The document discusses various plants that can be used to treat skin diseases and disorders. It provides information on over 50 plants from around the world, including their family, location, and part of the plant used as well as how indigenous communities have used the plant to treat skin infections, wounds, ulcers, and other skin conditions. It also discusses tips for healthy skin and common skin disorders.

1. Wonderful plants
combating
SKIN DISEASES
Presented by
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director PPRC, India

2. Happy World Health Day
07.04.2014
Wishes from
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director PPRC, India

3. SKIN
 Soft outer covering
 Largest organ of the integumentary system
 Made up of multiple layers of:
1. ectodermal tissue
2. guards underlying muscles, bones,
ligaments and internal organs
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4. SKIN
 First line of defence from external factors
e.g. temperature, pathogens….
 Thickness:
1. around eyes ….. 0.5 mm
2. palm, sole of feet ….. 4 mm
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5. FUNCTIONS OF SKIN
 Protection
 Sensation
 Thermoregulation
 Control of evaporation
 Storage and synthesis
 Absorption of O2, N, CO2 into the epidermis
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6. LAYERS OF SKIN
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7. DISORDERS OF SKIN
 Acne
 Acrodermatitis
 Actinic keratosis
 Cold sore
 Cutaneous candidiasis
 Carbuncle
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 Cellulitis
 Cutis laxa
 Canker sore
 Corns and Calluses
 Decubitus ulcer
 Diaper rash

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Acne Acrodermatitis

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Actinic keratosis Cold sore

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Cutaneous candidiasis Carbuncle

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Cellulitis Cutis laxa

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Canker sore Corns & Calluses

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Decubitus ulcer Diaper rash

14. DISORDERS OF SKIN
 Dermatomyositis
 Eczema
 Erysipelas
 Fungal nail infection
 Herpes stomatitis
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 Haemangioma of skin
 Hives
 Impetigo
 Ichthyosis vulgaris
 Ingrown nails

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Dermatomyositis Eczema

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Erysipelas Fungal nail infection

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Herpes stomatitis Haemangioma of skin

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Hives Impetigo

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Ichthyosis vulgaris Ingrown nails

20. DISORDERS OF SKIN
 Keloid
 Lupus
 Lichen planus
 Mouth ulcers
 Molluscum contagiosum
 Necrotizing fasciitis
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 Pilonidal sinus
 Pemphigoid
 Psoriasis
 Rubeola
 Rosacea
 Shingles

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Keloid Lupus

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Lichen planus Mouth ulcers

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Molluscum contagiosum Necrotizing fasciitis

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Pilonidal sinus Pemphigoid

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Psoriasis Rubeola

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Rosacea Shingles

27. DISORDERS OF SKIN
 Stasis dermatitis
 Leg ulcers
 Seborrheic eczema
 Skin cancer
 Sebaceous cyst
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 Seborrheic keratosis
 Tinea versicolor
 Vitiligo
 Warts

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Stasis dermatitis Leg ulcers

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Seborrheic eczema Skin cancer

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Sebaceous cyst Seborrheic keratosis

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Tinea versicolor Vitiligo

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Warts

33. SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
 Cleansers
 Facial masks
 Toners
 Moisturizers
 Sunscreen
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 Tanning oils
 Lotions
 Skin lighteners
 Serums
 Exfoliants

