This study was performed to investigate the potential use of saussurea lappa c. Combine different pdf documents or other files types like images and merge them into. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. India is a privately owned cites and apeda certified supplier of high quality medicinal herbs. Traditional use of medicinal plants in southcentral. The term medicinal plant include various types of plants used in herbalism herbology or herbal medicine. Available references or reports on the plant species were consulted from published scientific journals, books, reports from national, regional and international organizations, theses, conference papers and other grey materials.
Saussurea lappa is also used as an alternative, allnatural holistic remedy to treat chronic persistent hepatitis and anicteric hepatitis. Diversity, indigenous uses and conservation status of. The pocket guide to 125 medicinal plants and their uses healing arts hutchens, alma r. Introduction and importance of medicinal plants and herbs. Traditional herbal remedies used by south african women. Alstonia scholaris is an evergreen tropical tree, having grayish rough bark and milky sap rich in poisonous alkaloid. It is endangered species which is controlled by the ministry of environment and forest. Druce has been recorded as a medicinal plant in indian traditional system, while present investigations helpful for folklore medicinal importance, animal health care, phytochemical screening and pharmacological activities. First of all, i would like to share with our readers some of the many interesting facts about this state flower of uttarakhand and then hop on to its medicinal uses. Fam family, t tree, h herb, c climber, s shrub plant common name maturity period botanical name or family parts used average price rs.
Clarke is a wellknown and important medicinal plant widely used in several medicinal systems for the treatment of various diseases, viz. Saussurea costus is the only common medicinal herb listed in appendix i critically endangered of the cites index. It is popularly known as kuth root or costus and used in various traditional system of medicine for its antiulcer, anticonvulsant, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antiarthritic, antiviral activities. Many of these compounds have been found to possess a wide range of biological activity such as anticancer, antiinflammatory, antihepatotoxic, antiviral, etc. The ethnomedical efficacy of extracts of this plant species is attributed to its phytochemical constituents most of which are phenolics and anthraquinones. Traditional herbal remedies used by south african women for gynaecological complaints. The term medicinal plant includes various types of plants used in herbalism herbology or herbal medicine.
Kushta saussurea lappa benefits, usage, dose, side effects kushta or indian costus root is a famous ayurvedic herb used in treating gout, skin diseases, respiratory disorders etc. The service contains no ads and does not require user registration or email. Medicinal plants, simply described and illustrated with notes on their constituents, actions and uses, their collec on free shipping on qualified orders. Saussurea costus, commonly known as costus or kuth, is a species of thistle in the genus saussurea native to india. Botanical family and species local namea plant part therapeutic. Costusbased formulas also treat diarrheapredominant ibsd irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, flatulence, colic, bacillary dysentery, infantile enteritis, and cholecystitis. International journal of biological and chemical sciences. I received a lot of assistance, both technical and general, from a number of people.
Annual herb of the eastern himalayas kashmir having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving. Conservation status and therapeutic potential of saussurea. Saussurea costus is effective as a treatment for cough, asthma, bronchitis and cholera. Costus, or kuth, with the scientific name saussurea costus or saussurea lappa, is a thistle species that is native to south asia, especially in jammu, kashmir, the himalayas, the kishenganga valley, and the western ghats this gorgeous perennial plant is characterized by purple floret heads and long lyrate leaves. The contents of total phenolics and flavonoids were determined by the folinciocalteus colorimetric and the aluminum nitrate method, respectively. List of medicinal and aromatic plants our company supplies a variety of fresh and genuine herbs as per customers demand. Saussurea lappa is one of the most common prescribed herbs in indigenous systems of medicines in china, tibet and india for treatment of various types of human ailments such as fever, bronchitis, rheumatoid arthritis, typhoid fever and chronic skin diseases.
Sesquiterpene lactones have been reported as the major phytoconstituents of this species. Cassia abbreviata is an important medicinal plant used in the treatment of various infectious diseases. The word herb has been derived from the latin word, herba and an old french word herbe. This online pdf merge function is completely cost free and easy to use. If you come to know about the astounding medicinal facts of this super flower, i am sure many of us would become a diehard fan of it. Aucklandia, also known as costus or mu xiang, is the root of the plant saussurea costus. Saussurea lappa, indigenous medicine, costunolide, antiic uses.
Too much cutting of the bark and root digging for medicinal uses has left many trees dead in botswana. Essential oils extracted from the root have been used in traditional medicine and in perfumes since ancient times. Shortly after culpeper wrote about the benefits of mint, peppermint and spearmint were differentiated, and. Also relieves flank pain, distension, and soreness as well as bitter taste, yellow tongue coat, and possible jaundice associated with. It can reach up to two meter in length and creeps on the ground. Medicinal plants and their gynaecological uses in south africa no. Medieval german abbessherbalist hildegard of bingen recommended mint for digestion and gout. Medicinal plant species which are potentially toxic are noted as are the compounds. Kuth saussurea lappa cultivation in the cold desert environment of the lahaul valley, northwestern himalaya, india. There are many herbs on earth which lies unexplored in. Moves qi, relieves pain, regulates the middle jiao used for symptoms of qi stagnation of the spleen and stomach including poor appetite, indigestion, food stagnation, epigastric and abdominal fullness, bloating, pain, diarrhea and tenesmus. Costus is a commonly used medicinal herb in china and is considered to be one of their 50 fundamental herbs.
