The word herb has been derived from the latin word, herba and an old french word herbe. Philippine herbal mediciines an illustrated compilation by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal studies. Dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of florida. Sangdikit, sandikit, plumbago zeylanica, lead wort. Medicinal leadwort is a poisonous plant that is used externally and, in small quantities, internally, to treat a range of disorders. The rate of shoot bud regeneration was positively correlated with the concentration of growth regulators in the nutrient media. It is very popular, especially in parts of africa and asia, as a treatment for a range of skin problems and intestinal worms. Plumbago zeylanica, commonly known as ceylon leadwort, doctorbush or wild leadwort, is a species of plumbago with a pantropical distribution. The use of medicinal plants is increasing worldwide.
The plant has antiinflammatory, antiplasmodial activity against parasites of the. Plumbago auriculata, commonly called cape leadwort or cape plumbago, native to south africa. Fnps provides this link to assist users in finding sources for native plants. Plumbago europaea is a perennial growing to 1 m 3ft 3in. Plumbago zeylanica an overview sciencedirect topics. It also finds its use in correcting chronic menstrual disorders, viral warts and chronic diseases of nervous system. Ethnomedical and pharmacological potentials of plumbago. Names of plumbago zeylanica in various languages of the world are also given. The term medicinal plant includes various types of plants used in herbalism herbology or herbal medicine. Plumbagin from plumbago zeylanica l induces apoptosis in human nonsmall cell lung cancer cell lines through nf.
An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region when the crushed leaves are applied to the skin they cause almost instantaneous rubefaction, and in a very short. They have been used for many years to treat health disorders and prevent diseases. It contains several bioactive compounds like napthoquinones, terpenoids, tannins, fixed oils, fats, proteins, etc among all plumbagin is most important bioactive compounds. According to the world health organization who, approximately 80% of the worlds population currently uses herbal medicines. It has ayurvedic properties like rasa, guna, veerya, vipaka, and dosha. Plumbaginaceae is an important indigeneous medicinal plant indigenous medicinal plant, distributed throughout most of the tropics and subtropics and throughout. The ayurved cures the aging and its allied illeffects by use of rasayan rejuvenating. Antioxidant properties of plumbago zeylanica, an indian medicinal plant and its active ingredient, plumbagin. Rapid plant regeneration from callus cultures of plumbago. Plumbago zeylanica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. It is the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such uses. The petroleum ether, ethanol and aqueous extract of plumbago. Plumbagin, a medicinal plant plumbago zeylanicaderived 1,4naphthoquinone, inhibits growth and metastasis of human prostate cancer pc3mluciferase cells in an orthotopic xenograft mouse model.
Pharmaceutical studies and therapeutic uses of plumbago. This tends to show that the active ingredients of the plant parts are better extracted with methanol than chloroform and hexane. Pdf rapid micropropagation of plumbago zeylanica l. The major properties are anticancer, antifertility, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant. The root yield new pigments, viz, 3chloroplumbagin, 3, 3 biplumbagin. Plumbago zeylanica is an important medicinal plant used in ayurveda since ancient times. Water, ethanol, ethyl acetate and acetone extract of plumbago zeylanica were used to evaluate the antihelicobacter pylori activity. Pharmaceutical studies, therapeutic uses, plumbago zeylanica, chitraka, chitramulamu. In doing so, fnps is not attesting to the accuracy of any information on the fann webite. Dec 11, 2014 chitrak plumbago zeylanica medicinal uses, benefits and side effects in ayurveda, chitrak plant is commonly used medicinal herb for treating digestive weakness, piles, constipation, cough, muscular pains, rheumatism etc. Pharmaceutical studies, therapeutic uses, zeylanica, chitrakaplumbago, chitramulamu. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs.
The dutch east india company trade routes included the cape and this was most likely how. Plumabgo zeylanica, chitrak, therapeutic uses, chemical constituents, traditional values, medicinal plant. Some members of fann may provide services that do not further the fnps mission, and. Phytochemical evaluation of roots of plumbago zeylanica l. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. How plumbago auriculata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Plumbago zeylanica medicinal uses leadwort is a potent medicinal agent used in the treatment of stubborn chronic rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases and tumerous growths as recommended by ayurveda. Chitrak plumbago zeylanica medicinal uses, benefits and. White leadwort also known as plumbago zeylanica is an abortifacient herb, the roots induces abortion. In the present study, the protective effect of hydroalcoholic extract of p. However, the plant had already been named auriculata by lamarck in 1786 in what was known as the east indies where it had been taken as a garden plant. Plumbago zeylanica, a rambling perennial herb or shrub as some scientist refer it as shrub of.
