scholarly journals Herbal medicines in dentistry: history, obtainment methods, and properties of Copaifera multijuga hayne and Baccharis dracunculifolia dc

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Pinto De los Santos ◽  
Luiz Alberto Kanis ◽  
Jefferson Ricardo Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Hand Search ◽  
Electronic Search ◽  
Improper Use ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The aim of this study was to do a literature review on herbal medicines used in dentistry. For that purpose, an electronic search of papers in Portuguese, Spanish, and English was performed in the following databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, SciELO, Science Direct, LILACS, and BBO, supplemented by hand search in books, theses, and journals. For the search, the following keywords were used: phytotherapy, Copaifera, and Baccharis dracunculifolia. Medicinal plants have been used since ancient times and some of them such as the Copaifera multijuga Hayne and Baccharis dracunculifolia DC have shown medicinal properties. Different ways to obtain extracts from those plants have been described, as well as their many important properties, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic effects. However, studies on their medicinal properties are still scarce, which indicates the need for further studies to unravel their effects and possible side effects, as well as implications of improper use of these plants.

scholarly journals Phytotherapeutic properties of the Caesalpinia genus present in the Caatinga biome

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Kaline Soares Da Silva ◽  
Fernanda Granja da Silva Oliveira ◽  
Paulo Henrique Oliveira De Miranda ◽  
Eduarda Santos de Santana ◽  
Zion Nascimento De Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Chemical Study ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Caatinga Biome ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The society enjoys a lot of medicinal plants due to their easy access and also due to the effectiveness of their use, currently, the popular use of these plants has been awakening the pharmaco-chemical study of their properties. Brazil with its great biodiversity worldwide, has an endemic biome, the Caatinga has a great diversity of plants with medicinal properties. The present work aimed to unite plants of the Caesalpinia genus with medicinal properties, through a literature review. The research was carried out on the electronic databases Google Scholar, Pubmed and Scielo using the following descriptors: “Plantas Medicinais”, medicinal plants, gênero Caesalpinia, Caesalpinia genus , fitoterápicos, herbal medicines, Caatinga. In total, 142 articles were found, of which 44 were included, with the characteristics of being plants with medicinal properties of the Caesalpinia genus in the Caatinga biome. After surveying the works found, it was possible to identify the following species, Caesalpinia pyramidalis Tul, Caesalpinia Ferrea Mart. Caesalpinia bracteosa Tul, found in the Caatinga biome. Each studied species had particular characteristics, having in common some anti-inflammatory properties, are studied by some researchers and are effective in their popular use.

scholarly journals PRELIMINARY STUDY ON SOME MEDICINAL HERBS AND SHRUBS OF DISTRICT SOLAN (HP)

2021 ◽  
Vol p5 (6) ◽  
pp. 3101-3108
Author(s):  
Pathania Singh Mamta ◽  
Bhardwaj Payal ◽  
Pathania Singh Dhirendra
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Intimate Relationship ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Tribal People ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
Living Tradition ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Preliminary Study

Herbal medicines are in practice since time immortal. India has probably the oldest, richest and most diverse cul- tural traditions within the use of medicinal plants. Indians 3500 BC, Chinese 3000 BC and Egyptians 2500 BC knew the properties of medicinal plants. Medicinal plants' use is still a living tradition. This is supported by the fact that there exists around a million traditional, village-based carriers of herbal medicine traditions in the form of traditional birth attendants, visha voids, bonesetters, herbal healers and wandering monks. Tribal people who live in harmony with nature and the environment share an intimate relationship with the plants. Beneficial medicinal properties of plants have been used in some forms or the other by these tribal people and cures were effective without any harmful side effects. The medicinal plants come from categories of shrubs, herbs and trees. Various parts of these plants which are used include fruits, roots, leaves, flowers, seeds, extract etc. and are of immense use to mankind; they are a part of our daily lives, making us wealthy with the world's greatest treasure- Health. Medic- inal plants have served humankind, for hundreds of years and still, these plants are used traditionally to cure vari- ous diseases. Some of the selected plants of district Solan were analyzed for their medicinal use with the help of information gathered from local people. Keywords: Medicinal plants, Herbal medicines, shrubs, Solan

