scholarly journals Traditional Medicines Prescription and the Potential of Original Indonesian Herbs as Natural Immunomodulators

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Meilinda Mustika ◽  
Harrizul Rivai ◽  
Nailul Muna ◽  
Zarny Voenna ◽  
Harnisah
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Mineral Substances

Traditional medicine is an ingredient or a recipe for components in the form of plant ingredients, animal ingredients, mineral substances, galenic preparations, or mixtures of these ingredients that have been used for treatment from generation to generation and can be applied by the prevailing norms in society. Traditional medicinal herbs can be an option for health maintenance, disease prevention, and health care and strengthening a person's immune system. With low prices and easy-to-find raw materials, traditional medicinal ingredients can be made and consumed at home. This review aims to provide information that native Indonesian herbs act as traditional medicines and also have potential as immunomodulators. The way to get this information is by searching through Google Scholar. The results show that many native Indonesian herbs act as natural immunomodulators. Therefore, it can be concluded that native Indonesian herbs can be developed into phytopharmaca as immunomodulators.

INVENTARISASI DAN IDENTIFIKASI TUMBUHAN OBAT SUB ETNIS KUTAI DESA GENTING TANAH KECAMATAN KEMBANG JANGGUT KABUPATEN KUTAI KARTANEGARA KALIMANTAN TIMUR

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Anita Apriliana ◽  
Medi Hendra ◽  
Atila Sapitri
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Tropical Forests ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Different Types

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

scholarly journals Traditional Healers of Nepal: Their Knowledge, Skill, Practices and Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
SM Prasad ◽  
BD Patel ◽  
B Shah ◽  
S Sapkota ◽  
NN Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Tools And Techniques

Background: Nepali people have been using traditional medicine since time immemorial. Majority of population (80%) depend upon traditional medicine for primary health care in rural area. However, documentation on status of traditional healers (THs) in Nepal is scanty. The purpose of this study was to analyze the status on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, skill, practices and technology of THs in Morang, Nuwakot, Myagdi, Surkhet and Kanchanpur districts of Nepal. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the districts from February to May 2014. Total of 105 THs were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. Data were summarized using frequency, percentages and tables. Responses on following topics were obtained: socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, skill, practices and technology. Results: In general, 73.9% of respondents were males with only 26.09% females. The greater proportion of (43.20%) THs were senior citizens above 46 years. Majorities (56.48%) of THs have been to primary school and were Hindu. Majority of THs (29.50%) were acquired the knowledge from traditional practitioners. Other sources of acquiring knowledge were family based apprenticeship, trainings and supernatural. History taking was used by 60.30% of THs for diagnosis of illness. Over forty five percent of THs had been practicing from 1-3 decades. THs (6.21%) of Morang and Surkhet consulted over 1000 clients per month. Most of THs (40.02%) used medicinal herbs as the means of healing. A total of 20% THs agreed referring complicated and unsuccessful clients to health institutions. THs used traditional tools and techniques to diagnose diseases. THs prescribed medicines prepared from medicinal herbs or in combination with minerals and animal byproducts. Conclusion: THs have acquired traditional medical knowledge, skill, practices and technology from their ancestors, colleagues, self-study, traditional teachers, training etc. THs use many traditional tools and techniques to diagnose diseases and treat clients by medicinal herbs. THs are the main source of primary health care providers for rural peoples. 

AYUSH Preparations as Immunity Boosters in the Management of SARSCoV-2: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suneel Prajapati ◽  
Mahima Sharma ◽  
Arun Kumar ◽  
Ashish Tripathi ◽  
GV Narasimha Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Adjuvant Therapy ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Limited Success ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Ancient Times

: In the 21st century, humans are in battle against a deadly contagious disease COVID 19, first reported in Wuhan, China. Coronavirus Disease designated as COVID 19 is caused by SARS COV 2 virus from beta coronavirus family. Although, there are no specific anti-viral drugs and vaccines against this pandemic disease, however many medicines are being repurposed for COVID 19 management but have shown a limited success. Traditional medicine systems from ancient times were used for their immense efficacy with minimal adverse effects compared to allopathic medicines. Thus, for COVID 19 management, researchers are focused on traditional medicines from Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy as adjuvant therapy as per anecdotal data regarding their usage in the treatment of Infectious disease. In India, all the traditional medicine systems are under AYUSH ministry and government has been highlighting AYSUH medicines for improving immune system against COVID 19. In this review, the authors emphasize on historical background of AYUSH medicines in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases and the medicines recommended by AYUSH ministry for combating against COVID 19 as immunity boosters.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Utilization of Traditional Medicine among the Communities of Merawi Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Masresha Wassie ◽  
Leul Lisanework Aragie ◽  
Belaynew Wasie Taye ◽  
Laychiluh Bantie Mekonnen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traditional Medicines