Identification and traditional uses of some common medicinal. The potency of inh was increased fourfold, the mic values of plumbagin from plumbago zeylanica were thus lowered from 1. Introduction the usage of medicinal plants is increasing worldwide. Medicinal plants have been used as a source of medicine and they are in great demand worldwide. Detailed descriptions of plant and plants products about 700 herbs used for medicinal purposes to cure various ailments have been mentioned in various. Plumbago zeylanica article pdf available in international journal of scientific research 66. Medicinal plants are those plants that are used parts, extract etc in treating and preventing specific ailments and diseases that affect human beings. Herbal practices similar to the ones given below may also have been received from other people from same different parts of the country. Rapid plant regeneration was achieved in callus cultures derived from leaf and stem explants of plumbago zeylanica linn.
Bear in mind a modern herbal was written with the conventional wisdom of the early 1900s. This research is on the identification and traditional uses of some medicinal. Extracts of this herb are effective in the treatment of malaria, diseases of the skin, fever, piles, diarrhoea and dyspepsia and also leprotic lesions. Plumbago zeylanica, medicinal plants, micropropagation. It contains several bioactive compounds like napthoquinones.
It is a weakstemmed perennial evergreen shrub that grows 67 tall and 810 wide in its native habitat. Louis, it more typically will grow per year and is often kept relatively compact through periodic. Although plumbagin may have medicinal potential, e. Blue plumbago, plumbago auriculata, cape leadwort philippine medicinal herbs an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal research. Mukul chauhan abstract plumbagin is the most common and broad spectrum phytochemical of p. Search for medicinal plants to treat kidney disorders is an important topic on phytotherapeutical research. It has bisexual flowers and attains up to 24 feet height.
In a small dose of 500 mg to 1 gram it acts as stimulant. Plumbago zeylanica journal of ayurvedic and herbal medicine. Leadwort is a potent medicinal agent used in the treatment of stubborn chronic rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases and tumerous growths as recommended by ayurveda. Importance and uses of medicinal plants biotech articles. List of various diseases cured by plumbago auriculata. In the present study we have observed the effect of. Plumbago zeylanica is widely used for its medicinal properties in africa, and many uses are being confirmed by scientific research.
It is used for rasayana anti aging and rejuvenation therapies. The roots of plumbago zeylanica or chitrak is used in ayurveda for the treatment of various diseases related to digestive system like impaired or weak digestion, grahni, piles, abdominal pain, skin diseases, etc. The goal of native plants hawaii nph is to create and establish a single, comprehensive and searchable online database knowledgebase with information updated by participating nurseries and specialists. Plumbago auriculata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Plumbago zeylanica is the only native species in the hawaiian islands. Plumbago auriculata herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Haloperidol induced a time dependent increase in cataleptic score in rats, as compared to vehicle treated groups. Wed like to understand how you use our websites in order to improve them. Names of plumbago auriculata in various languages of the world are also given. In the present study we have observed the effect of variable.
Plumbago zeylanica is an oldest herb used in ayurveda and a native to india. World health organisation is actively encouraging developing countries to use herbal medicines which they. Plumbago zeylanica, pharmacology, phytochemistry, toxicity, bioactive compounds. This should be taken into account as some of the information may now be considered inaccurate, or not in accordance with modern medicine. Plumbago zeylanica herb uses, benefits, cures, side. There is lots of literature available that states the medicinal uses of p. Uses from nif database eyesight take two spoonful of root powder with water to improve eyesight ramabandhu mahajan, jalgaon, maharashtra stomach dis.
Chitrak plumbago zeylanica benefits, dose, side effects. An important medicinal plant article pdf available in journal of american science 6 january 2010 with 669 reads. Plumbago zeylanica is used in sidda and ayurvedic medicine traditionally and has been assigned great medicinal properties. This will connect local nurseries to landscape architects and home growers to promote the use and understanding of local native plants. Oct 20, 2015 plumbago indica medicinal uses and photos sweet chitrak traditionally used by rural folk for medicinal purpose, plumbago indica chitrak is a perennial shrub. Rapid clonal propagation of an endangered medicinal plant. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in plumbago zeylanica. The root of the plant and its constituents are credited with potential. Plumbago, plumbago auriculata, cape leadwort philippine. Plumbago indica medicinal uses and photos sweet chitrak traditionally used by rural folk for medicinal purpose, plumbago indica chitrak is a perennial shrub.
Identification and traditional uses of some common. The roots either in the form of paste, decoction or powders are used in filariasis, depigmentation of the skin, relieving. Introduction india is the seventh largest country in the world. According to the world health organization who, approximately 80% of the worlds population currently uses herbal medicines directly as teas, decocts or extracts with easily accessible liquids such as water. Antioxidant properties of plumbago zeylanica, an indian. It is an evergreen shrub which is an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine from thousands of years. Plumbago zeylanica known as chitrak is a useful indian medicinal plant.
The traditional knowledge examples given below are just an indicativeillustrative sample. Medicinal benefits it is stronger when compared to plumbago zeylanica. How plumbago zeylanica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. It possesses wide range of pharmaceutical activities such as anticancer. List of various diseases cured by plumbago zeylanica. The root of plumbago zeylanica also called chitrak, a major source of plumbagin, has been used in traditional indian medicine since 750 bc as an antiatherogenic, cardiotonic, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective agent.
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