This research is on the identification and traditional uses of some medicinal. Excessive use of herbicide in the crop field threatens the environment by destroying flora and fauna. Names of achyranthes aspera in various languages of. Create, convert, edit and share pdf files for individual use. Leucas aspera medicinal uses pdf download citation on researchgate leucas aspera medicinal plant.
Medicinal a decoction of the fruit is rich in mucilage and makes an effective emollient659. Page 9 g and an excellent source of vitamin c ascorbic acid. Therefore, many indigenous plants are used in traditional. Apamarga uses from jharkhand fever roots are tied around the neck ishidor minjh, gumla, jharkhand asthma whole plant 50100g is ground into a fine powder. Achyranthes aspera, medicinal properties, pharmacological activities, chemical constituent, traditional medicine. Saurauia aspera is a tree with a widespreading crown, that can grow up to 15 metres tall. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. Achyranthes aspera herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. The present study was undertaken to establish the potential role of achyranthes aspera linn for cure of skin diseases. Cotton flowers, medicinal value and health benefits ayurveda. Phytol a chemical constituent of leucas aspera through. This pastelike powder is then added into 23 cups 500750 ml of water, boiled for 45 min, and then filtered with a cloth. The plant is traditionally used by various tribes for curing a wide range of diseases.
Review article ethnobotanical and pharmacological benefits. The best way to identify usnea is to pull a string apart and look for this white thread. A study on the medicinal plants used by the local traditional. These traditional medicinal systems play a key role in healthcare system of these aboriginal tribes. Soda pdf is the solution for users looking to merge multiple files into a single pdf document. Mominul islam and hisashi katonoguchi department of applied biological science, faculty of agriculture, kagawa university, miki, kagawa 7610795, japan abstract. Medicinal plants have been used in virtually all cultures as a source of medicine. The ripe fruits are squeezed and applied to the skin in the treatment of scabies. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the invitro phytochemical analysis on aqueous ethanolic extract of whole plant of leucas aspera. The plant is used to treat many diseases such as cough,cold diarrhea,inflammatory diseases. To instantly get rid of cough, read more about cough home remedies. Pharmacological and medicinal uses of achyranthes aspera 127 bronchoprotective activity. Combine multiple pdf files into one pdf, try foxit pdf merge tool online free and easy to use. Merge or split pdfs with kofax pdf converter kofax.
After that use drag and drop to bring the files in the desired order. Assurance of the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicinal plants and herbal products has now become a key issue in industrialized and in developing countries. Leucas aspera is widely use d as foods and also for nutr itional requirement in countryside which was reported to have high protein content of 21. The use of medicinal plants for the treatment of disease and infections is as old as mankind. Concentrations f o tested samples corresponded to the extract obtained from 3, 10, 30 and 100 mg dry weight of l. Page 7 traditional and medicinal uses of carica papaya aravind.
The revised version of the report includes substantially more information on the. Apamarga is a species of plant in the amaranthaceae family. Cotton flowers have more nectar madhura rasa and attract more honey bees. From andaman and nicobar islands, a total of 536 species of ethnomedicinal plants belonging to 382 genera and 8. Mazida, taqi ahmed khanb, firoz mohammada a advanced plant physiology division, department of botany, faculty of life sciences, amu, aligarh202002, india b department of biochemistry, faculty of life sciences. Fam family, t tree, h herb, c climber, s shrub plant common name maturity period botanical name or family parts used average price rs. It encompasses selected species from the following families. The widespread use of herbal remedies and healthcare preparations is described in the vedas and the bible. A pharmacological perspective global research online. These petals, when consumed are helpful for increasing breast milk among mothers. A study on the medicinal plants used by the local traditional healers of dhemaji district, assam, india for curing reproductive health related disorders tarun chandra taid 1, ratul chandra rajkhowa 2 and jogen chandra kalita 3 1department of zoology, north lakhimpur college autonomous, assam 2department of zoology, cotton college, guwahati, assam. Introduction other nature has gifted mankind with tremendous medicinal plants to create a disease free and healthy life.
