Contemporary science has acknowledged their active action, and it has included in modern pharmacotherapy a range of drugs of plant origin, known Sep 5, 2019 · Clinically confirmed efficacy and best tolerability and safety of standardized or quantified medicinal plant extracts are the key for a successful phytotherapic approach. In rural India, around 80 percent. Submitted: 17-11-2010 Revised: 02-04-2011 Published: 08-05-P H C O G R E V. Medicinal plants are densely distributed in the tropical rainforest zones of the world of Oct 18, 2021 · Background Traditional medicine has remained the most affordable and easily accessible source of treatment in the primary healthcare system among communities unable to get modern medication. 1. The drugs are synthetically prepared into the industries but the raw material of drugs can be obtained from various plant parts like stem, bark, roots, leaves the usage of medicinal plants as well as the evolution of awareness has increased the ability of pharmacists and physicians to respond to the challenges that have emerged with the spreading of professional services in facilitation of man s life. Sep 13, 2023 · In Indian traditional medical systems, medicinal and aromatic plants predominate. Oct 15, 2016 · The knowledge of the development of ideas related to the usage of medicinal plants as well as the evolution of awareness has increased the ability of pharmacists and physicians to respond to the challenges that have emerged with the spreading of professional services in facilitation of man's life. 4%) used in the treatment of two ailments, 6 species (6. Cannabis is a plant-based, or botanical, product with origins tracing back to the ancient world. txt) or read online for free. A recent field study of a sample of 290 Caribbean-born adults aged 28 to 85 years living permanently in Miami, FL delineated that nearly two-thirds (65. This comprehensive review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the therapeutic properties of medicinal plants. The production and consumption of medicinal plants are growing nowadays. Certain toxic effects and contraindications have also been recorded. Methods Information was mainly obtained by manual systematic search Apr 5, 2020 · Plants have been used for medicinal purposes since antiquity and possibly from the advent of human beings (Conceição et al. other severe diseases [11, 12]. Mar 5, 2020 · Medicinal plants are vital sources of easily accessible remedy used in the countryside healthcare system. , 2001). Traditional medicine would become part of every civilization with medicinal and aromatic plants widely used and Nov 1, 2005 · Evidence exists for the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of diseases dates back to the history of human life, up to 60,000 years ago that is, since human beings have sought a tool in Mar 15, 2013 · Summary. The extensive, inappropriate, irregular, and indiscriminate uses of antibiotics have resulted in the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, making many currently Sep 5, 2019 · Phytotherapy is the science that deals with the treatment and prevention of diseases through medicinal plants and. Awareness and application of plants to prepare food and Oct 21, 2021 · Systematic Review on Traditional Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Malaria in Ethiopia: Trends and Perspectives. Even as of now, a number of conventional drugs (morphine Awareness of medicinal plants usage is a result of the many years of struggles against illnesses due to which man learned to pursue drugs in barks, seeds, fruit bodies, and other parts of the plants. The usage of May 4, 2013 · Ailments and diseases treated and herbal preparation. [1] Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. As our early ancestors learned to recognize and consume selected plants, civilization and personal and group health could advance. Others see the use of medicinal plants to be in conflict with ecosystem preservation. 13 There is only one direct source of evidence (Δ 6-tetrahydrocannabinol [Δ 6-THC] in ashes) that cannabis was first used medicinally around 400 ad. The main objective of the present review was to identify, collect, systematize, and prioritize the available bibliographical data related to medicinal plants traditionally used to treat various pediatric diseases in Romania during the 1860s–1970s. Approximately 100 medicinal plant taxa have a history of continuous use. 1% of the total world flora comprises medicinally important plants. Book Review Eukaryon, Vol. Biodiversity contributes significantly towards human livelihood and development and thus plays a predominant role in the well being of the global population. (with Jane Ellis) - Plants produce thousands of specialized metabolites, many of which have medicinal uses. In fact, first the physician Dioskouridis Pedanios (Πεδάνιος Διοσκουρίδης,40-90 AD) will say that the quantity introduced (dose) can cause cure or it can cause damage The number of effective medicinal plants he discussed was between 300 and 400 species. Jan 9, 2020 · Introduction . 