scholarly journals MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN NEERILIVU (DIABETES MELLITUS) IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE - REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCES

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-18
Author(s):  
Rakulini Raveendran ◽  
S. Sundararajan ◽  
S. Victoria ◽  
A. Balamurugan ◽  
M. Muthukumaran
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Poetic Form ◽  
Diabetic Mellitus ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Strychnos Potatorum

Introduction: Sarapenthira  vaithiya murailkal (Neerilivu chikitchai) (SVM-NC) is a classic book written in a poetic form. It mentioned the treatment of Neerilivu (Diabetic Mellitus (DM)). According to the mode of administration, Siddha medicines are categorized into two classes; Internal medicine & external medicine. Medicinal plants, Metals and Minerals are used to prepare medicines from ancient times for the treatment of Neerilivu (DM). According to the Siddha literatures signs & symptoms of Neerilivu can be compared with Diabetic Mellitus in modern aspect. Diabetic Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder. Many drugs are mentioned for the treatment of Neerilivu (DM) in SVM-NC. Aim: The aim of the study is to identify the types of Siddha drugs and its ingredients from SVM-NC and research article. Data were collected, tabulated and analysed. This information was used to identify the medicinal plants that are being used in the management of Neerilivu (DM) in the traditional medicine. Results and Discussion: Eighty-five drugs were identified from the analysis. Out of 85 drugs, 83 drugs (98%) are used as internally and 2 drugs (2%) are externally. Among the 85 Internal medicine, 28 (33%) are chooranum, 20 (24%) are home remedy, 12 (14%) are kudineer and 8 (9%) are vizhuthu. Two external medicines are oil. 124 medicinal plants were identified from 83 internal medicines. 63 Families were identified in 124 medicinal plants. 10% (26) Medicinal plants are belonging to Fabaceae family. From these plants, 34 (27%) plants are used as root, 19 (15%) plants are used as leaves and seeds and 17 (14%) plants are used as bark. These plants have siddha properties; taste (Astringent: 41 (33%), Bitter: 32 (26%), Sweet: 28 (23%)), Potency (Hot: 81 (61%), Cool: 37 (30%)) and Efficacy (Pungent: 68 (55%), Sweet: 50(40%)). Among the 85 drugs, Cassia auriculata, Phyllanthus emblica, Strychnos potatorum, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica, Sysygium aromaticum and Salacia reticulata are used many times in medicine preparation.  Previous researches showed that these ingredients have antidiabetic activity, hepatoprotectives and anti-oxidant. Conclusion: This review provides useful documented evidence and scientific evidence on the treatment of Neerilivu (DM) in traditional medicine.    

scholarly journals An Overview of the Various Uses of Ephedra distachyaL. from the Past to the Present

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Mansureh Ghavam ◽  
Zeinab Soleimaninejad
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Ephedra Distachya ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Review Study

Background: Nowadays, many people believe in traditional medicines and use them for different diseases. Knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional medicine has been practiced for centuries through trial and error, and many important treatments for the disease have been passed down from one generation to the next. Ephedra is a valuable plant and has been used to treat diseases since ancient times. Accordingly, this study aims to comprehensively introduce Ephedra distachya L. in traditional medicine. Methods: In this review study, databases such as Google Scholar, SID, Scopus, and books on medicinal plants in Persian and English languages were searched to collect data. The keywords included "ephedra", "traditional medicine", "goat’s beard", and "medicinal plants". Results: Many resources highlighted the importance of using ephedra due to its useful properties. Experimental studies in traditional medicine show the effect of this plant in the prevention of diseases, such as asthma and bronchitis. Conclusion: Considering the beneficial effects of ephedra and scientific evidence about its effects, further studies are needed to better understand the use of this plant in traditional medicine.

Ethnobotanical Uses of Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Herniated Disc in Turkish Traditional Medicine

2020 ◽  
pp. 221-234
Author(s):  
Mustafa Eray Bozyel ◽  
Elif Merdamert Bozyel ◽  
Kerem Canli
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Herniated Disc ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
Ancient People ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Secondary Substances ◽  
Ethnobotanical Uses

Humans have known the therapeutic properties and plant origin poisons of many plant species since ancient times. Ancient people who had no real and scientific knowledge on diseases and treatments tried to find solutions to these problems by the opportunities they had and the theories they could produce. Plants are the most important source of traditional folk medicine. People around the world have benefited from plants grown in their environment for this purpose. In these drugs, whole plant or various plant organs or secondary substances were used. Over the years, several therapies have emerged to treat herniated disc, ranging from conservative treatment to minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques to open surgical methods. This chapter examines the recent studies to form a compilation on ethnobotanical uses of medicinal plants for the treatment of herniated disc and their local names, parts, and usage forms in Turkish traditional medicine.

