There are numbers of studies and survey reports those have indicated that over exploitation of several of these medicinal plants for economic gain has rendered. Usually without prickles, it can grow up to 5 metres tall. Ethnobotanical uses of medicinal plant, justicia adhatoda l. One thousand and ninety five 72% from them were diabetics, 274 18% with renal diseases and 158 10% with cardiac disorders. Cucurbitaceae is an annual herbaceous climbing plant with a long history of traditional medicinal uses in many countries, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. The objective of thepresent study was to document the knowledge of ethnomedicinal plants species belonging to fabaceae and solanaceae families, used by the natives of hamirpur districth. The rhizome has a wide range of applications in traditional medicine. Phytochemical screening, alpinia galanga, acute toxicity, ethanolic extract.
An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region the seeds are antibacterial, anticancer, antifungal, antiviral, febrifuge, hypocholesterolemic, hypoglycaemic, mildly purgative, stomachic and tonic. How caesalpinia bonduc is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. What factors drive demand for neopicrorhiza in central himalaya is unknown. Cowmann, 1999 and banso and olutimayin 2001 reported that plants contain a wide variety of active principles. A survey on folk medicinal plants and folk healers of mishing tribe was conducted in dikhowmukh village of sivasagar district, assam.
The chemistry, pharmacologic, and therapeutic applications. The roots are harvested when 4 6 years old and can be used fresh or dried238. We are still open for nursery plant sales, and look forward to your live root and plant orders. Caesalpinia bonduc offers a number of therapeutic, culinary and various other uses. Sapnit, caesalpinia latisiliqua philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo umali stuart of philippine medicinal plants with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and research studies. In order to treat many illnesses, medicinal plants are an extremely useful resource. The galanga rhizomes may be chewed and ingested, and are considered to have many beneficial properties, i. Mayilvanan2 and antony selvadass dharamani3 1 department of physics, psg college of arts and science, coimbatore641 014. Caesalpinia bonduc herb uses, benefits, cures, side.
Pdf cultivation and medicinal properties of alpinia. List of various diseases cured by caesalpinia bonduc. Caesalpinia sappan a medicinal and dye yielding plant. The rhizome of bothalpinia galanga andkaempferia galanga are widely used in the ayurvedic system of medicine in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases, diabetes mellitus and obesity. Learn more about alpinia uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain alpinia. Peacock flower is normally considered to be an ornamental shrub which is planted in gardens and parks for its beautiful red or yellow flowers. Uses of potatos potatoes have many constituents including a host of tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids.
Medicinal potentials of alpinia galanga article pdf available in journal of medicinal plant research 59. Phytochemical analysis of traditional medicinal plants and. The tannins have a drying action which has been linked to relieving diarrhea. Fagaceae beech family medicinal use of sweet chetsnut. As a result of which number of medicinal herbs are depleting rapidly from natural plant communities and are threatened with extinction.
Phytochemical and antibacterial analysis of stereospermum kunthianum and combretum sericeum plants. Family zingiberaceae commonly known as galangal, is an important cultivated medicinal crop of india. The family includes edible species such as the potato, tomato, and eggplant aubergine and a host of minor fruit crops. The mishing community of assam also has some traditional health care practices. Now, the areas of its cultivation in xuwen district were about 4500 hm 2, accounting for over 90% of the cultivation area in china. The recent researches found that patranga caesalpinia sappan shows analgesic, antidiabetic and antibacterial effects. Home shop plantain, broadleaf plantago major seeds, organic we at strictly medicinal seeds are dedicated to providing medicinal plants to the people. Growth and yield of solanum khasianum in pinus roxburghii. A great structural diversity exists among antimicrobial phytocompounds cowan, 1999. In our country, more than 2000 medicinal plants are recognized.