34. Disadvantages of Modern Skin care
products
 Cosmetics are derived from petroleum,
sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), Parabens new
surfactants
 SLS cause number of problems: Dermatitis
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35. Disadvantages of Modern Skin care
products
 Parabens: Skin irritation, allergy, contact
dermatitis
 Synthetic fragrance: allergy
 Animal testing is controversial
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36. Tips for healthy skin
 Protect yourself from the SUN:
Sun exposure causes wrinkles, age spots
and other skin problems
1. use sunscreen
2.seek shade avoid 10 am to 4 pm light
3.wear protective clothing
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37. Tips for healthy skin
 Don’t smoke:
1. Smoke causes wrinkles
2.Decreases blood flow
3.Depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients
4.Damages collagen and elastin which gives
strength and elasticity to skin
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38. Tips for healthy skin
 Treat skin gently:
1. Limit bath time
2. Avoid strong soaps
3. Shave carefully
4. Moisturize dry skin
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39. Tips for healthy skin
 Eat a healthy diet:
Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole
grains
 Manage stress
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40. Azadirachta indica
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41. Azadirachta indica
 Family: Meliaceae
 Seeds as a source of margosa oil
 It possesses anti-inflammatory property
 For treating skin diseases
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42. Allium cepa
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43. Allium cepa
 Family: Liliaceae
 Stems and bulbs applied as a poultice to carbuncles by the
Cheyennes
 Decoction used as washing pus from sores
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44. Ambrosia psilostachya
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45. Ambrosia psilostachya
 Family: Asteraceae
 Whole plant has been used by the Kiowas of Western North
America to heal sores
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46. Avicennia officinalis
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47. Avicennia officinalis
 Family: Verbenaceae
 A green fruit poultice is used in India for treating boils
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48. Bletilla hyacinthina
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49. Bletilla hyacinthina
 Family: Orchidaceae
 Whole plant is used to treat abscesses in China
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50. Bulbine asphodeloides
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51. Bulbine asphodeloides
 Family: Liliaceae
 Locality: South Africa
 Juice from leaves and stalks used like iodine for treating
wounds and skin diseases
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52. Chaerefolium sylvestre
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53. Chaerefolium sylvestre
 Family: Apiaceae
 Leaf juice used for treating skin infections in Europe
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54. Cordia alliodora
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55. Cordia alliodora
 Family: Boraginaceae
 Ointment used for Pulverized seeds, beneficial against skin
infections in West Indies
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56. Capparis flexuosa
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57. Capparis flexuosa
 Family: Capparidaceae
 Leaf decoction is used for skin diseases in West Indies
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58. Calophyllum inophyllum
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59. Calophyllum inophyllum
 Family: Clusiaceae
 Tropics of the world
 Relieves pain of Lepers by the intramuscular injection of
refined oil
 Dilo oil obtained from this plant is effective against skin
diseases
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60. Croton cortesianus
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61. Croton cortesianus
 Family: Euphorbiaceae
 In Mexico, caustic juice from this plant is used for treating
skin infections
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62. Cistus villosus
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63. Cistus villosus
 Family: Asteraceae
 Locality: Brazil
 Labdanum balsam is effective
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64. Cassia alata
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65. Cassia alata
 Family: Fabiaceae
 Leaf juices (containing Chrysophanic acid)
 Effective against skin infections
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66. Copaifera reticulata
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67. Copaifera reticulata
 Family: Fabiaceae
 This plant in Brazil is used as healing wounds as well as for
skin infections
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68. Caloncoba echinata
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69. Caloncoba echinata
 Family: Flacourtiaceae
 Seeds contain Gorli oil
 Oil is for treating skin infections in Western and Central
America
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70. Curculigo orchioides
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71. Curculigo orchioides
 Family: Liliaceae
 In Philippines whole plant is used to treat skin diseases
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72. Chelidonium majus
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73. Chelidonium majus
 Family: Papveraceae
 Fresh yellow latex of this plant is beneficial in Europe
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74. Clematis dioica
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75. Clematis dioica
 Family: Ranunculaceae
 In Tropical America ointment from leaves of this plant is
used to treat skin infections
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76. Calotropis procera
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77. Calotropis procera
