scholarly journals Review Article Trigonella foenum graecum (Methi): An important botanical drug of Unani system of medicine for the management of gynecological disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2-S) ◽  
pp. 167-174
Author(s):  
Shamim Ansari ◽  
Wajeeha Begum ◽  
Haqeeq Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Anthelmintic Activity ◽  
Labour Pain ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Hypolipidemic Effect ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Gynecological Disorders ◽  
Botanical Drug ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal

Hulbah (methi) is a botanical drug used in traditional system of medicine and claimed to be effective in the management of gynecological disorders. In this study the aim is to review the role of Hulbah in the management of gynecological disorders (like Warm-e-Rahim, Warm-e-Unq-ur-Rahim, Cervicitis, galactogouge, dysmenorrhea uterine tonic, emmenagogue, labour pain, Mudirr-e-boul, Mudirr-e-Haiz, Mushile Wilaadat, Salabat Rehm, Warm-e-Rehm, Quruhal Rahim) as mentioned in Unani literature. A review of literature on Hulbah was undertaken using the bibliographic database viz. Pub Med, Google Scholar, Science Direct and Scopus. The search was conducted using the terms ‘Hulbah’, ‘Methi’, ‘Trigonella foenum-gracum’, ‘Fenugreek ’and ‘Hu Lu Ba’. Further, books published in Urdu and English were used to compile the information as representative literature in Unani medicine. The result of review enumerated that Hulbah as such and as an ingredient in various formulations has been used for the management of gynecological disorders since ancient times mainly by the practitioners of traditional medicines. Literature of Unani medicine clearly indicated that Hulbah and its different formulations are safe in gynecological disorders. Sufficient information in respect of Antiarthritic effect, Antibacterial and Antifungal activity, Hypolipidemic effect, Anthelmintic activity, Estrogenic activities, Effect on polycystic ovarian syndrome, Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities etc., of Hulbah are available.  Hulbah and its formulations have been claimed by Unani medicine to be useful in the management of gynecological disorders. Modern scientific reports though scarce, also suggest the possibility of such an effect. Keywords: Methi: Hulbah: Trigonella foenum gracium: Fenugreek

scholarly journals TRADITIONAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF AMLA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE OF UNANI MEDICINE - AN UPDATED REVIEW

2019 ◽  
pp. 70-74
Author(s):  
MASIHUDDIN MASIHUDDIN ◽  
JAFRI MA ◽  
AISHA SIDDIQUI ◽  
SHAHID CHAUDHARY
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Mouth Ulcer ◽  
History Of ◽  
Major Chemical ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽  
Phytochemical Studies ◽  
Β Carotene

Emblica officinalis, commonly known as Amla belongs to family Euphorbiaceae, is widely used for medicinal purposes in Indian traditional system of medicine (Unani, Ayurveda, and Siddha). It is well known that all parts of Amla are useful in the treatment of various diseases. Various studies on Amla suggest that it has antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal actions. It is one among those traditional plants, which have a long history of usage as a fruit and remedy. It is amazingly effective as natural antiaging drug. It is a very effectual plant in the treatment of acidity and peptic ulcer. According to Unani literature, it possesses nutritional as well as therapeutic values, and thus, it is one of the herbal nutraceuticals. Modern literature and research studies also prove its medicinal importance. Its fruit is used traditionally as an antioxidant, immunomodulator, antipyretic, analgesic, antitussive, anticancer, and gastroprotective. It is also useful in diarrhea, dysentery, diabetes, fever, headache, mouth ulcer, hair growth, scurvy, and constipation. Phytochemical studies on amla disclosed major chemical constituents including tannins, alkaloids, polyphenol, fatty acid, glycosides, phosphatides, vitamins, and minerals. Gallic acid, ellagic acid, phyllembein, and ascorbic acid are also found to be biologically effective. Various reports show the presence of catechol, β-carotene, flavonoids, pyrogallol, superoxide, and dismutase enzyme in Emblica fruit. In this review, an attempt is made to explore the complete information of E. officinalis including its phytochemistry and pharmacology.

