Medicinal plants importance,scope and uses.ShekhAlisha
A considerable number of definitions have been proposed for the term 'medicinal plant'. According
to the World Health Organization, "a medicinal plant is any plant which, in one or more of its
organs/parts, contains substances that can be used for therapeutic purposes, or which are precursors for
chemo-pharmaceutical semi synthesis"
It contains information regarding five medicinal plants - Aloe vera, Cranberry, Clove, Lavender, Turmeric. Their Binomial classification, introduction and their uses.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology-Approaches of Traditional Medicine Studies, Traditional use & management of medicinal plants in Asian countries, Application of Ethnobotany to community conservation and medicinal plant resource management
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ABSTRACT The documentation of the biodiversity and it is traditional, as well as medicinal uses by the ethnic communities, have assumed priority due to the misuse and rampant loss of biodiversity, the emerging threats of biopiracy and the increasing patent wars on bioresources. Since, the medicinal plants are very important for the production of various drugs because thousands of years ago, these plants are used by our forefathers for the treatment of various diseases. Therefore, now a day, these medicinal plants are used for the production of various drugs as well as to cure various diseases. Though there are a good number of publications on ethnobotany on particular and different tribes but the present studies were carried out to explore the vascular plant diversity and investigate the ethnomedicinal potential and their conservation status in the villages of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India. In this research survey, only medicinal plant, their local names and their medicinal uses were interviewed and presented. The information was obtained from local informant i.e. Vaidhays, Hakeems and Ayurvedic Practitioners etc. having knowledge about medicinal plants. The paper deals about some medicinal plants used by the Bheel primitive tribe of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The paper enumerates 25 medicinal plant species belonging to eighteen families used by Bheel tribes for curing various ailments among human beings and animals.
Key-words: Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plants, Tribes, Ethnomedicinal, Multidisciplinary science
Different Medicinal Plants for Common Diseases
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Medicinal plants importance,scope and uses.ShekhAlisha
A considerable number of definitions have been proposed for the term 'medicinal plant'. According
to the World Health Organization, "a medicinal plant is any plant which, in one or more of its
organs/parts, contains substances that can be used for therapeutic purposes, or which are precursors for
chemo-pharmaceutical semi synthesis"
It contains information regarding five medicinal plants - Aloe vera, Cranberry, Clove, Lavender, Turmeric. Their Binomial classification, introduction and their uses.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology-Approaches of Traditional Medicine Studies, Traditional use & management of medicinal plants in Asian countries, Application of Ethnobotany to community conservation and medicinal plant resource management
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ABSTRACT The documentation of the biodiversity and it is traditional, as well as medicinal uses by the ethnic communities, have assumed priority due to the misuse and rampant loss of biodiversity, the emerging threats of biopiracy and the increasing patent wars on bioresources. Since, the medicinal plants are very important for the production of various drugs because thousands of years ago, these plants are used by our forefathers for the treatment of various diseases. Therefore, now a day, these medicinal plants are used for the production of various drugs as well as to cure various diseases. Though there are a good number of publications on ethnobotany on particular and different tribes but the present studies were carried out to explore the vascular plant diversity and investigate the ethnomedicinal potential and their conservation status in the villages of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India. In this research survey, only medicinal plant, their local names and their medicinal uses were interviewed and presented. The information was obtained from local informant i.e. Vaidhays, Hakeems and Ayurvedic Practitioners etc. having knowledge about medicinal plants. The paper deals about some medicinal plants used by the Bheel primitive tribe of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The paper enumerates 25 medicinal plant species belonging to eighteen families used by Bheel tribes for curing various ailments among human beings and animals.
Key-words: Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plants, Tribes, Ethnomedicinal, Multidisciplinary science
Different Medicinal Plants for Common Diseases
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COMMERCIALIZATION OF GE MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS OR DRUGSavinash sharma
INTRODUCTION
CURRENT STATUS OF MDICINAL AND AROMATICS PLANTS.
