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Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants
01 Jan 1956-
About: The article was published on 1956-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 5524 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Glossary.
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TL;DR: Good potentiality is established for the Neem leaf powder to be used as a biosorbent for Cd(II) under conditions of different concentrations, NLP loadings, pH, agitation time and temperature.
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TL;DR: Data indicates that Bacopa monniera (BM), an Ayurvedic medicinal plant clinically used for memory enhancing, epilepsy, insomnia and as a mild sedative, has a therapeutic potential in treatment or prevention of neurological diseases.
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TL;DR: The aim of the present review is to understand the knowledge of plants used for Ayurvedic preparations in relation to their use as therapeutic agents, pharmacological properties, medicinal plants being imported; medicinal plant parts being exported, endangered medicinal plants and availability of medicinal plants in different bio-geographical zones of India so that the data and information of this review could be utilized in drawing strategies for rational and more scientific use.
Abstract: Nearly 80 % of the global population still depends upon the herbal drugs for their health care. There has been an increase demand for the pharmaceutical products of Ayurveda in all over the world because of fact that the allopathic drugs have a side effect. In the present context the Ayurvedic system of medicine is widely accepted and practiced by peoples no only in India but also in the developed countries- such as Europe, USA, Japan, China, Canada etc. Plant based therapy are marked due to its low cost, easy availability based on generation to generation knowledge. However, over commercial exploitation of these plant products and frequent degradation of natural resources are reported to be major threats to medicinal plants in India. The aim of the present review is to understand the knowledge of plants used for Ayurvedic preparations in relation to their use as therapeutic agents, pharmacological properties, medicinal plants being imported; medicinal plant parts being exported, endangered medicinal plants and availability of medicinal plants in different bio-geographical zones of India so that the data and information of this review could be utilized in drawing strategies for rational and more scientific use of medicinal plants in a way that can be extended for future scientific investigation in different aspects. The development of this traditional Indian system of medicines with perspectives of safety, efficacy and quality will help not only to preserve this traditional heritage but also to rationalize the use of natural products in health care without side effects.
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...Scrophulariaceae Brahmi Leaf Nervous exhaustion, generalized fatigue, epilepsy, improves memory, anti-ageing and bronchitis, coughs [17]....
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...6 Andrographis paniculata Wallich Acanthaceae Kirta Leaf Children's bowel complaints, gastric acidity, viral hepatitis, liver congestion and flatulence [17, 19]....
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...The therapeutic actions of important medicinal plants and its parts used, the Ayurvedic systems of medicine in India are reported in Table 1 [3, 4, 17, 19]....
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...3 Argyreia speciosa Sweet Convolvulaceae Vridha daraka Root & seed The nervous system, geriatric tonic and mild aphrodisiac help maintain healthy joints [17]...
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...Therapeutic uses of medicinal and aromatic plants along with their parts used in Ayurvedic systems of Indian medicines [3, 4, 17, 19]...
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TL;DR: Hair growth initiation time was significantly reduced to half on treatment with the extracts, as compared to control animals, and the time required for complete hair growth was also significantly reduced.
Abstract: Alopecia is a dermatological disorder with psychosocial implications on patients with hair loss. Eclipta alba Hassk. is a well-known Ayurvedic herb with purported claims of hair growth promotion. In the reported work attempts were undertaken to evaluate petroleum ether and ethanol extract of E. alba Hassk. for their effect on promoting hair growth in albino rats. The extracts were incorporated into oleaginous cream (water in oil cream base) and applied topically on shaved denuded skin of albino rats. The time (in days) required for hair growth initiation as well as completion of hair growth cycle was recorded. Minoxidil 2% solution was applied topically and served as positive control for comparison. Hair growth initiation time was significantly reduced to half on treatment with the extracts, as compared to control animals. The time required for complete hair growth was also significantly reduced. Quantitative analysis of hair growth after treatment with petroleum ether extract (5%) exhibited greater number of hair follicles in anagenic phase (69 ± 4) which were higher as compared to control (47 ± 13). The result of treatment with 2 and 5% petroleum ether extracts were better than the positive control minoxidil 2% treatment.
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TL;DR: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in Israel on native plants which are known as medicinal plants by different ethnic groups practicing traditional medicine, and 43 species are reported, based on quotations and frequency of utilization.
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