scholarly journals Study of Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants (Herbs) of Hilly Areas of Lekhnath Municipality

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
Om Prasad Dwa

The present work is based on the exploration of traditional use medicinal plants ethonobotanically, of Lekhnath Municipliaty, Kaski. A general survey and study of medicinal plants, particularly wild and cultivated herbs was conducted from 1st Oct. 2012 to 30th Apr. 2013.This paper deals about 24 species of medicinal herbs belong to 21 families. Included families are Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae (4), Cannabinaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Commelinaceae, Crassulaceae, Cyperaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Labiatae, Leguminosae, liliaceae, Malvaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Oxalidaceae, Primulaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Trapaceae, Urticaceae and Zingiberaceae.This result was based on survey carried out consulting participatory techniques to collect detailed information about collection and utilization of traditional medicinal plants at that area. Important information and other details about the respective plants were collected by discussion with native inhaler, traditional medicine practitioners and villagers. Showing them the sample of the plants.  Janapriya Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 2, No.1 (December 2013), page: 82-89

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firew Admasu

Abstract: The study were conducted at Dilla University, College of Natural Sciences, Biological Sciences laboratories. Background: Ethiopia is a country with many ethnic groups, cultures and beliefs which in turn have contributed to the high diversity of traditional health care knowledge and practices of traditional medicine from local growth plants, animals and minerals for various physical and mental disorders of human and livestock population that passed from generation to generation for centuries. Medicinal plants contributors to pharmaceutical, agricultural and food industries in the world. The use of medicinal plants in the industrialized societies has been traced to extraction and development of several drugs used in order to heel some diseases having inhibiting effect against pathogenic microorganism. Objective: The main objective of this study was Extraction and Phytochemicals determination of traditional medicinal plants for anti microbial susceptibility test. Methodology: The extraction and identification of some phytochemicals crude compound which used for antimicrobial susceptibility test from plant sample such as Ocimum lamiifolium (OL), Croton maerosth (Cm) and Ruta chalepesis (RC) were conducted. Plant samples are collected, powdered using mortal and pistil and extracted using ethanol and some susceptibility tests were performed to identify some phytochemicals compound. Result: The main result of Antimicrobial activity test showed that the crude extract of OL has the highest zone of inhibition. The highest yield of crude extract (38.21%) was obtained from Croton maerosth (CM) which followed by Ruta chalepesis (RC) (32.43%). However, the lowest yield (28.37%) was obtained from Oscpmum lamifolium (OL). Conclusion: Traditional Medicine is used by many people to managing numerous conditions; it’s accessible and effective on antimicrobial activity. Therefore, it plays a significant role by reducing life-threatening ailments of people and other animals.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Chrisye Yustitia Pelokang ◽  
Roni Koneri ◽  
Deidy Katili

Abstrak Tumbuhan obat merupakan tumbuhan yang menghasilkan satu atau lebih komponen aktif yang dipercaya oleh penduduk berkhasiat obat sehingga dimanfaatkan dalam pengobatan tradisional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan mengkaji spesies tumbuhan yang digunakan sebagai obat tradisional oleh Etnis Sangihe di Kepulauan Sangihe bagian Selatan, Sulawesi Utara. Pengambilan data dilakukan melalui wawancara terstruktur  yang diajukan kepada pengobat tradisional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya 38 spesies dari 25 famili tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan sebagai tumbuhan obat oleh Etnis Sangihe bagian Selatan. Herba merupakan habitus tumbuhan yang banyak dimanfaatkan untuk bahan pengobatan. Bagian tumbuhan yang paling banyak digunakan sebagai obat yaitu daun. Cara pengolahan yang paling banyak digunakan adalah direbus. Jenis penyakit yang dapat diobati dengan tumbuhan obat sebanyak 22 jenis penyakit. Kata kunci: tumbuhan obat, obat tradisional, habitus, Kepulauan Sangihe Bagian Selatan Abstract             Medicinal plants are plants that produce one or more active components that are believed by local people as medicinal plants for traditional medicine practices. This study aimed to identify and to assess the plant species that used as traditional medicine by the Sangihe Ethnic in the Southern Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi. Data collection was conducted by structured interviews to the indigenous medical practitioners. The results showed that 38 plant species from 25 plant families were used as medicinal plants by the Southern Sangihe Ethnic people. Herbs were plant habitus that were widely used for medicinal ingredients. The leaves were widely used as medicinal plant materials. Boiling was the most processing method for preparing medicinal herbs. There were 22 types of diseases that could be treated using medicinal plants. Keywords: medicinal plants, traditional medicine, habitus, Southern Sangihe Islands


2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Bonela Sri ◽  
T.V.V. Reddi

The paper examines traditional uses of some plants used to treat stomachache by the Bagata tribe of Visakhapatnam district. Forests have provided enough material to tribes for use in the traditional medicine. During the survey of the tribal villages, data on 47 medicinal plants used to cure stomachache were collected. Forty-seven plant species belongs to 45 genera and 30 families are reported along with family, vernacular and English names, dosage rate and mode of administration have been enumerated.


