scholarly journals Herbal Remedies And Their Adverse Effects In Tem Tribe Traditional Medicine In Togo

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Tchacondo ◽  
SD Karou ◽  
K Batawila ◽  
A Agban ◽  
K Ouro-Bang’na ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Herbal Remedies

Processed Gingers: Current and Prospective Use in Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Suk Choi
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Raw Material

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been widely used in traditional medicine, and as raw material for cosmetics, beverages, and health functional foods. However, some adverse effects of ginger have been reported. In addition, the hot and pungent taste of ginger leads to reduced consumption. To overcome these problems, methods for the production of fermented, steamed (or steamed-dried), aged, roasted and beopje ginger have been developed. This review provides an overview and summary of new ginger processing procedures, including methods to reduce the pungent flavor of ginger, extend shelf-life, increase the health-functional compound content, and improve safety. These attempts might improve the consumption of ginger as well as prospective applications of processed ginger for food, cosmetics, and the pharmaceutical industry, also as discussed in various patents.

scholarly journals Ethnopharmacological Survey of Herbal Remedies Used for the Treatment of Cancer in the Greater Casablanca-Morocco

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Bourhia ◽  
Abdelaaty Abdelaziz Shahat ◽  
Omer Mohammed Almarfadi ◽  
Fahd Ali Naser ◽  
Wael Mostafa Abdelmageed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Traditional Herbal Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Scientific Validity

Medicinal plants played an important role in traditional medicine for the treatment of diseases since antiquities. The aim of the study is to carry out an ethnobotanical survey on medicinal plants used traditionally in cancer treatment in the region of Greater Casablanca-Morocco, and to enhance the traditional herbal medicine knowledge. 110 traditional healers in the study area were interviewed face to face to response a survey questionnaire including the names of plants used in cancer treatment, used parts, methods of preparation, and route of administration. Indices of Fidelity Level (FL), Use Value (UV), and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) were calculated to identify the most effective plants used for cancer treatment. Eight species were specified including Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia paucinervis, Bryonia dioica, Aquilaria malaccensis, Marrubium vulgare, Lavandula maroccana, Ephedra alata, and Euphorbia resinifera belonging to 7 families. Aristolochiaceae, Aquilariaceae, and Cucurbitaceae were the most useful families in cancer treatment with high significant indices of UV, FL, and RFC with values of 1, 100%, and 1, respectively. Roots and leaves were the most commonly used plant parts. Decoction and powder mixed with honey were the frequently used method for remedies preparation. The present study showed that the people living in Morocco’s economic capital are still highly dependent on traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of cancer. Therefore, it seems that herbal medicine still plays a crucial role in the primary healthcare system for the local population. During this survey, it was reported that even some plant families are highly toxic for humans like Aristolochiaceae that are frequently used in cancer treatment in the study area. As many people still rely on natural traditional medicine considering (it is safe with no side effects), so combined effort between all social categories including scientists and traditional healers should be established for involving the scientific validity of the used plants in the treatment of diseases.

scholarly journals European Medicinal Leeches—New Roles in Modern Medicine

Biomedicines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Sarah Lemke ◽  
Andreas Vilcinskas
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
High Throughput Screening ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Blood Sucking ◽  
Medicinal Leeches

Before the advent of modern medicine, natural resources were widely used by indigenous populations for the prevention and treatment of diseases. The associated knowledge, collectively described as folk medicine or traditional medicine, was largely based on trial-and-error testing of plant extracts (herbal remedies) and the use of invertebrates, particularly medicinal maggots of the blowfly Lucilia sericata and blood-sucking leeches. The widespread use of traditional medicine in the West declined as scientific advances allowed reproducible testing under controlled conditions and gave rise to the modern fields of biomedical research and pharmacology. However, many drugs are still derived from natural resources, and interest in traditional medicine has been renewed by the ability of researchers to investigate the medical potential of diverse species by high-throughput screening. Likewise, researchers are starting to look again at the benefits of maggot and leech therapy, based on the hypothesis that the use of such animals in traditional medicine is likely to reflect the presence of specific bioactive molecules that can be developed as drug leads. In this review, we consider the modern medical benefits of European medicinal leeches based on the systematic screening of their salivary proteins.

Grasshoppers: row materials in traditional medicine

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-79
Author(s):  
Ganbold Yandagiin ◽  
Otgonjargal Ulsiibaatariin
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Nitrogen Oxide ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Oxygen Deficiency ◽  
Respiratory Disorders ◽  
Animal Body ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Preparations and medicaments derived from grasshoppers are mostly used for curing such diseases as respiratory disorders /65%/, wounds /16%/, poisoning /8%/, and trauma /11%/ in forms of simple extract /35%/, boiled extract /21%/,bolus /35%/ via swallowing /9%/, drinking /80%/, topical use /14%/ and fumigation /6%/. In total 8 species of grasshoppers of therapeutic values belonging to 4 genera have been identified.Caloric value of raw materials 1351,2 joule and contains up to 60 proteins, 16 amino acids, vitamins and various minerals. Toxicity of grasshoppers preparation is 8,1 ml/kg and the preparation has no adverse effects on animal body. The preparation exerts such effects as relieving the severity of edematous pneumonia, prolonging the life span, minimizing concentration of nitrogen oxide during inflammation as inhibitor, stopping oxidation and adaptability during oxygen deficiency and thermal exposures.Mongolian Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.15(2) 2015; 75-79

scholarly journals The Combination of Lonicera japonica Thunb. and Other Herbs to Cure Common Diseases in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6548-6552
Author(s):  
Huynh Tan Hoi
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Lonicera Japonica ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Oriental Medicine ◽  
Active Ingredients ◽  
Healing Effect ◽  
The Family ◽  
Support Treatment