16, 17 Thus, ∼17. A. Still it remains of contemporary importance as a primary healthcare mode for approximately 85% of the world’s population (Pešić, 2015), and as a resource for drug discovery, with 80% of all synthetic drugs deriving from them (Bauer and Brönstrup, 2014). Awareness leads decisively to the correct handling of plants and connects to nature conservation, while setting up prohibitions is not conducive (I4). In Southeast Asia, turmeric is used not only as a principal spice but also as a component in religious ceremonies. The value of medicinal drugs and their alkaloids are very effective against many human diseases. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE. herbal products. European treatise on the properties and uses of medicinal plants, De Materia Medica. Written evidence of herbal remedies dates back over 5,000 years to the Sumerians, who compiled lists of plants. 4%) treating four ailments, 3 species (3. The main objective of the present review was to identify, collect, systematize, and prioritize the available bibliographical data related to medicinal plants traditionally used to treat various pediatric diseases in Romania during the 1860s-1970s. Contemporary science has acknowledged their active action, and it has included in modern pharmacotherapy a range of drugs of plant origin, known the usage of medicinal plants as well as the evolution of awareness has increased the ability of pharmacists and physicians to respond to the challenges that have emerged with the spreading of professional services in facilitation of man’s life. More than half of the top 150 prescribed drugs in the US have at least one compound derived from plants, and about 80% of the worlds population depends on plants or plant extracts as a major source of healthcare. Since prehistoric times, neem has been used by humankind. P. For example, in the Bible (The Old Testament), written in 1200 BC, and also in the Indian holy books (Vedas) the numerous medicinal plants and different highly valuable spices are descri-bed. Accordingly, 80 medicinal plant species were May 1, 2023 · The ancients used a wide range of medicinal plants and had a thorough understanding not only of the healing powers but also of the toxicity of plants [1, 2]. indica) A. Plants synthesize hundreds of chemical Mar 24, 2020 · Background Romanian ethnopediatrics has a long history of medicinal plant use. Traditional Use of Medical Plants in Wound Healing. TLDR. Of the specific historical uses, 41 (31%) were traced Jan 1, 2020 · Based on historical reviews, other old references were evidenced by the writings of Zarathustra (1000–500 BCE), during the Aryan civilization of Iran, back in 6500 BCE. 2015;3(1- History showed that medicinal plants have been used in traditional healing around the world for a long time to treat diabetes; this Feb 4, 2019 · Before the concept of history began, humans undoubtedly acquired life benefits by discovering medicinal and aromatic plants that were food and medicine. By using the site you are agreeing to this as outlined in our privacy notice and cookie policy. Aug 23, 2023 · Abstract. Medicinal plant knowledge in Central Europe can be traced back from the present to antiquity, through written sources. 2%) reported the regular intake of traditional herbal remedies May 8, 2012 · Awareness of medicinal plants usage is a result of the many years of struggles against illnesses due to which man learned to pursue drugs in barks, seeds, fruit bodies, and other parts of the plants. 2%) treating five ailments and Albizia antunesiana used to treat six ailments (Table 1). Today's, it has been naturalized throughout the world particularly in Europe and North America. Because of Jan 30, 2012 · A few studies have attempted to review the use of medicinal plants by the Aboriginal people of Canada, but they focused either on particular Aboriginal groups [e. In fact, first the physician Dioskouridis Pedanios (Πεδάνιος Διοσκουρίδης,40-90 AD) will say that the quantity introduced (dose) can cause cure or it can cause damage These matters are covered extensively in Section 3 below. Because of its brilliant yellow color, turmeric is also known as “Indian saffron. Nov 28, 2023 · This review aims to highlight the traditional, pharmacological, botanical, and phytochemistry aspects of medicinal plant species belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Ebers Papyrus. derived products. This book is designed to provide pharmacologists and researchers of natural products a comprehensive review of 200 medicinal plants, their vernacular names in various languages and their medicinal uses around the world, and in some cases, a historical perspective. Literature Research. Human societies have been in close contact with their environments since the beginning of