Author(s):  
Hamed Fathi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Ebrahimzadeh ◽  
Ramin Ataie ◽  
Shahram Eslami ◽  
Niusha Esmaealzadeh ◽  
...  

Introduction: Depression is a chronic and common disease and is currently used to treat antidepressants such as tricyclics, which sometimes lead to the activity of certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. The use of chemical and industrial drugs by their patients can be due to the lack of treatment for depression. Therefore, in order to promote health, the use of natural products and herbs, and clinical trials and studies with traditional medicine approaches to the treatment of depression is important. In the past, natural products have also been used. The Qurchr('39')an and Islam, while analyzing the causes and phenomena of depression, have addressed the ways of its treatment. In particular, this study has been conducted in line with the on the revival of traditional Iranian and Islamic medicine, and it seems necessary. Material and Methods: In this paper, materials based on electronic library resources, including scientific articles and relevant books from foreign and domestic authoritative journals and websites, have been conducted with proper keyword searches. The medicinal herbs used in depression in traditional medicine and modern medicine, the teachings of the Islamic religion, the reports presented in this regard in English and Persian, and the experiences of the several years of research on various indigenous herbs seeking research You know, it was a benchmark for study and was studied after collection. Results: In traditional medicine, for the treatment of many diseases, such as depression and anxiety, some herbs such as Citrus aurantium L. and Ocimum basilicum have been known and used for many years. Studies on Echium amoenum L. and Feijoa sellowiana have also been carried out today. It is also used to treat acupuncture. In traditional medicine, and of course, Islam and the Quran, depression has been discussed and appropriate solutions have been presented. So that natural products derived from medicinal plants are known and recommended. Meanwhile, in Islam and the Qurchr('39')an, healthy, halal and herbal remedies have also been addressed. In ancient Traditional Iranian medicine, it has been given great importance to the theme of sport, heroism and its moral outcomes. Also, Islamic scholars believed in the benefits of spiritual education and its role in physical strengthening. Relaxing exercises also significantly reduced depression. Conclusion: Given that patients with depression may be susceptible to suicide due to frustration. The use of medicinal herbs and traditional medicine and Iranian medicine, in view of their desirable, natural and safe effects, is necessary. According to Islamic texts, practical commitment to Islamic beliefs can be a deterrent to many psychological disorders. Reading the Qurchr('39')an, believing in God, practicing the teachings of the Qurchr('39')an and prayer, and other divine duties are also effective in creating calm and promoting the health and treatment of diseases such as depression.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
Josyandy Vony Demira Kause ◽  
Theodora S.N Manu ◽  
Yanti Daud

ABSTRACTResearch is a ethnobotany of medicinal plants in Barene Village, Central Malaka District, Malacca Regency which aims to find out what types of plants are utilized by the people of Barene Village, what plant organs are used in medicine, how to process these plants for traditional medicine and the benefits of medicinal plants. Sampling was conducted in Barene Village, Central Malaka District, Malacca District. This type of research is a descriptive study with a sampling technique approach conducted by purposive sampling. Data collection methods used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Data from the results of subsequent studies were analyzed descriptively qualitatively according to the purpose of the study which would later be presented in the form of tables, photographs or images. The results showed that in Barene Village there were 20 types of plants that were used by the community as traditional medicine. Plant organ parts used in medicine are leaves, leaf buds, roots, bark, rhizomes, leaves and bark. How to process these plants in traditional medicine that is boiled, chewed, eaten, pounded, and soaked. The people of Barene Village use the ingredients more often by boiling and then drinking. The part that is most used by the people of Barene Village as a treatment for the use of leaves. The benefits of traditional medicinal plants are efficacious in curing several types of diseases.Keywords: Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plants, Barene Village Community


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
Rahmad Syukur Siregar ◽  
Rika Ampuh Hadiguna ◽  
Insannul Kamil ◽  
Novizar Nazir ◽  
Nofialdi Nofialdi