Background. In Ethiopia, up to 80% of the population use traditional medicine for primary health care. Studies on the current knowledge and practices of communities in the era of modern health care expansion are lacking. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of traditional medicine among communities in Merawi town.Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 403 residents of Merawi town. A systematic random sampling was used to select households. Data was collected through house to house interview.Results. 392 out of 403 questionnaires were analysed. Among the participants, 220 (56.1%) were female. The mean (±s.d.) age of the participants was 32.5 (±12.4) years. Nearly two-thirds, 241 (61.5%), of study participants have good knowledge about traditional medicines. Three-quarters of participants prefer modern medicine to traditional drugs. 70.9% of participants had the experience of personal use of traditional therapies.Conclusions. The population in Merawi has good knowledge with high acceptability and use of traditional medicine. The main reasons for high acceptability and practice were cultural acceptability, lesser cost, and good outcome of traditional medicine.

scholarly journals Medical Pluralism among the Tharus of Nepal: Legitimacy, Hierarchy and State Policy

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 58-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bamdev Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Oral Tradition ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Medical Pluralism ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Official Recognition ◽  
Care System

This paper offers an understanding of medical pluralism as practiced among the Tharus of Nepal, and makes a discussion on the indigenous medicine in relation to the state health policy and the ambivalence that exists regarding official recognition of indigenous healers. Field data were collected from a village cluster of Dang district following qualitative methods: observation of healing sessions, interview with healers, patients, and key informants. Tharu healing tradition consists of three main practices: shamanic, herbal, and midwifery; practiced mainly by three types of healers: guruwa, baidawa, and surenya who employ three major strategies of healing: mantra, medicine and massage. The knowledge of healing mantras, use of local herbal medicine, and traditional midwifery and massage are the most important features of the Tharu’s indigenous healing practices. Such practices, along with those of co-inhabited non-Tharu healers and healing practices form the universe of local folk medicine. The folk medicine, which represents an oral tradition, co-exists along with scholarly traditional medicine and biomedicine. In terms of official recognition and support, biomedicine is on the top followed by scholarly traditional medicine and folk medicine falls at the bottom of the hierarchy. The scope of medical pluralism has been widened with the inclusion of scholarly traditional medicine in the official health care system. However, many of the indigenous traditional medicines that indigenous ethnic communities continue to practice still fall outside the purview of state regulation. The legitimacy of indigenous healers remains in question. An expression of sceptical and ambivalence attitudes towards indigenous healers has been reflected in the policy and planning documents. There has been an insignificant and inconsistent efforts to link indigenous healers with the official health care system and a hesitation to legitimize indigenous traditional medicine. A serious reflection is needed to move ahead from this ambivalence and inaction towards a more inclusive and democratic medical pluralism.

scholarly journals PERSPEKTIF PENGAMBIL KEBIJAKAN DAN STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN TANAMAN OBAT ASLI LAMPUNG BERDASARKAN PERSEPSI PEMERINTAH PROVINSI LAMPUNG

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Henita Astuti ◽  
Ratna Dewi Judhaswati ◽  
M Syafrizal ◽  
Jekvy Hendra ◽  
Azhari Rangga
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Processed Products ◽  
Policy Direction

Indigenous Medicinal Plants Lampung is a medicinal plant obtained directly from natural ingredients in all regions in Lampung Province, and local policy in developing and preserving it is necessary. The purpose of this research is to know the policy of perspective and strategy of TOAL development based on perception of policy maker in Lampung Province. The study was conducted from May to September 2017 located in Lampung Province. Respondents were determined by purposive sampling by appointing relevant parties on TOAL development activities. The results showed that Internal Factor, the strength among others the use of medicinal plants as an alternative medicine has become a tradition of Lampung society, The weakness factor among others HR is still less creative to create variants of traditional medicine products. External Factors consist of opportunities that can be marketed in the form of processed products that can be marketed domestic scale and national scale; and threats, funds allocated to support the development of TOAL are still limited. Strategy for Developing and Implementing Traditional Medicine and Planning Systems for the Availability of Traditional Medicines Raw Materials in Lampung Province to become National Policy Direction to Support Traditional Health Services, covering a) Cultivation and conservation of TOAL resources, b) efficacy and benefits, c) quality, d) accessibility , e) appropriate use, f) supervision, g) research and development, h) documentation and databases, i) human resource development and j) monitoring and evaluation.

scholarly journals LOCAL ETHNIC MALAY COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE UTILIZATION AND ITS CONSERVATION STRATEGY IN EAST BELITUNG REGENCY, INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Henri Henri ◽  
Erika Erpandi
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Ethnic Community ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Changing Times

