Traditional Medicine - Science topic

Neem is the most useful traditional medicine as a source of many medicinal agents in Indian society, and it grows well in tropical and semi-tropical countries. Any part of the neem tree is used in the indigenous medicine scheme, viz. Bark, berries, berries, seeds and extracts. Its extracts have antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, an...

The WHO reports that more than 85 % of people in developing countries rely on traditional medicine and use indigenous herbs for primary healthcare. These plant-based indigenous drugs are cheaper, safer and readily available in rural areas. Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. has ethnomedicinal potential due to its active phytochemicals, has been an impo...

Cyperus rotundus Linn is a plant that is historically used in traditional medicine with anti-cancer potential. Despite the evidence of C. rotundus anti-cancer effect on various human carcinoma cell lines, its pharmacological mechanism remains unclear, particularly its non-polar fraction. This study was employed to provide mechanistic insight regard...

Traditional African vegetables have been an integral part of the local diet and traditional medicine practices for generations. However, with the increasing influence of modernisation and urbanisation, the knowledge and utilisation of traditional African vegetables have been gradually diminishing. This study investigated the indigenous knowledge an...

Shilajit, a natural substance used in traditional and modern medicine, has gained prominence as a vital component in dietary supplements. Concerns regarding its use in complementary medicine have arisen due to limited information regarding its composition. Considering thallium’s well-known toxicity, this study employs flow - injection differential-...

Cordia myxa L., a widely used multipurpose tree species, has been employed in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. The present study aimed to investigate the qualitative composition of secondary metabolites in C. myxa fruits. Phytochemical analysis of aqueous, methanol, and ethanol extracts revealed the presence of tannins,...

Indonesia, one of the world's most biodiverse countries, is home to 67 primate species. The illegal trade in primates for meat, pets, and traditional medicine severely threatens at least half of these species. Among these, the trade in primate skulls, a niche yet concerning market, is particularly prominent on the island of Bali, catering primarily...

Buchanania lanzan, a tropical tree species, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly its bark, which is rich in bioactive compounds. Despite its medicinal importance, there is a need for a comprehensive phytochemical analysis of the bark to understand its medicinal properties. The present study aimed to investigate the phyt...

Neolamarckia cadamba, commonly known as Kadamba, is a highly valued tree species native to India and a member of the Rubiaceae family. Renowned for its ecological and economic significance, Kadamba contributes to soil enrichment and serves as a vital habitat for diverse wildlife. Its rapid growth rate makes it particularly suited for reforestation...

Background Currently, there is no agreed-upon data collection tool for comprehensively structured documentation of Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) from the information management perspective. As ITM practice varies significantly from current medicine in diagnosis and treatment approaches, it is not appropriate to use data platforms or informatio...

Panax ginseng, a medicinal herb with a rich history in traditional medicine, has gained widespread attention for its diverse health benefits, including weight management. This paper delves into the molecular mechanisms underpinning its therapeutic effects, its role in weight loss, and the challenges associated with its clinical application. While P...

Five therapeutic plants that have been utilized traditionally across the Sonamukhi Block of Bankura District, West Bengal, were tested for antioxidant activity using three assays: ABTS radical scavenging activity, FRAP reduction power, and DPPH free radical scavenging. According to the DPPH assay, Glinus oppositifolius (68.4%) and Ipomoea obscura (...

Traditional medicinal animals and their derivatives hold a significant place within the traditional Chinese medicine framework. However, substantial knowledge about medicinal animals is being lost – particularly within China’s folk practices and ethnic minority groups – remains unrecorded and unverified scientifically. Such knowledge, primarily pre...

The indigenous communities of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India, have long relied on traditional plant-based remedies to address various health ailments and daily needs. This ethnobotanical study aimed to document and analyze the traditional uses of plants among the local communities, with a focus on their medicinal, culinary, and other applicat...

Peru is among Latin American countries with the largest Indigenous population, yet ethnical health disparities persist, particularly in the Amazon region which comprises 60% of the national territory. Healthcare models that include Indigenous medicine and traditional healers present an important avenue for addressing such inequalities, as they incr...

The Asteraceae family has been of significant concern for ethnobotanical studies, thanks to its health‐promoting properties linked to a plethora of bioactive compounds, among which phenolic compounds play a critical role. In this work, a workflow based on computational chemometrics was employed to assess the authenticity and biomarker search of fiv...

