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The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

NEEM Botanical Name Azadiracbta indica (formerly Melia azadirachta) Family Meliaceae (Mahogany Family) Etymology The genus name, Asadirachta, derives from the ancient Sanskrit arishta, "health bestower." The species name, indica, indicates that the plant is native to India. The common name neem derives from the Sanskrit name for the plant, nimba.

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COCCINIA INDICA Coccinia indica seems to have a blood glucose lowering effect that operates on the same mechanism as bitter melon.185'186 GINGKO BILOBA Gingko biloba has membrane-stabilizing flavones and anthocyanides, which seem to protect against retinopathy.187 AMERICAN GINSENG A team of researchers at the University of Toronto medical facility at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto used American ginseng (Panax quin-quefolius) in the treatment of Type-2 diabetes.

The Science of Flavonoids Erich Grotewold See book keywords and concepts

Evolutionary dynamics of the DNA-binding domains in putative R2R3-myb genes identified from rice subspecies indica and japonica genomes, Plant Physiol 134: 575-585. Johnson, E. T., Hankuil, Y., Shin, B., Oh, B-J., Cheong, H., and Choi, G., 1999, Cymbidium hybrida dihydroflavonols 4-reductase does not efficiently reduce dihydrokaempferol to produce orange pelargonidin-type anthocyanins, Plant J19: 81-85. Kemp, M. S., and Burden, R. S., 1986, Phytoalexins and stress metabolites in the sapwood of trees, Phytochemistry 25: 1261-1269. King, M.-C, and Wilson, A.

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Neoplastic transformation of BALB/3T3 cells and cell cycle of HL-60 cells are inhibited by mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice and mango juice extracts. / Nutr. 2006 May; 136 (5): 1300-1304. Pott I, Marx M, Neidhart S, Muhlbauer W, Carle R. Quantitative determination of beta-carotene stereoisomers in fresh, dried, and solar-dried mangoes. / Agric Food Chem. 2003;51:4527-4531. Van Duyn MAS, Pivonka E. Overview of the health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption for the dietetics professional: Selected literature. / Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100:1511-1521. Millet http://www.hort.purdue.

MangO (Mangifera indica L.) IT TAKES TWO TO MANGO Did you know . .. the mango is considered sacred in India and symbolizes love, friendship, and fertility? What's the Story? Mango is a fruit that varies in shape ranging anywhere from oval to round to kidney-shaped. It is one of a family of seventy-two flowering plants that includes its cousins the cashew and the pistachio. There are six major varieties of mangoes available in the United States, of which the top four are Tommy Atkins, Haden, Keitt, and Kent. A Serving of Food Lore...

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Vargas Correa JB, SBnchez Sol s L, FarfBn Ale JA, Noguchi H, Moguel Baaos MT, Vargas de la Pena MI, Allergological study of pollen of mango (Magnifera indica) and cross reactivity with pollen of piru (Schinus molle). Rev Alerg, 38:134-8, 1991 Sep-Oct. California Poppy Eschscholtzia californica description Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts of Eschscholtzia californica are the aerial parts collected during the flowering season and dried. Flower and Fruit: The bright yellow-to-orange flowers are solitary, axillary, and long-pedicled. They are 2.

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PSYLLIUM Botanical Name Plantago arenaria (syn. P. indica, P. psyllium), P. ovata Family Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family) Etymology The genus name Plantago derives from the Latin planta, "sole of the foot," in reference to the broad leaves. The common name psyllium derives from the Greek word for flea, psylla, in reference to the appearance of the tiny seeds.

Plants of Longevity, The Medicinal Flora of Vilcabamba Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon See book keywords and concepts

Todas las especies encontradas son bien conocidas por los curanderos involucrados en el estudio y a menudo fueron facilmente reconocidas por sus nombres vernaculares por los pobladores de la region. Esto indica que estos remedios han estado en uso por mucho tiempo por mucha gente. Usos de las Plantas Un total de 215 taxa perteneciendo a 158 generos y 76 familias ahora son documentadas. De estos, 214 podian ser identificadas, la inayoria de el las hasta el nivel de especie.

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Indian Nettle Acalypha indica description Medicinal Parts: The medicinal part of the plant is the whole flowering plant. Flower and Fruit: The inflorescence is spikelike, with 3 to 7 female flowers below, which consist only of a tricarp«led ovary with 3 styles. The male flowers are above these with 4 sepals and 8 stamens. On the tips of the young flower shoots are T-shaped, hairy structures approximately 2 mm wide with 2 side openings. The fruit is a 3-chambered capsule with 3 gray-brown seeds of approximately 1 mm diameter.

Plantago afra) and of Plantago indica (syn. Plantago arenaria), with a swell index of at least 10, and its formulations. Not to be Confused With: The seeds of other Plantago seeds. Other Names: Plantain, Fleaseed, Flea Wort, Psyllion, Psyllios actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS Mucilages (only in the epidermis of the seed coat, 10-12%): chiefly arabinoxylans Iridoids: aucubin (0.

