Ethnobotanical studies in nagaland. I. medicinal plants

Rao, R. R.; Jamir, N. S.

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“…In the folk medicine of Apatani and Nyishi tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, the seeds of S. myriacanthum have been employed to relieve toothache (Kala 2005;Srivastava and Nyishi Community 2010). Among the Naga tribes of Nagaland state, fruits of S. myriacanthum are burnt on fire and kept in contact with the teeth for some time to kill the germs (Rao and Jamir 1982) Similarly, many tribes in the northeast India consume the root decoction of this plant for the treatment of malarial fever (Bora et al 2007;Srivastava and Nyishi Community 2010). Also, a paste prepared from the fruits of this plant is applied on the abdomen to relieve stomachache in the Tangkhul tribe of Manipur state (Tangpu et al 2007).…”

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Anthelmintic activity of ripe fruit extract of Solanum myriacanthum Dunal (Solanaceae) against experimentally induced Hymenolepis diminuta (Cestoda) infections in rats

Yadav

Tangpu

2011

Parasitol Res

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Although there are many effective drugs available to treat intestinal worms, the fact remains that they remain out of reach to a majority of the population in many areas of the world. On the other hand, traditional plant-based remedies continue to be an important therapeutic aid for treating worm infections throughout the world, especially in the developing nations. Solanum myriacanthum Dunal is a perennial shrub that is used in the folk medicine of Tangkhul Naga tribe of India for treating intestinal worms. This study evaluates the anthelmintic activity of its ripe fruit extract using experimental Hymenolepis diminuta (a zoonotic tapeworm) infections in albino rats. The efficacy of extract was adjudged by monitoring the eggs per gram (EPG) count of parasite as well as by the direct count of surviving worms in the intestine following treatment with methanol fruit extract of this plant to different groups of rats harbouring H. diminuta infections. The plant extract showed a dose-dependent reduction of both EPG as well as worm counts for all the developmental stages of H. diminuta in rats. However, the effects of the extract were more apparent on the adult stages than larval or immature stages of the parasite. Against the adult stage, a single oral dose of 800 mg/kg of extract, given for 3 days, showed 60.49% reduction in the EPG counts and 56.60% reduction in the worm counts in the extract-treated group as compared to untreated control. In comparison, the reference drug praziquantel (5 mg/kg) showed 51.81% and 70.00% reduction in the EPG and worm counts, respectively. The LD50 (oral) of the extract was determined to be 3,093.24 mg/kg in rats, and no significant changes were observed in the values of serum glutamate oxalate transaminase, serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, cholesterol and total protein between the extract-treated and control groups of animals. These findings indicate that ripe fruits of S. myriacanthum possess significant anthelmintic property, without any adverse effects to the experimental animals. This may provide a scientific rationale for the traditional use of this plant against intestinal worms.

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Anthelmintic activity of ripe fruit extract of Solanum myriacanthum Dunal (Solanaceae) against experimentally induced Hymenolepis diminuta (Cestoda) infections in rats

Yadav

Tangpu

2011

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“…Leaves and seeds are used for asthma, cough, colds dysentery and diarrhea 18 . Externally warmed leaves used for rheumatic pains and dislocation of joint 19 . Yellow leaves are used for cough 20 .…”

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Adhatoda zeylanica Medicus is a well-known plant drug in Ayurvedic, UnaniTibbi, Siddha, Allopathic, Homeopathic, Naturopathic & Home Remedies. The present communication deals with the pharmacognostic evaluation on the stem and root of Adhatoda zeylanica Medicus (Acanthaceae). Macroscopic and microscopic examinations of the different organ, observations, and differential microchemical test has been carried out for the authentication of the samples. Physiochemical values such as the percentage of total ash, acid insoluble ash, acid soluble ash, extractive values like petroleum ether-soluble extractives, alcohol-soluble extractives and water-soluble extractives were calculated as well as histochemical tests and colour reactions with different chemicals were performed. INTRODUCTION:

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“…It is used for cough, insect stings in Meghalaya (Kharkongor and Joseph 1981). The rhizome is used for throatache and tuberculosis in Nagaland in eastern India (Rao and Jamir 1982). Rhizome (fresh or dried) is well-known for use in cold, cough, bronchitis, asthma, abdominal troubles, piles, elephantiasis, scorpion sting, snake bite; considered as appetiser, stomachic, aphrodisiac and carminative; variety of other uses as a spice, condiments and preservative (Prakash and Mehrotra 1996a).…”

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Gingers of Manipur: diversity and potentials as bioresources

Sharma

Chirangini

Kishor

2011

Genet Resour Crop Evol

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The gingers are well-known for their medicinal and economic significance and occur chiefly in the tropical regions of the world mainly in the Indo-Malaysian area of Asia. From Manipur in northeast India, 33 species under 9 genera have been collected from different parts of the State. Collected specimens were planted in the Experimental Field of the Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University. The morphological details of the various species were worked out. The characteristic features of the specimen, their traditional uses, anti-oxidant compounds present and biological activities are described. The identified genera are Alpinia (3 spp.), Amomum (5 spp.), Boesenbergia (1 sp.), Curcuma (10 spp.), Elettaria (1 sp.), Hedychium (7 spp. and 1 variety), Kaempferia (2 spp.), Roscoea (1 sp.) and Zingiber (3 spp.). Of these, 26 species have been used variously as food (15), traditional medicine (21) and ornamental plants (9) by the ethnic people in their culture. Ten species have been identified to possess various bioactive molecules.

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Ethnobotanical studies in nagaland. I. medicinal plants

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Anthelmintic activity of ripe fruit extract of Solanum myriacanthum Dunal (Solanaceae) against experimentally induced Hymenolepis diminuta (Cestoda) infections in rats

Anthelmintic activity of ripe fruit extract of Solanum myriacanthum Dunal (Solanaceae) against experimentally induced Hymenolepis diminuta (Cestoda) infections in rats

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Gingers of Manipur: diversity and potentials as bioresources

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