their formation and used the ingredients of the environment to obtain food and medicine. Even modernity or cultural revolutions have not altered the in-depth wisdom of this natural medical paradigm. The use of herbs as medicine is the oldest form of healthcare Jan 22, 2021 · Medicinal plants (MPs) have been used since antiquity in traditional and popular medicine, and they represent a very important source of bioactive molecules, including antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal molecules. A good knowledge of various plants' medicinal properties was exhibited in Avesta, the holy book of Zoroastrianism (Jamshidi-Kia et al. According to WHO reports, around 80 % of the global population still relies on botanical drugs; today several medicines owe their origin to medicinal plants. Mar 24, 2023 · The collection and use of medicinal plants is closely linked to the careful handling of landscape (I9). The current study records the traditional ethnomedicinal knowledge of plant resources from four ethnic groups in the northern districts of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir to document the utilization of medicinal plants across the four different cultural groups residing in the rural and remote villages. The majority of the plant species used (61. Challenges in genomics for medicinal plants are improved to some extent by long-read sequencing technologies regarding the current limitations. Fabaceae has the Jun 4, 2020 · Based on the evidence-based review on the use of medicinal plant from the plant family of Asteraceae and Lamiaceae in cardiovascular diseases, we hope that information from this review will facilitate future research initiatives to develop new medicinal plant-based medication for cardiovascular disease treatment or continue with any clinical Oct 4, 2015 · There are over 300,000 species of extant seed plants around the globe. 1988: 2012: Fatty acid composition of edible oils and fats. So far no single study has documented medicinal plants as a whole in the area. Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, SS Cyril and Methodius University, Vodnjanska 17, 1000 Skopje, The Republic of Macedonia. officinalis shrub has a long history of use in cookery and traditional medicine. microbial infections, diabetes, kidney, lung, cancer, and. These plants are used to cure many diseases in different medicinal systems around the world. The use of herbs as medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to humanity and has been Jul 8, 2019 · In fact, ethnobotany focuses not only on the medicinal plants but also on the other natural products including colouring agents, foods, ornamentals, oil plants, etc. Sep 1, 2000 · The history of the use of plants in medicine, the range of chemicals produced by plants, and the prospects for future discoveries are surveyed. 1, 10, January 2005, Lake Forest College The Natural History of Medicinal Plants Jessica Abruzzo* Department of Biology Lake Forest College Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 By Judith Sumner Timber Press, Inc (2000) Although scientists have estimated that over 250,000 species of angiosperms exist on earth, most of these Medicinal plants are a gift of nature and the history of medicinal plants is very ancient. Through this review, we are compiling 100 Nov 1, 2019 · The objective of ethnopharmacology is to develop a drug to treat patients, and ultimately to validate traditional use of medicinal plants. 4, 5 The ancient Chinese civilization knew May 27, 2024 · This study aims to explore previously overlooked facets of the commercialization and utilization of medicinal plants and their derivatives in the "Botica Real" (Royal Apothecary) from 1806 to 1818. Mar 24, 2020 · Background: Romanian ethnopediatrics has a long history of medicinal plant use. Nov 5, 2010 · It has been suggested that 15,000 of 50,000–70,000 medicinal plant species are threatened with extinction (Brower 2008). Wild and cultivated plants have provided humans with cures for thousands of years. The history of medicinal and aromatic plants as medicines was unthinkably long and the use based on vast empirical achievement. May 1, 2014 · Abstract. Jan 1, 2012 · This website requires cookies, and the limited processing of your personal data in order to function. 2022. Juss. More than 700 formulas with plants are known, and the most interesting printed document is the Papyrus of Ebers, from 1700 A. 1 The role of herbal medicines in traditional healing. Jan 13, 2017 · Plants of this genus grow all over the world and the specie of S. . Key words: History, medicinal plants, plant drugs, usage ABSTRACT Access this article online Traditional Chinese medicine is unique in theories, treatment, and therapies. Fu His (2953 BC) is considered as the pioneer of Mar 23, 2022 · The ancients used a wide range of medicinal plants and had a thorough understanding not only of the healing powers but also of the toxicity of plants [1,2]. Conclusions: Many botanical medications contain curative bioactive Dec 27, 2022 · Abstract. 