The herb has been used in both chinese and ayurvedic medicine since ancient times and still is. It is used in various diseases related to mouth, menorrhagia and other menstrual problems, burning sensantion and skin diseases. As a result, it is widely used in traditional chinese medicine and the compendium. Khares encyclopedia of indian medicinal plants which contained 400 monographs comprising classical as well as contemporary research findings. Chemical constituents, traditional and modern medicinal uses, volume 2 medicinal plants of the world humana 2001st edition. It is well known official drug throughout the country as a holistic gift of nature for medicinal, culinary and cosmetic use.
Galangal alpinia officinarum hance is a perennial rhizomatous herbal plant in the family of zingiberaceae, distributing in the tropical and subtropical regions of south asia. Medicinally the brazilin and volatile oil, extracted from heartwood of sappan tree, can kill bacteria, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. Research and application of alpinia officinarum in. Medicinal plants are believed to be much safer and proved as elixir in the treatment of various ailments. Bonduc caesalpinia bonduc overview, health benefits. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A moderate shrub mostly referred as galangale or galanga, is a very popular spice in whole south east. Castanea vesca, castanea vulgaris, fagus castanea family. Although more commonly thought of as a food crop, sweet chestnut leaves and bark are a good source of tannins and these have an astringent action useful in the treatment of bleeding, diarrhoea etc. Khare which has been dedicated to the distinguished scientist, dr. College of pharmacy rocklands, ootacamund 643 001, tamil nadu, india correspondent author, e mail. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in caesalpinia pulcherrima.
An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region. Biological effects of indigenous medicinal plants curcuma longa and alpinia galanga article in fitoterapia 762. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Hong of scrophulariaceae family hereinafter referred to as neopicrorhiza has medicinally important rhizomes with high levels of trade. In this context, a nationwide comprehensive survey was conducted from september 2016 to march 2017 to. Traditional medicinal plant use in the peruvian amazon. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in caesalpinia bonduc. Among the list of medicinal herbs and spices issued by international organization, kaempferia galanga is one of the medicinal herbs which are still underutilized and comparatively less known. Primary, secondary, and tertiary amines the nitrogen connected to one, two, or three carbons, respectively, as well as saturated, heterocyclic amines, are the most basic alkaloids. Biological effects of indigenous medicinal plants curcuma.
Aqueous extract of cornsilk confers mild diuretic activity in normal rats ekstrak akues sutera jagung cetus aktiviti diuretik sederhana dalam tikus normal m. Willd known as greater galangal is a perennial aromatic rhizomatous herb. Pudina also known as mint is one of the most common herbs and extremely popular in alternative medical treatments, mint has several medicinal uses in treating skin problems. Altmetric traditional medicinal plant use in northern. Evaluation of yield, quality and antioxidant activity of essential. From the ancient vedic era, green plants are being used for their medicinal properties to treat several diseases. The use of natural products as medicinal agents presumably predates the earliest recorded history. In folk medicine, the use of potatoes for bone and muscle. Medicinal plants have been as remedies for human diseases because of its chemical contents of therapeutic value.
Keywords kulanjan, sugandha vacha, rasna, greater galangal. Use of indigenous plants in traditional health care. Demand, enduses, and conservation of alpine medicinal. Galangal is a robust, perennial, herbaceous plant growing in large clumps that. Galangal is a common name for several tropical rhizomatous spices. Chemical studies of indian medicinal plants provide a valuable material base for the discovery and development of new drugs of natural origin qin and xu, 1998. Latakaranja caesalpinia bonduc uses, ayurveda details. All parts of this medicinal plant including, leaf, stem bark, flower, seed and root have been mentioned in many ethnobotanical and pharmacological studies, although the leaf remains the most used part. Aqueous extract of cornsilk confers mild diuretic activity. Primulaceae primrose family medicinal use of primula auricula. In ethnobotany, galanga has medicinal effects as it promotes digestion and alleviates respiratory diseases and stomach problems. The oral administration of the extracts 20mgday of botha.