Swertia chirata See Chiretta Swertia japonica See Senburi Symphytum officinale See Comfrey Symplocarpus foetidus See Skunk Cabbage Syzygium aromaticum See Clove Syzygium cumini See Jambol Tamarind Tamarindus indica description Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts are the fruit pulp and the dried seeds. Flower and Fruit: The flowers form a terminal raceme and have 3 petals that are 1 cm in length, initially whitish, then yellowish with light-red stripes. They have a calyx with a narrow, top-shaped base, and 4 thickly covered segments.

The use and efficacy of Azadirachta indica ADR ("Neem") and Curcuma longa ("Turmeric") in scabies. A pilot study. In: Trop Geogr Med, 30:178-81, 1992. Dhar ML. et al Indian J Exp Biol 6:232, 1968. Donatus IA, SardJoko, Vermeulen NP. Cytotoxic and cytoprotective activities of curcumin. Effects on paracetamol-induced cytotoxicity lipid peroxidation and glutathione depletion in rat hepatocytes. In: Biochem Pharmacol, 39:1869-75, 1990. Ferreira LA, Henriques OB, Andreoni AA, Vital GR, Campos MM, Habermehl GG, de Moraes VL.

Homeopathic Uses: Tamarindus indica is used for stomachaches. precautions and adverse reactions No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. dosage Mode of Administration: Tamarind is taken orally and is usually used in combination with other laxatives, such as figs. Preparation: To make a clean paste, soften the raw tamarind paste in hot water, strain through a sieve, and steam to a soft consistency in a water bath; mix the paste with sugar.

Plants of Longevity, The Medicinal Flora of Vilcabamba Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon See book keywords and concepts

Familia / Family: CAMPANULACEAE Partes usadas / Plant part used: Toda la planta, fresca - Whole plant, fresh Administracion / Administration: Topica - Topical Preparation / Preparation: Sancochada con Aguardiente y aplicada como Emplasto o Bafio - Parboiled with Aguardiente as poultice or bath Usos / Uses: Reumatismo, Dolor de los Huesos, Pies Frios, Heri-das - Rheumatism, Pain in of the Bones, Cold Feet, Wounds Achira Negra Carina indica L.

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Tigloyl-3-acteyl-ll-hydroxy-4(5-methylmeliacarpin from Azadirachta indica. In: PH 32:213. 1993. Riicker G, Malariawirksame Verbindungen aus Pflanzen, insbesondere Peroxide. In: PUZ 24(4):189-195. 1995. Siidiqui S et al, JNP 55:303-310. 1992. Further information in: Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6 (Drogen), Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-1994. Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde.

Plantago afra) and of Plantago indica (syn. Plantago arenaria), with a swell index of at least 10, and its formulations. Not To Be Confused With: The seeds of other Plantago seeds. Other Names: Plantain, Fleaseed, Flea Wort, Psyllion, Psyllios ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Mucilages (10-12%, chiefly arabinoxylans) Iridoide monoterpenes: aucubin EFFECTS Regulation of intestinal peristalsis. Constipation: a decrease of the passage time of the bowel content through an increase in volume of the stool, effects an expansive reflex and, as a result, a stimulated intestinal peristalsis.

Plants of Longevity, The Medicinal Flora of Vilcabamba Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon See book keywords and concepts

La alta uniformidad de nombres vernaculares indica que la mayoria de las plantas son bien conocidas y ampliamente usadas en esta region. Consenso de Colegas Las especies reportadas en el presente trabajo son ampliamente conocidas y empleadas para una gran cantidad de condiciones medicas. Las mismas plantas frecuentemente son usadas por una variedad de curanderos para los mismos propositus y con pequefias variaciones en remedios preparados.

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Production: Azedrach bark, leaves and seeds are the trunk and branch bark, leaves and seeds of Azadirachta indica or of the closely related variety (in the literature often given as a synonym) of Melia azedarach. Other Names: Neem, Nim, Margosa, Indian Lilac, Bead Tree, Pride of China, Holy Tree, Persian Lilac ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Triterpenes and tetranortriterpenes (limonoids and protoli-monoids of the gedunin-group) in seed oil: for example nimbolin A and B, nimbin, gedunin Tannin and volatile oil in the bark and the leaves EFFECTS A.

Production: Tamarind paste is derived from the fruit of Tamarindus indica. The fruit is fermented for a long time in the sun. The initially red-brown fruit attains a black or black-brown hue and becomes more aromatic and sour. The paste is boiled to a glutinous mass, which is the finished product. Other Names: Imlee ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Fruit acids: tartaric acid (3-10%); including, among others, malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid Invert sugar (25-30%) Pectin EFFECTS Tamarind acts as an aperient by increasing the volume of liquid in the large intestine.

