Medicinal plant wealth of local communities in some villages in Shimoga District of Karnataka, India

Mahishi, Parinitha; Srinivasa, Brahma; Shivanna, M. B.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2005.01.035

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“…Traditional uses of 54 plant species belonging to 26 families are described under this study (Ayyanar & Ignacimuthu 2005). The survey by Mahishi et al (2005) revealed the utilization of 47 species of plants belonging to 46 genera in 28 families used to treat nine infectious and 16 non-infectious diseases in Shimoga district of Karnataka. In the Dharwad district of Karnataka in Southern India 35 plants belonging to 26 families are being used to treat different types of oral ailments (Hebbar et al 2004).…”

Section: Phytochemistry Of Ethnomedicinal Plants: Implications In DIVmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…An ethnobotanical survey was carried out among the ethnic groups (Kani/Kanikaran) in Southern Western Ghats (Ayyanar & Ignacimuthu 2005, Hebbar et al 2004, Mahishi et al 2005. Traditional uses of 54 plant species belonging to 26 families are described under this study (Ayyanar & Ignacimuthu 2005).…”

Section: Phytochemistry Of Ethnomedicinal Plants: Implications In DIVmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Ethnomedicinal Plants of India with Special Reference to an Indo-Burma Hotspot Region: An overview

Kumar

Lalramnghinglova

2011

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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Section: Phytochemistry Of Ethnomedicinal Plants: Implications In DIVmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Phytochemistry Of Ethnomedicinal Plants: Implications In DIVmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ethnomedicinal Plants of India with Special Reference to an Indo-Burma Hotspot Region: An overview

Kumar

Lalramnghinglova

2011

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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“…Ethnobotanical surveys have also been conducted in various parts of India (Yadav et al, 2000;Jain et al, 2001;Paria, 2005;Mahishi et al, 2005;Das et al, 2006;Savithramma et al, 2007;Patil et al, 2008;Arjun et al, 2009;Sidhalinga et al, 2013;Sahu et al, 2014). But most of such studies have been restricted to some area with tribal populations.…”

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Use of Plants in Traditional Medicines for the Cure of Respiratory Ailments in the Malwa Belt of Punjab, India

anjli¹

2017

Int.J.Curr.Res.Aca.Rev.

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Article InfoTraditional system of medicine is re-emerging health aid in the present scenario. A large number of plants find their use for ethnomedicinal purposes for the cure of acute as well as chronic type of ailments. Respiratory ailments due to their communicable nature are affecting human beings of almost all age groups. The chances of occurrence of such diseases fuel up in areas with high level of pollution. Keeping this in mind, the present study was commenced in the malwa region of Punjab state. During the study, ethnomedicinal knowledge regarding the use of plants against respiratory ailments in the folk medicines was documented. A total of 83 plants belonging to 37 families were recorded to be used against respiratory diseases. Some of the new claims pertaining to the use of plants during the investigation indicate the presence of some valuable phytochemicals present in them and their use in future with more significant perspectives. During the present investigation, it was also felt that there is need of sustainable use of such valuable resources and making the younger generation more aware of ethnomedicinal plants.

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“…Therapeutic uses of F. religiosa L. in Hindu and South-Asian traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Unani are well documented, including the use to treat symptoms of respiratory disorders like cough, wheezing and asthma (Singh et al, 2011). Although several studies attempted to validate its traditional medicinal uses focusing on the anti-asthmatic potential of F. religiosa L. bark, leaves and fruit extracts (Joshi and Joshi, 2000;Sharma et al, 2001;Singh et al, 2002;Mahishi et al, 2005;Kunwar and Bussmann, 2006) none assessed the antiviral activity against respiratory viruses.…”

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Ficus religiosa L. bark extracts inhibit human rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus infection in vitro

Cagno

Civra

Kumar

et al. 2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE:Ficus religiosa L. is one of the most relevant members of the family of Moraceae. It is the most sacred tree of South Asia, and it is used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine to cure respiratory disorders like cough, wheezing and asthma. Some studies were performed to investigate the anti-asthmatic potential of F. religiosa bark, leaves and fruit extracts but none of them tested their antiviral activity against viruses responsible for the exacerbation of wheezing and asthma. AIM OF THE STUDY:The present study was undertaken to investigate the antiviral activity of F. religiosa L.extracts against respiratory viruses such as human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human rhinovirus (HRV). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The antiviral activity of F. religiosa L. was tested in vitro by plaque reduction and virus yield assays and the major mechanism of action was investigated by virus inactivation and time-ofaddition assays. RESULTS:F. religiosa L. methanol bark extract was the most active against HRV with an EC 50 of5.52 µg/mL. This extract likely inhibited late steps of replicative cycle. Water bark extract was the most active against RSV with an EC 50 between 2.23 and 4.37 µg/mL. Partial virus inactivation and interference with virus attachment were both found to contribute to the anti-RSV activity. Replication of both viruses was inhibited in viral yield reduction assays. CONCLUSIONS: 3The results of the present study demonstrate that F. religiosa L. is endowed with antiviral activity against RSV and HRV in vitro. Further work remains to be done to identify the active components and to assess the therapeutic potential in vivo. 1.

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Medicinal plant wealth of local communities in some villages in Shimoga District of Karnataka, India

Cited by 126 publications

References 10 publications

Ethnomedicinal Plants of India with Special Reference to an Indo-Burma Hotspot Region: An overview

Ethnomedicinal Plants of India with Special Reference to an Indo-Burma Hotspot Region: An overview

Use of Plants in Traditional Medicines for the Cure of Respiratory Ailments in the Malwa Belt of Punjab, India

Ficus religiosa L. bark extracts inhibit human rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus infection in vitro

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