A short presentation on medicinal plants that is used to prevent Diabetics, Cancer, Diarrhoea, Constipation and Allegy etc.

1. Presentation On
“Medicinal Plants”
Presented By:
Sayed Bin Huda
ID No: P181004
Department of Pharmacy
International Islamic University Chittagong

2. What is Medicinal Plants?What is Medicinal Plants?
Medicinal plants are plants that have a
recognized medical use. It also refers to using
a plant’s seeds, berries, roots, leaves, barks or
flowers for medicinal purposes.
Example:
i.Tulsi
ii.Garlic
iii.Aloe Vera

3. Medicinal Plants Used InMedicinal Plants Used In
“Diabetics”“Diabetics”
1. Acacia arabica (Babul)
Biological source:
It obtains from the stem and branches of Acacia arabica Wild.
Geographical source:
It is found in Sudan, India, Morocco, Sri Lanka and Africa.
2. Achyranthes aspera (Chaff-flower)
Biological source:
It obtains from the flower of Achyranthes aspera Linn.
Geographical source:
The plant is found in Tropical Asia, Australia, America and Africa etc.
3. Allium sativum (Garlic)
Biological source:
It obtains from the bulb of Allium sativum Linn.
Geographical source:
It is found in Central Asia, Southern Europe, USA, India, Bangladesh etc.

4. Medicinal Plants Used InMedicinal Plants Used In
“Cancer”“Cancer”
1. Tinospora cordifolia (Nimgilo/Guduchi)
Biological source:
It obtains from the leaves of Tinospera cordifolia Linn.
Geographical source:
It is found in the tropical areas of India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
2. Centella Asiatica (Thankuni)
Biological source:
It obtains from the flower of Achyranthes aspera Linn.
Geographical source:
The plant is found in Tropical Asia, Australia, America and Africa etc.
3. Curcuma longa (Halud)
Biological source:
It obtains from the root of Curcuma longa Linn.
Geographical source:
It is found in Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia etc.

5. Medicinal Plants Used InMedicinal Plants Used In
“Diarrhoea”“Diarrhoea”
1. Acacia burkei (Wattles/Acacias)
Biological source:
It obtains from the leaves and flower of Acacia burkei.
Geographical source:
It is mainly found in Australia.
2. Sarcostemma viminale (Caustic vine)
Biological source:
It obtains from the aerial parts, roots and latex of Surcostemma viminale.
Geographical source:
It is found in coastal regions of Australia, China, India and Philippines etc.
3. Cissampelos hirta (Klotzsch)
Biological source:
It obtains from the leaves and rhizomes of Cissampelos hirta Linn.
Geographical source:
It is found in Africa, Madagascar and Angola etc.

6. Medicinal Plants Used InMedicinal Plants Used In
“Constipation”“Constipation”1. Cascara sagrada (Bitter bark/Sacred bark)
Biological source:
It obtains from the bark of Cascara sargrada.
Geographical source:
It is mainly found in Columbia, Oregon, Washington, California and Kenya.
2. Cassia angustifolia (Senna)
Biological source:
It obtains from the dried leaflets of Cassia angustifolia.
Geographical source:
It is found in tropical Africa and Sudan while Cassia angustifolia is native to
Arabia, Somalia, Sind and the Punjab (parts of India).
3. Rheum rhabarbarum (Rhubarb)
Biological source:
It obtains from the triangular shaped leaves with long, fleshy petioles.
Geographical source:
It is found in England, Eurasia and China etc.

7. Medicinal Plants Used InMedicinal Plants Used In
“Allergy”“Allergy”
1. Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
Biological source:
It obtains from the rhizome, ginger of Zingiber officinale.
Geographical source:
It is found in all areas of Asian subcontinent.
2. Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle)
Biological source:
It obtains from the leaves and flowers of Urtica dioica.
Geographical source:
It is found in Ireland, New zealand, Bulgaria and Ukraine etc.
3. Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn)
Biological source:
It obtains from the fruit, seeds and leaves of Hippophae rhamnoides.
Geographical source:
It is native to the cold-temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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