medicinal plants

1. BY: ARYANA AMIRI
PROFESSOR: DR.Sabernavaei

2. As one of the oldest tree species, gingko
is also one of the oldest homeopathic
plants and a key herb in Chinese
medicine. The leaves are used to create
capsules, tablets, and extracts, and
when dried, can be consumed as a tea.
It’s perhaps best-known for its ability to
boost brain health.
Morphology

3. • Dementia
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Eye health
• Inflammation
• Diabetes
• Bone healing
• Anxiety
• Depression

4. • Long-term use may increase chance of thyroid and liver cancer, which has been
seen in rats.
• It’s known to be hard on the liver, so liver enzymes may need to be monitored.
• It can interact with blood thinners.
• Gingko seeds are poisonous if ingested.
• Side effects can include headache, upset stomach, dizziness, and allergic
reaction.
• Gingko use needs to be discussed with your doctor because of numerous drug
interactions.

5. With its brilliant orange hue, it’s
impossible to miss a bottle of turmeric
sitting on a spice shelf. Originating in
India, turmeric is believed to have
anticancer properties and can prevent
DNA mutations.
As an anti-inflammatory, it can be
taken as a supplement and it’s been

6. With its brilliant orange hue, it’s impossible to miss a bottle of
turmeric sitting on a spice shelf. Originating in India, turmeric is
believed to have anticancer properties and can prevent DNA
mutations.
As an anti-inflammatory, it can be taken as a supplement and
it’s been used topically for people with arthritis who wish to
relieve discomfort.

7. • pain caused by inflammatory diseases, like arthritis
• preventing cancer
• stopping DNA mutations
• several skin diseases

8. • When used as a supplement, people tend to take too much, so it can be
difficult to trust the dosage and quality. Safety increases when ingested as an
herb in cooking or tea.
• Long-term use can potentially cause stomach problems.
• Turmeric has low bioavailability. Consuming with pepper can help your body
absorb more of its benefits.

9. The vibrant yellow evening primrose flower produces an oil that’s
thought to alleviate the symptoms of PMS and skin conditions like
eczema.
Studies that are available on this oil tend to be all over the map, but
there are studies that are stronger than others. For example, Some
studies have found that evening primrose oil has anti-inflammatory
properties

10. •PMS
•mild skin conditions
•breast pain
•menopause
•inflammation
•diabetic neuropathy
•multiple sclerosis
•PCO
•blood pressure

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12. The tea tree, which is native to Australia, produces an oil that’s
long been thought to be beneficial for skin conditions, including
mild acne, athlete’s foot, small wounds, dandruff, insect bites,
and other inflammatory skin conditions.

13. •acne
•athlete’s foot
•cuts
•dandruff
•insect bites

14. •Tea tree oil is poisonous if taken orally.
•Your skin could experience an allergic reaction.
•It may influence hormones.
•Long-term use isn’t recommended.