An Evaluation of Indian Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants

A. Abdul Kareem

Dr. G. Yoganandham

Research Scholar, Dept. of Economics, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India

Professor & Head, Dept. of Economics, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract: Ayurveda, or conventional Indian medicine, emphasizes the importance of choosing a naturally comprehensive approach to maintaining one’s bodily and mental well-being. It’s not a diet for people looking for an escape or an excuse to keep abusing their bodies or minds. It is well known that Ayurvedic herbs are completely safe, have a unique flavor and aroma, and serve as the best mechanism for preserving a healthy balance between the mind and body. They are non-toxic and safe by nature because they are self-sufficient and nutritious. Antiseptics are frequently used and have excellent therapeutic benefits. Several herbs, including ginger, chamomile, cardamom, peppermint, coriander, and basil, help the body’s blood circulation in a healthy way. The interaction between a person’s personality, mental, emotional, and spiritual process determines whether they are ill or well. Ayurveda is a traditional medical system from India that promotes healthy food and active lifestyles. The tips in this article can help to adapt oneself to the surroundings. Aloe, ginger, tulsi, pepper, elaichi, and turmeric are all used in Ayurvedic natural remedies. The economic worth of Ayurvedic medicine is at an all-time high. The rise of a full-rate vital generation poses a serious challenge to contemporary life. According to the WHO, 36 million of the 57 million fatal cases reported globally in 2008 were caused by illnesses other than infections. This research has proved the value of therapeutic herbs to people in poor nations. The two biggest risks to therapeutic plants are the loss of Ayurveda and misuse of recognized species. Indigenous methods and expertise have been utilized to gather, utilize, and manage them for a very long time.

Keywords: ayurveda, ayurvedic herbs, Indian medicine, therapeutic herbs and health Care, traditional medical system

References:

  1. Shree P., Mishra P., Selvaraj C., Singh S. K., Chaube R., Garg N., Tripathi Y. B., “Targeting COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) main protease through active phytochemicals of ayurvedic medicinal plants–Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) and Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi)–a molecular docking study,” Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, vol. 40, no. 1, pp.190-203, 2022.
  2. Singh R. S., Singh A., Kaur H., Batra G., Sarma P., Kaur H., Medhi B., “Promising traditional Indian medicinal plants for the management of novel Coronavirus disease: A systematic review,” Phytotherapy Research, vol. 35, no. 8, pp.4456-4484, 2021.
  3. Poddar S., Sarkar T., Choudhury S., Chatterjee S., Ghosh P., “Indian traditional medicinal plants: A concise review,” International Journal of Botany Studies, vol. 5, no. 5, pp.174-190, 2020.
  4. Kumar S., Dobos G. J., Rampp T., “The significance of Ayurvedic medicinal plants,” Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine, 22(3), pp.494-501, 2017.
  5. Ven Murthy M. R., K Ranjekar P., Ramassamy C., Deshpande M., “Scientific basis for the use of Indian ayurvedic medicinal plants in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders: 1. Ashwagandha,” Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry-Central Nervous System Agents), vol. 10, no. 3, pp.238-246, 2010.
  6. Zinjarde S. S., Bhargava S. Y., Kumar A. R., “Potent α-amylase inhibitory activity of Indian Ayurvedic medicinal plants,” BMC complementary and alternative medicine, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 1-10, 2011.
  7. Rao R. V., Descamps O., John V., Bredesen D. E., “Ayurvedic medicinal plants for Alzheimer’s disease: a review,” Alzheimer’s research & therapy, vol. 4, no. 3, pp.1-9, 2012.
  8. Khare C. P., “Indian medicinal plants: an illustrated dictionary,” Springer Science & Business Media, 2008.
  9. Bhutya R. K, “Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants of India,” Scientific Publishers, vol. 1, 2011.
  10. Joshi S. G., Joshi S. G., “Medicinal plants,” Oxford and IBH publishing, 2010.
  11. A. Abdul Kareem, Dr. G. Yoganandham, “A Study of the Traditional Health Care Practices in Ancient Tamil Nadu – An Assessment,” International Journal of Emerging Research in Engineering, Science, and Management, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 7-10, 2022.
  12. P. A. Cox and M. J. Balick, “The ethnobotanical approach to drug discovery,” Scientific American, vol. 270, no. 6, pp. 82–87, 1994.
  13. J. I. Baohong, “Drug resistance in leprosy—a review,” Leprosy Review, vol. 56, no. 4, pp. 265–278, 1985. 
  14. Ahmad I, Lakhani MS, Gillet M, John A, Raza H, “Hypotriglycerdemic and hypochlesterolemic effects of anti-diabetic Momordica charantia (Karela) fruit extract in streptozotocin diabetic rats,” Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 51:155–161, 2001.
  15. Ambike SH, Rao MRR, “Studies on a phytosterolin from the bark of Ficus religiosa Part-I,” Indian J Pharm. 29:91, 1967.
  16. Anand R, Patnaik GK, Roy K, Bhaduri AP, “Anti-oxaluric and anticalciuric activity of lupeol derivatives,” Indian J Pharmacol. 27:265–268, 1995.
  17. Anjaria JV, Varia MR, Janakiraman K, Gulati OD, “Studies on Leptadenia reticulata: Lactogenic effect on rats,” Indian J Exp Biol. 13:448, 1975.
Download PDF