Herbalism

Cressa cretica L. (Convolvulaceae) is mentioned as an ayurvedic drug, known in India as Rudanti. It is reported to be antibilious, antitubercular, and an expectorant. It is a remarkable salt-tolerant plant, common in coastal areas. The main of this work to analysed the morpho-anatomy of the leaf and stem, in order to supply knowledge to the medicinal plant identification. The morpho-anatomical studies reveals that leaves numerous, isobilateral, subsessile, acute, densely silky hairy,…

Pharmacological properties: From 2000 years Morchella species has been used in Traditional Chinese medicine as well as in Japan and Malaysia for the treatment of various diseases (Hobbs, 1995). They contain a wide variety of biomolecules which possess bioactive and nutritional properties, used as a healthcare by traditional hill societies (Wasser and Weis, 1999; Prasad et al., 2002; Ferreira et al., 2009; Ferreira et al., 2010; Alves et al., 2012). Morchella are commonly used for the treatment…

Bryonia is a vigorous vine in the plant kingdom. It can be found in many species, but white Bryonia is the type of Bryonia that this topic is based on. It is used in homeopathic medicine, yet it is so, so poisonous. It can destroy other plants, yet it isn’t a parasite. Bryonia is a monster during spring and summer, yet is drowsy in the autumn, and sleeps in the winter. This plant is unlike many others in how they live, and what they are used for. Bryonia is a unique plant which helps humans.…

Primary Benefits The active ingredient is gingerol. It is best known for providing support for the digestive system. Many people who nothing about herbal medicine use it to help suppress nausea. However, it also can provide support for the heart and lungs. In Chinese medicine, it is known as a general tonic that can help counteract exhaustion. Description Ginger root is a mild tasting plant used in many Asian dishes as a spice. If you are a Westerner, you may be most familiar with its…

Localization of Antidiabetic Potential of Cassia Tora Linn. Seeds Abstract Cassia tora Linn. is the wild medicinal plant and grows in most parts of India as weeds. In traditional literature, it is found that seeds of Cassia tora Linn. were used as folk medicine for the treatment of Diabetes in different parts of the world. In preliminary phytochemical investigations methanolic extract showed positive tests to sterols, carbohydrates, flavanoids, phenolic compounds, saponins and anthraquinine…

The Article “Like treat like” written in the Magazine Occupational Health back in October 2005 by Liz Hall is relating to a report called the Lancet in which finalizes the skepticism towards the idea of the remedies being as effective as they said. Because the ingredients are diluted many times to the extreme of literally getting crumbs from it to administer to the patient. Yet, 1991 research has proven the efficacy of the treatments. As they carried out the treatment given to a patient with…

Introduction The essay is aimed at looking at the extent to which the use of traditions, alternative medicine and cultural factors play a vital part on the successful implementation of global health programs (GHP) in Cameroon. “Traditional Medicine(TM)” according to (WHO, 2015) is attributed to knowledge, skills and practices established on theories, beliefs and experiences primitive people of various cultures use in maintaining good health, preventing health issues and treating physical and…

Medicinal plants are natural sources of drugs used to cure various disorders of mankind. These serve as reliable medicine because of the presence of various biochemical substances. Herbal drugs gained fame in health care all over the world, especially in developing countries as these are locally accessible, economical and are having lesser side effects. But the natural origin may not be a sign of their safety. A limited number of available evidences indicate that adverse effects associated with…

“PLANTS USED IN CONTACT THERAPY BY TRIBALS OF NANDURBAR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA” M. B. Patil ABSTRACT The paper deals with the study of some ethnomedicinal plants species used in contact therapy, mainly in Chicken pox, Fever, Jaundice, Rheumatic pains and for abortion, Acceleration delivery, Prevent miscarriage, etc. Contact therapy, in which locally available plants, plant parts are made to touch the specific part of the body of the person or domestic animal by the tribal doctors is…

the fruits of V. macrocarpon, V. myrtillus and V. uliginosum (Table, figure, pp). 6.3.3. Powder behaviour of V. macrocarpon, V. myrtillus and V. uliginosum with different chemical reagents Powder behaviour is also an important tool for the determination of constituents in herbal drugs and it provides an idea about their chemical nature. The different colour changes observed in long, short UV and visible light after treatment of fruit powder of V. macrocarpon, V. myrtillus and V.…