scholarly journals The use of medicinal plants and their possible drug interactions with allopathic drugs in a metropolitan region of Curitiba-PR

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Bruna Machado Da Silva ◽  
Mariana Eichenberger ◽  
Rafael Gomes Ditterich ◽  
Marilene Da Cruz Magalhães Buffon
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Professional Guidance

The use of medicinal plants constitutes a popular practice and knowledge, and plays a fundamental role in communities, especially concerning health care. The easy accessibility of medicinal plants causes the individual to use concomitant allopathic medicines without any professional guidance. This form of self-medication can inhibit or intensify the effect of medications, so this association requires caution. Aim: To survey the medicinal plants used and their possible drug interactions between synthetic drugs and medicinal plants, including those of dental properties, employed by users of the Jardim das Graças Health Center, Colombo-PR. Methodology: Qualitative study of a descriptive approach; Composed of 31 research participants, chosen at random, according to the criterion: belong to the area of coverage of the UC, and accept to participate in the research. The data were obtained in three stages: 1st home visit, where the research participants answered a questionnaire, 2nd was collected the plants used for botanical identification were collected, 3rd in the medical records, data on the prescribed drugs were analyzed. Results: 77.4% of the research participants used medicinal plants, 33.3% were over 45 years of age, 74.2% were women, 95.8% took medication associated with plant use, 62.5% used plants as medicine, the most used part was the leaf (61.53%), preparation through boiling (75%). The most cited plant was guaco (10.4%), followed by chamomile (9.6%) and lemon (6.4%), and those related to dentistry were: rosemary, arnica, alfavaca, chamomile, fennel, ginger, spearmint, clove and melissa. We concluded that most of the participants used plants concomitantly with allopathic medication, mainly diseases, without any guidance from health professionals. A total of 14 allopathy drugs, and 13 medicinal plants which may present possible risk for drug interaction, were observed.

scholarly journals Medication Consumption Patterns and Polypharmacy among Community-Dwelling Elderly in Lomé (Togo) in 2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Fifonsi A. Gbeasor-Komlanvi ◽  
Wendpouiré I. C. Zida-Compaore ◽  
Ikpindi H. Dare ◽  
Aboudoulatif Diallo ◽  
Tchin P. Darre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
African Region ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Medication Consumption

Background. In the sub-Saharan African, region of the world with a fast growing aging population and where the use of herbal products is very common, there is a paucity of data on medication consumption patterns among elderly people. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of polypharmacy and its associated factors among community-dwelling elderly in Lomé, Togo, in 2017. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2017 in Lomé, Togo among people aged 60 years and older. The Respondent Driven Sampling method was used to recruit participants. Data on socio-demographic characteristics and medication consumption patterns, including the use of medicinal plants and dietary supplements, were collected using a standardized questionnaire during a face-to-face interview at participants’ home. Descriptive and binary logistic regression analyses were performed. Results. A total of 370 participants with median age 65 years, (IQR: 62–71) were enrolled in the study. Almost three elderly in five (57.6%) were multimorbid (had two or more chronic diseases). Conventional drugs (78.4%), medicinal plants (14.3%) and other dietary supplements (9.5%) were used by participants. The prevalence of polypharmacy was 22.7% (95% CI: 18.5–27.3%). Concurrent use of conventional drugs and medicinal plants or other dietary supplements was observed among 17.0% of participants and 67.3% reported self-medication. Multimorbidity (aOR = 4.55; 95% CI: [2.42–8.54]) and female sex (aOR = 1.86; 95% CI: [1.00–3.47]) were associated with polypharmacy. Conclusion. One elderly in five uses five or more medications in Togo. Further studies are needed to assess drug-drug interactions and herb-drug interactions among this population.

scholarly journals Teaching mathematics to students with Down syndrome in the basic stage in Palestine in the light of some experimental studies and contemporary trends: تفعيل تدريس الرياضيات لتلاميذ متلازمة داون بالمرحلة الأساسية في فلسطين في ضوء بعض الدراسات التجريبية والتوجهات المعاصرة

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (42) ◽  
pp. 93-76
Author(s):  
Salam Radi Albustami, Yaman Muaid Sulaye Salam Radi Albustami, Yaman Muaid Sulaye
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Math Skills ◽  
Basic Stage ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Selection Of