It has some powerful qualities as a purgative and diuretic, causing it to be recommended in jaundice, liver, skin diseases and scrofula. Investigation of the inhibitory fraction of leucas aspera on prostaglandininduced contraction in guinea pig ileum provided four new diterpenes, leucasperones a 1 and b 2 and leucasperols a 3 and b 4, and three new isopimarane glycosides, leucasperosides a, b, and c 5. Names of crossandra infundibuliformis in various languages of the world are also given. Merge pdf online combine pdf files for free foxit software. Leucas aspera is typically found in dry, open, sandy soil and is abundant in areas with waste 2. Greatest diversity of wild cotton species is found in mexico, followed by australia and africa. Identification and traditional uses of some common medicinal. Known to help staph infections, heal wounds, respiratory issues, allergy symptoms, sore throat, fungal infections, urinary infections, sinus infections, vaginal infections, the list goes on and on you can tincture the whole herb for internal use or dry it and grind it to add to salves for topical uses. Allelopathic potentiality of medicinal plant leucas aspera a. It possesses valuable medicinal properties and used in treatment of cough, bronchitis and rheumatism, malarial fever, dysentery, asthma, hypertension and diabetes in indian folklore. An ax is used to carve wounds in the stem in late summer augustoctober. The healing properties of plants has been transferred within the human communities for over the centuries. The various parts of the tree are used both internally, and externally for medicinal purpose since time immemorial. Present study was designed to evaluate antiinflammatory activity of an aqueous extracts of achyranthes aspera aeaa.
You also use pdf tools to reorder, delete, or rotate pdf pages using the. Also known as old mans beard, it grows in little hairlike tufts, with the green algae covering the white string like fungus. In general, the crushed leaves of leucas species are applied to wounds, sores, especially those of the eyes and nose, chronic skin diseases, such as psoriasis and scabies. The production of native and exotic herbs, medicinal and. Medicinal plants used against dysentery, diarrhoea and. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in achyranthes aspera. Separation of leucas aspera, a medicinal plant of bangladesh. This is one of the best depurative medicines and is used as a springtime tonic and general body cleanser, usually with woody nightshade solanum dulcamara. Parts of the plant is also being used for many disorders like rheumatism, psoriasis and chronic skin eruptions. List of various diseases cured by achyranthes aspera. Documents such as medical records, contracts, legal briefs, and financial instruments each need to be updated and parsed in different. Amranthaceae b 100 g of fresh roots of achyranthes aspera, 100 g of fresh roots of boerhavia procumbens, and 810 grains of black piper are ground together for 45 min. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of leaf extract. Combine and organize your pdf from any browser with the acrobat pdf merger tool.
It is the tradition that is of remarkable contemporary relevance for ensuring health security to the teeming millions. There are some 42 million cases annually and an estimated 75,000 deaths across the globe due to amoebic dysentery alone2. Herbs are vital source of drugs from the ancient time holding the scenario of the indian system of medicine. Leucas aspera is an erect, annual plant with a much branched stem 30 60cm tall the. It has been said that eating the raw plants can permanently prevent conception.
Achyranthes aspera is known as chirchita hindi, apamarga sanskrit, aghedi gujarati, apang bengali, nayurivi tamil, kalalat malyalam and agadha marathi in our country. Leucas aspera is an erect, annual plant with a much branched stem 30 60cm tall the plant is harvested from the wild for local use, primarily as a medicine, but also as a food and insect repellent. Medicinal a decoction of the fruit is rich in mucilage and makes an. The present study represents an attempt to document information on the traditional medicinal plants that used in nigeria. Names of achyranthes aspera in various languages of the world are also given.
Effect of aqueous extracts of achyranthes aspera linn. Assurance of the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicinal plants and herbal products has now. They control 3 vital elements vaata, pitta, kapha and their related diseases and balance the human body. It can be found in many places growing as an introduced species and a common weed. The chinese also used species of lichens, probably thousands of years ago. Achyranthes aspera medicinal uses apamarga has been extensively used in ayurveda as an antiinflammatory agent besides being useful in hemorrhoids, indigestion, cough, asthma, anemia, jaundice and snake bite. It covers edible fruitsseeds used fresh or processed, as vegetables, spices, stimulants, edible oils and beverages. Leucas aspera commonly known as thumbai, gumma is found all over india. A study on the medicinal plants used by the local traditional healers of dhemaji district, assam, india for curing reproductive health related disorders tarun chandra taid 1, ratul chandra rajkhowa 2 and jogen chandra kalita 3 1department. Achyranthes aspera herb uses, benefits, cures, side.
A 50% ethanolic extract of the leaves was subjected to phytochemical studies and further investigated for in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Natural products have been an integral part of the ancient traditional medicine systems e. Pharmacological and medicinal uses of achyranthes aspera saba hasan amity institute of biotechnology, amity university, lucknow u. Acacia modesta wall medicinal uses medicinal plants. As populations age and consumers preference for natural health products increases, medicinal plants present a niche that exporters in many least developed countries ldcs are looking to develop for sustainable production and export trade. Found throughout india, it is known for its various uses in the fields of medicine and agriculture. Leucas aspera commonly known as thumbai is distributed throughout india from the effects. How achyranthes aspera is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Leucas aspera is a plant species within the genus leucas and the family lamiaceae.