Medicinal plants utilized in Thai Traditional Medicine for diabetes treatment: Ethnobotanical surveys, scientific evidence and phytochemicals

2020 ◽  
Vol 263 ◽  
pp. 113177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catarina Andrade ◽  
Nelson G.M. Gomes ◽  
Sutsawat Duangsrisai ◽  
Paula B. Andrade ◽  
David M. Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Diabetes Treatment

scholarly journals Comprehensive Evidence-Based Assessment and Prioritization of Potential Antidiabetic Medicinal Plants: A Case Study from Canadian Eastern James Bay Cree Traditional Medicine

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre S. Haddad ◽  
Lina Musallam ◽  
Louis C. Martineau ◽  
Cory Harris ◽  
Louis Lavoie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Key Species ◽  
Antidiabetic Plants

Canadian Aboriginals, like others globally, suffer from disproportionately high rates of diabetes. A comprehensive evidence-based approach was therefore developed to study potential antidiabetic medicinal plants stemming from Canadian Aboriginal Traditional Medicine to provide culturally adapted complementary and alternative treatment options. Key elements of pathophysiology of diabetes and of related contemporary drug therapy are presented to highlight relevant cellular and molecular targets for medicinal plants. Potential antidiabetic plants were identified using a novel ethnobotanical method based on a set of diabetes symptoms. The most promising species were screened for primary (glucose-lowering) and secondary (toxicity, drug interactions, complications) antidiabetic activity by using a comprehensive platform ofin vitrocell-based and cell-free bioassays. The most active species were studied further for their mechanism of action and their active principles identified though bioassay-guided fractionation. Biological activity of key species was confirmed in animal models of diabetes. Thesein vitroandin vivofindings are the basis for evidence-based prioritization of antidiabetic plants. In parallel, plants were also prioritized by Cree Elders and healers according to their Traditional Medicine paradigm. This case study highlights the convergence of modern science and Traditional Medicine while providing a model that can be adapted to other Aboriginal realities worldwide.

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDY OF THE TWO Orthoshipon aristatus (BLUME) MIQ. VARIETIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (Spl-2-ICOPMES_2020) ◽  
pp. S228-S233
Author(s):  
Fahrauk Faramayuda ◽  
◽  
Silvy Julian ◽  
Ari Sri Windyaswari ◽  
Totik Sri Mariani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Colorimetric Method ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Active Ingredients ◽  
White Variety ◽  
Traditional Medicinal Plants ◽  
Cat’S Whiskers

The use of a plant as an ingredient in traditional medicine requires scientific evidence to determine its properties. Cat's whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) is one of the widely used traditional medicinal plants in various Asian and European countries. This study aimed to determine the pharmacognostic properties of purple and white varieties of O. aristatus. Aqueous and ethanolic extract of the stem and leaves of purple and white varieties of O. aristatus was prepared and investigated for the presence of active ingredients. The AlCl3 colorimetric method was used for the estimation of flavones and flavonols. The level of flavonoid was reported 13.06 ± 0.13 mg QE / 1g and 6.17 ± 0.049 mg QE / 1g for the leaves and stem extracts of purple varieties respectively while this value was reported 9.76 ± 0.15 mg QE / 1g and 3.79 ± 0.03 mg QE / 1g for the white variety. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the purple variety has a significantly higher amount of flavonoid then the white variety.

scholarly journals Natural Antidiabetic of Tunjuk Langit (Helminthostachys zeylanica) Rhizome Extracts

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fania E. Ridhasya ◽  
Hilwan Y. Teruna ◽  
Rudi Hendra ◽  
Muhammad Almurdani
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Helminthostachys Zeylanica

The use of medicinal plants in treating diabetes mellitus is increasing in Indonesia. Plenty of plants from different regions may have anti-diabetic effect, including Helminthostachys zeylanica. This plant is commonly used as a traditional medicine to treat inflammation, cough, dysentery, and malaria in Talang Mamak tribe, Indragiri Hulu, Riau, however in China it is used to treat diabetic. Thus, we examined whether the extract of H. zeylanica originated from Riau have potential antidiabetic activity. We assessed the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the extract of H. zeylanica rhizome. The results showed the antidiabetic values of n-hexane, dichloromethane (DCM), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), methanol (MetOH), and ethanol (EtOH) extracts were 380.88 ± 0.09; 190.76 ± 0.22; 61.18 ± 0.59; 47.86 ± 0.06; and 60.78± 0.02, respectively. Acarbose were used as standard with antioxidant values of 19.73± 0.07. It can be concluded that the methanol extract is potential to be proposed as antidiabetic.

scholarly journals Worldwide Research Trends on Medicinal Plants

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Salmerón-Manzano ◽  
Jose Antonio Garrido-Cardenas ◽  
Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Scopus Database ◽  
The One

The use of medicinal plants has been done since ancient times and may even be considered the origin of modern medicine. Compounds of plant origin have been and still are an important source of compounds for drugs. In this study a bibliometric study of all the works indexed in the Scopus database until 2019 has been carried out, analyzing more than 100,000 publications. On the one hand, the main countries, institutions and authors researching this topic have been identified, as well as their evolution over time. On the other hand, the links between the authors, the countries and the topics under research have been analyzed through the detection of communities. The last two periods, from 2009 to 2014 and from 2015 to 2019, have been examined in terms of research topics. It has been observed that the areas of study or clusters have been reduced, those of the last period being those engaged in unclassified drug, traditional medicine, cancer, in vivo study—antidiabetic activity, and animals—anti-inflammatory activity. In summary, it has been observed that the trend in global research is focused more on the search for new medicines or active compounds rather than on the cultivation or domestication of plant species with this demonstrated potential.

