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    HERBS: THE NATURES

    GIFTS TO HUMAN LIFE

    Prof G N Pandey

    Adjunct Professor, IIIT, Allahabad,Ex-Vice Chancellor, JRH University, Chitrakoot, UP, IndiaPhones : 00-91-522- 2302163,2302826Cell : 983073805, 313021535Email: [email protected]

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    It is matter of coincidence thatdeveloping counties are also

    tropical countries with higherincidences of diabetes andrelated disease blood pressure

    and related disease.

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    Dengue

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    Malaria Incidence Worldwide

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    World map showing uneven distributionof age-adjusted CVDmortality by country.

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    Nevertheless, the environmental conditions of these tropicalcountries are conducive to growth of herbal plants like,

    Alfalfa (Family: Leguminosae Genus:Medicago Species: Sativa),

    Allspice (Family:Myrtaceae Genus: Pimenta Species: Officinalis,Dioca),

    Aloe (Family: LiliaceaeGenus: Aloe Species: Vera),

    Anise (Family: UmbelliferaeGenus: Pimpinella Species: Anisum)

    Balm, Lemon (Family: Labiatae Genus:Melissa Species: Officinalis),

    Basil (Family: Labiatae Genus: Ocimum Species: Basilicum,Sanctum),

    Bay (Family: Lauraceae Genus: Laurus Species:Nobilis),

    Caraway (Family: UmbelliferaeGenus: Caurm Species: Carvi),

    Catnip (Family: Labiatae Genus:N

    epeta Species: Cataria),Chamomile (Family: Compositae Genus:Matricaria, Anthemis

    Species: Chamomilla,

    Nobilis respectively), Chicory (Family: Compositae Genus: CicoriumSpecies: Intybus),

    Cinnamon (Family: Lauraceae Genus: Cinnamomum Species:Zeylanicum,

    Cassia, Saigonicum), Clove (Family:Myrtaceae Genus: Eugenia,Syzygium Species: Caryophyllata, Aromaticum),

    Coriander (Family: UmbelliferaeGenus: Corinadrum Species:Sativum),

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    Cranberry (Family: Ericaceae Genus: Vaccinium,

    Oxycoccus Species:Macerocarpon, Quadripetalus respectively),

    Dandelion (Family: Compositae Genus: Taraxacum Species: Officinale),

    Dill(Family: Umbelliferae Genus: Anethum Species: Graveolens),

    Echinacea (Family: Compositae Genus: Echinacea Species: Angustifolia,

    Purpurea), Eucalyptus (Family:Myrtaceae Genus: Eucalyptus Species: Globulus),

    Fennel (Family: Umbelliferae Genus: Foeniculum Species: Vulgare, VulgareDulce),

    Feverfew (Family: Compositae Genus: Chrysanthemum,Matricaria, TanacetumSpecies: Parthenium),

    Garlic (Family: Amaryllidacae Genus: Allium Species: Sativum),

    Ginger (Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Zingiber Species: Officinale), Ginkgo

    (Family: Ginkgoaceae Genus: Ginkgo Species: Biloba),

    Ginseng (Family: Araliaceae Genus: Panax,

    Eleutherococcus Species: Ginseng and Quinquefolius, Senticosus),

    Horehound (Family: Labiatae Genus:Marrubium Species: Vulgare), Hyssop(Family: Labiatae Genus: Hyssopus Species: Officinalis),

    Juniper (Family: Cupressaceae Genus: Juniperus Species: Communis)

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    The distribution between vegetarianand non-vegetarian is not scientific,

    non-vegetarian food

    Since the distribution between vegetarian and non-vegetarian is not scientific,

    non-vegetarian food including fish, chicken, is fully supported by vegetarian

    means.

    It is also known that so much of genes are conserved to animal genetic setup.

    This is also known as life support system.

    Obviously, there is full coordination between plant and animal kingdom

    including human being.

    However, the Mother nature has provided plants mostly with chlorophyllGod to sustain their life and lives of all animal species including man on earth.

    Thus the plants are essential for our very existence while their existence does notdepend upon us. This is universal fact.

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    Today, people searching for cures to their medical ailments areturning in progressively greater numbers to alternative medicine.

    Generally speaking, alternative medicine is any type of therapy which isnot a part of conventional, allopathic medicine.

    Approaches to care for the body as diverse as traditional Chinese medicine,osteopathic/chiropractic manipulation of the body, and energy medicinethe

    application of electrical, magnetic, or other similar fields and forces to thebodyfall into this broad category.

    Alternative medicine offers people the opportunity to take control of their bodiesand their health. One should always be careful, however, to research any therapy(whether conventional or alternative) to ensure that risks are minimal and are

    outweighed by the likely benefits.

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    Who is using herbal medicine?

