Ethnobotanical observations on some gymnosperms of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttar Pradesh, India

Singh, Harsh; Saklani, Arvind; Lal, Brij

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“…The carbon is collected from the burnt resinous wood (doi) of P. roxburghii mixed with mustard oil and is made into a paste (kajal), which is applied inside the lower eyelids to keep the eyes clean and attractive. 23 The resin mixed with the ash of Betula utilis is commonly applied over sprains and plastered on fractured bone for quick recovery, soften scar tissue and consumed as remedy in worm infestation and gastric trouble. 24 The resin is a stimulant and used internally as stomachic and in gonorrhea.…”

Section: Ethnopharmacological Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on Himalayan Pine Species: Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects

Sharma¹,

Sharma²,

Goyal³

2018

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Introduction:Ever since ancient times, medicinal plants recognized as major source of therapeutics, as rescue for human diseases and maintain health. There is an exponential increase in usage of green medicines due to less cost and fewer side effects. The family Pinaceae, is largest conifer in species diversity. Pinus is the largest genus of monoecious, resiniferous, evergreen trees commonly known as Pines. Three species of pines occur wild in Indian Himalayas Pinus roxburghii, Pinus wallichiana , Pinus gerardiana. In addition, the constituents present in these plants are beneficial for the purpose of treatment of various ailments. Methods: Information was collected from scientific journals, books, and reports via electronic search tools( Medline, Pubmed etc.) Results: This review summarizes the existing information on three species of Pinus in relation to their pharmacognostic properties, phytochemistry, ethanopharmacology and pharmacological activities.

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Section: Ethnopharmacological Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on Himalayan Pine Species: Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects

Sharma¹,

Sharma²,

Goyal³

2018

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“…herbacea is reported to be used in 32 different disease conditions (Table 1). These include tuberculosis, 8 body pain, 1,8 gynecological disorders, 3,6,9 cholera, 3,6,10-13 boils, 11 stomach discomfort, 11 cough, 11,12 syphilis, 11,12 sores, 11,12 menorrhagia, 11,12 spermatorrhoea, 12 loss of libido, 12 lactation complaints, 12 induction of lochia, 12 amenorrhea, 12 constipation 12 , diarrhea, 3,6,10,12,13 swellings, 3,11,12,14,15 seminal weakness, 16 leucorrhea, 12,16 swelling of legs, 6,9,10,17,18 wounds, 11,12,19 nerve disorders, 20 asthma, [21][22][23] chest pain, 23 sprain, 12,17,18,23 ulcers, 24 cuts, 11,12,24 flatulence, 25 acidity, 25 fractures and dislocations, 11,…”

Section: Therapeutic Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review on Ethnomedicinal Claims, Pharmacological Activity, and Phytochemical Constituents of Samarakhadyam (Byttneria herbacea Roxb.)

Sharma¹

2018

Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences

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Background: Byttneria herbacea Roxb., family Malvaceae, a branched herb with perennial woody rootstock, known as Samarakhadyam, is available in India. It has been provided with copious therapeutic claims in Indian traditional medical systems as some of them are well-documented as "ethnomedicinal uses". Single handcompiled data on its ethnomedicinal uses are scarcely available.Result: It is found that there are almost 65 tribes in and around India who use either the whole plant of B. herbacea Roxb. or its different parts (leaves, roots, seeds, and stems) in 32 different disease conditions. Among these, maximum are indicated in the treatment of wounds, sprains, cuts, boils, cholera, leucorrhoea, etc., through internal and external applications. The phytochemical screening of the plant revealed the presence of alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, tannins, saponins, phenols, and flavonoids. B. herbacea Roxb. showed a broad range of pharmacological actions, such as antioxidant, anti-edemogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, and antitubercular activities.Conclusion: Easy availability of B. herbacea Roxb., with single hand information on its potential ethnomedicinal uses, may lead to new research on this plant.

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“…Cedar is generally resistant to insects and pathogens because of various constituent chemicals, and these have been used for many purposes (Singh et al 1990). Ancient Egyptians used extracts of C. atlantica to mummify the corpses of pharaohs (Koller et al 2003).…”

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Traditional Tar Production from Cedrus libani A. Rich on the Taurus Mountains in Southern Turkey

2008

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Traditional Tar Production from Cedrus libani A. Rich on the Taurus Mountains in Southern Turkey. Cedrus libani A. Rich is a magnificent and sacred tree species native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Today, traditional people in southern Turkey produce wood extract, called katran, from C. libani, and use it to protect wooden structures against insects and fungi, to fight parasites and bacteria, and to heal wounds and cure various diseases in humans and domestic animals, both internally and externally. Here we illustrate traditional methods of producing katran, its use by local people, and its chemical composition.

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Ethnobotanical observations on some gymnosperms of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttar Pradesh, India

Cited by 25 publications

References 1 publication

A Review on Himalayan Pine Species: Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects

A Review on Himalayan Pine Species: Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects

Review on Ethnomedicinal Claims, Pharmacological Activity, and Phytochemical Constituents of Samarakhadyam (Byttneria herbacea Roxb.)

Traditional Tar Production from Cedrus libani A. Rich on the Taurus Mountains in Southern Turkey

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