Peacock flower is normally considered to be an ornamental shrub which is planted in gardens and parks for its beautiful red or yellow flowers. It is used in various diseases related to mouth, menorrhagia and other menstrual problems, burning sensantion and skin diseases. 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. Khare which has been dedicated to the distinguished scientist, dr. From the ancient vedic era, green plants are being used for their medicinal properties to treat several diseases. Biological effects of indigenous medicinal plants curcuma. Beside that this important medicinal herb is facing the threat of extinction. Pdf cultivation and medicinal properties of alpinia. 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. Caesalpinia sappan wood su mu chinese herbs healing.
Phytochemical analysis of traditional medicinal plants and. Medicinally the brazilin and volatile oil, extracted from heartwood of sappan tree, can kill bacteria, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. As a result, it is widely used in traditional chinese medicine and the compendium. Scientific classification traditional uses leaf extract of cassia alata is credited for the treatment of. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. In our country, more than 2000 medicinal plants are recognized. Percentage of uses of medicinal plants and phytotherapy in the present survey, 1527 patients were questioned. 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. Bonduc caesalpinia bonduc overview, health benefits. It is believed that these herbs have medicinal benefits and their regular intake can prevent degenerative diseases, delay aging and improve overall health. Galangal is a common name for several tropical rhizomatous spices. Names of caesalpinia pulcherrima in various languages of the world are also given. Family zingiberaceae commonly known as galangal, is an important cultivated medicinal crop of india.
The recent researches found that patranga caesalpinia sappan shows analgesic, antidiabetic and antibacterial effects. Biological effects of indigenous medicinal plants curcuma longa and alpinia galanga article in fitoterapia 762. Caesalpinia sappan a medicinal and dye yielding plant. 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. 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. Generally, the percentage of use of phytotherapy was greater than 50%. Ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical and pharmacological.
It is well known official drug throughout the country as a holistic gift of nature for medicinal, culinary and cosmetic use. List of various diseases cured by caesalpinia bonduc. 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. Most traditional medicines are developed from nature. Table of contents 1 vernacular names2 medicinal uses of salep2. The oral administration of the extracts 20mgday of botha. Caesalpinia pulcherrima herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Medicinal action and usesin some places chestnut leaves are used as a popular remedy in fever and ague, for their tonic and astringent properties.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Willd known as greater galangal is a perennial aromatic rhizomatous herb. The family includes edible species such as the potato, tomato, and eggplant aubergine and a host of minor fruit crops. In this context, a nationwide comprehensive survey was conducted from september 2016 to march 2017 to. This study therefore aimed at investigating the antibacterial potentials and antioxidant property of extracts of l. Evaluation of yield, quality and antioxidant activity of essential. Galangal root uses, health benefits and side effects. Since ancient times the climber has been known for its curative properties, and has been utilized for treatment of various ailments, including jaundice, diabetes.
Traditional medicinal plant use in the peruvian amazon. Use of indigenous plants in traditional health care. Ethanomedicinal use of plants belonging to families. Keywords kulanjan, sugandha vacha, rasna, greater galangal. List of various diseases cured by caesalpinia pulcherrima. They have also been used externally for burns and inflammation.
A combination of galangal and ginger rhizome extracts was used at a. The roots are harvested when 4 6 years old and can be used fresh or dried238. 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. As a result of which number of medicinal herbs are depleting rapidly from natural plant communities and are threatened with extinction.
Sappan wood, also known as caesalpinia sappan in scientific name or su mu in pinyin, is a medicinal and dye yielding plant. 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. In folk medicine, the use of potatoes for bone and muscle. Learn more about alpinia uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain alpinia. It is especially useful in treating acne, itching, inflammation, and burns. Demand, enduses, and conservation of alpine medicinal.
Herbal medicine consists active ingredients in crude form or as an isolated. Ulam herbs of oenanthe javanica and cosmos caudatus. Castanea vesca, castanea vulgaris, fagus castanea family. 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. It is used extensively as a spice throughout tropical asia and has a long history of medicinal use, as described below. College of pharmacy rocklands, ootacamund 643 001, tamil nadu, india correspondent author, e mail. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in caesalpinia pulcherrima. Mayilvanan2 and antony selvadass dharamani3 1 department of physics, psg college of arts and science, coimbatore641 014. We are still open for nursery plant sales, and look forward to your live root and plant orders. Galangal is a robust, perennial, herbaceous plant growing in large clumps that.
