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Presenter:
AMARA EJAZRoll Number : 393
B.S. BOTANY SEMESTER 6
Topic of Presentation :Medicinal Plants of
Pakistan
In this presentation I will describe about some medicinal plants of
Pakistan.
What is Medicinal plant ?
Medicinal plants refer to using a plant’s seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark or flowers for medicinal purposes.
Example:i. Tulsiii. Alove-veraiii. Turmeric
What is Medicinal plant ?
Medicinal plants are plants that have a recognized medical use.
Their use ranges the production of mainstream pharmaceutical products to herbal medicine preparations.
Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment in human history and could be considered one of the forerunners of the modern pharmaceutical trade.
List of commonly used medicinal plants
Allium sativum Allium cepa Azadirachta indica Aloe barbadensis;syn.A.vera Cassia fistula Carica papaya Cucurma longa
Cymbopogon citratus Foeniculum vulgare Ocimum sanctum Papaver somniferum Ricinus communisTrigonella foenum-graceum Zingiber officinalis
Scientific name :
Papaver somniferum
Scientific classification :
Order: Ranunculales Family: Papaveraceae Genus: Papaver Species: somniferum Binomial name: Papaver somniferum
Medicinal uses :
Decongestant Narcotic Muscle relaxant Analgesic Relieves anxieties Use as a pain killer and in the treatment
of spasms.
Scientific name :Cassia fistula
Scientific classification :
Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Cassia Species: fistula Binomial name: Cassia fistula
Medicinal uses :
anticarcinogenic activity antibacterial effect antifungal effect antidiabetic antirheumatic effect
TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRACEUMScientific name :
Scientific classification :
order : Fabales Family: leguminosae genus : trigonella species : foenum-graceum Part of plant used: Dried seeds& leaves Common name: Fenugreek,methi Compounds:
diosgenin,gitogenin,tigogenin
Medicinal uses
cholesterol lowering effect hypoglycemic effect[diabetes] respiratory diseases;bronchitis,influenza carminative diarrhea
Carica papayaScientific name :
Scientific Classification :
order : Caricales Family: Caricaceae common name: papaya or papeeta part of plant used: fruit,
pulp,seeds,roots,leaves compounds:
enzymes;papain,chymopapain,peptidase A&B,lysozyme
Medicinal uses
analgesic anti-inflammatory anticoagulant aids digestive system and used in
treatment of arthritis Green fruits of papaya are used to treat
high blood pressure, dyspepsia, constipation, general debility,
Citrullus colocynthis
Scientific name :
Scientific classification
Order: Cucurbitales Family: Cucurbitaceous Genus: Citrullus Species: colocynthis Common name: khortumma Part of plant used: Roots&Fruits
Medicinal uses
anti diabetic anti oxidant effect anti cancer effect anti parasital effects Asthma Anti hepatic
Scientific name :
Azadirachta indica
Scientific classification:
Genus : Meliales Family: Meliaceae Genus : AZADIRACHTA Species : INDICA Common name: neem Part of plant used: Barks, leaves flowers
Medicinal uses
Antiseptic in skin diseases like scabies & ring worm
Blood purifier & Antidote Chronic fever Anti malaria & anti viral Hair dandruff Eye sight weakness
Scientific name :
Cucurma longa
Scientific classification
Order : Zingiberales Family : Zingiberaceae Genus : Cucurma Species : longa Common name : turmeric,haldi Part of plant used : Rhizome,root
Medicinal uses of Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
Anti –oxidant anti- arthritis anti- cancer antidiabetic effects As blood purifier Anti microbial Anti platelet A good digestive
Scientific name :
Allium sativum
Scientific Classification :
Order : Liliales Family: Liliaceae Genus : Allium Species : Sativum Part of plant used : bulbs Common name : garlic, lahsan Compound: ajoene;a sulphur containing
compound
Medicinal uses
Heart tonic Antifungal Anti parasitic Anti bacterial Anti diabetic Lipid &cholesterol lowering effect Antibiotics & Anti- HIV activities Remedy of hypertension
Scientific name
Aloe vera
Scientific classification:
Order : Liliales Family: Liliaceae Genus : Aloe Species: Vera Common name: ghee kuwar, kanwar
gandal Part of plant used: extracted gel or gum
of leaves Compounds: anthraquinones,Salicylic
acid
Medicinal uses
anti diabetic against hepatitis&joint pain rheumatism body weakness hair dandruff pimples or acne skin burns
Scientific name :
Ricinus communis
Scientific classification
Order : Euphorbiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Common name: Hernoli,arind,castor oil
plant Part of plant used: seeds,leaves compounds: alkaloid ricinin,ricinoleate of
glycerol,ricineolic acid
Medicinal uses
Use for Constipation Laxative activity stomach&bowel problems Remedy in pneumonia Hair tonic Improving eye sight
Cymbopogon citratus
Scientific classification:
• Order : Poales•Family: Poaceae•Genus : Cymbopogon•Species : Citratus•Common name: lemon grass•Part of plant used: whole plant
Medicinal uses
chronic fever used in treating cough depression, nervous disorders certain skin conditions, and acts as
antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic.
grass decoctions are taken for asthma digestive complaints headache, fevers, and to promote
sweating.
Scientific name :
Foeniculum vulgare
Scientific classification:
Order : Umbelliferales Family: Umbelliferae Genus : Foeniculum Species : Vulgare Common name: saunf Part of plant used: seeds
Medicinal uses
abdominal discomfort constipation
Scientific classification:
Order: Cannabiales Family: Canabiaceae Genus: Cannabis Species : Sativa Common name: bhang,hemp Part of plant used: whole plant,dried
flower,fruit,resinous exudations
Medicinal properties
reduction of general body inflammation intoxication loss of appetite narcotic dysentery sedative
Ocimum sanctum
Scientific classification:
Order : Labiales Family: Labiatae Genus : Ocimum Specis: Sanctum Common name: Tulsi Part of plant used: Leaves
Medicinal uses
Diaphoretic in malarial fever Bronchits&gastric disorders Nausea&vomiting Ear ache&head ache Diaphoretic in malarial fever
Scientific name : Zingiber officinale
Scientific classification :
Order : Zingiberales Family: Zingiberaceae Genus : Zingiber Species: Officinalis Common name: adrak Part of plant use: underground stem or
rhizome
Medicinal uses
Antioxidant activity Antispasmodic Anticholesterolemic properties Treating nausea& vomiting Stomach upsts& diarrhea,ingestion Anti inflammatory so relieves in
rheumatism Stimulates circulation Cold & flu
Why use medicinal plants
They cost less They may have fewer side effects There is a choice on how to use them There are good for more than one reason
Conclusion
• The need of hour is that the plants having medicinal value should be explore.
• Develop awareness among the community about their medicinal uses& properties
• Fill the immense gap between the local traditional knowledge&modern medical sciences.