Arthritis is a common debilitating condition in cattle, significantly affecting their mobility, productivity, and overall well-being. Conventional treatments often rely on synthetic medications like NSAIDs, which may have undesirable side effects when used long-term. This study explores the efficacy of herbal remedies, focusing on a combination of...

Panax ginseng, a cornerstone of traditional medicine, has garnered scientific attention for its diverse therapeutic effects, including its role in promoting weight loss and overall health. This paper explores the mechanisms underlying Panax ginseng's health benefits, its specific effects on weight management, and the challenges that limit its clini...

Enquanto a Atenção Primária à Saúde convencional enfrenta grandes desafios na promoção da saúde brasileira, a Atenção Primária à Saúde Indígena, pouco abordada pela ciência, experimenta problemática adicionais aos desafios convencionais. O provimento e fixação de profissionais da área de saúde nos territórios indígenas, a adoção de processos de tra...

World Health Organization (WHO) described traditional medicine as a health practice with strong historical and cultural roots, which has global acceptability and applicability. It is an important and often underestimated health resource with many applications, especially in the prevention and management of lifestyle-related chronic diseases. This r...

Fermentation of herbs can be an important procedure to improve the therapeutic properties of the herbs by modulating both the quality and quantity of different phytochemicals. The fermentation process causes the decomposition of the cells of the herbs resulting in better leaching of active phytochemicals, increasing the concentration of phytochemic...

Heracleum hemsleyanum Diels is a traditional medicinal herb in China. We reported its first complete chloroplast genome. The chloroplast genome was 146,775 bp in length with 37.53% GC content, containing a large single copy region (LSC, 93,309 bp), a small single copy region (SSC, 17,502 bp), and a pair of inverted repeat regions (IRs, 17,982 bp)....

Main conclusion New insights into the phylogeny of species in the family Thymelaeaceae and support of the recognition of D. genkwa and D. aurantiaca as species in the genus Wikstroemia are provided. Abstract Wikstroemia (Thymelaeaceae) is an economically important genus because some of its species are used in traditional medicine and also contribu...

Origanum majorana L., also known as sweet marjoram, is a plant with multiple uses, both in the culinary field and traditional medicine, because of its major antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive properties. In this research, we focused on the effects of O. majorana essential oil (OmEO, at concentrations of 25, 150, and 300 μL...

Medicinal plants have been a key component in producing traditional and modern medicines, especially in the field of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system. Producing these medicines and collecting and extracting the right plant is a crucial step due to the visually similar nature of some plants. The extraction of these plants from nonmedicinal...

Background: Qutsh al Hindi (Saussurea lappa), commonly known as Indian wood, is a traditional medicine that had been used empirically as anti-inflammatory and pneumonia. Its potential as anti-inflammatory activity is proven by many researches in vitro and in vivo. Aim and objective: This study aims to identifying active compounds from the ethyl ace...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents significant challenges for affected individuals and their families. While conventional treatments are prevalent, there is growing interest in complementary and alternative therapies, including plant-based remedies from traditional medicine systems. This review explores the use of plant-based treatments for AS...

Endophytes have been recognized as important sources for discovering novel bioactive natural products with diverse structures and biological activities. This review focuses on the endophytes of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. f. (T. wilfordii), a famous traditional medicinal plant, and summarizes the producing microbes, chemical diversities, and bioac...

: Chronic constipation becomes more common as people age, in both genders, although it becomes most common beyond age 60. is commonly used as a potent laxative and as a substance to enhance gastrointestinal motility. can be used as a natural remedy for constipation at affordable prices among old age people. Study aimed to assess the effectiveness o...

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, which can lead to various complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Vernoniaamygdalina, a plant species used in traditional medicine, particularly in Africa, has been reported to possess antidiabetic and antio...

Since the dawn of human civilization, humanity has used herbal medicine for medicinal purposes. Traditional medicine has experienced a substantial surge in popularity in recent years. This research sought to evaluate the antidiabetic effectiveness and lipid profile of Eclipta alba. We evaluated the antidiabetic efficacy using the alloxan-induced di...