Their reputation rests, however, upon their efficacy in paroxysmal and convulsive coughs, such as whoopingcough, and in other irritable and excitable conditions of the respiratory organs. Ulam herbs of oenanthe javanica and cosmos caudatus. They have also been used externally for burns and inflammation. How caesalpinia pulcherrima is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The nitrogen in alkaloids generally acts as a weak base, although this varies according to other functional groups and the exact configuration of the alkaloids. Apiaceae is recognised globally for its uses in traditional and modern system of medicine. For instance, where ever this tree is found growing in the coastal tropical regions, especially in africa, people use the plants leaves, roots and bark of caesalpinia bonduc for treating a number of health conditions including headaches, fever and chest pain. It is believed that these herbs have medicinal benefits and their regular intake can prevent degenerative diseases, delay aging and improve overall health. Assam is very rich in plant biodiversity as well as in ethnic diversity and has great traditional knowledge based on plant resources. Traditional medicinal plant use in the peruvian amazon 3 20th may 20th july, 2016 this economic burden is extreme for the people living in these areas where the typical daily wage is very low.
Most traditional medicines are developed from nature. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Uses of solanaceae the plant family solanaceae provides many products used by human beings for food, drugs and enjoyment. Present study evaluated the hypolipidemic action of the ethanolic extract of these plantsin vivo.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a deciduous or evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. Alpinia galanga a medicinal plant used to treat colic, dysentery, food poisoning and skin diseases 24. Thus plants remain a major source of medicinal compounds. Galangal was first brought from asia to england and northern europe in the th century by the crusaders and soon became a popular spice as well as medicine. Generally, the percentage of use of phytotherapy was greater than 50%. A combination of galangal and ginger rhizome extracts was used at a. Caesalpinia sappan a medicinal and dye yielding plant shrishailappa badami, sudheer moorkoth and b suresh j. It was originated in china and mainly cultivated in xuwen, guangdong province.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Galangal root uses, health benefits and side effects. There is a reasonable likelihood that medicinal plants with a long history of human use will ultimately yield novel drug prototypes eshrat and hussain, 2002. As of record around 20,000 plant species are in use for medicinal purposes. List of various diseases cured by caesalpinia pulcherrima. Herbal medicine consists active ingredients in crude form or as an isolated.
Scientific classification traditional uses leaf extract of cassia alata is credited for the treatment of. Names of caesalpinia pulcherrima in various languages of the world are also given. Table of contents 1 vernacular names2 medicinal uses of salep2. Internally, it is considered excellent for indigestion and gastrointestinal problems.
It is used extensively as a spice throughout tropical asia and has a long history of medicinal use, as described below. Medicinal action and usesin some places chestnut leaves are used as a popular remedy in fever and ague, for their tonic and astringent properties. Sappan wood, also known as caesalpinia sappan in scientific name or su mu in pinyin, is a medicinal and dye yielding plant. This study therefore aimed at investigating the antibacterial potentials and antioxidant property of extracts of l. It is especially useful in treating acne, itching, inflammation, and burns.
Ethanomedicinal use of plants belonging to families. Caesalpinia sappan wood su mu chinese herbs healing. Beside that this important medicinal herb is facing the threat of extinction. Pdf ethnobotanical uses of medicinal plant, justicia. An illustrated dictionary is the second major onevolume reference work by c. Ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical and pharmacological. When rubbed over a rough surface, it instantly becomes hot. Pelagia research library alpinia galanga an important medicinal.
Since ancient times the climber has been known for its curative properties, and has been utilized for treatment of various ailments, including jaundice, diabetes. Wan rosli abstract cornsilk is traditionally used to treat illnesses related to kidney and as diuretic agent. Percentage of uses of medicinal plants and phytotherapy in the present survey, 1527 patients were questioned. Antioxidant potential of himalayan medicinal plants. Bauhinia purpurea is a species of flowering plant is used in several traditional medicine systems to cure various diseases.
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