This study aimed to find mechanisms, methods, and strategies that should be considered in teaching mathematics to students with Down syndrome. The study relied on the descriptive approach, as it focused on theoretical literature and previous studies related to the topic. The study concluded that the process of teaching mathematics derives from the strategy based on the transition from perceived to abstract, and the process of teaching mathematics passes through three stages, the first of which is the sensory stage, which depends on the tools that the child can pick up and touch, then the semi-sensory stage and includes pictures and drawings related to reality and close to the environment Child, ending with the abstract phase based on the use of symbols. The study also found the ability of Down syndrome students to learn many basic math skills and concepts such as the skill of classification, counting, addition and subtraction, the study also found that the success of Down syndrome education methods depends on the teacher’s understanding of the lesson plan, the teacher’s ability to segment each goal into simple sub-goals, and reliance primarily on the strengths of Down syndrome students. It also indicated that teachers must consider the characteristics of students with Down syndrome, and choose the methods that are appropriate with their characteristics and their abilities, and necessity The teacher’s application of various methods in evaluating students in proportion to the individual differences between them, and the selection of methods that fit these characteristics and abilities that they achieve the best possible learning, and in a way that achieves psychological and social compatibility, and provide them with life skills that facilitates’ engaging in working life, independence and self-reliance.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: History, Stages, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer Fauzi Al-Rubaye ◽  
Mohanad Jawad Kadhim ◽  
Imad Hadi Hameed
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Relieve Pain ◽  
Medicinal Treatment ◽  
Natural Drugs

The pharmacological mechanisms of the medicinal plants traditionally used for RA in Persian medicine are discussed in the current review. Further investigations are mandatory to focus on bioefficacy of these phytochemicals for finding novel natural drugs. Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic, progressive, disabling autoimmune disease characterized by systemic inflammation of joints, damaging cartilage and bone around the joints. It is a systemic disease which means that it can affect the whole body and internal organs such as lungs, heart and eyes. Although numbers of synthetic drugs are being used as standard treatment for rheumatoid arthritis but they have adverse effect that can compromise the therapeutic treatment. Unfortunately, there is still no effective known medicinal treatment that cures rheumatoid arthritis as the modern medicine can only treat the symptoms of this disease that means to relieve pain and inflammation of joints. It is possible to use the herbs and plants in various forms in order to relieve the pain and inflammation in the joints. There are so many medicinal plants that have shown anti rheumatoid arthritis properties. So the plants and plant product with significant advantages are used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The present review is focused on the medicinal plants having anti rheumatoid arthritis activity

New Drug Discovery from Medicinal Plants and Phytoconstituents for Depressive Disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Tuğçe Gürağaç Dereli ◽  
Mert Ilhan ◽  
Esra Küpeli Akkol
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Side Effect Profile ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Traditional Medicinal Plants ◽  
Antidepressant Effects ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Culinary Herbs

Background & Objective: Depression, a risk factor for several serious diseases, is a highly prevalent and life-threatening psychiatric disorder. It can affect the individual’s position in life and reduce the living standards. The research on the use of medicinal plants in treating this disease has increased enormously because of the possible low rehabilitation rate and side effects of available synthetic drugs, such as sexual dysfunction, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, hypersomnia, and weight gain.Conclusion:Therefore, this review aimed to draw attention to the antidepressant effects of culinary herbs and traditional medicinal plants and their active components, thereby promoting their use in the development of more potent antidepressants with improved side effect profile.

Indian medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential: An overview

2021 ◽  
pp. 2328-2335
Author(s):  
Monika Sahu ◽  
Vinod Kumar ◽  
Veenu Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
The Body ◽  
Therapeutic Drug ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
Chronic Disorders ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Indian Medicinal Plants

Diabetes Mellitus is the most prevalent metabolic disorder which has made it a major health threat worldwide. The available synthetic drugs for the cure of Diabetes mellitus are associated with high cost, various side effects and several limitations. Medicinal plants are the rich depots of the phytochemicals which can be useful for the treatment of chronic disorders. These plants are the better alternative to chemical drugs causing less or no harm to the body. Several plants are traditionally known for their antidiabetic properties but the detail investigation of their active molecules is required in order to be developed as therapeutic drug. Therefore, the present review aims to provide comprehensive information on various Indian medicinal plants, their constituents and mechanism of action for the cure of diabetes mellitus.

scholarly journals Myth of King Arthur as a Conceptual Matrix for Understanding Brexit

2020 ◽  
pp. 192-214
Author(s):  
A. A. Sharapkova
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Analysis ◽  
Political Crisis ◽  
King Arthur ◽  
Media Discourse ◽  
Cognitive Mechanisms ◽  
Political Events ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
British Press ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Uk