Nature has bestowed our planet with an enormous wealth of medicinal plants which are highly esteemed all over the world as a rich source of therapeutic agents for the prevention and cure of diseases and ailments. Introduction saussurea lappa is a potential herb belonging to family asteraceae table 1. Ayurvedic physicians have used mint for centuries as a tonic and digestive aid and as a treatment for colds, cough, and fever. Nanda medicinal plants company is registered with ministry of environment and forest for cultivation of threaten species. The traditional uses of medicinal plants in southcentral zimbabwe were collated. Traditional practices and medicinal plants use during.
It is therefore recommended that removal of the bark for medicine should be in small pieces and not around the trunk ring barking if the tree is to be preserved. The costus root is about a human fingers size with a woody part that is. In ethiopia little emphases has been given to traditional medicinal studies over the past decade debella, 2001. It is the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such uses. Saussurea costus is beneficial for treating liver ailments according to the study conducted on animals. Review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology article pdf available in oriental pharmacy and experimental medicine 121 march 2011 with 5,519 reads. Data collection methods in research for medicinal plants. The root of the plant is the key part used for medicinal or homeopathic purposes. The roots contain resinoids, essential oil, alkaloid, inulin, a fixed oil and other minor constituents like tannins and sugars.
There for it can be said that ethno botanical studies are merely at the start in ethiopia through there have been some attempts in investigating medicinal plants uses and there is. It has spread through human activity to most of the temperate zone and is even found in the tropics. Data collection methods in research for medicinal plants of javadhu hills, tamilnadu, india n. Pdfchef offers a free pdf merger for both personal and commercial use. The milky juice of alstonia scholaris has been applied to treat ulcers. Saussurea lappa clarke compositae is a traditionally known and potent plant which is well considered for its medicinal uses in different indigenous indian systems of medicine. Clarke compositae has been used on albino rats to investigate the response on the histology of the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas and liver. Challenges and constraints hatil hashim elkamali faculty of science and technology, department of botany, omdurman islamic university, p. It is widely used in the treatment of asthma, ulcer, stomach problems and. Saussurea lappa is a traditionally wellknown plant for its medicinal uses in different indigenous systems of medicine. A total of 270 medicinal plants belonging to 84 families and 197 genera were recorded. Saussurea costus common name is costus and local name is kuth. Importance and uses of medicinal plants biotech articles.
An erect robust perennial herb, the dried roots of which constitute the drug. Fruits and flowers of datura is also used in worship praying of bhagwan shiva. The folk use of plants in medicinal value is an important part of the health care system. Company working and exporting under cites authority. Clarke roots were investigated for their antioxidative effectiveness. Acacia nilotica is a pioneer species, relatively high in bioactive secondary compound and are important for a variety of functions is economically used as a source of tannins, gums, timber, fuel and fodder 31, 32. Mr trevor arnold provided the blueprint of botswana species in precis and it was on this blueprint that the checklist is based. Special attention is required for the sustainable use of natural resources and also attention for the conservation of environment in the moist temperate himalaya region of pakistan 9. Utilization and conservation of medicinal plants and their. Medicinal uses of dita bark alstonia scholaris saptaparni. Kg medicinal use amla t after 4th year emblica officinalis fam euphorbiaceac fruit rs 15 45kg vitamin c, cough.
The pocket guide to 125 medicinal plants and their uses healing arts. Despite significant progress in phytochemical and biological analyses of s. Nanda medicinal plants exports, located at mansari, kullu h. Description of dita bark alstonia scholaris saptaparni. The plant saussurea lappa is commonly known as costus. One report says that although it is a weed, it is generally not considered noxious in agriculture and horticulture.
The plant bears big serrated leaves and its roots are being used for medicinal purposes. Merge pdf, split pdf, compress pdf, office to pdf, pdf to jpg and more. The genus saussurea belongs to asteraceae which comprises about 300 species in the world bremer, 1994 of which 61 species are found in india. Effect of saussurea lappa alcoholic extract on different. Arising threats and need to revive socioeconomic values.
It is also used in ayurvedic medicine where it is valued mainly for its tonic, stimulant and antiseptic properties. There was poor utilization and conservation of medicinal plants in the study area. Clarke is a well known and important medicinal plant widely used in several indigenous systems of medicine for the treatment of various ailments, viz. Pdf merge combinejoin pdf files online for free soda pdf. The test conducted on mice shows that saussurea costus treatment helps to lower liver damage related with hepatitis. In this report the alcoholic extract of the root of saussurea lappa c. Phytochemistry of saussurea lappa after thorough literature survey revealed various varied and copious metabolites such as sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, phytosterols, lignans, terpenes.