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. Usually without prickles, it can grow up to 5 metres tall. Growth and yield of solanum khasianum in pinus roxburghii. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region.
Primulaceae primrose family medicinal use of primula auricula. Apiaceae is recognised globally for its uses in traditional and modern system of medicine. Phytochemical screening, alpinia galanga, acute toxicity, ethanolic extract. The herb has been used in both chinese and ayurvedic medicine since ancient times and still is. In ethnobotany, galanga has medicinal effects as it promotes digestion and alleviates respiratory diseases and stomach problems.
Thus plants remain a major source of medicinal compounds. How caesalpinia bonduc is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Medicinal plants have been as remedies for human diseases because of its chemical contents of therapeutic value. Medicinal potentials of alpinia galanga article pdf available in journal of medicinal plant research 59. Chemical constituents, traditional and modern medicinal uses, volume 2 medicinal plants of the world humana 2001st edition. Phytochemical and antibacterial analysis of stereospermum kunthianum and combretum sericeum plants. An illustrated dictionary is the second major onevolume reference work by c. A great structural diversity exists among antimicrobial phytocompounds cowan, 1999. Pelagia research library alpinia galanga an important medicinal. 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. Research and application of alpinia officinarum in. The chemistry, pharmacologic, and therapeutic applications.
Antioxidant potential of himalayan medicinal plants. Alpinia galanga a medicinal plant used to treat colic, dysentery, food poisoning and skin diseases 24. Altmetric traditional medicinal plant use in northern. Ethnobotanical uses of medicinal plant, justicia adhatoda l. Now, the areas of its cultivation in xuwen district were about 4500 hm 2, accounting for over 90% of the cultivation area in china. What factors drive demand for neopicrorhiza in central himalaya is unknown. Cucurbitaceae is an annual herbaceous climbing plant with a long history of traditional medicinal uses in many countries, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Caesalpinia bonduc herb uses, benefits, cures, side.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a deciduous or evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. In order to treat many illnesses, medicinal plants are an extremely useful resource. Fagaceae beech family medicinal use of sweet chetsnut. Wan rosli abstract cornsilk is traditionally used to treat illnesses related to kidney and as diuretic agent. Aqueous extract of cornsilk confers mild diuretic activity in normal rats ekstrak akues sutera jagung cetus aktiviti diuretik sederhana dalam tikus normal m. When rubbed over a rough surface, it instantly becomes hot. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. One thousand and ninety five 72% from them were diabetics, 274 18% with renal diseases and 158 10% with cardiac disorders. How caesalpinia pulcherrima is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Latakaranja caesalpinia bonduc uses, ayurveda details. Aqueous extract of cornsilk confers mild diuretic activity.
Uses of solanaceae the plant family solanaceae provides many products used by human beings for food, drugs and enjoyment. As of record around 20,000 plant species are in use for medicinal purposes. Khares encyclopedia of indian medicinal plants which contained 400 monographs comprising classical as well as contemporary research findings. Assam is very rich in plant biodiversity as well as in ethnic diversity and has great traditional knowledge based on plant resources. A survey on folk medicinal plants and folk healers of mishing tribe was conducted in dikhowmukh village of sivasagar district, assam. Present study evaluated the hypolipidemic action of the ethanolic extract of these plantsin vivo. It was originated in china and mainly cultivated in xuwen, guangdong province. Uses of potatos potatoes have many constituents including a host of tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids. The mishing community of assam also has some traditional health care practices. Home shop plantain, broadleaf plantago major seeds, organic we at strictly medicinal seeds are dedicated to providing medicinal plants to the people. 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. 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. Internally, it is considered excellent for indigestion and gastrointestinal problems.
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. 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. The galanga rhizomes may be chewed and ingested, and are considered to have many beneficial properties, i. Cowmann, 1999 and banso and olutimayin 2001 reported that plants contain a wide variety of active principles. 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. Caesalpinia bonduc offers a number of therapeutic, culinary and various other uses.
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