VARIOUS SPECIES OF MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS.
BIOTRANSFORMATION IN VARIOUS SPECIES OF MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS.
COMMERCIAL COSMETIC PRODUCT OF MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS.
USES OF MEDICINAL AND AROMATICS PLANTS.
RELEASES VARIETIES AND PATENT OF MEDICINAL AND AROMATICS PLANTS.
COMMERCIALISATION OF DRUGS.
COMPANIES/ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN PROCUREMENT, PROCESS AND MARKETING OF MEDICINAL HERBS IN KARNATAKA
WEBSITE LINKS.
MEDICINAL PLANT
A medicinal plant is any plant which, in one or more of its organs, contains substances that can be used for therapeutic purposes, or which are precursors for chemo-pharmaceutical semi-synthesis. When a plant is designated as ‘medicinal’, it is implied that the said plant is useful as a drug or therapeutic agent or an
active ingredient of a medicinal preparation. Medicinal plants may therefore be defined as
a group of plants that possess some special properties or virtues that qualify them as
articles of drugs and therapeutic agents, and
are used for medicinal purposes.
Neem is a village dispensary free and freely available all over India, with a great fight India could win back its patient from an US company.
If anyone asks me choose a single herb for curing the multiple ailment of mankind NEEM will be first herb of my choice
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Aloe Vera, a miraculous, inexpensive and effective beauty product, which is available in various forms like juice, gel, cream etc. It is packed with nutrients, minerals, amino acids, vitamins and enzymes. It is safe to use it as an external application as well as for oral consumption
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Description : In this ppt the viewer will able to know about Sources of Herbs. Herbs are obtained from different plant sources. Various herbs grow in different countries depend on their agro-climatic requirements. The unintentional adulterations may leads to loss of yields in raw plant materials. Proper authentic sources of herbs plays major role in herbal formulations. There are different names and sources of herbs world wide. The biological & Geographical sources of herbs should be clearly indicated in various herbs guide/manual. These herbs are parts of medicines & spices therefore it should be identified properly.
Portion explained:
1. Herbs
2. Herbs vs. Spices
3. Herbal Medicine
4. Herbs & its geographical Sources
5. Popular Herbs & Sources
6. Herbs & Sources
7. Top 10 Herbs
8. Examples of herbs
9. Nature's 9 Most Powerful Medicinal Plants
10. Different Important herbs
11. Flaxseeds
12. Ginkgo biloba
13. Spirulina
14. Ginseng
15. Garlic organosulphur compounds
16. Tea catechins
17. Citrus limonoids
18. Soya products
19. Tomato lycopenes
20. Momordica charantia
21. Turmeric curcuminoids
22. Black cohosh
23. Fenugreek
Aloe vera & Neem Plant uses ppt. with animation Krunal Rana
Aloe Vera is really quite an incredible plant. It is a succulent plant and part of the lily family (Liliaceae), the same family that garlic and onions belong to.Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no wonder it's used for such a wide range of remedies. The bulk of the Aloe Vera leaf is filled with a clear gel-like substance, which is approximately 99% water.
Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15–20 m, rarely to 35–40 m. It is evergreen, but in severe drought it may shed most or nearly all of its leaves. The branches are wide spread. • It blossoms in spring with the small white flowers. It has a straight trunk. Its bark is hard rough and scaly, fissured even in small trees. The color of the bark is brown grayish. The leaves are alternate and consist of several leaflets with serrated edges. Its flowers are small and white in color. The olive like edible fruit is oval, round and thin skinned.
Medicinal plants are considered as a rich resources of ingredients which can be used in drug development. More than 30% of the entire plant species, at one time or other were used for medicinal purposes. It has been estimated that in developed countries like United States, plant drugs constitute as much as 25% of the total drugs, while in fast developing countries like India and China the contribution is as much as 80%. These countries provide two third of the plants used in modern system of medicine and the health care system of rural population depend on indigenous systems of medicine. Most of the drugs are considered very safe as there is no or minimal side effects.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
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5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Testicular torsion refers to twisting of the spermatic cord, causing ischaemia of the testicle.
