It is a monotypic genus, with only a single species. They serve as important therapeutic agents as well as valuable raw materials for manufacturing numerous traditional and modern medicines. To familiarize learners with some common herbal plants and their uses. It belongs to family rutaceae which represent more than 150 genera and 1600 species. Rutaceae, commonly known as citrus family, is a family of flowering plants with approximatively 160 genera also having flowering species. Edible medicinal and non medicinal plants pdf ebook. Pdf ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in. The rue family comprises more than 2,000 species across 160 genera, most of which are woody shrubs and trees. Edible and medicinal plants of the west is a fullcolour photographic guide to the identification, edibility, and medicinal uses of over 250 plant species, growing from alaska to southern california, east across the rocky mountains and the northern plains to the great lakes.
This report is a summarized information concerning the morphology, distribution, phytochemistry, traditional uses and biological activities of the a. To use our herbs list encyclopedia to look up a herb and learn more about how it can benefit you, just click on one of the category links. They range in form and size from herbs to shrubs and large trees the most economically important genus in the family is citrus, which includes the. Utilization of available local herbal plants for the treatment of common ailments type. Other common uses of this plant were to treat breast inflammation, digestive disorders, appendicitis and to stimulate milk flow. Compare the chemical components of different medicinal herbs in terms of their general affect on the human body. South africa has offered the world two indigenous aromatic plants from which commercially important natural products have been developed.
The dandelion was in use as far back as ancient china for its medicinal properties. Study of medicinal uses on fabaceae family at rajshahi. License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. It was used as a potent diuretic and detoxifying herb. Pdf medicinal plants of the apiaceae and rutaceae from the. Therefore since 1999, who has published three volumes of the who monographs on selected medicinal plants. In addition, inappropriate use wrong plant parts, dose, frequency, route of administration, preparation, etc. Medicines free fulltext medicinal plants used in the. Nov 28, 2017 rutaceae tue, 28 nov 2017 medicinal plants l in lagos an agbo infusion is made of the fruit and leaves and sometimes the bark of a. Chandolia1 1department of veterinary gynaecology and obstetrics, 2department of veterinary clinical complex, lala lajpat rai university of veterinary and animal sciences. It is estimated that 6685 % of the worlds population depends directly on plants as medicines. The whole plant or its different parts may be valued for its therapeutic, medicinal, aromatic or savoury qualities. The following is a list of some of the major genera and.
A total of 8 species under 5 genera belonging to the family. Medicinal uses of murraya koenigii and aegle marmelos. The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and medicinal. Herbal manual the medicinal, toilet, culinary and other uses of of the most commonly used herbs by harold ward l. Click download or read online button to get common edible and medicinal plants of colorado book now.
A study on the medicinal plants used by the local traditional. Rutaceae includes woody shrubs and trees and a few herbaceous perennials and is distributed throughout the world, especially in warm temperate and tropical regions. Among them, dictamnus dasycarpus turcz and dictamnus angustifolius g. Essential oils from the malaysian citrus rutaceae medicinal plants siti nur. Review article general overview of medicinal plants. Medicinal plants are an important part of our natural wealth. She also provided voluminous tables listing medicinal uses. Conclusions the paper is an ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used by maonan people. This study aimed to document indigenous uses of medicinal plants among community members in the ejisujuaben municipality.
Azadirachta indica, neem, medicinal uses introduction neem is an omnipotent tree and a sacred gift of nature. A study on the medicinal plants used by the local traditional healers of dhemaji district, assam, india for curing reproductive health related disorders tarun chandra taid 1, ratul chandra rajkhowa 2 and jogen chandra kalita 3 1department of zoology, north lakhimpur college autonomous, assam 2department of zoology, cotton college, guwahati, assam. Medicinal uses of murraya koenigii and aegle marmelos for fertility augmentation in animals. Neem is a member of the mahogany family, maliaceae. Rutaceae has been used by traditional health practitioners in east africa for management of diseases. Medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the. Pdf edible and medicinal plants of the rockies download. Some people may experience discomfort while using these herbs. Most of the plants of this family have medicinal importance.
Flying dragon a dwarfing rootstock, large flower trifoliate a semidwarfing rootstook, and the vigorous swingle. A bioactivity versus ethnobotanical survey of medicinal. The plant contains flavonoids notably rutin that reduce capillary fragility, which might explain the plants reputation as an eye strengthener. Psilopeganum is a genus of flowering plants of the family rutaceae. Molecular authentication of the medicinal herb ruta graveolens rutaceae and an adulterant using nuclear and chloroplast dna markers f. A traditional medicinal herb and its health benefits k. Medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus dictamnus. Zanthoxylum limonella, chemical constituents, biological activities, antimicrobial.