The growing the global cancer burden, 2nd leading cause of death, faces the challenge of the recurrence or resistance of cancers to chemotherapy, besides higher risk of antimicrobial resistance [AMR] due to the weakened immunity post chemotherapy. Bioactives such as Curcumin and Quercetin, among others from traditional Systems of Medicine such as A...

The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and the need for new therapeutic agents have highlighted the importance of exploring traditional medicinal plants for their phytochemical composition and pharmacological activities. Vitex altissima, a plant used in traditional medicine for various ailments, has been investigated in this study fo...

Yataprasen (YTPS) remedy ethanolic spray, one of the National Thai Traditional Medicine Formulary, is extensively employed in Thai traditional healthcare to manage musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Despite its widespread use, the quality and stability of the YTPS formulation, critical to its efficacy, safety, and patient adherence, have not be...

Plants are used by peoples for the basis for medical treatments from ancient time and are still in routinely used as traditional medicine in practiced today. There are a huge number of plants having ultimate pharmacological action. In modernization and advancement in research new drug entities came into and play a role in management of any disorder...

Plants have been central to traditional medicine for millennia, yet the precise metabolites responsible for their therapeutic properties often remain unidentified. Moreover, the low natural abundance and structural complexity of bioactive molecules can hinder their accessibility and chemical synthesis. Here, we investigate the widely reported anti-...

Dioscorea bulbifera L., commonly known as ‘air potato’, is a medicinal plant with a rich history of traditional use in various indigenous healing practices. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology of D. bulbifera, highlighting its therapeutic potential and the scientific basis behind its traditional...

Phlomoides rotata, a traditional medicinal plant, is commonly found on the Tibetan Plateau at altitudes of 3100–5200 m. Its primary active medicinal compounds, flavonoids and phenylethanol glycosides (PhGs), exhibit various pharmacological effects, including hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant activities. Thi...

Background The demand for health management services has grown among individuals with physical disabilities. It is noteworthy that a significant proportion of this demographic has sought the services of traditional Korean medicine (TKM). Nevertheless, there is a lack of research on the characteristics of TKM utilization within this population. Ther...

Clinical workplace learning is often suboptimal due to the dynamics of the clinical learning environment and several challenges encountered in clinical practice. At LUMC, clinical teachers introduced a novel blended learning program that included both the introduction of a Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) and Small Private Online Course (SPOC). This st...

Pterocarpus santalinus L.f., commonly referred to as red sandalwood, carries substantial ecological, economic, and cultural importance. It is a forensically significant species as it is frequently involved in illegal logging, trafficking, and counterfeiting. This paper provides a comprehensive investigation of the approaches used in the accurate id...

The increasing incidence of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) and the constraints of existing treatment methods have spurred a keen interest in investigating alternative therapies. Medicinal plants, renowned for their long‐standing use in traditional medicine, offer a hopeful avenue for discovering new neuroprotective agents. This study emphasizes t...

Knowledge, the natural world, traditional medicine, and a strong belief system that emphasises unity are all components of local wisdom. Tribal coexistence in Palu City entails a number of protocols to protect the Kaili tribe's traditional knowledge. Cultural mingling occurs between the Bugis and Makassar tribes, who have long resided in Palu city....

The genus Ajuga (Lamiaceae family) comprises approximately 300 species, which are widely used in traditional medicine for their diaphoretic, antiseptic, hemostatic, and anti-inflammatory properties, but scarcely in official ones. Therefore, the study of Ajuga reptans holds promise for developing new medicinal products. In aqueous and aqueous-alcoho...

Underutilized plant species such as Asteriscus graveolens (Forssk.) Less., Haloxylon scoparium Pomel, and Ruta chalepensis L. have been historically valued in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits. These species present an untapped source of bioactive compounds with significant applications in the food and pharmaceutical industri...

Medicinal plants have constituted a crucial resource in the Amazon, serving as primary tools for disease treatment by local communities for centuries. This knowledge, passed down through generations, forms a rich ethnobotanical heritage. The Amazon's unique biodiversity continues to draw significant scientific interest globally. The study of medici...

Medicinal plants are sources of crude traditional herbal medicines that are utilized to reduce the risk of, treat, or manage diseases in most indigenous communities. This is due to their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It is estimated that about 80% of the population in developing countries rely on herbal traditional medicines for...

