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13 articles for “Traditional healers”
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Therapeutic Medicinal Plants: Traditional uses of the Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia utilis used by Traditional Healers of the North Western Himalayan Region
Abstract: The medicinal plants of the northwestern Himalayas are noted for their unparalleled biodiversity and important secondary metabolites that are peculiar to this dynamic geoclimatic zone. The scientific documentation of the richness, distribution, and conventional applications of medicinal flora in this Mountainous region can be crucial in the conservation and sustainable use of these valuable plant resources. These medicinal plants have been used for their therapeutic properties since ancient times. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Medicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers of West Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya, India
Abstract: A survey was conducted to record the medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners in the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. A total of 44 species were recorded, out of which 2 were pteridophytes. Zingiberaceae was the most dominant family with 5 species. 48% of the medicinal plants used were herbs, followed by trees (20%) and shrubs and climbers (16% each). Underground parts and leaves of plants are mostly …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 156–164 Read article
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An Assessment of some Ferns of the Polypodiaceae Family from Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with Reference to their Morphological and Ethnobotanical Aspects
Abstract: Pteridophytes represent a category of seedless plants that reproduce through spores. This group is divided into two lineages: lycophytes, characterized by fronds with no leaf gap in the stem stele (Lycophylls), and Monilophytes, commonly known as ferns, which have fronds with a leaf gap in the stem stele. The Himalayan Region in India stands out globally for its distinctive topography, extensive altitudinal range, diverse climate, and varied habitats. Pteridophytes play …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 5–17 Read article
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Documentation of Traditional Medicine Used by the People of Periyammalpuram Village Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, South India
Abstract: AbstractA survey of traditional medicinal plants was carried out to collect the information about the medicinal plants found in Periyammalpuram village Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, South India. The results of the study revealed that the use of 71 species distributed in 37 families which were commonly used by local traditional healers for the treatment of many types of ailments. The present study explored that the herbal medicines have the hidden …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Application of Medicinal Plants to Cure Mental Disorders
Abstract: Mental fitness is a state of well-being in which individuals apprehend their talents, manage existing pressures, remain efficient, and contribute to their groups. Mental contamination regularly used interchangeably with intellectual illness, is vital to apprehending and addressing man or woman desires and challenges. Schizophrenia, a psychological disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions, is a complex situation with two important classes: bad symptoms (withdrawal from social interactions, loss of force, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 69–78 Read article
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Presentation Delay in Breast Cancer Patients, Identifying the Barriers Among Women Receiving Breast Cancer Drugs at Hawassa University Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer remains the most common cancer and most common cause of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide [1]. While incidence rates have historically been higher in the developed world, there has been a recent sharp increase in incidence and mortality in the developing world [2]. Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to assess the barriers resulting in delayed patient presentation to breast cancer care among women receiving …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Analysis of Plants uses in Kalsa Watershed, Western Himalayan Ecoregion, India
Abstract: AbstractThe study was carried out to analyze the different use of plants in the forest areas of Kalsa watershed. Sampling was carried out in different forest types to record the diversity of plant species. A total of 48 trees, 43 shrubs and 83 herbs species of 72 families were recorded in different forest types. These species were evaluated for different uses based on the literature survey, interview conducted with local …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Review on Ethnomedicinal Claims of Gloriosa Superba Linn. (Langali).
Abstract: Aim: Gloriosa superba Linn., is a procumbent herbaceous climber and different parts of G. superba, have wide diversity of uses especially in traditional system of medicine among local healers. The goal of the current review is to gather information on research updates and claims pertaining to ethno medicine and folklore that is currently accessible. Material and Methods: Information and data regarding reported ethno medicinal uses and folklore claims of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia): A Natural Gift in Support of the Research in Medicine and Biotechnology
Abstract: Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is acknowledged to be nature’s silent healer. It is a prospective herbal plant applied world widely in traditional systems of medicine (TSM) to modern medicine. It is medically very effective for various diseases such as diabetes, blood coagulation, cancer, menstrual stimulation and several diseases. Momordica fruit is frequently used in TSM, because it is very potent for cure, multidimensional function and reduces the consequences of diseases. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Malaria used by Various Tribes of Bankura, West Bengal, India
Abstract: AbstractMalaria is one of the most common major health problems all over the world. With the increasing levels of malaria parasite drug resistance, the herbal knowledge of indigenous communities for malaria treatment can play an important role in identification of any new anti-malarial drug that is yet to be discovered. The present paper documented 22 ethno-medicinal plants of Bankura district, West Bengal, India, belonging to 15 families which were used …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Surajmukhi (Helianthus annuus L.): Medicinal Importance in Unani Literature and Modern Evidence
Abstract: Helianthus annuus L. (Sunflower), belonging to the family Asteraceae, is a well-recognized plant in both traditional and modern systems of medicine. In Unani medicine, it is described under the name “Shams-ul-Nahar,” attributed with specific Mizaj (temperament) and pharmacological actions. The plant is considered to possess a hot and moist temperament (Har Ratab), and different parts, including its seeds, oil, and leaves, have been employed in classical formulations. Sunflower seeds are …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 68–75 Read article
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Wound Healing Potential of Medicinal Plants: A Review
Abstract: Wound healing is an integrated cellular and biochemical process of restoring normal structure functions of damaged tissue. Healing is a natural phenomenon by which body itself overcome the damaged to the tissue, but the rate of healing is very slow and chance of microbial infection is high. Improvement in healing process can be accomplished either by shortening the time required for healing or to minimize the undesired consequences. India has …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–40 Read article
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Therapeutic Effect of Asthishrunkhala (Cissus quadrangularis) in Fracture Healing and Other Disease Conditions
Abstract: Skeletal health is important to maintain quality life, as it is known that qualitative bone helps preventing untoward bone fractures because of a good level of bone marrow density (BMD), but due to several factors, like the ageing process the skeletal strength decreases from natural lowering of BMD, since ancient ages plants have served human beings as a natural source of treatment and therapies, among them many medicinal herbs have …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 11–15 Read article