ABSTRACT Medicinal plants are plants that can be used as raw materials for traditional medicine, which if it consumed will increase immunity. Indonesian medicinal plants have a high contribution to world drug production. North Sumatra is one of the provinces producing a variety of traditional medicinal plants. There are 63.10% of Indonesian people choose self-medication and there are 21.41% of them take traditional medicine and 3.96% do other treatments. In less than 6 years from 2000 to 2006 there was an increase of the traditional medicine utilization reach of 23.10%.  This fact shows that traditional medicinal plants have a strong potential in improving the economy of North Sumatra Province. This study aims to determine (1) the development of traditional medicinal plant production, (2) the form of consumption of traditional medicinal plants, (3) the trade of traditional medicinal plants in North Sumatra, (4) the relationship between the exchange rate and the amount of exports of traditional medicinal plants. The research was carried out by literature study and quantitative approach study. The population and sample study was the people who use medicinal plant and traditional medicine in the province of Sumatra. The study also used secondary data from various sources about the use of traditional medicinal plants. The results of the study revealed that (1) Production of traditional medicinal plants (ginger, galangal, kencur, turmeric, lempuyang, temulawak, temuireng, temulawak, temukunci, cucumber, cardamom, Noni, crown of the gods, kejibeling, bitter and aloe vera) in North Sumatra Province from 2013-2017 were very fluctuatif (2) Consumption of traditional medicinal plants in the North Sumatra province from 2013-2017 has increased and the consumption was vary as follows of: traditional medicine ingredients and as raw material for the pharmaceutical industry, industry of traditional medicinal plants and microbusiness of medicinal plants traditional, (3) trade in traditional medicinal plants in the province of North Sumatra carried out between districts, provinces and international (export) (4) There is no relationship between international trade in medicinal plants with the exchange rate of the rupiah. Keywords: traditional medicinal plants, trade, consumption, exchange rates, exports ABSTRAK Tanaman obat merupakan tanaman yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan baku obat tradisional, yang bila dikonsumsi akan meningkatkan kekebalan tubuh. Tanaman obat Indonesia memiliki kontribusi yang tinggi terhadap produksi obat dunia. Sumatera Utara merupakan salah satu provinsi penghasil aneka ragam tanaman obat tradisional. Data menyebutkan bahwa 63,10% masyarakat Indonesia memilih pengobatan sendiri, sebanyak 21,41% melakukan pengobatan tradisional dan 3,96% melakukan pengobatan lain. Dalam kurun waktu 6 tahun dari tahun 2000 sampai 2006 terjadi peningkatan penggunaan obat tradisional sebanyak 23,10%. Kondisi tersebut menunjukkan bahwa tanaman obat tradisional memiliki potensi yang kuat dalam meningkatkan perekonomian Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui (1) perkembangan produksi tanaman obat tradisional, (2) bentuk konsumsi tanaman obat tradisional, (3) perdagangan tanaman obat tradisional di Sumatera Utara dan (4) hubungan antara nilai kurs dengan jumlah ekspor tanaman obat tradisional. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dan kuantitatif.  Populasi dan sampel penelitian merupakan masyarakat yang melakukan pengobatan secara tradisional di berbagai kabupaten yang ada di Provinsi Sumatera Utara dan juga menggunakan data sekunder dari berbagai sumber terkait penggunaan tanaman obat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Produksi tanaman obat tradisional (jahe, lengkuas, kencur, kunyit, lempuyang, temulawak, temuireng, temulawak, temukunci, dringgo, kapulaga, mengkudu, mahkota dewa, kejibeling, sambiloto dan lidah buaya) di Provinsi Sumatera Utara mengalami fluktuasi dari tahun 2013-2017 (2) Konsumsi tanaman obat tradisional di Provinsi Sumatera Utara mengalami peningkatan dari tahun 2013-2017 dan konsumsi dilakukan dalam bentuk ramuan oleh masyarakat serta dijadikan sebagai bahan baku untuk industri farmasi, industri tanaman obat tradisional dan usaha mikro tanaman obat tradisional, (3) perdagangan tanaman obat tradisional di provinsi Sumatera Utara dilakukan antar kabupaten, provinsi dan internasional (ekspor) (4) Tidak ada hubungan antara perdagangan tanaman obat secara internasional dengan nilai kurs rupiah. Kata kunci: tanaman obat tradisional, perdagangan, konsumsi, kurs, ekspor    


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Anita Apriliana ◽  
Medi Hendra ◽  
Atila Sapitri

Indonesia has rich tropical forests will be diverse plants that can be used as a traditional medicine, ranging from roots, stems, leaves, until all fruit is of great value and can be used as a medicine for the health as well as from different tribe who were in Indonesia. Since old time sub etnic Kutai using different types of plants as a medicine because the lack of medical personnel and health care center in curing diseases. This study aims to find out the types of medicinal herbs used by tribes. The results there were 39 Medicinal plants used by tribes that is Serai, Sirih, Tumbuh daging, Kepius, Patah tulang, Kunyit root, Senuru , Mali wood, Prepat wood, lupun root, Kecubung, Terung pipit, Gelinggang, Beribit grass, Syurga leaf, Tapis bongol, Nyiur ongo, Singgah bini wood, Penggel habeng, Serkemudi grass, Tunjuk langit root, Kemet hitam, Pacar beleng, penggel putih, Ketotol grass, Kemantrah, Sahung wood, Tajerebo, Cula adem, Risip leaf, Lalang, Sampai root, Cancut haji jewa, Mersesat leaf, Lekop leaf, Kuku tupai, Kempis root, Kemet putih and Kedeme


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (Spl-2-ICOPMES_2020) ◽  
pp. S228-S233
Author(s):  
Fahrauk Faramayuda ◽  
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Silvy Julian ◽  
Ari Sri Windyaswari ◽  
Totik Sri Mariani ◽  
...  

