The presentation discusses medicinal plants and their uses, defining them as plants recognized for medical purposes and detailing various examples. It highlights specific medicinal plants categorized by diseases like diabetes, cancer, diarrhea, constipation, and allergies, providing biological and geographical sources for each. The document emphasizes the significance of plants like garlic, curcuma longa, and ginger in treating these conditions.

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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