Belitung Malay is the largest ethnic group in the East Belitung Regency which is rich in biodiversity. In daily life, the people of East Belitung utilize biological resources for various necessities of life, including the utilization for health maintenance and treatment. However, along with the changing times and technological developments in the health sector, there are some changes in society in the use of biodiversity as traditional medicine. This study aims to examine the knowledge and perceptions of the Belitung Malay ethnic community on the use of traditional medicines. The method used in this study is a semi-structured interview with ethnographic techniques. Informants were selected using purposive sampling, in which they were considered to have a lot of knowledge about traditional medicine and its processing, such as traditional leaders, tribal chiefs, village heads, herbalists, and massage workers. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of the interview show that people still use traditional medicine a lot. Traditional medicine is sourced from plant and animal raw materials. Community trust in traditional medicines is still quite high as indicated in the use of medicinal plants based on use values ​​reaching 0.64 and animal-sourced traditional medicines of 92.59. Even though the use-value is high for the Malay ethnic community, it seems that the existence of traditional medicinal materials has become increasingly difficult and scarce to obtain. In this case, to obtain these medicinal ingredients, people must go far into the forest.  Key words: East Belitung, knowledge, medicinal animals, medicinal plants, traditional healers

scholarly journals DNA Barcoding for the Identification and Authentication of Animal Species in Traditional Medicine

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Yang ◽  
Fei Ding ◽  
Hong Chen ◽  
Mingqi He ◽  
Shixin Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Dna Barcoding ◽  
Sequence Variation ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Medicinal Animal ◽  
Unknown Species ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Processed Products

Animal-based traditional medicine not only plays a significant role in therapeutic practices worldwide but also provides a potential compound library for drug discovery. However, persistent hunting and illegal trade markedly threaten numerous medicinal animal species, and increasing demand further provokes the emergence of various adulterants. As the conventional methods are difficult and time-consuming to detect processed products or identify animal species with similar morphology, developing novel authentication methods for animal-based traditional medicine represents an urgent need. During the last decade, DNA barcoding offers an accurate and efficient strategy that can identify existing species and discover unknown species via analysis of sequence variation in a standardized region of DNA. Recent studies have shown that DNA barcoding as well as minibarcoding and metabarcoding is capable of identifying animal species and discriminating the authentics from the adulterants in various types of traditional medicines, including raw materials, processed products, and complex preparations. These techniques can also be used to detect the unlabelled and threatened animal species in traditional medicine. Here, we review the recent progress of DNA barcoding for the identification and authentication of animal species used in traditional medicine, which provides a reference for quality control and trade supervision of animal-based traditional medicine.

scholarly journals Menorrhagia Management in Iranian Traditional Medicine

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojgan Tansaz ◽  
Hajar Memarzadehzavareh ◽  
Marzieh Qaraaty ◽  
Tahereh Eftekhar ◽  
Malihe Tabarrai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Hormonal Therapy ◽  
Medical Management ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Iranian Traditional Medicine

Menorrhagia is a common problem. Medical management for menorrhagia includes hormonal and nonhormonal treatments. These treatments have different side effects, which reduce quality of life. Complementary and traditional medicines have been used to handle menorrhagia for centuries in many cultures. There is a lot of information and data in Iranian traditional documents or books about medicinal herbs that are used by Iranian traditional medicine scientists for the treatment of menorrhagia. The aim of this study was to review the approaches to menorrhagia in Iranian traditional medicine texts. In this study, some main Iranian traditional medicine manuscripts including Canon of Medicine and Al-Havi of Rhazes were studied to extract important information about menorrhagia management. Iranian traditional medicine physicians have relied on an organized system of etiological theories and treatments for menorrhagia. Their methods for menorrhagia management may be able to convince the desire of many women to preserve their uterus and avoid hormonal therapy.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Usage of Apitherapy for Disease Prevention and Treatment among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Lithuania

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonata Trumbeckaite ◽  
Jurgita Dauksiene ◽  
Jurga Bernatoniene ◽  
Valdimaras Janulis
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Royal Jelly ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Product Use ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Traditional medicine therapies are historically used worldwide for disease prevention and treatment purposes. Apitherapy is part of the traditional medicine based on bee product use. Complementary medicine practices which incorporate use of some traditional herbal, mineral, or animal kind substances very often are discussed with pharmacy professionals because these products are often sold in pharmacies as dietary supplements. This study is aimed at determining the attitude, knowledge, and practices of apitherapy among undergraduated pharmacy students (Master of Pharmacy) who already have a pharmacy technician diploma and from 1 to 20 years of practice working in a community pharmacy as pharmacy assistants. A method of questionnaire was chosen. The questions about attitudes, experience, knowledge, and practices for disease prevention and treatment of different bee products, their safety, and informational sources were included. Respondents shared opinion that use of bee product is part of the traditional medicine. Most of them had experience on honey product use for treatment and disease prevention for themselves and their family members (62%) although the need of more evidence based information was expressed. The most known bee products were honey, propolis, and royal jelly. They are widely used for enhancing the immune system and prevention of respiratory tract infection.

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