Evaluation of the effects and side effects of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in medicinal plants

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Fathi ◽  
Mohammad Azadbakht ◽  
Niusha Esmaealzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids ◽  
Physiological Activity ◽  
Polar Compounds ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Body Tissues ◽  
The World ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Medicinal plants are rich in secondary metabolites, the most important of which are alkaloids. Alkaloids are organic compounds that have diverse structural and physiological activity. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are non-polar compounds that have side effects and harmful effects especially hepatotoxicity in addition to its medicinal properties. Therefore, due to the presence of these materials in some medicinal plants and the importance of these materials and consumption of plants, and monitoring and more precision in these cases, this study was carried out. In this paper, the information have been collected from electronic library resources and from reputable sites such as Google Scholar and Scopus, PubMed, ISI (Web of Science), and the related keywords, which was the benchmark for the period between 1991 and 2019, and about 90 articles and non-electronic resources for pyrolyzidine alkaloids, Medicinal plants, their effects, and their experiences and experiences were evaluated. Pyrrolizidine alkoxides in some dark Vegetable plants such as Leguminosae, Asteraceae, Orchidoceae, Boraginaceae family have been reported. Consumption of herbal products has been commonplace from centuries ago and is vital importance in various parts of the world, today. Many alkaloids are mutagenic and carcinogenic to humans. PAS-containing plants are present in most parts of the world and cause poisoning and damage to humans, livestock and wildlife.Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are found in some plants, can be harmed to body tissues, important properties and medicinal effects, of course, have also been reported, which requires it to be used for studying, knowing and recognizing the structure, organs and plants.

scholarly journals Use of herbal medicine during pregnancy and attitudes of pregnant women in Jos, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-73
Author(s):  
Dalen G. Dafam ◽  
Adama Denou ◽  
Agnes Idoko ◽  
Nanloh S. Jimam ◽  
Victoria A. Okwori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Herbal Preparations ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Antenatal Clinics ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Herbal medicines have been used for disease prevention and treatment for both humans and animals worldwide. The present study was designed to determine the herbs used during pregnancy in Jos and to evaluate attitudes of pregnant women. The survey was carried out in antenatal clinics. Information was obtained from pregnant women (17-60 years) through both informal, unstructured conversations and the use of structured questionnaire. Botanical data were focused on the name and part of the herbs or plant used during pregnancy including herbs, herbal preparations and finished products having medicinal properties. In total, 300 pregnant women were enrolled for this study. The respondents were farmers (33.3 %), housewives (26.7%) and students (23.3 %). The most commonly used herbs were, garlic (16.7 %), pawpaw (13.6 %), ginger (13.0 %) and Moringa (8.0 %). Among the parts, bulb was the most used (16.7 %) followed by fruits (14 %). The most common reasons for the use were: herbal medicine is more effective than conventional medicine for some medications (20 %) and more easily accessed than conventional medicine (20 %). Most of the women were advised by family (31.3 %) and believed herbs had fewer side effects. The findings revealed their knowledge on medicinal plants. The women used one or more herbal medicine during pregnancy. Keywords: Pregnant women; Herbal medicine; Medicinal plants; Jos; Nigeria

scholarly journals Triphala - An Indigenous Ayurvedic Mouthwash As An Anti-Inflammatory Agent - A Clinical Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Shibam Chatterjee ◽  
Balaji Manohar ◽  
Neema Shetty ◽  
Aditi Mathur ◽  
Barkha Makhijani
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Safety Margin ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Group I ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Plaque Control ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Effective Adjunct