    Nearly one-third of Americans use herbs.

    Unfortunately, a study in the New England Journal ofMedicine found that nearly 70% of people taking herbalmedicines (most of whom were well educated and had a

    higher-than-average income) were reluctant tell theirdoctors that they used complementary and alternative

    medicine.

    Many herbs can interact with prescription medications andcause unwanted or dangerous reactions.

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    ContdAs a field, alternative medicine has a long history of providing comfort

    to the afflicted and diseased.

    It is worth mentioning that these natural and alternative medicineswere used thousands of years ago.

    Archaeological evidences reveal that the civilizations of the bygone eraused herbal plants as part of traditional medicine.

    The earliest documentation about the usage of herbal remedies comesfrom China and dates back to 2800 BC.

    For almost 5000 years, herbal medicine was used for treating variousailments. Today, it has been developed as a separate industry as manypeople favor herbal medicine over synthetic medicine.

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    Contd .Herbal medicine is cost effective and less

    expensive than the medicines bought from anallopathic pharmacy.

    Another merit of herbal medicine is that it canbe bought without a prescription. They are

    available in any health store.

    Herbal medicine and remedies are moreeffective than allopathic medicine for certain

    ailments.

    The chemical medicine prescribed by apharmacist could have certain negative side

    effects.

    However, many of the herbal medicines andremedies do not have negative side effects. If

    any, they are softer than allopathic medicine.

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    Herbal medicine can beeffectively used for bodys

    natural detoxificationprocess.

    The herbs such as Plantago psyllium seed, rhubarb juicepowder, aloe vera, alfalfa juice, chlorella, carrot concentrate

    and garlic can be used to cleanse the colon, improve digestionand food absorption and boost your immune system. Some

    digestive disorders such as colitis, indigestion, peptic ulcersand irritable bowel syndrome can be cured using the herbs

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    Some

    importantherbalmedicines

    What isherbal

    medicinegoodfor?

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    Herbal medicine is used to treat many conditions,such as asthma, eczema, premenstrual syndrome,

    rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, menopausalsymptoms, chronic fatigue, and irritable bowel

    syndrome, among others. Herbal supplements arebest taken under the guidance of a trained healthcare provider. Be sure to consult with your doctor

    or pharmacist before taking any herbs. Somecommon herbs and their uses are discussed below.

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    Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

    used to treat circulatory disorders andenhance memory. Although not all studiesagree, ginkgo may be especially effective intreating dementia (including Alzheimer's

    disease) and intermittent claudication (poorcirculation in the legs). It also shows promisefor enhancing memory in older adults.Laboratory studies have shown that ginkgoimproves blood circulation by dilating blood

    vessels and reducing the stickiness of bloodplatelets. By the same token, this meansginkgo may also increase the effect of someblood-thinning medications, includingaspirin. People taking blood-thinningmedications should ask their doctor before

    using ginkgo.

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    Kava kava (Pipermethysticum)

    Kava kava (Piper methysticum) is said to elevate mood, well-being, andcontentment, and produce a feeling of relaxation. Several studies have found that

    kava may be useful in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and related nervousdisorders. However, there is serious concern that kava may cause liver damage. It'snot clear whether the kava itself caused liver damage in a few people or whether it

    was taking kava in combination with other drugs or herbs. It's also not clear whetherkava is dangerous at previously recommended doses, or only at higher doses. Somecountries have taken kava off the market. It remains available in the United States,but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer advisory in Marchof 2002 regarding the "rare" but potential risk of liver failure associated with kava-

    containing products.

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    Saw palmetto (Serenoarepens)

    is used by more than 2 million men inthe US for the treatment of benign

    prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-

    cancerous enlargement of the prostategland. A number of studies suggest thatthe herb is effective for treating

    symptoms, including too-frequenturination, having trouble starting or

    maintaining urination, and needing tourinate during the night. But a well-

    conducted study published in theFebruary 9, 2006 edition of the NewEngland Journal of Medicine foundthat saw palmetto was no better than

    placebo in relieving the signs andsymptoms of BPH.

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    St. John's wort ( ypericum perforatum)

    St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is well known for its antidepressanteffects. In general, most studies have shown that St. John's wort may be an

    effective treatment for mild to moderate depression, and has fewer side effectsthan most other prescription antidepressants. But the herb interacts with a

    wide variety of medications, including birth control pills, so it is important totake it only under the guidance of a health care provider.

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    Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

    Valerian (Valerianaofficinalis) is a popular

    alternative to commonlyprescribed medications forsleep problems because it is

    considered to be both safe andgentle. Some studies bear this

    out, although not all have

    found valerian to be effective.Unlike many prescription

    sleeping pills, valerian mayhave fewer side effects such as

    morning drowsiness.