Melia azedarach is also an anthelmintic. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Azedarach is used in inflammatory and febrile diseases (including malaria although unconfirmed). Melia azedarach is also used for worm infestation. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. DOSAGE Mode of Administration: The drug is available as a tincture. LITERATURE Adnrei GM et al, (1986) Experientia 42 (7): 843. Bray DH et al, (1985) Trans Royal Soc Trop Med Hyg 79: 426. Ekong DEU, (1967) Chem Comm 808.

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Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) Also Known As: Indian Date Tamarindus comes from the Arabic tamr-hindi, meaning "Indian date." indica means "native to or introduced from India." General Information The tamarind ttee is a massive, slow-growing, ornamental leguminous tree native to tropical East Africa. Known as "dates" because of their sticky, fibrous appearance, the fruits are flatfish and beanlike. The irregularly curved, cinnamon-colored pods range from three to eight inches long.

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Today, three cultivar groups or races are grown: race Moharia in Europe and southwestern Asia, race Maxima in Russia and the Far East and race indica in India and southeastern Asia. Foxtail millet is still an important grain in traditional agriculture, and is cultivated for home consumption in China (4 million hectares) and India (1 million hectares). Parts used The dry, one-seeded fruits (grains). Cultivation & harvesting Modern cultivars mature early and are resistant to diseases. It is no longer cultivated to any extent in Europe.

The plant is closely related to the well-known ornamental canna (Canna indica and c. x generalis) but the flowers are much smaller. Origin & history The crop probably originated in the Andean region (archaeological remains from Peru are said to date from 2500 bc). Nowadays the plant is widely cultivated in Mexico, the West Indies and most parts of South America. In recent times it has also become a commercial starch crop in northern Australia (hence "Queensland arrowroot") and especially in Vietnam. Parts used The rhizomes or young shoots.

Finger millet may be confused with the closely related Indian goosegrass (£. indica) but the latter has smaller spikelets and oblong, not rounded, grains. Origin & history Wild finger millet (£. coracana subsp. africana) occurs mainly in Africa, while the cultivated form of the species (£. coracana subsp. coracana) is widely distributed in Africa and India. The cultivated form has been found in 5 000-year-old archaeological sites in Sudan and Ethiopia, suggesting that finger millet is one of the oldest African crops.

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Daphne koreana Nakai, Wikstroemia indica C.A. Mey., Erycibe obtusifolia Benth, Artemisia capillaris Thunb., and Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai etc. Armillarisin A (see Figure 4.12, part 63), a new coumarin compound, was isolated from the ethanol extracts of the culture medium of the fungus Armillariella tabescens (Scop, ex Fr.) Sing. It markedly increases bile secretion in rats and dogs.41 The derivative (+)-praeruptorin A and E (see Figure 4.12, parts 64 and 65), isolated from Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn, have shown pharmacological activities.

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Clusiaceae; Malabar tamarind Ind fruit (dried) Garcinia indica; Clusiaceae; (Guttiferae); kokum, kokam, ktambi, wild mangosteen TrAs, Ind fruits, seeds (oil) Garcinia livingstonei; Clusiaceae; (Guttiferae); imbe, African mangosteen Afr fruits 62 0.80 0.30 0.40 B2, C, Nic Garcinia mangostana: Clusiaceae: (Guttiferae); mangosteen TrAs fruits 71 0.60 0.60 0.

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The scientists had chosen Taipei309 because it was easier to perform the experiment on japonica than on indica varieties. No one knew how golden rice's new combination of genes would behave in indica rice varieties common to tropical and subtropical zones where great numbers of people suffer from hunger and malnutrition. By the time the critics had done their work, agribusiness claims about golden rice looked absurdly overblown.

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Moreton Bay fig Flagellaria indica L., supplejack, gadji Grevillea stenobotrya F. Muell., sandhill grevillea Grewia retusifolia Kurz, emu berry Hakea divaricata L. Johnson, fork-leafed corkwood Imperata cylindrica (L.) P. Beauv., blady grass Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br, beach morning glory, goatfoot Leichhardtia australis R. Br., native pear Melaleuca acacioides F. Muell., small-leaved paperbark Melaleuca cajuputi Powell, paperbark, cajeput Melaleuca dealbata S.T. Blake, smelly paperbark, soapy tea-tree Melaleuca leucadendron (L.) L., weeping paperbark Melaleuca viridiflora Sol.

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Other relatives are the governor's plum (Flacourtia indica), the lovi-lovi (F. inermis), the paniala (F. jangomas) and the rukam (F. rukam). Origin & history Ceylon gooseberry is indigenous to Sri Lanka. It is cultivated in India, tropical parts of Asia and on a small scale in the USA. Plants are sometimes seen in botanical gardens and experimental plots in other parts of the world. The kei-apple is indigenous to southern and eastern Africa. It is a popular hedge plant and is grown on a small scale for fruit production in Australia, California, East Africa and Israel.

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