Background: An antiplaque agent with minimal side effects that can be used as an effective adjunct to mechanical plaque control is needed. Mouthwash has been used for centuries for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, but in recent years, the rationale behind the use of chemical ingredients has been subjected to scientific research and clinical trials. Herbal medicines are in great demand in the developed as well as in developing countries for primary health care because of their wide biological and medicinal activities, higher safety margin, and lower costs. Triphala mouthwash used in Ayurveda since ancient times, is well-known for its anti-plaque, anti-gingivitis and anti-microbial properties. Aim: To evaluate and compare the effects of an indigenously prepared 0.6% triphala mouthwash on dental plaque and gingival inflammation with a commercially available chlorhexidine mouthwash. Materials and Methods: 20 subjects in the age group of 20-40 years with mild to moderate gingivitis were selected and divided into two equal groups in the study. Following oral prophylaxis, Group I (n=10) subjects were instructed to rinse with 10 ml of 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash, Group II (n=10) subjects with 10 ml of 0.6% triphala mouthwash twice daily for 14 days. Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified, Turesky- Gilmore-Glickman modification of Quigley-Hein-Plaque index and Gingival Index were recorded at baseline, 7 and 14 days respectively. Results: Group I and Group II subjects showed statistically significant results in the reduction of the clinical parameters (p < 0.001). Group I subjects showed statistically significant results in reduction of the plaque status (p < 0.05) whereas; Group II subjects showed significant reduction in the gingival inflammation (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Although, 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash yielded better results, 0.6%Triphala mouthwash may be used for short duration of time without any potential side-effects as an alternative to chlorhexidine mouthwash in reducing gingival inflammation.

scholarly journals The Use of Herbal Medicines for the Prevention of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leiming Zhang ◽  
Xiaoli Li ◽  
Tianhao Ying ◽  
Tian Wang ◽  
Fenghua Fu
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Glycyrrhizic Acid ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Hormone Synthesis ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
High Doses ◽  
Risk Of Treatment ◽  
Plant Sources

Glucocorticoids are drugs that are widely used to suppress inflammation and the activation of the immune system. However, the prolonged use or at high doses of glucocorticoid can result in adverse side effects including osteoporosis, bone loss, and an increased risk of fracture. A number of compounds derived from natural plant sources have been reported to exert anti-inflammatory activity by interacting with the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), likely owing to their chemical similarity to glucocorticoids, or by regulating GR, without a concomitant risk of treatment-related side effects such as osteoporosis. Other herbal compounds can counteract the pathogenic processes underlying glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) by regulating homeostatic bone metabolic processes. Herein, we systematically searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane library databases to identify articles discussing such compounds published as of May 01, 2021. Compounds reported to exert anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid-like activity without inducing GIOP include escin, ginsenosides, and glycyrrhizic acid, while compounds reported to alleviate GIOP by improving osteoblast function or modulating steroid hormone synthesis include tanshinol and icariin.

Asthma and medicinal Plants: A Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhinav Vashisth ◽  
Ramandeep Singh ◽  
Satinder Kakar
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Asthma Therapy ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Indian Literature ◽  
Antiallergic Activity ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Asthma is a common disease that is rising in prevalence worldwide with the highest prevalence in industrialized countries. Asthma affect about 300 million people worldwide and it has been estimated that a further 100 million will be affected by 2025. Since the ancient times, plants have been exemplary sources of medicine. Current asthma therapy lack satisfactory success due to adverse effect, hence patients are seeking complementary and alternative medicine to treat their asthma. Ayurveda and other Indian literature mention the use of plants in various human ailments. India has about 45 000 plant species and among them several thousand are claimed to possess medicinal properties. Researches conducted in the last few decades on the plants mentioned in ancient literature or used traditionally for asthma have shown antiasthmatic, antihistaminic and antiallergic activity. This review reveals that some plants and their extract have antiasthmatic and antiallergic activity.

scholarly journals AN UPDATED PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW ON GYNURA PROCUMBENS

