Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N.E.Br. extract as a skin preserving agent: from traditional medicine to scientific validation

The use of herbal drugs for the prevention and treatment of various health ailments has been in practice from time immemorial. Scientific validation and documentation of indigenous knowledge to work on patenting and research based on literature are necessary for the growth of Indian system of medicine. The Indian government has taken several initiatives for promotion and development of medicinal plants. Traditional medicine plays an inevitable role in drug discovery and development. Most of the therapeutically useful molecules used in the present day are inspired by traditional medicine. Several thrust areas of research need to be focused to develop scientifically validated data on their quality, safety and efficacy, to improve the consumer’s need of modern days. The products developed through validation will be of immense use for the betterment of healthcare and will help the industries to compete with their products to export to other counties. A paradigm shift is required for the promotion and development of traditional medicine, which can significantly convey the important task in economic growth. An attempt has been made through this article to highlight the major thrust areas and challenges in medicinal plant research and development.

Download Full-text

Indian Imaginaries of Chinese Success in the Global Herbal Medicine Market

Asian Medicine ◽

10.1163/15734218-12341437 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 104-144

Author(s):

Chithprabha Kudlu ◽

Mark Nichter

Keyword(s):

Herbal Medicine ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Market Share ◽

Global Market ◽

Policy Discourse ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Bottom Up ◽

Distorted Image ◽

State Investment ◽

Scientific Validation

Abstract India’s share in the global herbal market is dwarfed by that of China. Public and policy discourse in India exhorts Ayurvedic stakeholders to emulate Chinese medicine’s “science-based approach” to expand their global market share. But contrary to popular perception in India, China has been largely unsuccessful in making inroads into the coveted Euro-American herbal medicine market. Chinese medicine’s global footprint is largely the result of historical-cultural links, diasporic influences, and acupuncture practitioners. With national traditional medicine policies increasingly shaped by the evidence-based regulatory paradigm, the future of these informal bottom-up pathways is uncertain. Ignoring the roots of Chinese medicine’s global career has led to a distorted image of its “success” as an outcome of state investment in scientific validation and standardization programs. Our findings underscore the need to critically examine the imaginaries of success that drive stakeholders of non-biomedical traditions toward scientization to earn legitimacy and profits in the global realm.

Download Full-text

Evaluation of in vitro antibacterial activity of Caralluma lasiantha for scientific validation of Indian traditional medicine

Cogent Chemistry ◽

10.1080/23312009.2017.1374821 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 1374821

Author(s):

Sireesha Malladi ◽

Venkata Nadh Ratnakaram ◽

K. Suresh Babu ◽

T. Pullaiah ◽

Bhambra Avninder

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

In Vitro Antibacterial Activity ◽

Scientific Validation

Download Full-text

Medicinal and Therapeutic values of Sesbania Grandiflora

International Healthcare Research Journal ◽

10.26440/ihrj/0305.08265 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (5) ◽

pp. 161-166

Author(s):

Abdul Kader Mohiuddin

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Plant Extract ◽

Betulinic Acid ◽

Chemical Constituents ◽

Sesbania Grandiflora ◽

Ancient Times ◽

Major Chemical ◽

Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽

Scientific Validation

There are around 60 global species belonging to the genus Sesbania which are commonly found to be grown in Africa, Australia, and Asia. The leaves of Sesbania grandiflora have been used in local traditional medicine since ancient times. Major chemical constituents are alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, tannin, anthraquinone, steroid, pholobatannins, and terpenoids. Isovestitol, medicarpin, sativan (isoflavonoids) and betulinic acid (tannin substance) are the major constituents responsible for antibacterial and antifungal, antioxidant, anti-urolithiatic, anticonvulsant and anxiolytic, and hepatoprotective properties. Also, the plant extract contains alkaloids, phenolics, tannins, triterpenoids, and sterols. All parts of S. grandiflora are used in traditional medicine and phytochemical investigations have been conducted on extracts of the leaves, seeds and roots of S. grandiflora to provide scientific validation of its properties.

Download Full-text

Possible role of traditional systems of medicine to manage covid-19: A review

Israel Journal of Plant Sciences ◽

10.1163/22238980-bja10021 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-26

Author(s):

Preet Amol Singh ◽

Neha Bajwa ◽

Ashish Baldi

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Withania Somnifera ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Symptomatic Treatment ◽

Scientific Data ◽

Traditional Medicines ◽

Medical Interventions ◽

History Of ◽

Scientific Validation

Abstract The covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global healthcare system and the economy. At present, no specific antiviral vaccine is available to combat this contagious virus. Traditional medicine has a long history of playing a significant role in managing several infectious diseases. In this context, scientists around the globe are also exploring various traditional medical interventions to prevent the covid-19 pandemic. In the present work, we summarize available scientific data advocating the use of traditional medicine for preventing covid-19. A robust literature review was conducted using scientific platforms such as Science Direct, National Center for Biotechnology Information (ncbi), Pubmed, Google Scholar, and online database like The Plant List (The Plant List 2013) version 1.1. Special emphasis was given to potential natural antiviral, immuno-modulator plants, and traditional medicines to highlight their possible roles in reducing the disease burden. Immuno-modulator such as Withania somnifera and other natural compounds especially glycyrrhizin, kaempferol, ginsenoside, and lycorine can be leading candidates against sars-CoV-2. Besides the need for rigorous scientific validation of potential herbs and related formulations, their use can be beneficial for the preventive as well as symptomatic treatment of covid-19 infected patients. This work provides a run-through of the experimental therapeutics, preventive and treatment options for covid-19.

Download Full-text

Salvia Species as Nutraceuticals: Focus on Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Anti-Obesity Properties

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11209365 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (20) ◽

pp. 9365

Author(s):

Andrea F. Afonso ◽

Olívia R. Pereira ◽

Susana M. Cardoso

Keyword(s):

Natural Products ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Phenolic Acids ◽

Validation Studies ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Diabetes And Obesity ◽

Scientific Validation

Salvia plants belong to the Lamiaceae family and are recognized as being strongly aromatic, being widely used for different purposes in culinary or traditional medicine. These plants are well recognized as being rich in phenolic acids, flavonoids and terpenic compounds, which exhibit health-beneficial activities, protecting against oxidative and inflammatory-related diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Because of these properties, phytochemicals from Salvia species have been investigated as health promoting agents, for application in distinct fields. However, the growing demand for natural products with possible uses and applications in industry requires scientific validation studies. This review consists of a compilation of relevant studies with an emphasis on the antioxidant, antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties of phenolic-rich extracts from Salvia plants.

Download Full-text