The Plausible role of Indian Traditional Medicine in combating Corona Virus (SARS-CoV 2): a mini-review

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adithya J ◽  
Bhagyalakshmi Nair ◽  
Aishwarya S ◽  
Lekshmi R. Nath
Keyword(s):  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Ocimum Sanctum ◽  
Drug Candidate ◽  
Asparagus Racemosus ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Contagious Nature ◽  
Community Transmission ◽  
Novel Virus

: SARS-CoV 2 is a novel virus strain of Coronavirus, reported in China in late December 2019. Its highly contagious nature in humans has prompted WHO to designate the ongoing pandemic as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. At this moment, there is no specific treatment and the therapeutic strategies to deal with the infection are only supportive, and prevention aimed at reducing community transmission. A permanent solution for the pandemic, which has brought the world economy to the edge of collapse, is the need of the hour. This situation has brought intense research in traditional systems of medicine. Indian Traditional System, Ayurveda has a clear concept of the cause and treatment of pandemics. Through this review, information on the potential antiviral traditional medicines along with their immunomodulatory pathways is discussed. We have covered the seven most important Indian traditional plants with antiviral properties :Withaniasomnifera (L.) Dunal(family: Solanaceae),Tinosporacordifolia(Thunb.)Miers (family:Menispermaceae),Phyllanthusemblica L.(family:Euphorbiaceae),Asparagus racemosus L.(family:Liliaceae), Glycyrrhizaglabra L.(family:Fabaceae), Ocimum sanctum L.(family:Lamiaceae) and Azadirachta indica A.Juss(family:Meliaceae)in this review. An attempt is also made to bring into limelight the importance of dietary polyphenol, Quercetin which is a potential drug candidate in the making against the SARS-CoV2 virus.

Antibacterial Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles extracted from Capparis decidua against Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus Species

2021 ◽  
pp. 4452-4454
Author(s):  
Sneka S ◽  
Preetha Santhakumar
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Selenium Nanoparticles ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Lactobacillus Species ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Oxidative Stresses ◽  
Capparis Decidua

Nano particles have an enormous impact on society. Selenium nanoparticles are used in various oxidative stresses. Capparis decidua is a plant which belongs to a family Capparidaceae. Capparis decidua is found in desert and semi desert areas and is used in Unani medicine and traditional system of medicine. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of selenium nanoparticles synthesized using Capparis decidua. Antibacterial activity was studied by inhibition zone against E.coli and Lactobacillus using Agar well diffusion method which was characterized by a clear zone. Selenium nanoparticles extracted from Capparis decidua fruit showed good antibacterial activity against lactobacillus species and E.coli.

scholarly journals Assessment of Phytochemical and Anthelmintic Activity of Some Selected Ethnomedicinal Plants from Barak Valley Region of Assam

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1825-1831
Author(s):  
Abu Md Ashif Ikbal ◽  
Amlanjyoti Rajkhowa ◽  
P. Chinglemba Singh ◽  
Paromita Dutta Choudhury ◽  
Ram Kumar Sahu
Keyword(s):  
Anthelmintic Activity ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Momordica Charantia ◽  
Local People ◽  
Vernonia Amygdalina ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Mikania Micrantha ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Barak Valley ◽  
Justicia Adhatoda

Since ancient times it has been observed that the ethnomedicinal knowledge is backbone of rural healthcare. The traditional healers of Barak Valley region of Assam used traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases including helminths infection. Hence the current study was planned to explore the traditional medicines namely Justicia adhatoda, Vernonia amygdalina, Mikania micrantha and Momordica charantia used as anthelmintic activity by the local people of Barak Valley region of Assam. The decoction of leaves of Justicia adhatoda, Vernonia amygdalina, Mikania micrantha and Momordica charantia were prepared for the phytochemical studies and anthelmintic activity. The phytochemical study demonstrated the presence of flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, alkaloids and glycosides in Justicia adhatoda, Vernonia amygdalina, Mikania micrantha and Momordica charantia. The Justicia adhatoda, Vernonia amygdalina, Mikania micrantha and Momordica charantia showed significant anthelmintic activity by inducing mortality of earthworm Pheritima posthuma. The above findings confirmed the ethnobotanical uses of these plants as an anthelmintic by local people of Barak Valley area of Assam.