Medicines from natural herbs are simple to use, easy to find, both with curative value while minimizing unwanted side effects. It's natural active ingredients help increase immunity, support treatment, and prevent diseases quite well. Knowing about these herbs will help us to take better care of ourselves and our loved ones. In current curative methods, traditional medicine methods are being trusted and used by many people because traditional medicine brings many health benefits, helps patients treat their diseases well and improve their health. The remedies from oriental medicine are derived from natural herbs, so they are very good for us. Surely everyone will know some types of plants in the family, in the garden, or just around the house such as ginger, lemongrass, etc. has an excellent healing effect. Therefore, the herbs available in nature can be turned into a cure without spending as much money as when using a Western medication. Currently, many patients are using natural herbal remedies for the highest effectiveness. In particular, many patients are suffering from dangerous and difficult to cure diseases who have sought to cure with traditional medicine and herbal medicine; they have seen better progress with these treatments. This paper mentions lonicera japonica Thunb as an excellent herb because of its effects, and by combining with other herbs successfully, these therapies can cure many diseases.

scholarly journals The Governance of Traditional Medicine and Herbal Remedies in the Selected Local Markets of Western Kenya.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willy Kibet Chebii ◽  
John Kaunga Muthee ◽  
Karatu Kiemo
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Governance Systems ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Traditional Governance

Abstract Background A lot of emphasis is often placed on modern governance systems and little or no attention is given to traditional governance practices which remain largely undocumented. The study aimed at finding out important traditional and modern governance practices that regulate traditional medicine sector in the Western Kenya. Materials and Methods The study was carried out in selected market centres of Western Kenya where the identified Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) sell their traditional medicine. All consenting TMPs and Professional Experts were interviewed with the aid of a semi-structured questionnaire. Purposive sampling design with elements of snow ball techniques was employed in tracing competent traditional medicine (TM) experts and relevant professional experts. The data collected was processed in Microsoft Excel and descriptive statistics performed. The Pearson’s Chi square statistics was carried out to determine the significance of the traditional and modern governance data sets using the STATA software. Results Modern governance practices were not significantly different in all the market centres surveyed (p=0.080). Equally, the traditional governance practices were also not significantly different in all the selected market centres (p=1.000). Conclusions Traditional governance practices play an important role in the governance of traditional medicine, and are shaped by the socio-cultural beliefs of the local communities. Modern governance practices, on the other hand, are widely perceived as top down regulation of the traditional medicine growing industry.

scholarly journals Herbal Medicines—Are They Effective and Safe during Pregnancy?

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Beata Sarecka-Hujar ◽  
Beata Szulc-Musioł
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Echinacea Purpurea ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Morning Sickness ◽  
Active Substances ◽  
In Pregnancy

Since the teratogenicity of Thalidomide has been proven, herbal products are more commonly used in pregnancy to not only relieve morning sickness but also to fight infections. These products are frequently considered as natural and therefore harmless. However, herbs contain a number of active substances that, when used during pregnancy, can affect the development of the fetus. Often, pregnant women do not consult the usage of herbal medicines with a physician. The access to these products is easy and treatment of certain ailments with the use of herbs is common in many countries. The aim of the present literature review was to discuss available data regarding the efficacy and safety of cranberry, chamomile, Echinacea purpurea, garlic, ginger, Ginkgo biloba, and peppermint, which are used to counteract the most common ailments during pregnancy, i.e., infections and pregnancy-related ailments (e.g., nausea and vomiting, dizziness, and headache). Analysis of available data showed that ginger is one of the most extensively analyzed herbal remedies. The dose of ginger below 1000 mg per day may help to relief hypereremesis gravidarum, and such an amount of ginger did not increase frequency of adverse effects for either woman or developing fetus. Data regarding other herbs are most often heterogeneous and give conflicting results with no clear conclusions. However, all herbal products should be used with a special caution in pregnancy. Further high-quality human studies should be determined to confirm the safe doses of herbal products which could be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women.

The Importance of Using Medicinal Plants and Natural Products in Order to Treat Depression, Regarding Iranian Traditional and Islamic Medicine and Laboratory Studies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Fathi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Ebrahimzadeh ◽  
Ramin Ataie ◽  
Shahram Eslami ◽  
Niusha Esmaealzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Islamic Medicine ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
Library Resources

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.

scholarly journals Acute Liver Failure Caused by ‘Fat Burners’ and Dietary Supplements: A Case Report and Literature Review

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Radha Krishna ◽  
V Mittal ◽  
P Grewal ◽  
MI Fiel ◽  
T Schiano
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Healthy Woman ◽  
Usnic Acid ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Herbal Extracts ◽  
Herbal Products

Globally, people are struggling with obesity. Many effective, non-conventional methods of weight reduction, such as herbal and natural dietary supplements, are increasingly being sought. Fat burners are believed to raise metabolism, burn more calories and hasten fat loss. Despite patient perceptions that herbal remedies are free of adverse effects, some supplements are associated with severe hepatotoxicity. The present report describes a young healthy woman who presented with fulminant hepatic failure requiring emergent liver transplantation caused by a dietary supplement and fat burner containing usnic acid, green tea and guggul tree extracts. Thorough investigation, including histopathological examination, revealed no other cause of hepatotoxicity. The present case adds to the increasing number of reports of hepatotoxicity associated with dietary supplements containing usnic acid, and highlights that herbal extracts from green tea or guggul tree may not be free of adverse effects. Until these products are more closely regulated and their advertising better scrutinized, physicians and patients should become more familiar with herbal products that are commonly used as weight loss supplements and recognize those that are potentially harmful.

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