The article analyses media discourse characterized by appealing to the myth about King Arthur against the background of the political crisis in the UK (Brexit). The publications of the British press in 2016-2019, online polls and blogs served as a material. Applying both linguistic and conceptual analysis, we identify the stages the myth about King Arthur gets gradually actualized. Cognitive mechanisms that get profiled at each stage are considered. Three stages of myth actualization are distinguished: (1) from using the idiom about the search for the Holy Grail in politics to comparing Brexit with finding a magic artifact, (2) comparing crisis participants with other elements of the myth, (3) modeling the way out of the crisis through the description of the search for a new leader. Particular attention is paid to how the individual elements of the myth work in dynamics. For example, it is shown that the image of the Grail undergoes an axiological reassessment from positive to negative as attitudes toward political events and figures change. We conclude that in times of crisis, society turns to national mythology, reinterprets it within a new context.

scholarly journals Behavior of Medical Students toward Over-the-Counter Drugs in Comparison to Students from Other Faculties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 129-135
Author(s):  
Amar Fathi Mohamed Khalifa ◽  
Yasser Nabil AlKhudairy ◽  
Adel Ahmed Algahtani ◽  
Bandar Mohammed Abduljabbar ◽  
Fahad Majed Aldawsari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Otc Drugs ◽  
Professional Guidance

Background: Over-the-counter-drugs (OTC) are drugs that can be obtained by patients without a prescription from a physician. In Saudi Arabia, it has been reported that more than half of university students practiced self-medication and used OTC drugs. Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study, among medical and non-medical students in Riyadh. The sample size was 421, by systemic random sampling. A pre-coded pre-tested online questionnaire was used. Data was analyzed using SPSS V 23. P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. Results: There was no significant relationship between what the participants were majoring in and the usage of OTC drugs (p value= 0.373). Gender also had no relation with the use of OTC (p value= 0.168). Panadol appeared as the most commonly used OTC drug 62.9% for the relief of the most commonly mentioned factor which is headache 50.12%.  Conclusion: Medical education didn’t have much of an effect on the use of OTC drugs. Moreover, professional guidance or advice was not considered most of the time for taking OTC, but the majority of respondents portrayed good behavior towards usage of OTC.

scholarly journals Peran Teknologi Pendidikan Pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika Kelas Iii Di Mi Ma’arif Pademonegoro Sukodono

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Nurdyansyah Nurdyansyah ◽  
Qorirotul Aini
Keyword(s):  
Education Technology ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Mathematics Class

This study aims to determine the importance of technology role in Mathematics Class III in MI Ma'arif Pademonegoro, knowing the supporting factors and inhibiting factors in the application of Mathematics Class III in MI Ma'arif Pademonegoro.Tenelitian is a type of qualitative research using Qualitative descriptive approach and using field research methods (Field Research). Data collection techniques in this study using interviews, observation and documentation and analyzed by using triangulation analysis techniques consisting of three stages namely 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation, and 3) drawing conclusions.keyword: Education technology, Mathematic

scholarly journals Utilization of Local Plant as Fermented Feed and Supplements for Livestock in Sendang Village, Wonogiri District

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Yeni Farida ◽  
Heru Sasongko ◽  
. Sugiyarto
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Fermented Feed ◽  
Local Plant ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Growth Of Animals

Raising livestock has been used as sidejob by farmers in Sendang because of availability of feed is problem, especially in the dry season. The utilization of local plant is expected to reduce the proportion of the cost for animal feed cost. In addition, supplementation of feed or herbal medicine is expected to accelerate the growth of animals to increase farmers' profits. This program aimed to provided solutions for feed endurance as well as provided knowledge to farmers about the use of medicinal plants to accelerate the growth of livestock. This program consists of three stages as followed: socialization and counseling, fermentation and herbal weightlifting ration formulation training and then evaluation. This program conducted for 45 days. The result was farmer awareness of local feed potency in Sendang village, increasing of farmer understanding about fermentation and supplement ration, ration formulation utilized directly by participant. To support the sustainability of the program, team created modules, supervised and coordinated with the head of the farmer group.

scholarly journals THE Utilization of Family Medicine Plant in Nias Islands, North Sumatra Province

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-184
Author(s):  
Adam Smith Bago
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
The People ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
North Sumatra

Based on preliminary observations, it was found that the people in Nias Islands,North Sumatra province had used medicinal plants for a long time and had inheritedthem from generation to generation. So that many people still use medicinal plants.This study aims to determine the types of family medicinal plants used by thecommunity, how to mix or process family medicinal plants, and public perceptionsof family medicinal plants. This research is a type of qualitative research withdescriptive methods with 125 respondents. Collecting data by observation,interviews, documentation. The data analysis technique uses three stages, namelydata reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions or verification. Fromthe research results, there were 23 plant species used by the community in NiasIsland as Family Medicinal Plants. The method of concocting family medicinalplants varies greatly, depending on the type of plant and disease, the people ofSambulu village have good perceptions about family medicinal plants. Suggestionsare expected to maintain the habit of using medicinal plants, and also teach them tochildren or young people.

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