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Ayurvedic Herbs / Thai Herbs - Medicinal Plants - G
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There are numerous medicinal plants in current use in Thailand.
Ayurvedic medicine and Thai traditional
medicine, each finding many uses and deserving to be exhibited to the
enthusiasts who wish to know about the characteristics of its stem, flower,
fruit together with the research work undertaken, it is impossible to
exhibit all, or even the majority, of them. For this reason some common
medicinal plants which received research attention both locally and
internationally have been selected. In addition, some which
have so far attracted little attention from
researchers have also been included owing to their recognition in
Ayurvedic Medicine and traditional medicine in Thailand
as well as some Asian countries.
The information
has been
searched from the literature, selected and edited in order to be presented in
this site, which will familiarize the reader with general characters of such plants. No botanical details are given
owing to the nature of this
work and also to limited space. Sketches of the plants, however, are
given to enable the reader to recognize them. It should be noted that
all Thai, Sanskrit, Latin and English common names of the plants
appearing in this site are transliterated into English with the sound in
mind, and not according to the official rules. In addition, owing to
the limited space the traditional
usage of each plant is meant to be representative, and by no means comprehensive.
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The tree is valued for its dried rind which is
rich in acids and possesses marked antiseptic properties. It
contains tartaric acid reducing sugars and phosphoric acid (as
calcium triphosphate). It limits the synthesis of fatty acids in
the muscles and liver lipogenesis (production of fat) by
inhibiting the enzyme ATP-citrate lyase. The fruits contain
about 30% acid (calculated as citric acid) on the dry basis
which is essentially (-)-hydroxy-citric acid. A decoction of the
fruit rind is given in rheumatism and bowel complaints. The
resin possesses purgative properties.
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A much-branched evergreen, aromatic shrub.
The volatile oil obtained by the steam
distillation of the leaves of G. fragrantissima is identical to
Wintergreen oil, obtained from G. procumbens.
The principal constituent of the oil is methyl
salicylate. It is stimulant, carminative and antiseptic. It is
applied externally in the form of liniment or ointment in
rheumatism, sciatica and neuralgia. |
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It is a perennial climber throughout India. The
cylindrical rhizomes usually bifurcate to 'V' shape. The
acuminate tips of the leaves spiraled and serve as tendrils for
climbing. The perianth lobes are brightly colored and wavy
margined. Colchicine is the major compound isolated from the
rhizomes. They have abortifacient, antipyretic,
anti-inflammatory and antileprotic properties. |
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 Glycyrrhiza
glabra
is a perennial herb in the subtropical and warm temperate
regions. None of the liquorice species occurs in India in the
wild. But its use has been reported for a long time in
traditional literature.
The principal constituent of licorice is
glycyrrhizin. Licorice is used for the treatment of asthma,
acute and chronic bronchitis and chronic cough. It modulates the
immune system and has shown remarkable immune-stimulant
properties. It has an antioxidant activity. It is a mild
anti-inflammatory for arthritis and rheumatism and is used to
treat gastric, duodenal and esophageal ulceration or
inflammation, heartburn and mouth ulcers. The plant contains
phytoestrogens in the form of isoflavones such as formononetin;
glabrone, neoliquiritin and hispaglabridin A & B.
It alleviates irritable conditions of the mucus
membrane, and strengthens the immune system and provides
resistance in recurring infections. |
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 An
unarmed tree, with a smooth, whitish gray bark which contains
traces of an alkaloid.
The bark is a bitter tonic and stomachic, and is
considered useful in fever and indigestion.
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Sanskrit / Indian Name : |
Godanti bhasma |
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 It
is a natural form of calcium that helps to maintain healthy bone
structure.
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 Small
shrubs with thick and rigid stems, the flowers are medium-sized,
yellow with a purple center.
Cotton seed is demulcent, laxative, expectorant
and galactogogue. It is used as a nervine tonic in headaches and
brain affections, and decoctions of the seed are given in
dysentery and intermittent fevers.
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 Gymnema
sylvestre
is a large, woody climber.
Its principal constituent is gymnemic acid which
has anti-diabetic properties. The plant is stomachic, stimulant,
laxative and diuretic. It abolishes the taste of sugar and is
believed to neutralize excessive sugar present in the body in
diabetes mellitus. The leaf extracts contain gymnemic acid which
is said to inhibit hyperglycemia. It has also been shown to have
a regenerative effect on pancreatic beta cells and is
insulinotropic.
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