Ophiopogon
Analysis of homoisoflavonoids in Ophiopogon japonicus by HPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn. (1/9)
The homoisoflavonoids in Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker-Gawler were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detection-electrospray ion trap tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn). Homoisoflavonoids gave prominent [M - H]- ions by electrospray ionization monitored in the negative ion mode. They could be classified into two types depending on the fragmentation behavior of their [M - H]- ions in the ion trap mass analyzer. The [M - H]- ions of homoisoflavonoids with a saturated C2-3 bond underwent C3-9 bond cleavage to lose the B-ring, which was followed by the loss of a molecule of CO. The [M - H]- ions of homoisoflavonoids with a C2-3 double bond usually eliminated a CO molecule first, and then underwent the cleavage of C3-9 or C9-1' bonds. For homoisoflavonoids with a C-6 formyl group, however, the neutral loss of CO was the first fragmentation step; the presence of a methoxyl group at C-8 could lead to the cleavage of C-ring. No retro Diels-Alder (RDA) fragmentation characteristic for normal flavonoids was observed. The above fragmentation rules were reported for the first time, and were implemented for the analysis of homoisoflavonoids in O. japonicus. The CHCl3-MeOH extract was separated on a Zorbax Extend-C18 column, eluting with a acetonitrile-0.3% acetic acid gradient. A total of 18 homoisoflavonoids, including seven new minor constituents, were identified or tentatively characterized based on the UV spectra and tandem mass spectra of the HPLC peaks. (+info)Antithrombotic activities of aqueous extract from Radix Ophiopogon japonicus and its two constituents. (2/9)
To provide further pharmacological evidence for its clinical use in thrombotic diseases, the antithrombotic activities of the aqueous extract of Radix Ophiopogon japonicus (ROJ-ext) were studied in mouse and rat models. The results showed that ROJ-ext remarkably decreased length of tail thrombus in mice at 48 h and 72 h after carrageenan injection at doses of 12.5 and 25.0 mg/kg. Meanwhile, ROJ-ext markedly inhibited thrombosis induced by arterial-venous (AV) shunt (silk thread) in rats at doses of 6.25 and 12.5 mg/kg. Furthermore, ROJ-ext and one of its components, ruscogenin, significantly inhibited platelet aggregation induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) in rats by oral administration of 12.5 mg/kg or 0.7 mg/kg for three times, however, ophiopogonin D 1.4 mg/kg only showed slight inhibition. On the other hand, ophiopogonin D (0.5-2.0 mg/kg, p.o.) and ruscogenin (0.25-1.00 mg/kg, p.o.) produced dose-related inhibition of venous thrombosis induced by tight ligation of the inferior vena cava for 6 h in mice by once oral administration. The findings of this study indicate that an aqueous extract of Radix Ophiopogon japonicus (ROJ-ext) exerted significant antithrombotic activity and ruscogenin and ophiopogonin D are two of its active components, which supported its therapeutic use for thrombotic diseases. (+info)Possible mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of ruscogenin: role of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and nuclear factor-kappaB. (3/9)
Ruscogenin (RUS), first isolated from Ruscus aculeatus, also a major steroidal sapogenin of traditional Chinese herb Radix Ophiopogon japonicus, has been found to exert significant anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic activities. Our previous studies suggested that ruscogenin remarkably inhibited adhesion of leukocytes to a human umbilical vein endothelial cell line (ECV304) injured by tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) in a concentration-dependent manner. Yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, the in vivo effects of ruscogenin on leukocyte migration and celiac prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) level induced by zymosan A were studied in mice. Furthermore, the effects of ruscogenin on TNF-alpha-induced intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expression and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) activation were also investigated under consideration of their key roles in leukocyte recruitment. The results showed that ruscogenin significantly suppressed zymosan A-evoked peritoneal total leukocyte migration in mice in a dose-dependent manner, while it had no obvious effect on PGE(2) content in peritoneal exudant. Ruscogenin also inhibited TNF-alpha-induced over expression of ICAM-1 both at the mRNA and protein levels and suppressed NF-kappaB activation considerably by decreasing NF-kappaB p65 translocation and DNA binding activity. These findings provide some new insights that may explain the possible molecular mechanism of ruscogenin and Radix Ophiopogon japonicus for the inhibition of endothelial responses to cytokines during inflammatory and vascular disorders. (+info)New neuritogenic steroidal saponin from Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker-Gawl. (4/9)
A new steroidal saponin was isolated from Ophiopogon japonicus. This saponin possesses a modification by 2-hydroxy-3-methylvalerylation of the hydroxyl group at C-4' of the sugar, linked to C-1 of the aglycone. It exhibited significant neuritogenic activity for PC12 cells. The structure-activity relationship revealed the aglycone, rather than the sugar moieties and acylation, to be important for the neuritogenic activity. (+info)Long-circulating delivery of bioactive polysaccharide from radix ophiopogonis by PEGylation. (5/9)