1 About 60% of plants have found medicinal use in the post-Neolithic human history. Today it is known by the botanical name Azadirachta indica ( A. Abstract. Jul 31, 2023 · Medicinal plant knowledge in Central Europe can be traced back from the present to antiquity, through written sources. Methods of folk healing throughout the world commonly used herbs as part of their tradition. Ethnobotanical data were obtained through interviewing informants using Jan 1, 2012 · Awareness of medicinal plants usage is a result of the many years of struggles against illnesses due to which man learned to pursue drugs in barks, seeds, fruit bodies, and other parts of the plants. Aspirin, for example, the most widely used drug in the Western pharmacopoeia, was first isolated from willows to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. Evidence suggesting its use more than 5,000 years ago in what is now Romania has been described extensively. Of the specific historical uses, 41 (31%) were traced among contemporary medicinal plant uses in Ghana and Oct 1, 2005 · Biology. Writing for the lay Dec 1, 2014 · At least 52% of the historical vernacular names appear to still be in use today. Throughout human history, the isolation and identification of biologically active compounds and molecules from nature has led to the discovery of new therapeutics, prompting the improvement of the health and Feb 26, 2024 · Despite the ubiquity and longstanding cultural significance of medicinal plants — totaling at least 30,000 species 19 — traditional uses of most medicinal taxa have not been evaluated clinically 9. This effective system of medicine has tremendous importance in the history of medicine and has now received global recognition due to its evidence basis approach. The most common uses for this herb is to improve digestion, remove toxins, and relieve constipation. of t he popula tion mor e or le ss uses the tradi tional ty pe of medicin es. Of the specific historical uses, 41 (31%) were traced among contemporary medicinal plant uses in Ghana and represent some of the most important Ghanaian medicinal plant species. Expand. Medicinal and aromatic plants have sustained the life of human and animals, alleviated ailments, improved quality of life. Aristotle, the philosopher, also compiled a list of medicinal plants. In the first century AD, Dioscorides wrote a com-pendium of more than 500 plants that re-mained an authoritative reference into the 17 th century. (2017 THE USE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN PREHISTORY: THE NEARDENTAL AND ABORIGINAL Rocha et al, (2015) [12], mentions that the first evidence of the use of medicinal plants dates from the 60,000-year paleolithic period BC, Lietava (1992) [13] reports in his article on the pharmacological potential of plants discovered at the archaeological site in Turmeric is a plant that has a very long history of medicinal use, dating back nearly 4000 years. In parallel, only 16% of plants thought to have therapeutic value have been tested for biological activity 20. 14 In the U. C. ” Modern medicine has begun to recognize its importance, as indicated by the over 3000 Apr 5, 2013 · Neem is a member of the mahogany family, Meliaceae. Dec 23, 2021 · This review provides a historical perspective on the current situation of genomes in medicinal plant biology and highlights the use of rapidly developing sequencing technologies in plant biology. Pharmacognosy reviews 6 (11), 1, 2012. The connection between man and his search for drugs in nature dates from the far past, of which there is ample evidence from various sources: written documents, preserved monuments, and even original plant medicines. Most of the plants are common in Ghana. Biljana Bauer Petrovska. Historical review of medicinal plants’ usage. His best student, Theophrastus discussed herbs as medicines, the kinds and parts of plants used, collection methods, and effects on humans and animals. Petrovska 2012 - Free download as PDF File (. S Sep 22, 2019 · 4. He started the science of botany with Sep 22, 2022 · Medicinal plants are the most important bio resource of Nepal. 