The genus Calligonum L. Her ( Polygonaceae ) comprises 158 species with widespread distribution in regions such as India, China, North Africa, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and South Europe. Calligonum L. is a prominent shrubby psammophyte found in deserts, known for its traditional medicinal uses. The aim of this study is to use Start Codon...

Neuroinflammation is a key factor in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, driven by dysregulation of molecular pathways and activation of the brain's immune system, resulting in the release of pro-inflammatory and oxidative molecules. This chronic inflammation is exacerbated by peripheral leukocyte infiltration into the central nervous sy...

Secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds derived from naturally occurring sources have been the prime ingredients in modern health care as well as ancient medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yunani, and traditional folk medicines. A large number of plant species and their extracts are utilized to cure several human ailments. Trillium govanianum, b...

Peyote (Lophophora williamsii), a small, slow-growing cactus native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, holds profound spiritual significance for Indigenous communities, particularly within the Native American Church (NAC). Revered as a sacred medicine, peyote is central to NAC ceremonies that blend traditiona...

Digitization of traditional medicinal knowledge bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, ensuring the preservation and sustainable use of this invaluable cultural heritage. This paper reviews the importance of digitization, highlighting its role in preserving oral traditions, fostering global research collaboration, and promoting...

Functional constipation is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract in children without specific treatment. Ziziphus jujuba has been used in traditional medicine for various diseases such as constipation. A safe and inexpensive treatment with few side effects can be used as an effective alternative to current medications. In this study, we s...

Gastrodia elata Blume is a well-known medicinal and edible plant in China, celebrated for its extensive history in traditional medicine and functional food applications. Among its key bioactive components, polysaccharides have drawn significant attention from researchers in the fields of health food and medicine due to their potential health benefi...

Detarium microcarpum, a member of the Leguminosae family, is a medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic applications. This study investigates the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the stem-bark and leaf extracts of Detarium microcarpum. The phytochemical screening was performed usin...

Penurunan penggunaan Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA) akibat perkembangan obat modern menjadi masalah mendesak yang mengurangi akses masyarakat terhadap pengobatan tradisional yang hemat biaya. Program revitalisasi TOGA di Desa Candipari, Porong, bertujuan meningkatkan kesehatan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat melalui pemanfaatan tanaman obat yang mudah d...

The growing interest in natural products as potential therapeutic agents has drawn attention to commonly used plants such as Allium sativum (garlic), Allium cepa (onion), and Zingiber officinale (ginger), which are rich in bioactive compounds. However, despite their widespread use in traditional medicine, the safety and toxicity profiles of these p...

Remission care for type 2 diabetes varies across different settings and social contexts. This research and development aimed to develop a care model for patients with type 2 diabetes to achieve remission in a community hospital in Krabi Province, by adapting the guidelines of the Royal College of Family Physicians of Thailand. The model developm...

Resumo Este texto analisa os relatos médicos do doutor Murillo de Campos sobre uma expedição da Comissão Rondon ao Mato Grosso, em 1911. Publicado originalmente em forma de artigo científico, começa detalhando o quadro nosológico e os costumes dos habitantes das localidades visitadas. Em seguida, apresenta um denso relato de uma pesquisa de campo s...

The treatment of chronic wounds has a significant impact on global social and economic conditions. This rising number of chronic wounds appears to be primarily caused by rising healthcare costs, an aging population, physical trauma, and diabetes and obesity comorbidities. Epidermis function could not be restored under chronic wound conditions; thus...

In the era of globalization, traditional therapy clinics are required to ensure high personnel performance in providing services to the community, especially patients as the object of service. The low level of knowledge of health workers regarding health credential management affects the performance and quality of services in clinics. The aim of th...

Nelumbo nucifera, an aquatic crop cultivated throughout Asian countries, belongs to the Nelumbonaceae family and has been widely used in traditional medicines with key pharmacological activities such as anti-viral, antipyretic, antioxidant, anti-steroid, anti-inflammatory, anti-arrhythmia, anti-obesity, and anti-aging properties. The present study...

Background and Aim: This study documents the efficacy of traditional herbal wisdom from Kutch, Gujarat, to treat cancer. Experimental procedure - The ethnobotanical survey conducted in the Kutch district, Gujarat, India, spanned from December 2022 to December 2023 and utilised a cross-sectional study design. Employing random sampling techniques, we...