Current Traditional Medicine - Volume 9, Issue 2, 2023

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders associated with hyperglycemia due to deficient insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. In 2008, out of 36 million deaths due to non-communicable diseases, 1.3 million deaths alone were causative of DM, suggesting it to be a significant public health problem, reaching epidemic proportions globally. Diabetic Neuropathy is a common complication of DM. The pathophysiolo Read More

Hippophae salicifolia, belonging to the family Elaeagnaceae, is a thorny shrub, and shows actinorhizal habit. The species prefers a habitat of temperate regions in Europe and Asia. In India, it is distributed in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and the North-Eastern parts. The oil, fruits, leaves, and bark of Hippophae species have a pronounced use in ethnomedicines, nutritional Read More

Background: Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is an important industrial crop and the fourth major crop in the world which is a rich source of isofavones, including glycitein in the human diet. Soybean has been associated with beneficial effects in the prevention of cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and menopausal symptoms. Isoflavones class phytochemicals have been extensively studied in the scientific fiel Read More

Herbal medicines are closest to the customary treatment approach than some other conventional or elective medications. They have a few phytoconstituents known for their remedial impacts on the body and have been utilized for hundreds of years. When researchers used to grow new medications, regular items had their exceptional favorable circumstances, for example, plentiful clinical encounters and their one-of-a-ki Read More

Introduction: Clerodendrum colebrookianum Walp (Family, Verbenaceae) is one of the beneficial medicinal plants, used by the traditional people of this Northeast region of India due to its cardioprotective action and most widely known as “Nefafu” in Assam, “Arun” in Nagaland and “Phuinum” in Mizoram. Clerodendrum colebrookianum is found extensively in the South as well as Southeast Asia. The Mizo natives of the Northeast, I Read More

Coronavirus disease COVID-19 is causing havoc globally, infecting millions of people and has led to the deaths of people in thousands. COVID-19 attacks persons with low immune systems, especially neonates and geriatrics. Hence, boosting immunity may be one of the best options during this pandemic. There is a need to explore the possible herbal drugs to boost the immunity of people as a result of the rising cases of deaths Read More

Urolithiasis is a common problem worldwide manifested with recurrent intermittent pain episodes, which today is increasing due to changes in lifestyle patterns, including sedentary and consumption of protein, fat, and fiber-free foods, as well as stress. Today, the role of nutrition in the formation of kidney stones as well as in its prevention is recognized as a key factor. Dolichos biflorus is one of the most famous plants th Read More

Generally, Ayurvedic or herbal products are considered safe to use. According to a report, more than 50% of the global population depends upon herbal products. To meet the global demand for ayurvedic products, more and more herbal plants are analyzed for their active constituents and health benefits. Moringa oleifera is one such plant that is analyzed for its therapeutic benefits. Various parts of this plant, such as the lea Read More

Background: The plant species belonging to the genus Boerhavia (Nyctaginaceae) have been used extensively in ethnomedicine and Ayurveda in India. Rakta punarnava and Sveta punarnava are two of the species mentioned in various Ayurvedic formulations. Other species of Boerhavia, though not found in the Indian system of medicine, do hold importance in ethnomedicine systems in India and other countries. Objective Read More

Vitex negundo is a traditional herb known for its medicinal properties in Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha, Chinese, Roman, and other traditional systems of medicine. Traditionally, it is used as anthelminthic, antitoxin, aphrodisiac, contraceptive, antimalarial, analgesic, antiinflamatory, antiasthmatic, vermifuge, etc. All parts of V. negundo contain a number of phytoconstituents like alkaloids, fatty acids, flavonoids, glycosidic irridoids, li Read More

Background: Every living creature needs special Af‘āl (functions) to stay alive. Therefore, Af‘āl is the most important fundamental of the living body. Af‘āl is thought to be the principal target of an individual's existence. In terms of Af‘āl, the two states of the body, Sihhat and Mara#141; (health and sickness), are represented. All movements, voluntary or involuntary, sensations, thoughts and memories are included in Af‘āl Nafsāniyya Read More

One of the most common causes of joint pain and impairment is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects people all over the world. Osteoarthritis is the second most prevalent and commonly diagnosed rheumatologic disease in India, with a prevalence of 22 to 39 %. Prior to the discovery of extraction and synthetic chemistry, musculoskeletal diseases were treated using medicinal plant compositions. When non-p Read More

Hair-related problems are a global concern and an ever-increasing problem. Compared to chemicals, herbal ingredients are more preferred because of their easy availability and lesser side effects. Using novel medicinal plant ingredients in various formulations, such as hair tonics, hair gels, hair oils, and hair dyes, has proved to be more beneficial than formulations containing chemical components. These novel ingredie Read More