study of some medicnal plants

1. Study of some Medicinal
plants

2. • Medicinal plants refer to using plants seeds , berries ,
roots , leaves , bark or flowers for medicinal purposes .
• Medicinal plants are plants that have recognized
medicinal use.
• Their use ranges the production of mainstream
pharmaceutical products to herbal medicine
preparations.
• Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicinal
treatments in human history.
What is medicinal plant?

3. INTRODUCTION
• Those plants that have healing properties are termed as medicinal plants or herbs.
• One of the most important challenges in human health is infectious diseases due to
their high incidence and outbreak rate is cured by medicinal plants.
• Traditional medicine has been used by the majority of the world population for
thousands of years . The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that an estimated
80 % of the population in developing countries depend on traditionally used medicinal
plants for their primary health care .
• Globally, there are nearly 500 million pediatric cases of diarrheal disease under the
age of 5 years every year, of whom two million die. This type of crucial diseases are
cured by medicinal plants.
• There are about 45,000 medicinal plant species in India, with concentrated spots in
the region of Eastern Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman & Nicobar Island. The
officially documented plants with medicinal potential are 3000 but traditional
practitioners use more than 6000.
• India is the largest producer of medicinal herbs and is called the botanical garden of
the world. There are currently about 250 000 registered medical practitioners of the
Ayurvedic system ,as compared to about 700,000 of the modern medicine system. In
rural India, 70 per cent of the population depends on the traditional type of
medicine, the Ayurveda.

4. 1.OCIMUM SANCTUM
• FAMILY NAME- Labiatae
• NAMES IN OTHER LANGUAGES
• Hindi - tulsi
• Tamil,Telgu,Sanskrit-Tulasi
• Inhabitant - Throughtout India
• Parts used
-Leaves
-Seeds
-Roots
-Stem

5. •Medicinal properties:
• Leaves –
Expectorant,Diaphoretic,Antiperiodic,used in
Bronchitis and Gastric Disorder Treatments
• Fresh leaves-
Infusion in boiling water is a remedy for nausea,
vomiting, ear ache
• Dry leaves-
As a snuff in ozaena to cure head ache and bad colds
• Seeds –
In disorders of genito-urinary system & taken
internally as antidote to poison
• Roots –
Diaphoretic in malarial fevers

6. 2.Azadirachta indica
• Family Name - Meliacae
• Names In Other Languages
• Hindi- Neem
• Tamil- Vepam
• Sanskrit- Nimba
• Inhabitant – All Over India
• Parts Used –
Barks
Gums
Leaves
Flowers
Oils

7. Medicinal properties of azadirachta
indica
• Bark-
Astringent,Antiperiodic and In Syphilis
• Gum-
Proteolytic And In Catarrhal
• Leaves-
Antiviral , Antineo - Plastic, Antiseptic In Skin Diseases Like Scabies Ring Worm
Boils etc… ..
• Flowers-
anthelmintic,dry flowers- tonics, stomach ache
• Neem Oil-
Is called Margosa- Stimulant, Antiseptic in Skin Rheumatism
• Whole Plant-
Sores , Fevers , Spleen , Tumours , Small Pox , Cholera , Nausea Used in
cosmetics for the benefit of skin as extracts

8. 3. Phyllanthus niruri
• Family Name- Euphorbiaceae
• Names In Other Languages
• Hindi- Jaramia
• Tamil- Keeranalli
• Telugu - nela usari
• Inhabitant -
Hotter Parts Of India
• Parts Used –
Shoots
Roots
Leaves

9. Medicinal properties Of phyllanthus niruri
• shoots(Fresh)-
Dysentry
• Roots(Fresh)-
Jaundice
• Powdered Leaves And Roots- With Rice- To Lessen
Swellings And Ulcers
• Leaves-
Have a Bitter Substance Called Phyllanthia –
Used Against Fever
• Whole Plant-
As a Diuretic In Gonorrhoea and in Genito
Urinary Tract

10. 4.Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
• Family Name- Malvaceae
• Names in Other Languages
• English- Shoe Flower
• Hindi- Jasum
• Telugu –mandharam
• Tamil- Sembarithi
• Inhabitant -Throughout India
• Parts used –
Flowers
Leaves
Roots

11. MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF HIBISCUS ROSA-
SINESIS
• Flowers-
Emollient, Aphrodisiac and Refrigerant
• Decoction of Flowers-
Bronchial Catarrhal
• Leaves-
Emollient, Aperient and Laxative
• Decoction of Leaves-
As a Lotion In Fevers
• Roots-
For Coughs, Venereal Disease, Fever

12. Bael:
Extract of the leaves of this very familiar tree helps cure diarrhea, dysentery,
constipation.

13. Peppermint or pudina:
The plant's leaves are popular mainly due to their taste. However, its medicinal values
like curing indigestion and healing bruises are also not to be overlooked.

14. Henna or Mehndi:
Why do you think Indian women have always liked to apply mehndi on their hands?
The answer is simple and obvious - mehndi helps cure burns.

15. Cinnamon:
Another popular expectorant, dalchini or cinnamon helps cure pulmonary problems
such as bronchitis, asthma, and even cardiac disorder and fever.

16. Lavender:
The flower is widely appreciated for its smell. However, it also eases pain, and when
applied to cuts and bruises, it functions as an antiseptic.

17. Marigold:
Popularly known as gaenda, marigold extract is good for sunburn, acne,
and blemishes. This medicinal herb also soothes ulcers and helps cure
digestive problems.

18. BENIFITS
• They cost less- the raising cost of prescription drugs have led to the people to look
for alternatives .while medicinal herbs may not be as strong or as fast acting as
conventional medicine .
• They may have fewer side effects –while the side effects of any herbal medication
depend on the drug in question , many fewer side effects than conventional
medicine
• There is a choice on how to use them – medicinal herbs can be used in a variety of
ways , depending on the kind of herb that is to be used. Some herbs can be
mixe4d with food. Some can made into tea there are some available in capsule or
tablet form
• with the growing interest in health and wellness, alternative medicines are
becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
• Also, with the increasing prices prescription medicine, herbal
medicines are often cheaper than their conventional medicine counterparts.
• A growing body of scientific research shows that herbal medicines can be
highly effective for certain diseases and conditions. Moreover, research in
this area increases , the optimum doses for herbal medicines are known to
ever greater accuracy.

19. CONCLUSION
• Medicinal plants can be a good alternative for many diseases and
conditions. They are low cost ,and tend to have fewer side effects.
Moreover, they can be bought in health food shops, pharmacies and
on-line without the need for a prescription. However, herbal
medicines can still have unwanted health effects, especially when
used in combination with other drugs. If you are using more than one
herbal medicine, or using them for a serious condition, its best to
consult with a naturopath or established herbalist. Its also important
to tell your physician that you are using an alternative medicines to
prevent drug interaction.

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