The use of a plant as an ingredient in traditional medicine requires scientific evidence to determine its properties. Cat's whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) is one of the widely used traditional medicinal plants in various Asian and European countries. This study aimed to determine the pharmacognostic properties of purple and white varieties of O. aristatus. Aqueous and ethanolic extract of the stem and leaves of purple and white varieties of O. aristatus was prepared and investigated for the presence of active ingredients. The AlCl3 colorimetric method was used for the estimation of flavones and flavonols. The level of flavonoid was reported 13.06 ± 0.13 mg QE / 1g and 6.17 ± 0.049 mg QE / 1g for the leaves and stem extracts of purple varieties respectively while this value was reported 9.76 ± 0.15 mg QE / 1g and 3.79 ± 0.03 mg QE / 1g for the white variety. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the purple variety has a significantly higher amount of flavonoid then the white variety.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-163
Author(s):  
Zumaidar Zumaidar ◽  
Saudah Saudah ◽  
Saida Rasnovi ◽  
Essy Harnelly

AbstrakPemanfaatan tumbuhan sebagai obat tradisional merupakan kearifan lokal yang diturunkan secara turun temurun berdasarkan resep nenek moyang, adat istiadat, kepercayaan atau kebiasaan setempat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis tumbuhan yang digunakan dalam pengobatan pasca melahirkan oleh Suku Aceh di Kabupaten Pidie. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah teknik Participatory Rural Appraisal dan observasi. Parameter dalam penelitian ini adalah jenis tumbuhan obat, jenis ramuan obat dan cara penggunaan ramuan dalam pengobatan pasca melahirkan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh 25 jenis tumbuhan yang tergolong ke dalam 15 suku yang digunakan dalam pengobatan pasca melahirkan di Kabupaten Pidie. Jenis ramuan dalam pengobatan tradisional pasca melahirkan terdiri dari obat dalam dan obat luar. Obat dalam yang digunakan terdiri obat perut, bedak param, dan pilis. Penggunaan ramuan obat dalam dan obat luar selama pasca melahirkan dilakukan selama 44 hari. Manfaat dari penggunaan obat tersebut diantaranya menambah darah, meningkatkan jumlah air susu ibu, menghangatkan badan, dan menghilangkan lelah serta letih pasca melahirkan. Pemanfaatan tumbuhan obat secara tradisional sampai saat ini masih digunakan oleh masyarakat Aceh pada pengobatan ibu pasca melahirkan, selain pengobatan modern.Abstract Traditional medicine is a drug that is processed in a simple, hereditary based on ancestral recipes, customs, beliefs or local knowledge. This study aims to identify the species of plants used in post-natal care by Acehnese in Pidie District. The method used in data collection is Participatory Rural Appraisal and observation techniques. The parameters in this study are the species of medicinal plants, types of medicinal herbs and how to use the ingredients in postnatal care. The results of the study obtained 25 species plant that is grouped into 15 family used in post-natal care in Pidie District. A Traditional herbs post-natal medicine consists of internal and external medicine. The internal medicine used as stomach medicine, param powder and pilis. The use of medicinal herbs to internal and external medicine after postnatal was carried out for 44 days. The perceived benefits included adding blood, increasing the amount of breast milk, warming the body and eliminating fatigue and fatigue after childbirth. Utilization of traditional medicinal plants in this time are still used by Acehnese in the treatment of postnatal mother, besides modern treatment.


2019 ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Om Prasad Dwa

The present paper is based on the work done about traditional uses of medicinal shrubs in Begnas-Rupa lake area from Oct 2018 to Apr 2019. This result was based on survey carried out consulting participatory techniques to collect information about collection and utilization of such plants on that area. Important information and other details about the respective plants were collected by discussion with native inhalers and traditional medicine practitioners. The result revealed that 20 Species of medicinal shrubs belonging to 17 families have been locally used Included families are Acanthaceae, Apocynaceae, Asclepidaceae, Asteraceae, Berberidaceae, Capparidaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Leguminosae, Loganiaceae, Lythraceae, Malvaceae, Melastomataceae, Oleaceae, Polygonaceae, Primulaceae, Rhamnaceae and Rutaceae.


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