The root of the plant is used for medicinal purposes. Within the roots are the alkaloids emetine, cephaeline, and psychotrine (Grieve, 2016). The uses for these alkaloids are as an expectorant, emetic, sialagogue, and antiprotozoal. Originally used by the natives as a remedy for bowel problems, it was introduced to Europe in 1672 as a cure for dysentery (Herbalpedia, 2010).…
The root has analgesic properties .Therefore the powdered root is used in the treatment of chest pains.…
Over the course of century’s there has been major historic changes and advancements in medicine and the way we are able to cure aliments today. Did you know that Herbal medicine was one of the first treatments? It is one of the earliest scientific practices and is still in use today. Over the years we have evolved with the study of medicine to even going as far as being able to replicate organs and limbs now, From the Stone Age area with Herbal treatments to the Egyptians use of leeches. The Greeks believed in snakes to help cure and treat people. India and china also used Herbal treatments and other learning tools in their advancements. You will see how things have change we have progressed and come to save more and more lives with the use of medicine today. Throughout this paper, you will see some uses over the years.…
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Acapulco (Cassia alata) also known as “bayabas-bayabasan” and “ringworm bush” in English, this herbal medicine is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections.…
Ointments are preparations for external use and is intended for application to the skin. It is a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort. Various preparations are made including different bases such as hydrocarbon bases, absorption bases, water soluble bases, emulsifying bases and vegetable oils. The medicaments are dispersed throughout the solution by the bases.…
The leaf buds of the banyan tree are beneficial in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea and dysentery. The buds should be soaked in water' overnight and taken as infusion in the treatment of these diseases. The latex is also useful in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery.…
In the beginning, C. odorata is considered harmful because this plant is quite invasive and may disturb local plants and agriculture. It is a fast-growing weed and may disturb the natural ecosystems (Vaisakh and Pandey, 2012). However, the locals used this type of herb as medicines. Traditionally, it was used as part of remedial…
in South Asia. This review focuses on the detailed phytochemical composition, medicinal uses, along with…
C.spinosa L. is a perennial spiny bush that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and big white to pinkish white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and growing wild on walls or in rocky coastal areas throughout India. The phytochemicals identified in this plant were lipids, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, lignins, glucocapperin, and polyphenols (Al-Said et al 1988; Calis et al. 2002; Manikandaselvi and Brindha 2014). Even though it has been used in traditional Indian system of medicines for various human diseases, the summation of its medicinal properties is lacking. C. spinosa L. has anthelminthic, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, cardiovascular, chondroprotective, anti-diabetic, hypolipidemic, anti-allergic, anti-histaminic, immune modulatory, anti-carcinogenic and anti-hepatotoxic activity (Eddouks et al 2004; Inocencio et al.…
* The bark, leaves, and roots are useful in treating other illnesses. Scrapings of the inner bark or a decoction of the hard bark can cure sore throat, thrush, and diarrhea.…
Among the various kinds of wound remedies, the use of herbal plants is very much common and mainly widespread. Herbal plants are not only effective but also cost-efficient. The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has recognized 20,000 plant species with medicinal properties providing several treatments for ailments such as pneumonia, ulcers, diarrhea, colds, and also wounds. This list of plant species includes guava plant ( Psidium guavaja ), coming from the Myrtaceae family, that was profound to be one of the healing agents when it comes to…
The Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is a tropical evergreen tree native to India and is also found in other southeast countries. In India, neem is known as “the village pharmacy” because of its healing versatility, and it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 4,000 years due to its medicinal properties. Neem is also called ‘arista’ in Sanskrit- a word that means ‘perfect, complete and imperishable’. The seeds, bark and leaves contain compounds with proven antiseptic, antiviral, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and antifungal uses. The Sanskrit name ‘nimba’ comes from the term ‘nimbati syasthyamdadati’ which means ‘to give good health’.…
* Pandanus amaryllifolius is a tropical plant in the Pandanus (screwpine) genus, which is commonly known as pandan leaves and is used widely in Southeast Asiancooking as a flavoring. The plant is rare in the wild, but is widely cultivated. It is an upright, green plant with fan-shaped sprays of long, narrow, bladelike leaves and woody aerial roots. The plant is sterile, flowers only very rarely, and is propagated by cuttings. * Pandan leaves and roots are found to have medicinal benefits. It helps in relieving headaches and pain caused by arthritis and even hangover. It also treats leprosy, smallpox, wounds, reduce fever, solves most skin problem,…