported from this plant. Pellucidin A, showed antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties, possibly inhibiting NOS (Nitric oxide synthase) in vivo. Mode of Consumption : Salad and cooked |
| Plant Details | Agro-climatic Zone | Vernacular Names | Pictures |
| Scientific Name: Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth Family: Piperaceae Giseke Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Piperales Genus: Peperomia Ruiz & Pav. Fruiting Season: June to September Parts: Leaf, Stem |
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Assam : Pononoa, Ponounua,Ponounuwa Kerala : Kannadippacha, Maka-pacha, Mashipatcha,Mashitandu Chedi, Mashithandu, Slettipacha, Thaklippan West Bengal : Lochi pata |
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| Compound/Extract | Activity | Mode of Action | Marker/References |
| Pellucidin A | Antinociceptive, Anti-inflammatory | Pellucidin A, presented antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties, possibly inhibiting NOS in vivo. | NO[4] |
| Major Class | Metabolites (Content of bioactives: mg/100g Fresh Weight) |
| 2,4,5-trimethoxystyrene: , 7,8-trans-8,8′-trans7′,8′-cis-7-(5-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-7′-(4-hydroxy3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-8,8′-diacetoxymethyltetrahydrofuran: , 7,8-trans-8,8′-trans-7′,8′-cis-7,7′-bis(5-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-8-acetoxymethyl-8′-hydroxymethyltetrahydrofuran: , 9-octadecenoic acid methyl ester: , Pellucidin A: , Peperomin A: , Peperomin B: , Peperomin C: , Peperomin E: , Pheophorbide-a methyl ester: [3] | |
| 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)- | Linolenic acid: [1] |
| Acetate compound | 7-Methyl-Ztetradecen-1-ol acetate: [1] |
| Alcoholic compound | 1,4-Benzenediol,2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl): , 1-Hexadecanol, 2-methyl: [1] |
| Ester compound | (3-Methoxy-2-nitrophenyl)acetic acid, methyl ester: [1] |
| Ether compound | Propane, 1,1,3-triethoxy: [1] |
| Flavonoids | Isoswertisin: [2] |
| Hydrocarbons | Dillapiole: , Sesamin: [2] |
| Ketone compound | 5H-Cyclopropa[3,4]benz[1,2-e]azulen-5-one,4,9,9a-tris(acetyloxy)-3-[(acetyloxymethyl]-,1a,1b,4,4a,7a,7b,8,9,9 adecahydro-4a,7bdihydroxy-1,1,6,8-tetramethyl-: [1] |
| Linoleic acid | 9,12-octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-: [1] |
| Organic compound | Apiol: [1] |
| Palmitic acid | n-Hexadecanoic acid: [1] |
| Phenolic compound | 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid: [1] |
| Phytosterol | Stigmasterol: [1] |
| Sesquiterpene | 1HCyclopenta[1,3]cyclopropa[1,2]benzene,octahydro-7-methyl3-methylene-4-(1- methylethyl)-, [3a(3aà,3bá,4á,7à,7aS*)]-: , Caryophyllene: , Cyclohexane, 1-ethenyl-1-methyl2,4-bis(1-methylethenyl)-: , Naphthalene,1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8aoctahydro-4a,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)-,[2R-(2à,4aà,8aá)]-: , γ-Elemene: [1] |
| Sesquiterpene alcohol | 2,6,10-Dodecatrien1-ol, 3,7,11- trimethyl-, (Z,E)-: , Carotol: [1] |
| Sesquiterpene oxide | 1HCycloprop[e]azulen7-ol, decahydro1,1,7-trimethyl-4- methylene-, [1ar-(1aà,4aà,7á,7aá,7bà)]-: [1] |
| Steroid | Campesterol: , α-Sitosterol: [1] |
| Sugar moiety | α-D Mannofuranoside, farnesyl: [1] |
| Sulfur compound | 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decane, 8-(methylthio)-: [1] |
| Terpene alcohol | 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol: [1] |
| Terpene | Phytol : [1] |
| Unsaturated alcoholic compound | E-2-Tetradecen-1-ol: , Z,Z-2,5-Pentadecadien-1-ol: [1] |
| Unsaturated fatty acid ester | 10-Undecenoic acid, octyl ester: , 6,9,12,15-Docosatetra- enoic acid, methyl ester: [1] |
| Unsaturated fatty alcohol compound | 12-Methyl-E,E2,13-octadecadien1-ol: [1] |
| Vitamin | Vitamin E : [1] |
| Effect | Observation | DOI |
| Disease | Formulation | Reference | Author | TKDL |
| Information from Wealth of India | Reference |
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CSIR(1966).The Wealth of India, Raw materials,Vol.-VII ,P.309, New Delhi, India |
| 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.1.1, 4.2.1.3, 4.2.2.8, 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.1.1, 4.2.1.3, 4.2.2.8 |
| CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-6, Assam, India
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-61,Himachal Pradesh, India |