Medicinal Plants against Chronic Diseases

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MEDICINAL PLANTS AGAINST

CHRONIC DISEASES

Hashani Amarasinghe

512260181

Open University Of Sri Lanka

Hashani Amarasinghe BIS Agriculture

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Contents

1 What are Chronic Diseases?

2 What are Medicinal Plants?

3 Arthritis and Medicinal Plants

4 CVDs and Medicinal Plants

5 Cancer and Medicinal Plants

6 Diabetes and Medicinal Plants

7 Asthma and Medicinal Plants

8 Conclusion

9 References


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Objectives

To provide a knowledge on:

The use of MEDICINAL PLNATS to control CHRONIC DISEASES


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Chronic Diseases?


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• Chronic Disease is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured[1]

• In general chronic diseases cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by

medication, nor do they just disappear


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Medicinal Plants?


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• Plants which have been used for medicinal purposes

• Any plant which provides health promoting characteristics, temporary relief or remedy for a symptomatic problem


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Common Chronic Diseases

1. Arthritis

2. Cardiovascular diseases – Heart attacks / Strokes

3. Cancer – Breast cancer, Colon cancer

4. Diabetes

5. Asthma


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Arthritis

• Typically, pain, aching, stiffness and swelling in and around one or more joints characterize rheumatic conditions[2]


• Arthritis most commonly affects the neck, lower back, hips, knees, feet, and hands

http://www.vereencenter.com/fighting-arthritis/




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Medicinal Plants against Arthritis?


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Aloe Vera

• Common Name: Komarika / Aloevera

• Botanical Name: Aloe vera

• Family: ALOACEAE

Soothe achy joints


http://improvisedhomeremedies.com/how-to-use-aloe-vera-to-cure-various-diseases/


















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Ginger

• Common Name: Inguru / Ginger

• Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale

• Family: ZINGIBERACEAE

Reducing joint swelling


http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/12-benefits-ginger-tea-you-probably-dont-know.html
















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Turmeric

• Common Name: Kaha / Turmeric

• Botanical Name: Curcuma longa

• Family: ZINGIBERACEAE

Effective pain reliever

Slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis


http://www.bitsofwellness.com/spice-in-the-spotlight-turmeric/










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Black Pepper • Common Name: Gammiris / Black

pepper • Botanical Name: Piper nigrum • Family: PIPERACEAE Can be made into an oil to

apply to arthritic joints It is a gentle analgesic and

stimulant


http://www.co2extract.com/black_pepper_oleoresin.html



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Cardiovascular diseases – Heart attacks / Strokes • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders

of the heart and blood vessels and they include, heart attacks and strokes[3]

• Heart attacks and strokes are mainly caused by a blockage that prevents blood from flowing to the heart or brain.

• Common symptoms are pain or discomfort in the centre of the chest; pain or discomfort in the arms, the left shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back.

http://detadoctor.com/parasites/parasitic-diseases/cardiovascular-disease/attachment/how-to-diet-to-prevent-heart-disease/



















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Medicinal Plants against Cardiovascular diseases ?


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Garlic

• Common Name: Garlic / Sudu loonu

• Botanical Name: Allium sativum

• Family: AMARYLLIDACEAE

Lowering of blood pressure

lowering of cholesterol and triglyceride levels


http://authoritynutrition.com/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic/












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Goraka

• Common Name: Goraka / Ela goraka

• Botanical Name: Garcinia zeylanica / Garcinia Cambogia

• Family: CLUSIACEAE

Lower elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides


http://www.mccurrie.net/spice/viewspice/22

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Curry leaf

• Common Name: Karapincha / Curry leaf

• Botanical Name: Murraya koenigii

• Family: RUTACEAE

Effective treatment for hypertension and high cholesterol


http://serendib.btoptions.lk/article.php?issue=24&id=604



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Cancer

• Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells

• There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer etc. Symptoms vary depending on the type

Hashani Amarasinghe BIS Agriculture http://www.politicalears.com/blog/got-cancer-democrats-want-you-to-

suffer-for-it/

• Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery [4]

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Medicinal Plants against Cancer?


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Mint

• Common Name: Mint / Mentha / Minchi

• Botanical Name: Mentha spicata / Mentha longifolia

• Family: LAMIACEAE

Cut off the blood supply to cancer tumors


http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-cancer-fighting-garden-herbs.html










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Tea / Green Tea

• Common Name: Tea

• Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis

• Family: THEACEAE

Boost immune system and fight cancer


http://majasdiary.com/green-tea/




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Cassava

• Common Name: Manioc

• Botanical Name: Manihot esculenta

• Family: EUPHORBIACEAE

Anti-cancer activity of cassava leaves against colon cancer cells

Cassava root as possible cure for prostate and bladder cancer


http://www.shelookbook.com/cassava-face-mask-benefits-for-healthy-skin.html














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Diabetes

• Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar levels are too high[5]

• This disease occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or does not use it the way it should


http://www.piercepioneer.com/study-links-type-2-diabetes-to-antibiotic-use/39376
















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Medicinal Plants against Diabetes?


