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Ginger - Zingiber
officinalis
1. Rheumatism
It is
found to exhibit anti rheumatic activity in-patient
with rheumatic disorders, because it works as a
dual inhibitor of eicosanoid biosynthesis
2.
Anti inflammatory
This plant posses anti
inflammatory in animal models.
3. Anti
ulcer activity
The orally administered acetone
extract at 1000 mg/kg and zingiberene, the main
terpenoid from acetone extract, at 100 mg/kg significantly
inhibited gastric lesions by 97.5 and 53.6%, respectively.
6-Gingerol, the pungent principle, at 100 mg/kg
significantly inhibited gastric lesions by 54.5%.
These results suggest that zingiberene, the terpenoid
and 6-gingerol are important constituents in stomachic
medications containing ginger.
4. Gastroprotective
activity
This study demonstrate that the extract
of Z. officinalis in the dose of 500 mg/kg orally
exert highly significant cytoprotection against
80% ethanol, 0.6M HC1, 0.2M NaOH and 25% NaCl induced
gastric lesions.
5. Gastrointestinal motility
The
effect of ginger root (Zingiberis Rhizoma) on gastrointestinal
motility was examined based on its ability to enhance
charcoal meal transport in mice. Oral administrations
of the acetone extract of ginger (which contains
volatile oils and bitter substances) at 75 mg/kg,
[6]-shogaol at 2.5 mg/kg, or a [6]-, [8]- or [10]-gingerol
at 5 mg/kg enhanced the transport of a charcoal
meal. It enhances the gastrointestinal motility.
6.
Migraine headache
Administration of ginger
may exert abortive and prophylactic effects in migraine
headache without any side effects.
7. Stimulant
It
is a stimulant, carminative and is given in dyspepsia,
gastritis and flatulent colic.
8. Rubefacient
Externally
it is a rubefacient.
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Glycyrrhiza glabra
Glycyrrhiza
glabra traditionally used herb for the treatment
of various diseases.
1. Anti microbial
activity
The root powder of Glycyrrhiza glabra
exhibited anti microbial activity against various
pathogens in vitro condition due to the presence
of isoflavanoids.
2. Antioxidant
The
glabridin, an isoflavin present in the root powder
inhibit the formation of thiobabituric acid reactive
substances (TBARS), lipid peroxides, and cholesteryl
linoleate hydroperoxide (CLOOH). It also inhibits
the consumption of beta-carotene and lycopene during
oxidation of endogenous constituents of LDL.
3.
Anti histaminic
The aqueous extract of
this plant has anti histaminic property.
4. Estrogenic
It
is used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms
due to its estrogenic property. The active principle
for the estrogenic activity is Beta-sitosterol present
in the root powder.
5. Choleretic
It
has choleretic activity on animal models by inducing
the bile flow. It may be due to the presence of
glycyrrhizic acid (glycyrrhizin).
6. Immunostimulant
It
has immunostimulant action on mice models due to
the presence of glucoarabinogalactan-protein (gp-GsB2a)
isolated from hemicellulosic fractions.
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Gmelina
arborea
1. Anti inflammatory activity
This
plant posses anti-inflammatory activity.
The
significant anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic
extracts of Streblus asper, Gmelina arborea, and
Citrullus colocynthis against carrageenan-induced
inflammation of the hind paw in albino rats are
reported.
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H
Honey
1. Energy
It
energises the body and helps to flush the kidneys.
This substance creates heat in the body.
2. Ulcers and blood purifying
It is good for
healing internal and external ulcers. It is used
as good medium for many substances. Honey is an
excellent blood purifier and is also good for the
eyes and teeth.
3. Coughs
It alleviates
cold, cough and congestion.
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Ixora
coccinea
1. Anti-inflammatory
activity
Petroleum ether extract of roots of
this plant shown to have anti-inflammatory activity.
2.
Anti tumor activity
Flower extract
has anti tumor property.
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Kaempferia
galanga
1. Larvicidal activity
Hexane
fraction of Kaempferia galanga shows good larvicidal
action.
2. Anti tumor activity
Extracts
of Kaempferia galanga rhizomes has anti tumor activity.
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Karela
- Memordica Charantia
Its main ingredients
are lecithin, charantin and momordicine.
1. Gastrointestinal
It
has been used as an emetic, purgative, in piles,
as an antispasmodic, in leprosy and in jaundice.
2.
Diabetes Mellitus
It has been used to regulate
blood sugar levels.
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Lotus
1.
Tonic
Lotus seeds and root are tonic and
rejuvenating foods. The seeds work more as a cardiac
tonic and as a seminal tonic. The root has stronger
astringent and haemostatic properties. It calms
the mind and subdues restless thoughts and dreams.
2.
Speech
Lotus seeds help in improving
speech; helps stop stuttering and improve concentration.
3.
Healing
It is a good astringent and haemostatic
with the power to heal tumours.
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