(+info)SCAR markers for discriminating species of two genera of medicinal plants, Liriope and Ophiopogon. (6/9)
The development of DNA markers that can closely discriminate between Liriope and Ophiopogon species is vital for efficient and accurate identification of these species, and to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines made from these plants. We developed species-specific molecular markers for these two genera. Forty RAPD primers were tested to detect polymorphism; species-specific RAPD bands were gel-purified, cloned, and sequenced. Primers for sequence-characterized amplified regions (SCARs) were then designed, based on nucleotide sequences of specific RAPD primers. SCAR markers SA06 and SB05, specific to Ophiopogon japonicus, amplified 460- and 553-bp DNA fragments, respectively. The marker SA12 amplified a 485-bp fragment specific to Liriope platyphylla. This is the first report of a species-specific SCAR marker for this group. These markers will be useful for rapid identification of closely related Liriope and Ophiopogon species. (+info)Antimicrobial activities of endophytic fungi isolated from Ophiopogon japonicus (Liliaceae). (7/9)
(+info)The functional significance of black-pigmented leaves: photosynthesis, photoprotection and productivity in Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'. (8/9)
(+info)"Ophiopogon" is a botanical term that refers to a genus of plants commonly known as "mondo grass" or "snake's beard." While it is not a medical term, some species of Ophiopogon have been used in traditional medicine in certain cultures. For example, Ophiopogon japonicus (also known as "dwarf lilyturf") has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its supposed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, it's important to note that the use of Ophiopogon species in modern medicine is not well-researched or widely accepted, and more scientific evidence is needed to support their medicinal benefits.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Liriope" is actually not a medical term, but a botanical name. Liriope is a genus of perennial plants that are native to warm temperate and subtropical regions of eastern Asia. Common names for Liriope include lilyturf or monkey grass. These plants are often used in gardening and landscaping due to their attractive, grass-like foliage and their ability to form dense, spreading mats.
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Mondo Grass6
- Dwarf Mondo Grass or 'Ophiopogon japonica' is popular in garden beds as a filler between other plantings. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
- Black Mondo grass Ophiopogon-planiscapus-'Nigrescens' is used extensively as a feature border, with its black strap like foliage it looks great as a contrast plant. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
- Mondo grass is suitable for use between pavers or as a border, try the Giant Mondo Grass Ophiopogon jaburan. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
- Mondo Grass or Ophiopogon is a hardy drought tolerant clump forming grass. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
- White flowers with a hint of lavender - Ophiopogon japonicus nana - Dwarf Mondo Grass. (californiagardens.com)
- AKA Lily Turf / Mondo Grass / Liriope The average gardener would be hard pressed to tell the difference between Liriope and Ophiopogon as they apear to be very similar which in fact they are. (wairere.nz)
Nigrescens3
- aka: Ophiopogon 'Nigrescens', O. 'Arabicus', O. 'Ebony Knight') Originally introduced to the US in 1960 by both California's Oakhurst Gardens and the USDA, Ophiopogon 'Kokuryu' (translated to Black Dragon) is the true name of this wonderful groundcover (Thanks to Larry Hatch and Barry Yinger for confirming this). (plantdelights.com)
- OPHIOPOGON planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - Low growing ground cover that spreads slowly to form a dense turf. (klynnurseries.com)
- Ophiopogon Planiscapus Nigrescens has received The Royal Horticulture Society Gold Merit Award . (gardencity.cymru)
Jaburan1
- Ophiopogon jaburan Argenteo-marginatus (Siebold) Lodd. (uconn.edu)
Japonica1
- Ophiopogon japonica, also called japonicus, is a terrarium plant sometimes used in aquariums and goldfish bowls. (eastoceansg.com)
Lilyturf1
- Ophiopogon (lilyturf) is a genus of evergreen perennial plants native to warm temperate to tropical East, Southeast, and South Asia. (wikipedia.org)
Nana3
- Ophiopogon japonicus nana, is one of the most tidy plants I can think of. (californiagardens.com)
- Ophiopogon japonicus nana grows to about 2 inches tall at its best. (californiagardens.com)
- Ophiopogon nana says darker green than the regular species plants in the same exposure. (californiagardens.com)
Plant4
- Spreading slowly by rhizomes, a single plant of Ophiopogon 'Kokuryu' will make a nice 18" wide mat in 3 years. (plantdelights.com)
- Ophiopogon are an excellent choice as a ground cover or rockery plant. (wairere.nz)
- Both Liriope and Ophiopogon are a landscaper's dream plant for adding definition and direction and for softening the edges of pathways, and are well worth considering for their easy care, good natured, low maintenance habit. (wairere.nz)
- As difficult as it is to pronounce the name of this plant, the Ophiopogon japonicus is an equally popular xeriscape that people continually indulge in. (plantsofmerit.org)
Shade1