scholarly journals Concepts and Quality Considerations in Unani System of Medicine

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 609-633
Author(s):  
Abida Parveen ◽  
Rabea Parveen ◽  
Asim Akhatar ◽  
Bushra Parveen ◽  
Khalid M Siddiqui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health It ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Local Climate ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Greek Philosopher ◽  
History Of

Abstract Unani medicine, based largely on herbs, is practiced as a traditional system of medicine in the Indian subcontinent. It owes its origination to the Greek philosopher Hippocrates (460–377 BC) and his associates. However, it progressed and got established under the patronage of Persian and Arab empires and later came to the Indian sub-continent around the middle of the 14th century. Unani scholars have been of the view that every person has their own distinct temperament constituted from four basic humoral combinations. Temperament of an individual is supposed to be influenced by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as age and mental status of individual, local climate, and environmental conditions, etc. Treatment is applied through dietotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy consonant with the patient’s temperament. Unani medicine believes in health promotion and manages the disease through various modes of treatment such as regimental therapy, dietotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. A variety of clinical studies have shown that Unani medicines are effective with minimal side effects. Standardization, quality control, and toxicity profiling of many herbal drugs and the validation of formulations mentioned in the Unani Pharmacopeia of India have been accomplished in the recent past. Despite the mounting benefits of this system in the management of human health, it remains under-utilized. This article elucidates the basic concepts and a brief history of Unani medicine and summarizes information about its quality control, as well as its contribution to the health sector in India.

scholarly journals Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Ethiopian Medicinal Plants: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereje Nigussie ◽  
Gail Davey ◽  
Takele Beyene Tufa ◽  
Malcolm Brewster ◽  
Belete Adefris Legesse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Antifungal Activities ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal

Background: Podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis are the most common causes of lower limb lymphoedema in the tropics. Many sufferers experience frequent painful episodes of acute bacterial infection. Plant based traditional medicines are used to treat infections in many countries and are culturally established in Ethiopia. Ethiopian medicinal plants found to have antibacterial and antifungal activities were reviewed with the aim of increasing information about the treatment of wound infections in patients with lymphoedema.Methods: This study collates data from published articles on medicinal plants with antibacterial and antifungal activities in Ethiopia. A systematic search of Scopus, EMBASE, PUBMED/MEDLINE and Google Scholar was undertaken. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. The protocol was registered on PROSPERO with registration number CRD42019127471. All controlled studies of in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities were considered. All articles containing the descriptors published until June 28, 2019 were included. The outcome was measured as percent inhibition of microbial growth. For quality assessment of individual in vitro studies, OECD guidelines and the WHO-Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) handbook were used.Results: Seventy-nine studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 150 plant species and three compounds had been tested against 42 species of bacteria, while 43 plant species had been tested against 22 species of fungus.Conclusion: Materials derived from several Ethiopian medicinal plants have been shown to have promising activity against a variety of bacteria and fungi. Those derived from Azadiractha indica A. Juss. and Lawsonia inerms L. are the most extensively studied against a wide range of gram-negative and positive bacteria, and fungal species.

scholarly journals MEDICINAL PLANTS OF NORTH-EAST REGION OF INDIA: A SMALL REVIEW

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Mrinmoy Sharma ◽  
Biswajit Das
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
East Region ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Healing Power ◽  
North Eastern Part

Assam is a state of the North Eastern part of India. There are varieties of plants distributed in various parts of the state. 50% of India’s entire plant biodiversity is contributed by the North Eastern States i.e., Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura including Assam. The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India in 1980s recorded two hundred and eighty-six (286) species of plants from Assam, used by the tribes of Assam.The traditional system of medicine plays an important role in the healthcare of rural people for all types of ailments. The healing power of traditional herbal medicines has been realized and documented since Rigveda and Atharvaveda. Nearly 80% of the world populations rely on traditional medicines for primary health care, most of which involve the use of plant extracts.