Testicular torsion results from inadequate fixation of the testis to the tunica vaginalis producing ischemia from reduced arterial inflow and venous outflow obstruction.
The prevalence of testicular torsion in adult patients hospitalized with acute scrotal pain is approximately 25 to 50 percent
Ppt on medical plants and their uses by tanvi bansal
1.
2.
3. • Binomial Name : Aloe Vera
• Kingdom : Plantae
• Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae
• Genus : Aloe
• Species : A. Vera
Aloe Vera is a stem less or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing
to 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are
thick and fleshy, green to grey-green. The species is frequently cited as
being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD.
Extracts from Aloe Vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative
medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating,
healing, or soothing properties.
4. • Aloe vera is good for irritated or inflamed skin.
• Aloe vera helps in speeding up the process of healing
of burns and other wounds.
• Aloe vera is good for hydrating, rejuvenating and
toning for the skin.
• Aloe vera is used on facial tissues where it is
promoted as a moisturiser and anti-irritant to reduce
chafing of the nose.
• Cosmetic companies commonly add sap or other
derivatives from Aloe vera to products such as
makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens,
incense, shaving cream, or shampoos.
• The species is used widely in the traditional herbal
medicine of many countries. Aloe vera,
called kathalai in Ayurvedic medicine, is used as a
multipurpose skin treatment.
5.
6. Binomial Name: Syzygium aromaticum
Order : Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Syzygium
Species: S. aromaticum
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the
family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to
the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, and are commonly used as
a spice.
The clove tree is an evergreen that grows up to 8–12 m tall,
with large leaves and sanguine flowers grouped in terminal
clusters. The flower buds initially have a pale hue, gradually
turn green, then transition to a bright red when ready for
harvest. Cloves are harvested at 1.5–2.0 cm long, and consist
of a long calyx that terminates in four spreading sepals, and
four unopened petals that form a small central ball.
7. Cloves are used in the cuisine of Asian, African, and the Near and Middle
East, lending flavour to meats, curries, and marinades, as well as
complement to fruit such as apples, pears, or rhubarb.
Other uses of Clove are to :
• Temporarily treat a toothache.
• Relieve upper respiratory infections.
• Reduce inflammation.
• Treat scrapes and bruises.
• Improve digestion
• Boost insulin function in the body.
• Clove oil is used in preparation of some toothpastes, laxative pills, and
Clovacaine solution, which is a local aesthetic used in oral ulceration
and inflammation.
8.
9. Kingdom : Plantae
Order : Myrtales
Family : Myrtaceae
Subfamily: Myrtoideae
Tribe : Eucalypteae
Genus : Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs (including a distinct group
with a multiple-stem mallee growth habit) in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of
the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia. There are more than 700 species of
eucalyptus, mostly native to Australia, and a very small number are found in adjacent
areas of NewGuineaand Indonesia.
10. Uses of Eucalyptus:
Pulpwood :
Eucalyptus is the most common short fibre source
for pulpwood to make pulp Eucalyptus globulus (in temperate
climates) and the hybrid of Eucalyptus urophyllax Eucalyptus
grandis are the most used varieties in papermaking.
Eucalyptus oil :
Eucalyptus oil is readily steam distilled from the leaves and can
be used for cleaning and as an industrial solvent, as an
antiseptic, for deodorising, and in very small quantities
in food supplements, especially sweets, cough drops, toothpaste,
decongestants and mosquito repellents.
Honey:
The nectar of some eucalypts produces high-quality monofloral
honey.
11.
12. Binomial name : Azadirachta indica
Kingdom : Plantae
Division : Magnoliophyta
Order : Sapindales
Family : Meliaceae Azadirachta
Genus : Azadirachta
Species : A. indica
Azadirachta indica, also known as Neem, Nimtree, and Indian Lilac
is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in
the genus Azadirachta, and is native to India and the Indian
subcontinent including Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Typically growing in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees
now also grow in islands in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and
seeds are the source of neem oil.