2019 ◽  
pp. 9-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAMRAN ASHRAF
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Effective Drugs

Nowadays, the use of medicinal plants increased significantly for the aim of producing more effective drugs with fewer side effects. Gynura procumbens (family Asteraceae) is a high value medicinal plant with different properties that are considered less, regardless of having great therapeutic potential in traditional medicine. Many pharmacological studies have established the ability of this plant to exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotection, antigenotoxic, antiplasmodial, cytotoxic, cardioactive, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, etc. The aim of this study was to review the updated phytochemical, pharmacological investigations as well as the traditional and therapeutic uses of G. procumbens. Important and different experimental data have been addressed along with a review of most of the phytochemicals identified in this plant.

scholarly journals A Review Study on the Effect of Iranian Herbal Medicines on Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Ebrahimie ◽  
Mahmoud Bahmani ◽  
Hedayatollah Shirzad ◽  
Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei ◽  
Kourosh Saki
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Withdrawal Syndrome ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Morphine Withdrawal ◽  
Mentha Piperita ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Important Challenge ◽  
Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

Addiction is a chronic and recurring disease that recurrence phenomenon is the most important challenge in treatment of this disease. Recent experiences have shown that synthetic drugs have undesirable side effects. Recent studies on medicinal plants have shown that they might be effective in treatment of different stages of addiction with lower side effects and costs. The aim of this study was to review the effects of medicinal plants in the treatment of morphine addiction in experimental animals. In this review article, by using keywords of morphine, withdrawal, and plants or herbal medicine in databases of indexing cites, desired articles were obtained since 1994. Inclusion criteria for selecting articles were the articles related to application of medicinal plants in decreasing symptoms resulting from morphine withdrawal were selected. Results of this study on experimental studies have shown that medicinal plants such as Trachyspermum copticum L and Melissa officinalis decrease the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome in a dose-dependent. Also, medicinal plants like Avena sativa, Hypericum perforatu, Passiflora incarnate, Valeriana officinalis, Satureja hortensis L, and Mentha piperita can have effects on behavior, emotions, and other problems of addicts, decreasing withdrawal symptoms. Results of this study showed that medicinal plants can be effective in controlling deprivation, decreasing dependency creation, and possibly detoxification of opioid addicts.

scholarly journals Awareness of Medical Applications of Gingko Biloba Among Dental Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 937-941
Author(s):  
Nithyanandham Masilamani ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Mechanism Of Action ◽  
Ginkgo Biloba ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gingko Biloba ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Herbal medicines reflect a significant portion of new interest in alternative therapies and Ginkgo biloba (GB) features significantly throughout this regard. The GB concentrate and any of its constituents are already thoroughly researched in terms of its impact on behavioral, physiological and psychological consequences linked with neurological and vascular conditions. The purpose of this survey was for assessing the awareness of medical applications of Gingko Biloba amongst dental students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a self-administered questionnaire with 10 queries circulated among 100 dental students. The questionnaire assessed the awareness about Ginkgo bilobatherapy in medical applications, their anti-dementia properties, anti alziemer properties, anti-ageing activity, anti-inflammatory activity, and its mechanism of action and side effects. The responses were recorded and analysed.8% of the respondents were aware of the medical applications of Gingko Biloba therapy.6 % were aware of the anti-dementia activity of Gingko Biloba therapy,5% were aware of anti alziemer properties of Gingko Biloba therapy,6% were aware of anti-ageing properties of Gingko Biloba therapy, 5% were aware of anti-inflammatory properties of Gingko Biloba therapy, 5% were aware mechanism of action and side effects of Gingko Biloba therapy. The awareness about the usage of Ginkgo biloba therapy in medicinal applications is low among dental students. Increased awareness programs and sensitization and continuing dental education programs along with greater importance to the curricular modifications, can further enhance knowledge and awareness about Ginkgo biloba therapy.

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