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Cinnamon

• Common Name: Kurundu / Cinnamon

• Botanical Name: Salacia reticulata

• Family: HIPPOCRATEACEAE

Lowering and moderating blood sugar


http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/02/10/fin01.asp

http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2008/02/10/fin01.asp

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Kothala-himbutu

• Common Name: Kothala himbutu / Karanti

• Botanical Name: Salacia reticulata

• Family: HIPPOCRATEACEAE

Inhibitate activation of intestinal glucose and glucose level


http://herbalplantslanka.blogspot.com/2013/03/kothala-himbutusalacia-reticulata-wight.html









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Masbedda

• Common Name: Gurmar / Masbedda

• Botanical Name: Gymnema sylvestre

• Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE

Treatment for diabetes


http://www.instituteofayurveda.org/plants/plants_detail.php?i=183&s=Family_name




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Asthma

• Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs[6]

• This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath


http://www.poklat.com/asthma-attacks-a-general-overview/










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Medicinal Plants against Asthma?


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Adathoda • Common Name: Adathoda / Agaladara /

Wanepala / Wetahera / Malabar Nut

• Botanical Name: Justicia adhathoda • Family: ACANTHACEAE •

Works as a bronchodilator and mild

expectorant Decreasing the viscosity of mucous to assist

with expectoration


http://www.celkau.in/Crops/Medicinal%20Plants/Adathoda.aspx

http://www.celkau.in/Crops/Medicinal Plants/Adathoda.aspx

http://www.celkau.in/Crops/Medicinal Plants/Adathoda.aspx

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Cocoa

• Common Name: Cocoa

• Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao

• Family: MALVACEAE

Promotes bronchodilation


http://healthmeup.com/news-buzz/health-benefits-of-cocoa-beans/33106












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Conclusion

• Chronic Disease is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured. To control most of these diseases daily intake of medications is a must. Taking chemical medicine daily might be a risk for well being and cause side effects

• Medicinal plants or herbal medicines are natural and do not cause any side effect

• Therefore using medicinal plants or herbal medicine and practicing good health habits can control chronic diseases with less harmful effects to the human body


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References 1. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 2015. Chronic Disease

Overview. [ONLINE] Available at: http://cmcd.sph.umich.edu/what-is-chronic-disease.html. [Accessed 12 June 15].

2. MediLexicon International Limited. 2015. Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7621.php. [Accessed 12 June 15].

3. World Health Organization. 2015. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs317/en/. [Accessed 12 June 15].

4. WebMD. 2015. Cancer Health Center. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/. [Accessed 12 June 15].

5. Medicine Plus. 2014. Diabetes. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetes.html. [Accessed 12 June 15].

6. MNT. 2015. All about Asthma. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/asthma/. [Accessed 12 June 15].

7. DIG HERBS. 2015. Arthritis Pain. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.digherbs.com/arthritis-pain.html. [Accessed 13 June 15].

8. Healthline Networks. 2015. 9 Herbs to Fight Arthritis Pain. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/herbs-arthritis-pain#Turmeric9. [Accessed 13 June 15].


http://cmcd.sph.umich.edu/what-is-chronic-disease.html







http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7621.php

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs317/en/






http://www.webmd.com/cancer/

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetes.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/asthma/

http://www.digherbs.com/arthritis-pain.html



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References 9. Richard Walden and Brian Tomlinson.. 2011. Chapter 16 Cardiovascular Disease. [ONLINE]

Available at:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92767/. [Accessed 12 June 15].

10. Daily News. 2015. LANKAN RESEARCH SHOWS, MANIOC COMBATS COLON CANCER, HEART ATTACK . [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=features/lankan-research-shows-manioc-combats-colon-cancer-heart-attack. [Accessed 12 June 15].

11. CARE2.COM. 2015. 5 Cancer-Fighting Garden Herbs. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-cancer-fighting-garden-herbs.html. [Accessed 12 June 15].

12. Cancer Research UK. 2015. Green tea (Chinese tea). [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancers-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative/therapies/green-tea. [Accessed 12 June 15].

13. Herbal plants of Sri Lanka. 2015. Kothala Himbutu. [ONLINE] Available at:http://herbalplantslanka.blogspot.com/2013/03/kothala-himbutusalacia-reticulata-wight.html. [Accessed 12 June 15].

14. EDTERCHELLE SORIANO. 2014. HERBAL PLANTS FOR TREATING BRONCHIAL ASTHMA. [ONLINE] Available at: http://whatasthmais.com/herbal-plants-for-treating-bronchial-asthma-by-edterchelle-soriano/. [Accessed 12 June 15].


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92767/




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THANK YOU!

Hashani Amarasinghe

512260181

Open University Of Sri Lanka


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