13. Uses of Neem:
Neem leaves are dried in India and placed in cupboards to prevent insects
eating the clothes and also while storing rice in tins. Neem leaves are dried
and burnt in the tropical regions to keep away mosquitoes. These leaves are
also used in many Indian festivals like Ugadi.
Products made from Neem trees have been used in India for over two
millennia for their medicinal properties.
Neem products are believed by Ayurvedic practitioners to be, antifungal,
antidiabetic, antibacterial and antiviral. It is considered a major component in
Ayurvedic and Unani medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin
diseases. Neem oil is also used for healthy hair, to improve liver function,
detoxify the blood, and balance blood sugar levels. Neem leaves have also
been used to treat skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, etc.
Neem extracts have also been used in cosmetics, repellants, honey, soaps and
lubricants.
14.
15. Binomial name : Ocimum tenuiflorum
Kingdom : Plantae
Division : Asterids
Order : Lamiales
Family : Lamiaceae
Genus : Ocimum
Species : O. tenuiflorum
Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as Ocimum sanctum, Holy basil, or tulasī, is an aromatic
plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native to the Indian Subcontinent and widespread
as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is an erect, much branched
subshrub, 30–60 cm tall with hairy stems and simple opposite green or purple leaves that
are strongly scented. Leaves have petioles and are ovate, up to 5 cm long, usually slightly
toothed. The flowers are purplish in elongate racemes in close whorls.
16. Uses of Tulasi :
• Tulasi is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for its essential oil.
It is widely known across the Indian Subcontinent as a medicinal plant and
an herbal tea and has an important role within the Vaishnavite tradition
of Hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving holy basil plants or
leaves.
• Tulasi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing
properties. It is mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, an ancient Ayurvedic
text. Tulsi is considered to be an adaptogen,balancing different processes in the
body, and helpful for adapting to stress. Marked by its strong aroma and
astringent taste, it is regarded in Ayurveda as a kind of "elixir of life" and believed
to promote longevity.
• Tulasi extracts are used in ayurvedic remedies for a variety of ailments.
Traditionally, tulasi is taken in many forms: as herbal tea, dried powder, fresh leaf
or mixed with ghee. Essential oil extracted from Karpoora tulasi is mostly used
for medicinal purposes and in herbal cosmetics, and is widely used in skin
preparations and for fever, colds and infections.
17.
18. Binomial name : Curcuma longa
Kingdom : Plantae
Order : Zingiberales
Family : Zingiberaceae
Genus : Curcuma
Species : C. longa
Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger
family, Zingiberaceae. It is native in southeast India. Turmeric is ground into a deep
orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine and even curries,
for dyeing, and to impart colour to mustard condiments. One active ingredient in it
is curcumin. It has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hot peppery flavour and a
mustardy smell. Curcumin may treat: cancer, Alzheimer's
disease, diabetes, allergies, arthritis and other chronic illnesses.
19. Turmeric grows wild in the forests of South and Southeast Asia. It is one of
the key ingredients in many Asian dishes. Its use as a colouring agent is
not of primary value in South Asian cuisine.
In Tamil Nadu, turmeric has been used traditionally for thousands of
years as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments, as well as topically to
heal sores, basically for its supposed antimicrobial property. turmeric was
a medicine for a range of diseases and conditions, including those of the
skin, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal systems, aches, pains, wounds,
sprains, and liver disorders. A fresh juice is commonly used in many skin
conditions, including eczema, chicken pox, shingles, allergy, and scabies
The active compound curcumin is believed to have a wide range of
biological effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti tumour,
antibacterial, and antiviral activities, which indicate potential in clinical
medicine. In Chinese medicine, it is used for treatment of various
infections and as an antiseptic.