Reviving Traditional Medicine in the Peruvian Andes

1996 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-9
Author(s):  
Inge Bolin
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
Peruvian Andes ◽  
The Andes ◽  
San Pedro ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
San Pedro Cactus

The use of medicinal plants and medical practices in the Andes is as old as Andean culture itself. Ancient Mochica pottery depicting curanderos dressed in splendid garments, holding parts of the potent San Pedro cactus in their hands, and bending over a patient suggest that healers have long held a prominent place in Andean society. The Incas built on the medical achievements of the societies preceding them, adding a diversity of practices such as trepanation and embalming which we know well from archaeological sites. In ancient times knowledge of herbs and healing methods was not monopolized by specialists but was widespread within the population at large. Where the help of a specialist was required, this service could be easily obtained and was either free of charge or much less costly than is today's modern medicine.

scholarly journals Review: Traditional knowledge of the Dayak Tribes (Borneo) in the use of medicinal plants

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
FATIHA RISTYA AZ-ZAHRA ◽  
NERIZA LARAS WIDYA SARI ◽  
RAIHANI SAPUTRY ◽  
GILANG DWI NUGROHO ◽  
TEGUH PRIBADI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Plant Roots ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
The Family ◽  
Ancient Times

Abstract. Az-Zahra FR, Sari NLW, Saputry R, Nugroho GD, Sunarto, Pribadi T, Setyawan AD. 2021. Review: Traditional knowledge of the Dayak Tribe (Borneo) in the use of medicinal plants. Biodiversitas 22: 4633-4647. Dayak is the name for the native inhabitants of the island of Borneo. The Dayak Tribe uses natural and forest products in plants as traditional medicine for health treatment. This study aims to obtain information about the utilization of medicinal plants in the Dayak Tribe. The knowledge about traditional medicine by utilizing medicinal plants has been obtained from their ancestors since ancient times and inherited from generation to generation. The use of various medicinal plants used by the Dayak Tribe has differences in terms of the part of the plant taken, how to process it, and how to use it. This is because each Dayak Sub-tribe has its role model for using these medicinal plants. For example, the leaves are used in one area, and it could be that the plant roots are used in other areas. This paper reviews the use of medicinal plants to treat various diseases by 6 Dayak sub-tribes, namely: Desa Dayak Sub-tribe (member of Iban Dayak), Jangkang Dayak Sub-tribe (member of Klemantan Dayak), Bakumpai Dayak Sub-tribe (member of OtDanum-Ngaju Dayak), Kenyah Dayak Sub-tribe (member of Apokayan Dayak), Tagol Dayak Sub-tribe (member of Murut Dayak), and Siang Dayak Sub-tribe (member of Punan Dayak). The results from 6 Dayak Sub-tribes revealed 63 families of plants from which 133 species. The family most widely used for medicinal plants, namely Euphorbiaceae, consists of 9 species, and the leaf is the most commonly used part of the plants (47%). The traditional knowledge of the Dayak Tribe in utilizing plant resources will significantly help preserve biodiversity and domestication of medicinal plants. Suppose medicinal plants are exploited more than they should. In that case, it will undoubtedly have a significant impact on their availability in the forest area, and if it continues, it will cause the extinction of certain species. This implies the importance of preserving local wisdom in the Dayak Tribe so that the use of nature is done wisely and so that it remains sustainable. By knowing the benefits of medicinal plants, Dayak Tribe will want to conserve these medicinal plants to be used in the future.

scholarly journals Asteraceae yang Dimanfaatkan Sebagai Tumbuhan Obat di Kecamatan Lubuk Alung Kabupaten Padang Pariaman

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Sari
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Local People ◽  
Interview Techniques ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
Traditional Communities

The use of plants by traditional communities is examined in ethnobotany studies. Ethnobotany is the study of the relationship between people in a region and plants or the interaction of local people with their environment, especially plants. The use of plants as medicines by the community, one of which is in the area of Jorong Indarung Kanagarian Aie Tajun, Lubuk Alung Regency, Padang Pariaman District. Indarung Jorong community uses plants as traditional medicine consisting of single drugs and medicinal herbs. Knowledge of medicinal plants is obtained from people who know about medicinal plants (shamans) in the area. This research uses descriptive method with observation and direct interview techniques. Observations are made by direct observation to the field and sampling according to the required criteria and interviews are conducted directly with the experts of medicinal plants (shamans) in the Indarung Kanagarian Aia Tajun. Data on how to use medicinal plants by the community is presented in table form. From the results of research on ethnobotany, medicinal plants in Jorong Indarung Kanagarian Aia Tajun, Lubuk Alung Regency, Padang Pariaman District, found as many as 106 species of medicinal plants consisting of 49 families that can treat 32 kinds of diseases. The most widely used part of medicinal plants is leaves with a percentage of 45.98%. The use of medicinal plants is used as an external medicine and internal medicine. The most commonly used internal medicine is taken while the external drug is the most widely used method, which is applied or applied.

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