Murraya koenigii has diverse role in traditional medicine and is known for its stomachic properties. The rue family rutaceae comprises more than 2,000 species across 160 genera, most of which are woody shrubs and trees. We documented 368 species belonging to 295 genera and 115 families of medicinal plants used by the maonans in huanjiang maonan autonomous county, northern guangxi, southwest china. The most economically important genera in the family are citrus, which includes the orange citrus sinensis, lemon citrus limon, grapefruit citrus paradisi. Pdf magical and popular veterinary uses of rue ruta l. Molecular authentication of the medicinal herb ruta. A number of these plants, notably members of the genus citrus, are important food crops, and some are grown as garden ornamentals. Chemical constituents and medicinal uses of 449 medicinal plants growing and available in bangladesh are listed. Many researches have been conducted in last few years on plants which is mentioned in ancient literature and they are used traditionally for diabetes have shown experimental or clinical antidiabetic activity.
Flavanones can exist as free aglycones but most of them commonly occur as c or. The characteristics of these markers were determined in 64 individuals from four sites in south china. This study was conducted to determine taxonomical features and antimicrobial activities of 156 isolates of endophytic fungi collected from twigs of medicinal plants of lauraceae 67 isolates and rutaceae 89 isolates in central and northern taiwan. The rutaceae are a family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, of flowering plants, usually placed in the order sapindales. Some people may also use it to treat acute hemorrhoidal attacks. Pharmacopoeia fluid extracts not raw plant for inhalation manufactured by major pharmaceutical companies. Medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus dictamnus rutaceae. This family is knportant for citrus fruits like orange. Rutaceae tue, 28 nov 2017 medicinal plants l in lagos an agbo infusion is made of the fruit and leaves and sometimes the bark of a. A list of all accepted names in rutaceae is available in csv format.
To make learners aware of availability of useful herbs around them. Species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents. Psilopeganum is a genus of flowering plants of the family rutaceae characteristics. Among citrus species, trifoliate orange is the only one deciduous, which is significant in. Chemical constituents and biological activities of zanthoxylum. It is mainly prescribed for patients who cannot get the necessary amounts in their regular diets. Species from the genus dictamnus, which belongs to the family rutaceae, are distributed throughout europe and north asia sun et al. Common edible and medicinal plants of colorado download. Studies examining the therapeutic properties of the h. The indepth traditional knowledge of medicinal plants is at risk of extinction due to the dependency on oral transmission, and as such, there is an urgent need to document such knowledge. Prepare simple and safe herbal remedies in a domestic situation. The rues are two related species that have different medicinal uses. For diarrhea for cough method of preparation pound the leaves into small pieces.
According to hutchinson this is the forty seventh order of the phylum angiospermae, subphylum dicotyledones and division lignosae. Fam family, t tree, h herb, c climber, s shrub plant common name maturity period botanical name or family parts used average price rs. The histori of medicinal plant use for treating diseases and ailments is probably dates back to the beginning of human civilization. This has led to the isolation of several new therapeutically important compounds. The use of medicinal plants for treatment of humans and animals is entrenched in the maasai culture and traditional knowledge related to it is passed on from one generation to the next. Rutaceae medicinal plants medicinal plants archive. The 156 isolates of fungi were classified into 35 genera in 19 families based on morphological characteristics of mycelia and asexualsexual. Despite the broad use of medicinal plants in south africa, there is a dearth of knowledge. Pdf systematic study and medicinal uses of rutaceae family of. To evaluate genetic diversity and structure of a traditional medicinal plant atalantia buxifolia, 19 polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed and amplified in four multiplex and two individual reactions. You may always return to the home page by clicking on the title herbs list at the top of the page. Pdf systematic study and medicinal uses of rutaceae. Pdf identification of endophytic fungi of medicinal. First documented use china used for millennia in india, china, egypt, middle east western medicine.
Medicinal uses of neem azadirachta indica in human life. It embodies the quintessence of herbal products, being. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Data was collected in 2016 from community members and local.