 Family: Asclepiadaceae
 Locality: India
 Root bark to treat leprosy
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78. Celosia trigyna
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79. Celosia trigyna
 Family: Amaranthaceae
 Leaves are used for Pustular skin eruptions in Africa
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80. Capparis horrida
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81. Capparis horrida
 Family: Capparidaceae
 Poultices of leaves for treating boils, swellings and piles
 Employed as a Counter-irritant
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82. Carapa procera
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83. Carapa procera
 Family: Meliaceae
 Remedy for curing exanthems related to systemic disease
– “Yaws” throughout the tropics is the application of
Touloucouna oil obtained from this plant
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84. Coprosma australis
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85. Coprosma australis
 Family: Rubiaceae
 Leaf infusion is used in New Zealand to treat sores, cuts and
bruises
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86. Daldinia concentrica
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87. Daldinia concentrica
 Family: Xylariaceae
 Fungus
 Indonesians use this plant for treating ulcer as well as skin
diseases
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88. Gouania javanica
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89. Gouania javanica
 Family: Rhammaceae
 Roots for treating sores in SouthEastern Asia
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90. Gouania leptostachya
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91. Gouania leptostachya
 Family: Rhamnaceae
 Pulp obtained from stems, roots and leaves used to treat
skin infections in Java
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92. Heuchera americana
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93. Heuchera americana
 Family: Saxifragaceae
 Also known as Alum root
 Powdered roots are beneficial in ulcers, wounds and other
skin infections by North American Indians
 Meskwakis used leaves as an astringent for healing sores
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94. Laserpitium prutenicum
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95. Laserpitium prutenicum
 Family: Apiaceae
 Root used to treat skin infections in Europe
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96. Leea macrophylla
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97. Leea macrophylla
 Family: Vitaceae
 Locality: India
 Medicinal part: Roots
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98. Ocimum sanctum
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99. Ocimum sanctum
 Family: Lamiaceae
 Holy, religious plant from India
 Whole plant is effective against skin diseases
 Even wet soil around this plant is applied on skin for curing
infections
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100. Pentaspadon motleyi
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101. Pentaspadon motleyi
 Family: Anacardiaceae
 Locality: Malayan archipelago
 Acrid balsam from stem
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102. Rauvolfia vomitoria
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103. Rauvolfia vomitoria
 Family: Apocynaceae
 Latex from leaves effective against skin diseases in
Western Africa
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104. Rhinacanthus nasuta
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105. Rhinacanthus nasuta
 Family: Acanthaceae
 Found in India
 Fresh roots, leaves, seeds mixed with lime juice for skin
diseases
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106. Sigesbeckia orientalis
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107. Sigesbeckia orientalis
 Family: Asteraceae
 Found in India
 Tincture of whole plant for ringworm and other such
diseases
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108. Strychnos gaultheriana
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109. Strychnos gaultheriana
 Family: Loganiaceae
 Locality: Indonesia
 Bark useful for skin diseases
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110. Scrophularia auriculata
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111. Scrophularia auriculata
 Family: Scrophulariaceae
 Also known as Water betony
 In Europe, both these plants are used for abscesses, ulcers
 A decoction of whole plant good for treating skin infections
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112. Taraktogenos kurzii
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113. Taraktogenos kurzii
 Family: Flacourtiaceae
 Found in Eastern India
 Chaulmogra oil is used for curing skin diseases
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114. Ulmus fulva
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115. Ulmus fulva
 Family: Ulmaceae
 Also known as Slippery elm
 Meskwakis used as: bark for cold sores, Potawatomis,
poultices for boils
 North American Indians use this plant for cutaneous
diseases and wounds
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116. Urtica dioica
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117. Urtica dioica
 Family: Urticaceae
 In North temperate used for treating skin infections in
system of homeopathic medicines
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118. Veronica officinalis
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119. Veronica officinalis
 Family: Scrophulariaceae
 Herb is having lot of potency to treat the skin diseases
 Mostly used for chronic skin diseases in North temperature
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120. Xyris caroliniana
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121. Xyris caroliniana
 Family: Xyridaceae
 In Eastern North America leaves and roots of this plant are
used for treating skin diseases
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