International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences

Conservation Status and Diversity of Medicinal Plants Used in Indian System of Medicine - A Survey Report from the Munaru Forest Division, Kerala, India

Venkatesan K — 2023-03-22

The traditional source of medicinal plants is an important way for daily curative uses in the rural area throughout Kerala. A survey was carried out in the Munaru forest division, Idukki district, Kerala India. The present study identified traditionally using 31 species of medicinal plants distributed in 31 genera belonging to 24 families are used in Indian system of medicine and folklores of study area to treat various diseases. Moreover, among the plant studied habit wise analyzed they are 9 herbs, 5 shrubs 14 trees and 3 Climbing shrubs, are recorded. The status of plants are also analyzed and recorded as 23 are rare, 3 are endangered 2 Critically endangered, each one of Thread, Vulnerable and least concern in the study area. In this communication, the information collected from the study area were compared with the already existing literature of Indian medical flora and RED data book. The medicinal plants are arranged alphabetically followed by Botanical name, Family name, Voucher specimen number, Local name, English name and used in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani of the Indian system of medicine are discussed. Due to increase of overexploitation, Urbanization, Deforestation and Health care need of herbals etc., there is considerable depletion of plant genetic resources wealth, many of them being in the process of extinction day by day. The conservation efforts are very much needed in the in-situ conservations and ex-situ conservations methods to the study areas.

Management and Application of Medicinal Plants in my Local Community

Meenakshisundaram K S — 2023-03-22

Man has relied on plants to meet all of his requirements, including those for food, clothing, medicine, flavors and scents, and shelter. Plant materials often have positive therapeutic properties because of a mixture of secondary products.Medicine is derived from the plant in many parts of the world. Indigenous peoples still retain a significant quantity of conventionalinformation regarding the usage of many medicinal plant species that is passed down by words. Most of the allopathic medications currently in use are based on plant-based chemicals, and many others are synthetic counterparts developed from basic compounds identified from plant species. As sources of unique meals and treatments, plants continue to hold people's curiosity. Various tree species' fruit and leaves, both wild and cultivated, are crucial for reducing food insecurity and human health issues, particularly in poor countries. Almost all societies have employed medicinal plants as a source of medicine from the dawn of mankind. For more than half of the population, medicinal plant is suitable, inexpensive, and accessible sources of basic healthcare. The majority of people in developing nations live in rural areas that are regarded to be impoverished and rely on medicinal herbs. An important part of the nutritional makeup is provided by the medicinal plants themselves. It also has the ability to act as an antioxidant and an antibacterial agent in addition to these advantages. Due to factors like human encroachment, rising population, and others, these therapeutic plants are challenged. A large number of stalk holders contribute significantly to managing and conserving the therapeutic plants through various means.

Review on the Usefulness of Advanced Chromatographic Analytical methods for Determination of Herbal Molecules

Grandhey Deepthi — 2023-03-24

The pursuit of natural products and herbal medicines has garnered significant attention in recent years due to their potential therapeutic benefits and minimal side effects. To harness the full potential of these traditional remedies, rigorous analytical techniques such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) have emerged as indispensable tools. In this gripping abstract, we present a comprehensive review of studies that have employed GC-MS and HPLC to analyze herbal molecules and essential oils, shedding light on their chemical complexity and pharmacological activities.GC-MS, with its unparalleled capability to identify and quantify volatile and semi-volatile compounds, has been instrumental in the analysis of essential oils. Through its application, an array of bioactive components, including terpenes, phenols, and fatty acids, have been revealed. Studies utilizing HPLC have identified and measured various phytochemicals, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and polyphenols, elucidating their role in conferring medicinal properties to these plant-derived preparations. The validated HPLC methods have become crucial in assessing the stability and safety of pharmaceutical formulations containing herbal compounds, ensuring their efficacy and reliability.As the search for novel therapeutics continues, these cutting-edge analytical techniques will undoubtedly continue to shape the landscape of natural products research, promoting evidence-based herbal medicine practices and advancing the frontiers of modern medicine.

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Anandh A — 2023-10-19