scholarly journals Traditional uses of Iraqi medicinal plants (part 2)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 022-041
Author(s):  
Ali Esmail Al-Snafi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
The Past ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Pharmacological Screening

As a result of accumulated experience from the past generations, today, all the world’s cultures have an extensive knowledge of herbal medicine. In recent years, ethno medicinal studies has received much attention as this brings to light the numerous little known and unknown medicinal virtues especially of plant origin which needs evaluation on modern scientific lines such as phytochemical analysis, pharmacological screening and clinical trials. This review was designed to highlight the traditional uses of medicinal plants.

scholarly journals PHYTOTHERAPY IN DENTISTRY: SURVEY OF PRODUCTS OF PLANT ORIGIN FOR HEALTH ORAL

2019 ◽  
pp. 35-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Arada ◽  
Zenon Perez
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Clinical Routine ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: The National Policy of Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC), of the Ministry of Health, inserts the use of medicinal plants and herbal medicine in the Unified Health System (SUS) and was the recognized practice of herbal medicine by the dentist regulated in 2008. by the Federal Council of Dentistry. However, for dentistry, this therapeutic option is still little used. Objectives: The aim of this study was to review and systematize data from the scientific literature on products of plant origin indicated for dentistry, contributing to promote their use by dentists. Methodology: The Medline and BIREME indexing bases on the theme of phytotherapics in dentistry were searched. 230 articles were found and 15 were selected, based on the impact factor of the publications. Conclusions: The difficulties of the use of Phytotherapy in the clinical routine are related to several aspects, such as the lack of qualification of professionals, difficulty of access to phytotherapeutic plants, cost, among others. KEY WORDS: Medicinal Plants; Drug; Herbal Medicines; Oral Health.

scholarly journals Studies on Pharmacognosical Characteristics and Phytochemical Analysis of Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Munuswamy. E ◽  
Surabi. S ◽  
Nandhagopal. K ◽  
Sivagamasundari. M ◽  
Dhurairaj Satheesh
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
General Debility

Medicinal Plants have been playing a significant role in the treatment of various ailments in India. The important traditional methods in our country are Ayurvedic, Homeopathy, Unnai and Siddha systems of medicine. Manilkara hexandra plant bark was used in Febrifuge and the latex used in giddiness, aphrodisiac, general debility. This review attempts to encompass the available literature of Manilkara hexandra with respect to traditional uses, Pharmacognosical characteristics and phytochemical analysis.

PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS OF NORTH EASTERN REGION OF INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 88-97
Author(s):  
MELAKYRKHU NIANGMIH ◽  
SAMIRAN CHUTIA ◽  
DAS BANYASHREE ◽  
SARKAR BAPI ROY ◽  
DEY BIPLAB KUMAR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
North Eastern

Review on Efficacy of Herbal Antiviral Drugs against COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1116-1121
Author(s):  
Pooja P. Thakre ◽  
Vinod Ade ◽  
Shweta Parwe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Contact ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Respiratory Pathway ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
The Past ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (CoViD-19) is an infection of the respiratory system caused due to various viruses affects the respiratory pathway, and it can spread from one person to another by coughing, sneezing or physical contact. Commonly include cough, cold, fever are the symptoms. Viral diseases increase worldwide concern, including emerging and chronic viruses. The invention of new anti-viral drugs from plants has implicit in the past. The Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) caused due to severe acute respiratory syndrome, which is a transmittable and pathogenic viral infection. Several traditional medicines of plant origin having antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties some have been studied for their anti-viral properties and immune-modulating effects. Herbal drugs are now in massive requirement in the developing countries for primary health care not because of their economical but also for better civilising adequacy, improved compatibility with the human body and significantly fewer side effects. This review gives an overview of some critical traditionally used medicinal herbs with anti-viral properties—the literature regarding the drugs of this group, collected from Ayurveda classics. Research articles are collected from published material and discussed per therapeutic actions. Most of the Herbs are with Katu Rasa (pungent) and Ushna Virya (hot potency). They are indicated in diseases, viz. Kasa (cough), Shwas (asthma), Krumi (worm/ infection). Krumihara property drugs which are correlated with anti-viral action helps to prevent against Novel coronavirus infection.

Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds for Diabetes Management: Important Advances for Drug Discovery

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kondeti Ramudu Shanmugam ◽  
Bhasha Shanmugam ◽  
Gangigunta Venkatasubbaiah ◽  
Sahukari Ravi ◽  
Kesireddy Sathyavelu Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Major Public Health Problem

Background : Diabetes is a major public health problem in the world. It affects each and every part of the human body and also leads to organ failure. Hence, great progress made in the field of herbal medicine and diabetic research. Objectives: Our review will focus on the effect of bioactive compounds of medicinal plants which are used to treat diabetes in India and other countries. Methods: Information regarding diabetes, oxidative stress, medicinal plants and bioactive compounds were collected from different search engines like Science direct, Springer, Wiley online library, Taylor and francis, Bentham Science, Pubmed and Google scholar. Data was analyzed and summarized in the review. Results and Conclusion: Anti-diabetic drugs that are in use have many side effects on vital organs like heart, liver, kidney and brain. There is an urgent need for alternative medicine to treat diabetes and their disorders. In India and other countries herbal medicine was used to treat diabetes. Many herbal plants have antidiabetic effects. The plants like ginger, phyllanthus, curcumin, aswagandha, aloe, hibiscus and curcuma showed significant anti-hyperglycemic activities in experimental models and humans. The bioactive compounds like Allicin, azadirachtin, cajanin, curcumin, querceitin, gingerol possesses anti-diabetic, antioxidant and other pharmacological properties. This review focuses on the role of bioactive compounds of medicinal plants in prevention and management of diabetes. Conclusion: Moreover, our review suggests that bioactive compounds have the potential therapeutic potential against diabetes. However, further in vitro and in vivo studies are needed to validate these findings.

Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Pharmacological properties of Enhydra fluctuans Lour: A Comprehensive Review.

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antica Barua ◽  
Muhammad Shaiful Alam ◽  
Md. Junaid ◽  
Yeasmin Akter ◽  
Syeda Samira Afrose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sesquiterpene Lactone ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Microbial Infection ◽  
Scientific Databases ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Cns Depressant ◽  
Isoflavone Glycoside ◽  
Online Library ◽  
Pharmacologically Active

Background: Enhydra fluctuans Lour, a tropical herb, commonly known as helencha or harkuch, belonging to family Asteraceae, and is an edible semi-aquatic herbaceous vegetable plant with serrate leaves, grows commonly in different parts of the world. Enhydra fluctuans possesses potential pharmacological role against inflammation, cancer, diarrhea, microbial infection, diabetes, and so on. Aim of the review: This review aims to provide the most current information on the botanical characterization, distribution, traditional uses, chemical constituents, as well as the pharmacological activities of Enhydra fluctuans Lour. Materials and methods: The recently updated information on Enhydra fluctuans was gathered from scientific journals, books, and worldwide accepted scientific databases via a library and electronic search (PubMed, Elsevier, Google Scholar, Springer, Scopus, Web of Science, Wiley online library. All of the full-text articles and abstracts related to Enhydra were screened. The most important and relevant articles were carefully chosen for study in this review. Results: Crude extracts and isolated compounds of Enhydra fluctuans Lour has been reported pharmacologically active against cytoprotective, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-diarrhoeal, antihelmintic, CNS depressant, hepatoprotective, thrombolytic, antidiabetic, anti-oxidant, phagocytic and cytotoxic, and neuroprotective potential activities. Discussion: Phytochemical analysis from different studies has reported Germacranolide, Sesquiterpene lactone, Flavonoid, Essential oil, Steroid, Diterpenoid, Melampolide, Sesquiterpene lactone, Isoflavone glycoside as major compounds of Enhydra fluctuans Lour. Conclusions: However, more research is important to explore the mode of action of bioactive components of the plant and its therapeutic capabilities.

Persian herbal medicine in functional dyspepsia: a systematic review article.

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Azimi ◽  
Mohammad Javad Zahedi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Functional Dyspepsia ◽  
Nigella Sativa ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Crocus Sativus ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Asparagus Racemosus ◽  
Gastric Accommodation ◽  
Cynara Scolymus

Introduction: According to Rome IV, functional dyspepsia is diagnosed with presence of dyspepsia in the absence of organic or metabolic causes. FD caused by several factors such as impaired gastric accommodation and hypersensitivity to gastric distention. Several studies have reported effectiveness of herbal medicine on FD. This article, thus, reviews Persian herbal medicine in FD. Method: Electronic databases including Pubmed, Scopus, Cochrain, Embase, Web of science and Ovid were searched so as to find clinical articles related to dyspepsia and herbal medicine by July 2019. Our search strategies were traditional medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, herb, plant, and dyspepsia. We excluded all articles except Persian clinical trials. Results: We found 34 clinical trials with 15 herbs and 4 compound herbal remedies like Asparagus racemosus, Brassica oleracea, Cynara scolymus, Ocimum basilicum, Mentha longifolia, Mentha pulegium, Mentha piperata, Pimpinella anisum, Nigella sativa, Mastic gum, Curcuma longa, Pistatio atlantica, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Solanum tuberosum and Zingiber officinale and compound remedies of Rosa damascene & Crocus sativus, Trachyspermum copticom & Apium graveolence, Carum carvi & Mentha pipperata, Gingiber officinalis & Cynara scolymus are effective in functional dyspepsia. Conclusion: Many people use herbal and traditional remedies for treatment of disorders such as gastrointestinal disordersو , especially in Asian countries. Several studies reported the efficacy of herbal medicine in functional dyspepsia. Although their mechanisms are not fully understood, it seems they can modulate GI motility and improve symptoms of FD.

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