- While all mondos are great for shade, we have found that Ophiopogon formosanus performs best in light shade or with a couple of hours of morning sun. (plantdelights.com)
Clump1
- Ophiopogon are a group of evergreen clump forming perrenials, grown for their glossy dark green blade-like foliage. (backyardgardener.com)
Species1
- These grasses are 'Ophiopogon' species, and are used widely as a border in landscaping applications. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
Grasses1
- Ophiopogon formosanus looks texturally unique from other small mondo grasses that we have grown. (plantdelights.com)
Plants1
- Home / Herbal Plants / Ophiopogon sp. (medicinallive.com)
Minor1
- Find your Ophiopogon japonicus Minor at Tendercare Nurseries! (tendercare.co.uk)
Page1
- Flora of China Vol. 24 Page 252 沿阶草属 yan jie cao shu Ophiopogon Ker Gawler, Bot. (wikipedia.org)
Flowers1
- In summer stems of pretty little purple flowers appear en masse. (wairere.nz)
Planiscapus9
- Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black' (Fine-leaf Black Mondo) - A slow growing evergreen perennial with very narrow black grass-like leaves that grows grow to 4 to 6 inches tall, spreading slowly to form a dense clump. (smgrowers.com)
- Our original plant came to us in 2004 from Dylan Hannon, Conservatory Curator at the Huntington Botanic Gardens, who noted that it was propagated from a clump of a full size Black Mondo the Huntington had received from San Diego area plantsman Bill Teague in 1980 and accessioned as Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus' HBG#44303. (smgrowers.com)
- According to the International Liriope and Ophiopogon Cultivar Register the full size black mondo grass should be called Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Kokuryu' but there is a certain amount of disagreement about the correct name for the plant. (smgrowers.com)
- See our listing of Black Mondo for more information on this at Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' . (smgrowers.com)
- This information about Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black' displayed is based on research conducted in our library and from reliable online resources. (smgrowers.com)
- Growing through the planting of Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' at the edge of the Copse is Oxalis corniculata a low growing creeping weed. (rbge.org.uk)
- The planting of Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' near Inverleith House is a significant splash of black. (rbge.org.uk)
- Ophiopogon planiscapus es origianrio de Japón. (tiendabotanica.es)
- Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' es una planta premiada con el Galardón del Mérito Jardinero (AGM) de la Royal Horticultural Society.Es una planta dura y resistente, muy fiable en las condiciones adecuadas para su cultivo. (tiendabotanica.es)
Mondo3
- The unusual, fine-textured, southern Chinese mondo grass , Ophiopogon umbraticola, makes small curly tufts of very narrow green blades that resemble your hair when waking up after a long night of consuming adult beverages. (plantdelights.com)
- Black Mondo Grass adds dramatic flair to combination containers but can also be grown en masse as a low groundcover. (bloomindesigns.com)
- A reliable, hardy evergreen with thin blade-like foliage in a dark shade of green, Ophiopogon, often referred to as Lily Turf or Mondo Grass is an excellent ground cover for shady areas where other plants refuse to grow. (classygroundcovers.com)
Genus1
- Ophiopogon umbraticola is an easy-to-grow, fine textural addition to the woodland garden, and possibly one of the hardiest of the genus, breezing through Zone 5 winters. (plantdelights.com)
Tuber1
- Ophiopogon tuber ( Ophiopogon japonicus Ker-Gawl. (naturalhealthconsult.com)
Foliage1
- Tight growing and compact this Ophiopogon intermedius with its linear grass like foliage is a good ground cover plant with high drought tolerance. (rbge.org.uk)
Liriope1
- Today, both Liriope and Ophiopogon are treated as distinct genera. (classygroundcovers.com)
Evergreen1
- Ophiopogon japonicus is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a slow rate. (pfaf.org)
Thunb2
- Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb. (plantgenera.org)
- 717046 Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb. (plantgenera.org)
Grasses1
- One of the all-time favorite effortless grasses, Ophiopogon caresses gardens with color and richness. (classygroundcovers.com)
Root1
- Mulberry (Sangshen) is used with Ophiopogon root (Maidong), Grossy privet fruit (Nuzhenzi) and Trichosanthes root (Tianhuafen). (tcmbasics.com)
Species2
- This species is now known as Ophiopogon japonicus. (classygroundcovers.com)
- Nearly 100 years later Joseph Decaisne described the same species as Ophiopogon muscari. (classygroundcovers.com)
Herbs1
- Finally, traditional herbs, such as Ophiopogon and Rehmannia are included to aid with systemic issues known to contribute to gum health. (naturalhealthconsult.com)
Review1
- 19. Ophiopogon japonicus--A phytochemical, ethnomedicinal and pharmacological review. (nih.gov)
Size1
- Ophiopogon Concentrated powder is usually given to cats at a dosage of .1-.2 g twice daily depending on the size of your cat. (tcvmpet.com)
Ground1
- Ophiopogon works well as a low-maintenance ground cover for shady spaces where soils do not dry out. (growingcolors.com)
Found1
- Stigmasterol is also found in rape seed (Brassica napus), Ophiopogon japonicus (Mai men dong) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). (progesteronetherapy.com)