16 This system is nearly free of external influ-ence. pdf), Text File (. J Plant Sci. Sep 25, 2020 · effective for several serious diseases such as viral a nd. Dec 29, 2017 · This review focuses on the recent various important challenges in quality evaluation of medicinal plants in the authenticity, efficacy, toxicity and consistency. ], or on restricted regions [e. Medicinal plants have been a resource for healing in local communities around the world for thousands of years. Oct 1, 2005 · The ancient custom of medicinal plant usage continues to be adaptive today in many populations and is gaining popularity in others. Oct 13, 2021 · 2. Therefore, this review was conducted to investigate and describe the process of using medicinal plants throughout history. , but, for sure there was a previous use of these plants in Asia, mainly in China, where it is assumed that they were already used in 5000 A. The main objective of this study is to investigate the Medicinal plants. At least 52% of the historical vernacular names appear to still be in use today. Search the for Website expand_more. Around 1500 BCE the Ancient Egyptians wrote the Ebers Papyrus which listed over 850 herbal medicines. Phytotherapy is the science that deals with the treatment and prevention of diseases through medicinal plants and herbal products. The efforts of the Botanic Gardens Conservation International are central to the preservation of both plant populations and knowledge on how to prepare and use herbs for medicinal purposes (Brower 2008; Li and Vederas 2009). Here we present a review of the traditional use of medicinal plants by the Aboriginal peoples of the Canadian boreal forest. 1. Some ancient cultures wrote about plants and their medical uses in books called herbals. Nowadays, people collect plants for medicinal use not only from the wild but also through artificial cultivation, which is an indispensable part of human civilization. Ghanaians depending on traditional medicine Aug 8, 2023 · The use of medicinal plants in convention al healthcare systems has a long history, with many civilisations throughout the world turning to plants as the ir main source of healing. Medicinal plants: A review. , 2018). Aloe vera. This study aimed to find and make record of plants that are used for medicinal therapy by three communities living in Cherangani Hills. Many medicinal plants have historically been employed in India for their therapeutic value; as a result, they have Feb 3, 2015 · The study identified 100 species in historical medicinal use in Ghana, which could be linked to 134 unique uses and 105 vernacular names in Twi (Ashanti/Fante) and Ga. 1,173. medicinal plants is described. The objectives of this study were to identify, document, and analyze the cultural significances of Mar 3, 2020 · The Egyptians used the principles of the medicinal plants in a systematic and controlled way. Ebers papyrus and other Egyptian papyri gave recipes on the use of medicinal plants referring to the culture of that time. The knowledge of the development of ideas related to the usage of medicinal plants as well as the evolution of awareness has increased the ability of pharmacists and physicians to respond to the challenges that have emerged with the spreading of professional services in facilitation of man's life. R E V I E W A R T I C L E Jan 1, 2023 · Abstract: Medicinal plants have been used since the Vedic era. From the Sep 27, 2021 · Moreover, it has been estimated that 14–28% of higher plant species are medicinal and that 74% of bioactive plant-derived compounds were discovered based on ethnomedicinal uses . Aug 28, 2020 · The main purpose of this review is to document medicinal plants used for traditional treatments with their parts, use, ecology, and quality control. The paper begins with an introduction to medicinal plants, providing an Mar 26, 2021 · Yellow dock has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, using the leaves and roots to create herbal remedies. 5%) treating three ailments, 5 species (5. common to all the regions and ethnic groups, wi th about 60% to 70% of. Results: Medicinal plant products have been successfully administered both externally and internally in several different forms for a wide range of health problems cross-culturally since prehistoric times. Nov 13, 2023 · The majority of practitioners dry medicinal plants in the shade and use the dried plant parts in their medicinal recipes, which is common practice in several parts of the world 3,14. It is known that the first written text on the use of medicinal plants is about 4000 years old and appears in the Sumerian Culture, an antique groups of people who lived at the Tigris rivers, which would be equivalent to the current Iraq territory. BB Petrovska. officinalis is native to Middle East and Mediterranean areas. However, 93 (69%) of the historical uses could Sep 1, 2016 · The study showed that 325 species and 95 families of medicinal plants were recognized as being used by most of the people in Nigeria for the treatment of various common diseases. Ethiopian indigenous people have a long history of traditional plant utilization for treating ailments. 