scholarly journals Caralluma europaea (Guss.) N.E.Br.: Anti-Inflammatory, Antifungal, and Antibacterial Activities against Nosocomial Antibiotic-Resistant Microbes of Chemically Characterized Fractions

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 636
Author(s):  
Fatima Ez-Zahra Amrati ◽  
Mohammed Bourhia ◽  
Hamza Saghrouchni ◽  
Meryem Slighoua ◽  
Andriy Grafov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Antibiotic Resistant ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal

Caralluma europaea (Guss.) N.E.Br.: (C. europaea) is a wild medicinal plant belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It is commonly used in traditional medicines for treating several diseases. The present work aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal potentials of C. europaea fractions including hydro ethanol (ET CE), n-butanol (But CE), and polyphenol (Poly CE). The chemical composition of hydroethanol, n-butanol, and polyphenol-rich fractions from C. europaea were determined using GC-MS after silylation. The anti-inflammatory effect of hydroethanol, n-butanol, and polyphenol-rich fractions was studied by carrageenan-induced paw edema. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of hydroethanol, n-butanol, and polyphenol-rich fractions against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and yeasts were assessed using the disc diffusion and micro-dilution assays. The findings of the chemical characterization affirmed the presence of interesting bioactive compounds in C. europaea fractions. The polyphenol-rich fraction was the best inhibitor of edema by75.68% after 6 h of treatment. The hydroethanol fraction was the most active against both bacteria and yeasts. This study contributes to society as it provides potential bioactive compounds in C. europaea extract, which may help in fighting nosocomial antibiotic-resistant microbes.

scholarly journals Exploring traditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care among women in Bulilima District of Plumtree in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Mudonhi ◽  
Wilfred Njabulo Nunu ◽  
Nomathemba Sibanda ◽  
Nkosana Khumalo
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Traditional Remedies

AbstractTraditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care has been on the increase in several countries. Therefore, addressing and reinforcing the Sustainable Development Goal of maternal mortality reduction, there is a need to take traditional medicine utilisation during pregnancy into consideration. This paper explores traditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care among women in Bulilima District of Plumtree in Zimbabwe. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 177 randomly selected women using a semi-structured questionnaire. Fisher's Exact Test, Odds Ratios, and Multiple Logistic Regression were utilised to determine any associations between different demographic characteristics and traditional medicine utilisation patterns using STATA SE Version 13. The prevalence of Traditional Medicine utilisation among pregnant women was estimated to be 28%. Most traditional remedies were used in the third trimester to quicken delivery. The majority of women used holy water and unknown Traditional Medicine during pregnancy. There was a strong association between age and Traditional Medicine utilisation as older women are 13 times more likely to use Traditional Medicine than younger ones. Women use traditional medicine for different purposes during pregnancy, and older women's likelihood to use Traditional Medicine is higher than their counterparts. The traditional system plays an essential role in antenatal care; therefore, there is a need to conduct further studies on the efficacy and safety of utilising Traditional Medicines.

scholarly journals Anthelmintic Activity of Methanolic Extract of Eucalyptus globulus Bark

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Baqer Hassan ◽  
Zainab Fadhil Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Anthelmintic Activity ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
World Health ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Current Review ◽  
The World ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Developing And Developed Countries

In the last few years there has been an exponential growth in the field of herbal medicine and these drugs are gaining popularity both in developing and developed countries because of their natural origin and less side effects. Many traditional medicines in use are derived from medicinal plants, minerals and organic matter .The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed 21,000 plants, which are used for medicinal purposes around the world. .The current review focuses on herbal drug preparations and plants used in the treatment of different chronic dieses in the world. The use of Ayurvedic medicines is common in both adults and children and is increasing in many areas of the world. This paper will discuss the benefits with use of herbal medicines as Antipyretic, Antiulcer, Anti-diabetic and Anti-cancerous activity.

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