Herbal Medicine

“Use of herbs as medicines dates back to the beginning of civilized man. The earliest known written records of herbal medicines were inscribed on a six thousand year old clay tablet written by the Sumerians, who lived on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now known as Iraq”(History).

2) Pelargronium Sidoides- extracts of the Pelargonium Sidoides plant have long been used in traditional South African medicine to treat respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis.

In particular, thyme has been known for being able to cure lower blood pressure, chest

Herbal remedies-aromatic plants that may be used by people from all ethno cultural traditional backgrounds as one method of restoring physical health. (Africa)

Natural products used to treat many diseases for a long time. Natural products derived from many sources such as fungus like Piptoporus betulinus, which is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant and plants like Alhagi maurorum, which is used to treat anorexia, constipation, dermatosis, epistaxis, fever, leprosy, and obesity. (1) In this research, we will focus on one natural product derived from a plant called Serenoa repens. Serenoa repens also called Saw palmetto, is a plant grows up to 1m in width and 3m in height. Each part of it has different uses, for example, its leaves are used to make thatching, baskets, fans, brushes, brooms, rope, fire kindling, fish traps and dolls and its berries are used as food and as medicine. There are many

Medicine in its purest definition can generally be defined as the practice of diagnosing, preventing and the treatment of various ailments or diseases. Alternative medicines are those actions that may be undertaken for the same principles, but concentrate on techniques that are not generally considered part of what may be considered standard care. Remedy’s or treatments have been an integral part of both human and medical history since the dawn of time, and has evolved in various forms through the course of time. This fact was highlighted on a timeline of The History of Medicine, I will present two historical events that form the starting point of recorded medicine history:

Traditionally, Witch-hazel branches were used to locate underground sources of water, but Hamamelis virginiana was also well known as a medicinal plant by Native Americans. “Extracts from the leaves, twigs, and bark were used to reduce inflammation, stop bleeding, and check secretions of the mucous membranes” (Anzelone). A number of

accomplish their goals. One such herb is the water hyssop, scientific name Bacopa monnieri. Bacopa is

Herbal medicine and natural remedies have been used all around the world for centuries. Quite to the amazement of modern scientists, people in rural areas still use herbs and roots to heal the ill. In the story No Witchcraft For Sale, a young boy is sprayed in the eyes by a poisonous snake and he was essentially blind. His chef/servant, Gideon, who has a history in herbal medicine, rushes to get a root to save the boy’s sight. This research will show that this fiction story is not far-fetched.

The Greek physician Dioscorides recorded that he used hawthorn on many of his patients. This is also an effective diuretic for bladder and kidney disorders. Those who are having problems stimulating their appetite should consider hawthorn supplementation.

Herbalism or phytotherapy has many definitions but in essence is the interaction between humans and the plant kingdom (Hoffmann, 2003). Herbalism is based on three principles: 1. The correlation of the herb to the disease or disease picture, 2. The harmony the herb has to an organ system, and 3. The ability of the herb to assist healing in the body (Wood, 2018). Herbalism contains many different branches of which there is Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan and Ayurvedic branches, and is used to treat a wide variety of symptoms. Herbalists make their medication from plants and are dispensed in many

Most patients now prefer herbal medicine as compared to medicinal drugs. They are becoming popular to treat everything from minor to major to diseases. The reason why people are so into herbal medicine is because of their natural qualities that promote a healthy method of healing various products.

Traditional and Complementary Medicine is an important and often underestimated part of health care. It is found in almost every country in the world and the demand for its services is increasing as days goes by. Traditional medicines of proven quality, safety, and efficacy, contribute to the goal of ensuring that all people have access to care.

Terminalia arjuna is also known as Arjuna belongs to the family Combretaceace. Arjuna is a deciduous tropical woody tree found throughout India especially in the sub Himalayan tracts and Eastern India. It is known to be one of the most versatile medicinal plants having a wide spectrum of biological activity. Now days Terminalia arjuna is used for disorders of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), including heart disease, congestive heart failure and related chest pain, angina, cardiomyopathy, high blood pressure, blocked coronary arteries, hypercholesterolemia, Hyper lipidemia and edema. It is also used as “a water pill,” and for earaches, dysentery, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), diseases of the urinary tract, and to increase sexual desire, asthma, bile duct disorders, scorpion stings, Liver tonic, Urinary tract toner, Cardio modulator and poisonings. Arjuna is also found to be having antibacterial and antimutagenic property. Arjuna is also known to relieve symptomatic complaints of essential hypertension viz.

Medicinal plants have been important in human healthcare throughout history, and continue to play a key role amongst forest communities (Shackleton et. al. 2011). In Myanmar, most of the rural areas are lacking modern medicine and health services. Some of the areas are very far from the urban area and sometimes difficult to access. Sometimes modern medicine and healthcare services are expensive and they are not affordable. Traditional medicines obtained from local plant and animal species are easily available and free or low cost (Shackleton et. al. 2011). Rural people have good knowledge on medicinal plants their uses. In Myanmar, medicinal plants play a role in both modern and traditional health care system (Khin Maung Lwin 1995). Some example species include: Bomayaza