4. , and Nxumalo, M. Articles Find articles in journals, magazines, newspapers, and more; Catalog Explore books, music, movies, and more; Databases Locate databases by title and description Awareness of medicinal plants usage is a result of the many years of struggles against illnesses due to which man learned to pursue drugs in barks, seeds, fruit bodies, and other parts of the plants. Nevertheless, medicinal plants are one of the main interests of ethnobotany studies which record treatment purposes of medicinal plants in a detailed way (Berlin 1992). Traditional healers have transferred that incredible knowledge from generation to generation. Using primary sources from the National Library of Brazil, the National Archives, the Brazilian Historical and Geographic Institute, and online newspaper libraries, a thorough document analysis was Jan 1, 2022 · In Ghana, the use of medicinal plants is a known and an acceptabl e practice. , 2020). However Explore millions of resources from scholarly journals, books, newspapers, videos and more, on the ProQuest Platform. While the traditional and ethnobotanical remedies have been passed down orally and Jun 11, 2012 · Healing with medicinal plants is as old as mankind itself. Still it remains of contemporary importance as a primary healthcare mode for approximately 85% of the world’s population (Pešić, 2015), and as a resource for drug discovery, with 80% of all synthetic drugs deriving from them (Bauer and Brönstrup, 2014). Human beings have depended on Dec 1, 2017 · The history of the study of herbs in written records goes back 5,000 years to the ancient Sumerians who described successful medicinal uses of plants. To assess findings on clinical evidence in different ASEAN countries on the usage of medicinal plants that have shown some form of antidiabetic effects in human studies, an extensive literature search has been conducted and completed using multiple databases (Science Direct, Scopus, Springer Link, and PubMed) covering all published journals from the 1900s to the most Oct 9, 2020 · An evolutionary context for early human use of medicinal plants is provided by the broad evidence for animal self-medication, in particular, of non-human primates. Key words: History, medicinal plants, plant drugs, usage ABSTRACT Access this article online In order to maintain this knowledge, comprehensive approach and collaboration are needed to maintain historical records on medicinal plants and use these resources in favour of human beings, before they are destroyed forever. The pharmacological treatment of disease began long ago with the use of herbs (Schulz et al. The bark of willow trees contains salicylic acid, the active metabolite of aspirin, and has been used for millennia to relieve pain and reduce fever. However, 93 (69%) of the historical uses could Historical review of medicinal plants’ usage. 1, 2, 3 The aerial parts of S. Neem has been used extensively by humankind to treat various ailments before the availability of written records which recorded the beginning of history. eastern Canada ]. Archaeological evidence indicates that the use of medicinal plants dates back to the Paleolithic age, approximately 60,000 years ago. C. Medicinal plants, secondary metabolites, drugs It is an established fact that the plants have played crucial role in the socio-cultural development of human species concurrently in the different parts of human civilization [1]. Ther e are about Sep 2, 2021 · Abstract. Feb 3, 2015 · Most of the plants are common in Ghana. The first written record of medicinal plants was created on clay tablets over 5,000 years ago by the Sumerians, in ancient Mesopotamia, which described a dozen herbal recipes calling for the use of over 250 plants (Petrovska, 2012). During the later Paleolithic, there is evidence for the use of poisonous and psychotropic plants, suggesting that Paleolithic humans built on and expanded their knowledge and use of Jan 8, 2020 · Introduction . g. This herb is believed to help liver and skin problems, along with inflamed nasal passages and sinuses. Jul 4, 2015 · A total of 422,000 plant species are present on the earth, among which 52,885–72,000 plant species are used as medicinal plants around the world. Contemporary science has acknowledged their active action, and it has included in modern pharmacotherapy a range of drugs of plant origin, known Jan 1, 2018 · Singh R. Applied to wounds for over 5000 years by Egyptians, Romans, indigenous peoples of Africa Asia, and the Americas, Aloe veracontinues to be a first-line treatment for burns, ulcers, and surgical wounds [34]. The most significant research findings from the last few decades found in books and online databases like SciFinder and Google Scholar are reported in the paper. In this review we give general overview of the medicinal plants. Such compounds are often of plant origin, but in some cases, an origin or a modification from plant microbiota has been shown. In this paper, we focus on use patterns over time and the link between historical and traditional uses with the current scientific evidence. Medicinal plants have an unbelievable history in terms of serving humanity in almost all continents of the world. Oct 11, 2019 · Knowledge on the medicinal plants before the birth of writing, were transmitted orally. 3%) had a single therapeutic use, with 19 species (20.
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