Herbal medicine—An introduction to its history

Sharma, Akanksha; Sabharwal, Pooja; Dada, Rima

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-815565-3.00001-1

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“…These papers contained an accurate description of how the human circulatory system works, including the existence of blood vessels and the function of the human heart. During the same time, the Ayurveda in India, which translates to the “Science of Life,” encouraged the concept of integrating yoga, medicine, astrology, and herbal medication/supplement for holistic health and well-being ( 17 ). By 400 BC, the Greeks documented further use of herbal remedies with Hippocrates, a Greek physician regarded as the father of Western medicine, emphasizing the role of diet, exercise, and happiness as the cornerstones of health ( 18 ).…”

Section: Historical Origin-herbal Medicines To Dietary Supplementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A historical, evidence-based, and narrative review on commonly used dietary supplements in lipid-lowering

Grant,

Dangl,

Ndumele

et al. 2024

Journal of Lipid Research

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Section: Historical Origin-herbal Medicines To Dietary Supplementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A historical, evidence-based, and narrative review on commonly used dietary supplements in lipid-lowering

Grant,

Dangl,

Ndumele

et al. 2024

Journal of Lipid Research

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“…Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, recognizes the therapeutic potential of herbal oils in promoting health and treating various ailments. The historical texts of Ayurveda, such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, extensively document these oils' formulations, applications, and benefits [56]. Over centuries, these formulations have been refined and passed down through generations, embodying the knowledge acquired from ancient sages and healers.…”

Section: Traditional Ayurvedic Oil Preparations 21 Historical Perspec...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Transforming Medicinal Oil into Advanced Gel: An Update on Advancements

Maurya,

Misro,

Boini

et al. 2024

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The present study delves into the evolution of traditional Ayurvedic oil preparations through innovative strategies to develop advanced gel formulations, aiming at amplifying their therapeutic efficacy. Ayurvedic oils have a rich historical context in healing practices, yet their conversion into contemporary gel-based formulations represents a revolutionary approach to augment their medicinal potential. The primary objective of this transformation is to leverage scientific advancements and modern pharmaceutical techniques to enhance the application, absorption, and overall therapeutic impact of these traditional remedies. By encapsulating the essential constituents of Ayurvedic oils within gel matrices, these novel strategies endeavor to improve their stability, bioavailability, and targeted delivery mechanisms. This review highlights the fusion of traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with cutting-edge pharmaceutical technology, paving the way for more effective and accessible utilization of these revered remedies in modern healthcare.

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“…This fruit's high variability in shapes, colors, sizes and taste, along with many other physical and chemical differences, has caught the attention of biologists and phytotherapists, promoting them to investigate its pharmacological importance. Herbal medicine emerged a long time ago, and to this day, more than 80% of the world's population still relies on herbal medicine due to various reasons such as culture, religious beliefs, plant availability, affordability, rare side-effects, autonomy and ease of use [5,6]. About 25% of the drugs prescribed worldwide are of plant origin, and these extracts are used in the treatment of both chronic and acute conditions such as cardiovascular disease, prostate problems, depression and inflammation, as well as an immune system booster [7].…”

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In Vitro Evaluation of Biological and Anticancer Activities Exhibited by Five Varieties of Vitis vinifera L.

Darwiche,

Mesmar,

Baydoun

et al. 2023

IJMS

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Vitis vinifera commonly known as grapevine is one of the most important fruit crops worldwide. Its cultivation started more than 7000 years ago in the Near East, and over the millennia was followed by the development of thousands of cultivars that were further selected and characterized for specific purposes. Its important pharmacological value and its richness in phytoconstituents were the triggers to perform this project. Seven extracts were prepared from five different V. vinifera varieties (V. vinifera ‘Black Pearl’ (BP), V. vinifera ‘Red Glob’ (RG), V. vinifera ‘Crimson’ (CR), V. vinifera ‘Beitamouni’ (BE) and V. vinifera ‘Superior’ (SU)) by separating the pulp from the seeds, followed by methanolic extraction. The phytochemical analysis showed that red colored grapes (RE, BP and CR), the seeds from V. vinifera ‘Black Pearl’ and V. vinifera ‘Red Globe’ contain higher amounts of primary and secondary metabolites such as polyphenols, anthocyanins and reducing sugars. In addition to their richness in phytoconstituents, these varieties/seeds possess an important antioxidant activity. The results of the cell viability assays showed that the red varieties have a potential anticancer activity against Capan-2 pancreatic cancer and MDA-MB231(TNBC) breast cancer cell lines, with the greatest promise when combined with the seeds.

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Herbal medicine—An introduction to its history

Cited by 11 publications

References 19 publications

A historical, evidence-based, and narrative review on commonly used dietary supplements in lipid-lowering

A historical, evidence-based, and narrative review on commonly used dietary supplements in lipid-lowering

Transforming Medicinal Oil into Advanced Gel: An Update on Advancements

In Vitro Evaluation of Biological and Anticancer Activities Exhibited by Five Varieties of Vitis vinifera L.

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