Achyranthes Aspera Linn. (Chirchira): A Magic Herb in Folk Medicine

Shukla, Akhilesh; Bukhariya, V; Bajaj, Jitendra; Charde, R. M.

doi:10.7439/ijbar.v2i6.36

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“…A. aspera leaves were orally administered in the fried form by the healer for treatment of asthma; ashes of the plant have been reported to be orally administered for treatment of asthma and coughs in Ayurveda (Khare, 2007). According to Ayurveda, the plant is bitter, pungent, heating, laxative, stomachic, carminative and useful for the treatment of vomiting, bronchitis, heart disease, piles, itching abdominal pains, ascites, dyspepsia, dysentery and blood diseases (Shukla et al, 2011). Paste of roots of A. aspera was used by the healer for treatment of snake bite; an identical use of flowers of the plant has been reported in Indian folk medicinal treatment for snake and other reptile bites (Nadkarni, 2005).…”

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Medicinal formulations of a Kanda tribal healer – a tribe on the verge of disappearance in Bangladesh

Rahmatullah

Ayman²,

Akter³

et al. 2013

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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The Kanda tribe is one of the lesser known small tribes of Bangladesh with an estimated population of about 1700 people (according to them), and on the verge of extinction as a separate entity. To some extent, they have assimilated with the surrounding mainstream Bengali-speaking population, but they still maintain their cultural practices including traditional medicinal practices, for which they have their own tribal healers. Nothing at all has been documented thus far about their traditional medicinal practices and formulations, which are on the verge of disappearance. The Kanda tribe can be found only in scattered tea gardens of Sreemangal in Sylhet district of Bangladesh; dispersion of the tribe into small separated communities is also contributing to the fast losing of traditional medicinal practices. The objective of the present study was to conduct an ethnomedicinal survey among the traditional healers of the Kanda tribe (in fact, only one such healer was found after extensive searches). Information was collected from the healer with the help of a semi-structured questionnaire and the guided field-walk method. A total of 24 formulations were obtained from the healer containing 34 plants including two plants, which could not be identified. Besides medicinal plants, the Kanda healer also used the body hairs of the Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) and bats (Pteropus giganteus giganteus) in one of his formulation for treatment of fever with shivering. The ailments treated by the Kanda healer were fairly common ailments like cuts and wounds, skin diseases, helminthiasis, fever, respiratory problems (coughs, asthma), gastrointestinal disorders (stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea), burning sensations during urination, various types of pain (headache, body ache, toothache, ear ache), conjunctivitis, poisonous snake, insect or reptile bites, jaundice, and bone fractures. A number of important drugs in allopathic medicine like quinine, artemisinin, and morphine (to name only a few) have been discovered from observing indigenous medicinal practices. From that view point, the formulations used by the Kanda healer merit scientific studies for their potential in the discovery of cheap and effective new drugs. Scientific validation of the medicinal formulations of the Kanda healer can also be effective for treatment of ailments among this tribe, which does not have or does not want to have any contact with modern medicine.

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Medicinal formulations of a Kanda tribal healer – a tribe on the verge of disappearance in Bangladesh

Rahmatullah

Ayman²,

Akter³

et al. 2013

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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“…30 The main class of phytoconstituents found in plants includes triterpenoid saponins with olealonic acid as an aglycone, alkaloids, sterols, and phenols. 31 An alkaloid called achyranthine, along with amino acids such as arginine, histidine, lysine, cystine, threonine, methionine, lucine, isolucine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan, as well as carbohydrates, like valine, a-rhamnopyranosyl, b-d-glucopyranosyl, b-d-galactopyranosyl, galactose, xylose, rhamnose, and glucose, have been found in the plant. [32][33][34][35] The plant exhibits antibacterial, 36 anti-inflammatory, 37 and abortive properties.…”

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Studies on Healthcare and Hygiene Textile Materials Treated With Natural Antimicrobial Bioactive Agents Derived From Plant Extracts

Alemu Reta,

Babu,

Tesfaye

2024

AATCC Journal of Research

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Antimicrobial textiles with improved functionality have a wide range of applications, including health and hygiene products, particularly garments worn next to the skin, and a number of medical applications, including infection control and barrier materials. Furthermore, these textiles are used in household materials, air filters, food packaging, athletic wear, storage, ventilation, and water purification systems. Cotton-based materials are hygienic and are commonly used in non-implantable hygiene medical textile products such as lint, gauze, bandages, wound dressing, and sanitary napkins. In terms of absorbency, comfort, and durability, non-implantable cotton fabric materials outperform standard clothing materials. Several studies show that depending on the type of components present in the plant extract, several plant extracts can be effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. As a result, research into eco-friendly antimicrobial agents and their application on various textile products is gaining worldwide attention. Plants such as neem, eucalyptus, aloe vera, and clove contain natural antimicrobial compounds. Extracts of neem, eucalyptus, aloe vera, and clove are used in textile finishing. These bioactive substances could be used to impart antimicrobial properties to textiles for the development of health care and hygiene products. This review focuses on research into various natural antimicrobial agents derived from plant extracts and their applications as textile finishing agents for healthcare and hygiene applications.

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“…Compared with that, the review article of Shukla et al is highly valuable. 34 It contains detailed chemical composition, with structures of some important natural products, folk medicine uses and modern research reports, including highlighted antivenom activity. Among these natural products, there are few long chain alcohols (see Chemical Composition section).…”

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Amaranthaceae plants of Israel and Palestine: Medicinal activities and unique compounds

Azab¹

2020

ECB

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Achyranthes Aspera Linn. (Chirchira): A Magic Herb in Folk Medicine

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Medicinal formulations of a Kanda tribal healer – a tribe on the verge of disappearance in Bangladesh

Medicinal formulations of a Kanda tribal healer – a tribe on the verge of disappearance in Bangladesh

Studies on Healthcare and Hygiene Textile Materials Treated With Natural Antimicrobial Bioactive Agents Derived From Plant Extracts

Amaranthaceae plants of Israel and Palestine: Medicinal activities and unique compounds

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