Inventorization of some ayurvedic plants and their ethnomedicinal use in Kakrajhore forest area of West Bengal

Biswas, Soumyajit; Shaw, Rupa; Bala, Sanjay; Mazumdar, Asis

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2016.08.014

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“…Gynecological disorders were also reported to have the highest ICF value in the studies that were similar to ours that were carried out in different other parts of the globe. The findings that were reported in our study are consistent with those found in studies that were carried out in other parts of the world (Balamurugan et al, 2018;Hu et al, 2020;Biswas et al, 2017). However, our findings did not agree with the findings of a number of past investigations that were carried out similarly Rao et al, 2022;Pradhan & Mondal, 2023).…”

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confidence: 52%

Quantitative ethnomedicinal investigation of medicinal plants used by traditional healers to treat various diseases in the district Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, India

Ahirwar,

Gupta

2024

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Quantitative ethnomedicinal investigation of medicinal plants used by traditional healers to treat various diseases in the district Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, India

Ahirwar,

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2024

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“…in traditional medicine [4]. Traditionally, roots are used as a remedy for indigestion in children; fruits are used in affections of the mammary glands and pounded pulp is applied to forehead in fever [5]. To the best of our knowledge, very few pharmacological studies have been reported so far on C. turgida, the medicinal plant of the Lawasara forest.…”

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Neuropharmacological potential of Ceriscoides turgida (Roxb.) leaf and root in mice

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Background: Recently, medicinal plants have grabbed attention worldwide in the field of neurosciences for therapeutic intervention. Traditionally, Ceriscoides turgida is used to treat scorpion string, epilepsy, stomachache etc. Present study was designed to peruse neuropharmacological properties of leaf and root extract of C. turgida. Methods: The neuropharmacological activities were examined by thiopental sodium induced sleeping time, hole cross, hole board and open field tests in mice at the doses of 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg body weight. Results: All the extracts exhibited significant reduction of onset and duration of sleep in thiopental sodium induced sleeping time test. Besides, significant reduction of spontaneous locomotor and exploratory activities was found in both hole cross and open field test. Furthermore, both extracts also decreased the number of head dips by mice in hole-board test. Conclusion: Altogether, these results suggest that experimental extracts of C. turgida possesses potent CNS depressant and hypnotic properties, which support its use in traditional medicine.

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“…Its overly acceptance against diabetes could be an example of acquired knowledge through sharing of information or an independently perceived time-tested experience. Although the referred studies claimed to gather information from the local communities, the chances of information transfer from codified knowledge (i.e., Ayurvedic/Siddha/Unani) cannot be overruled (Biswas et al 2017, Chandran 2016). On the other end of the spectrum, G. superba reportedly used in 51 ailments (highest among the priority species) portrayed its high acceptance among communities, but for its multipurpose use.…”

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Medicinal practices of sacred natural sites: a socio-religious approach for successful implementation of primary healthcare services

Ray¹,

Ray²

2020

Eth Res Appl

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Background: Sacred groves are model systems that have the potential to contribute to rural healthcare owing to their medicinal floral diversity and strong social acceptance. Methods: We examined this idea employing ethnomedicinal plants and their application documented from sacred groves across India. A total of 65 published documents were shortlisted for the preparation of database and statistical analysis. Standard ethnobotanical indices and mapping were used to capture the current trend. Results: A total of 1247 species from 152 families has been documented for use against eighteen categories of diseases common in tropical and sub-tropical landscapes. Though the reported species are clustered around a few widely distributed families, 71% of them are uniquely represented from any single biogeographic region. The use of multiple species in treating an ailment, high use value of the popular plants, and cross-community similarity in disease treatment reflects rich community wisdom to explore and apply available natural resources. Conclusions: Building on the findings, integration of the tradition in primary healthcare policy especially in AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) program has been recommended. This would embrace folk medicinal practices along with sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources in rapidly changing rural landscapes. Key words: AYUSH; Ethnomedicine; Medicinal plant; Sacred grove; Spatial fidelity; Tropical diseases

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Inventorization of some ayurvedic plants and their ethnomedicinal use in Kakrajhore forest area of West Bengal

Cited by 17 publications

References 9 publications

Quantitative ethnomedicinal investigation of medicinal plants used by traditional healers to treat various diseases in the district Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, India

Quantitative ethnomedicinal investigation of medicinal plants used by traditional healers to treat various diseases in the district Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, India

Neuropharmacological potential of Ceriscoides turgida (Roxb.) leaf and root in mice

Medicinal practices of sacred natural sites: a socio-religious approach for successful implementation of primary healthcare services

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