Name: Hridoy Zaman ID: 19336007
E-mail: md.hridoy.zaman@g.bracu.ac.bd
Introduction: "Herb" is
the use of plants for
medicinal purposes. These
medicinal plants are also
used as food, flavonoid,
medicine or perfume. The
term "herb" has been
derived from the Latin
word, "herba" and an old
French word "herbe".
Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha
and Folk (tribal) medicines
are the major systems of
indigenous medicines in
India. According to WHO,
around 21,000 plant
species have the potential
for being used as medicinal
plants. More than 30% of
the entire plant species, at
one time or other, was used
for medicinal purposes.
Among these systems,
Ayurveda and Unani
Medicine are most
developed and widely
practised in India.
Medicinal plants such as
Aloe, Tulsi, Neem, Turmeric
and Ginger cure several
common ailments.
Treatment with medicinal
plants is considered very
safe as there is no or
minimal side effects. Most
of the drugs, thus
formulated, are free of side
effects or reactions. This is
the reason why herbal
treatment is growing in
popularity across the globe.
These herbs
Medicinal Plants
Importance: Herbs such as black pepper,
cinnamon, myrrh, aloe, sandalwood, ginseng, burdock,
bayberry, and safflower are used to heal wounds, sores
and boils. Turmeric is useful in inhibiting the growth of
germs, harmful microbes and bacteria. Herbs such as
Chamomile, Calamus, Basil, Cardamom,
Chrysanthemum, Coriander, Peppermint and Spearmint,
Cinnamon, Ginger and Turmeric are used as cardiac
stimulants. Honey, turmeric, marshmallow and liquorice
can effectively treat a fresh cut and wound. As our
lifestyle is getting techno-savvy, we are moving away
from nature. As herbs are natural products they are free
from side effects. There is a need to promote them to
save the human lives. Synthetic drugs that are regarded
as unsafe to human being and environment. These
herbal products are today are the symbol of safety in
contrast to the synthetic drugs, that are regarded as
unsafe to human being and environment. Healing with
medicinal plants is an old treatment method as old as
mankind itself.
Traditional medicine is described by a World Health Organization (WHO) Expert
Group as the sum of all knowledge and practices utilized in the diagnosis,
prevention, and treatment of physical, mental, and social imbalances. Medicinal
plants are included in over 90% of traditional medicine recipes and cures,
however this article will focus on medicinal plants that have been linked to illness
prevention and control tactics. However, it should be remembered that in some
circumstances, the line between therapy and prevention is razor-thin.
Ardabil Province's medicinal plant cultivation yields unsatisfactory results. This
is owing to a scarcity of suitable programs. Seed Shiva Asbagian, head of the
Ardabil Province Association of Medicinal Plants, mentioned this. He believes
that the province has the required capacity to grow the medicinal plant
business. According to the official, patronage is insufficient to develop this area.
"All of the fundamental work and infrastructure must be completed and
updated in order to succeed in this region." This place might be destroyed if the
proper program is not drawn, "said Seid Shiva Asbagian.
Conclusion: As herbs are natural products they are free from side effects, they
are comparatively safe, eco-friendly and locally available. This is in contrast to the
synthetic drugs that are regarded as unsafe to human being and environment.
There is a need to promote these natural products globally to save the human
lives. The blind dependence on synthetic drugs is over and people are returning to
the natural products.
References:
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