Oct 29, 2016 lasora, lisodaa, gondi, naruvili, and sabestan plum are few common names of cordia dichotoma or cordia myxa, a tree found throughout india. Diterpenes from leucas aspera inhibiting prostaglandin. Ethanolic extract of achyranthes aspera shows bronchoprotective effect in toluene diisocyanate tdi induced occupational asthma in wistar rats as reported by goyal et al. Pdf merge combine pdf files free tool to merge pdf online. Medicinal plants are those plants that are used parts, extract etc in treating and preventing specific ailments and diseases that affect human beings.
Medicinal action and usesastringent, hepatic and detergent. Cotton flowers, medicinal value and health benefits cotton is the most common fiber and is native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the americas, africa, and india. Kg medicinal use amla t after 4th year emblica officinalis fam euphorbiaceac fruit rs 15 45kg vitamin c, cough. This communication records the ethnomedicinal uses of achyranthes aspera in management of gynecological disorders in rural areas of aligarh, badaun. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different nigerian states is the main purpose of this study. Review article ethnobotanical and pharmacological benefits of. Phytol a chemical constituent of leucas aspera through hptlc. Apamarga has been extensively used in ayurveda as an antiinflammatory agent besides being useful in hemorrhoids, indigestion, cough, asthma, anemia, jaundice and snake bite. Title botanical museum leaflets vol 8 publication author.
Hence the important role of medicinal plants in health care delivery services cannot be over emphasized. The crushed leaves are also used to treat mild fevers, colds, rheumatism and snake bites, and as a decoction against roundworm, mainly for children. Morphology leucas aspera is an annual plant that can reach heights of 1560 cm. The root is alterative, demulcent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant and tonic. The ethno medicinal use to cure cold, cough, and skin disorders by a.
Leucas aspera commonly known as thummichittu is distributed throughout india and in the plains of mauritius, java and philippines. Ebscohost serves thousands of libraries with premium essays, articles and other content including leucas aspera medicinal plant. A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different. Leaves are subsessile or shortly petiolate, linear or linearly lanceolate, obtuse, pubescent up to 8.
Saurauia aspera is a tree with a widespreading crown, that can grow up to 15 metres tall408. Medicinal action and uses astringent, hepatic and detergent. Medicinal plants are used by various tribes of andaman and nicobar and lakshadweep islands for treating various kinds of diseases since time immemorial. Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 2012. This story, from a published note by mullerargau 1881, shows how people have appreciated the medicinal properties of lichens throughout our recorded history. A cold infusion or decoction of the powdered roots has been given to children with convulsions. The production of native and exotic herbs, medicinal and aromatic plants in argentina h. Crossandra infundibuliformis herb uses, benefits, cures. The plant is used traditionally as an antipyretic and insecticide. Zygadlo herbs, medicinal, and aromatic plants hmaps are a diverse group of plants with potential to contribute to economic development. The resulting merged pdf file will contain all documents in the order as they appear on the.
Since time immemorial, it is in use as folk medicine. Leaves the leaves of the leucas aspera can be obtuse, linear or linearly lanceolate or petiolate. How crossandra infundibuliformis is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Although the species has many different common names depending on the region in which it is located, it is most commonly known as thumbai or thumba. Leucas aspera is an annual, branched, herb erecting to a height of 1560 cm with stout and hispid acutely quadrangular stem and branches.
Amla, traditional uses, chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, mechanisms, therapeutic applications. It is an invasive species in some areas, including many pacific islands. Allelopathic potentiality of medicinal plant leucas aspera. The root has all the medicinal virtues of the widely used tropical herb sarsaparilla, though to a lesser degree. Achyranthes aspera linn medicinal uses medicinal plants. Lasora cordia dichotoma medicinal used and health benefits. Medicinal plants and extracts are increasingly important export products for many developing countries. Leucas aspera medicinal uses epub 8 jan leucas aspera linn. The plants have been reported to have antiinflammatory, analgesic, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and insecticidal activities.
These plants have already made inroads into the pharmacopoeia of advanced nations like the usa, uk, russia, australia, germany, canada, china and japan to the tune nearly of 25 to 40%ref 1. Crossandra infundibuliformis herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Herbal medicines are widely used since time immemorial indicating that herbs are a growing part of modern, hightech medicine. Identification and traditional uses of some common.
Page 6 india has one of the richest plant medical traditions in the world. This book continues as volume 4 of a multicompendium on edible medicinal and nonmedicinal plants. It is very probable that a number of herbal remedies, the constituents of which are still unknown 3 leucas aspera is reported to have antifungal, prostaglandin inhibitory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive and cytotoxic activities 4. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in crossandra infundibuliformis.
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