Traditional uses of medicinal plants among the tribal people in Theni District (Western Ghats), Southern India

Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of Crude Extract and Forskolin from Solena amplexicaulis Leaf

“…amplexicaulis leaves generally prescribed in the form of aqueous extract [9,10] are the common ingredients in many folkloric and herbal medicines and have been widely ascribed to cure human disorders including inflammation, jaundice and skin diseases. In the present investigation, sequential extraction of leaf samples were carried out using five different solvent systems for the separation of nonpolar to highly polar compounds.…”

“…Gandhi (Cucurbitaceae), is a perennial climber distributed in the dry deciduous forests of Southern India [5,6] . The healers of Paliyar tribal community in Theni district of Tamil Nadu, India who have long history of traditional medical practice prescribe the leaf extract for the treatment of inflammation related disorders [7][8][9] and also to cure jaundice [10] . Based on use value, information consensus factor and fidelity level, Venkatachalapathi et al [11] reported that it is one among the five most important species in the treatment of inflammation and wound healing in Nilgiris of Western Ghats being prescribed by the Irula tribal community.…”

Traditional Remedies Used by the Inhabitants of Keezhakrishnanputhoor - A Coastal Village of Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu, India

“…Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. gel and Solanum nigrum L. leaf decoction is used to cure ulcer [19,25,26]. Whole plant juice extracted from Phyllanthus amarus Schum.…”

“…Tender leaves of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. was taken to relieve intestinal worms [26]. Jatropha curcas L. is used to cure tooth ache [28] and Syzygium cuminii (L.) Skeels powder was used by the diabetic patients [20,29].…”

Phytochemical and ethno-pharmacological profile of Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC.: A review

“…Paliyar and Muthuvar Tribes, Theni District of Tamil Nadu, India, prescribe shade dried roots decoction (locally called Muvilai kurunthu) against asthma and other bronchial complications 21 .…”