Distinguish between medicinal herbs in cultivation including twentyfive different genera and fifty different varieties. The ethnomedical information was obtained through interviews using semistructured questionnaires. The present study represents an attempt to document information on the traditional medicinal plants that used in nigeria. Since the existence of human civilization, plants and their byproducts have been used by a large proportion of the population living in rural and urban areas for various purposes such as medicine, healthcare, food, clothing, shelter, agriculture, agrochemicals. The present study deals with the study of medicinal plants used by local people of rajshahi, bangladesh. Despite the historical use of buchu and the commercial interest developed around this coveted indigenous resource the. Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used by maonan. This book covers such plants with edible modified storage subterranean stems corms, rhizomes, stem tubers and unmodified subterranean stem stolons, above ground swollen stems and hypocotyls, storage roots tap root, lateral roots, root tubers, and bulbs, that are eaten as conventional or functional food as vegetables and spices, as herbal teas, and may provide a source. The aim of this study to utilize the pruned branches of citrus limon in pulping with alkaline pulping methods and to determine the suitability of guar gum to improve the strength properties of pulps. The herbal database is dedicated to the tea plant, camellia sinensis, the source of commercial tea.
It is generally used to treat conditions caused by chronic venous disease cvd like swollen legs, nocturnal cramps and varicose veins. A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different nigerian states is the main purpose of this study. Pdf systematic study and medicinal uses of rutaceae family. Medicinal plants are cheaper, more accessible to the most of the population in the world. Pelargonium graveolens and its hybrids the source of geranium oil and agathosma betulina, from which buchu oil is produced. Neem tree is mainly cultivated in the indian subcontinent. The research work was initiated to get information and report the medicinal plants on the family fabaceae of rajshahi during january 2011 to december 2011. Daflon 500 is a unique micronized purified flavonoid fraction, extracted from citrus fruit plants. They range in form and size from herbs to shrubs and large trees. Essential oils from the malaysian citrus rutaceae medicinal plants. Modern searches for bioactive molecules typically make use of sophisticated bioassays and bioassayguided fractionation of medicinal plants used by traditional healers. Plants in this family include the wall and garden rues ruta chalepensis and graveolens, orange citrus aurantium, lemon citrus limon, tangerine citrus paradisi and grapefruit citrus paradisi. The flowers are generally showy and fragrant, and many species have attractive aromatic foliage. The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and.
Kg medicinal use amla t after 4th year emblica officinalis fam euphorbiaceac fruit rs 15 45kg vitamin c, cough. Information on their habitats, cultivation, economic importance and pharmacological actions is. Herbal medicines pdf free download herbal remedies info. Rutaceae, the rue family of flowering plants order sapindales, composed of 160 genera and about 2,070 species. Pdf on jan 1, 2017, mahendra pal and others published lemon. A specimen exists at the new york botanical garden. She also provided voluminous tables listing medicinal uses according to. The plant list includes 6,467 scientific plant names of species rank for the family rutaceae. Free radicalscavenging and antioxidant activity of skin of dictamnus. Sampath kumar 1, debjit bhowmik 2, chiranjib 2, biswajit 2 and pankaj tiwari 2 1dept. The rutaceae are a family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, of flowering plants, usually placed in the order sapindales species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents.
Ali department of botany and microbiology, college of science, king saud university, riyadh, saudi arabia corresponding author. Systematic study and medicinal uses of the family rutaceae of rajshahi district was carried out from september 2014 to october 2015. A list of indian medicinal plants using in ayurveda. A number of these plants, notably members of the genus citrus, are important food. Medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus. A handful of researchers have in the past decades documented this knowledge. Today it is known by the botanical name azadirachta indica. Agathosma betulina image from koehlers medicinal plants amyris balsamifera balsam torchwood species distribution map pdf file from the usgs amyris elemifera species distribution map pdf file from the usgs amyris madrensis species page from texas native shrubs amyris texana cultivated, from san antonio botanical garden. The medicinal properties of this plant represent it as a valuable source of medicinal compound. In a cladistic analysis of selected genera of rutaceae and related families based on rbcl and atpb. Rutaceae in traditional medicine practice in east africa.
Oil glands of rutaceae, when viewed from the surface of plant parts they occupy, are usually pellucid. Species of rutaceae contained within the plant list belong to 148 plant genera. Rue has a long history of use as a domestic remedy, being especially valued for its strengthening action on the eyes. She relied on observational reports as well as published biochemical, medical, and pharmacological research to establish and suggest that specific citrus species do, in fact, have specific medicinal uses. The rutaceae or rue family is a small family that consists of cultivated fruit trees and medicinal herbs. Herbs list a guide to medicinal herbs and their uses.
This article documents the popular veterinary uses of rue as well. Rue is a plant of mediterranean origin which is widely used by shepherds to protect the sheep. Put 8 tablespoons of the leaves in 2 glasses of boiling water. A versatile fruit of multiple uses find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Nov 24, 2014 the rutaceae or rue family is a small family that consists of cultivated fruit trees and medicinal herbs. Don ex sweet which root barks both called cortex dictamni chinese name in china, have long been used in traditional chinese medicine for the treatment of rheumatism.
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