Diet and Lifestyle

Roohi Zaman , Researchgat.net

Mar 16, 2023

Kasani is an erect perennial herb which has bright blue, white or pink flowers. Chicory root contains volatile oils that have wormicidal effects. It is used to treat jaundice, spleen problems, digestive problems such as gastritis, lack of appetite, sinus problems. The Unani system of medicine uses Kasni (chicory) as a substance that protects the liver and kidneys.

Pritam Debnath , Sciencedirect.com

Mar 16, 2023

Picorrhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth (Katuki) is one of the most important medicinal plants. The plant has several medicinal properties due to the presence of bioactive components like pyroside I and pyroside II, cucurbitacins, and phenolic. The roots and rhizomes of this herb contains these chemical compounds, which are used to treat a variety of ailments such as liver problems, spleen disorders, fevers, and asthma.

Lucia Raffaella Lampariello , ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Mar 16, 2023

Mucuna pruriens is of exceptional nutritional value, as it is a good source of crude protein, essential fatty acids, starch, and certain essential amino acids. Furthermore, it also contains several anti-nutritional components, such as protease inhibitors, total phenolics, and some cyclitols with anti-diabetic properties. One of the main phenolic compounds in M. pruriens seeds is L-dopa (5%) and it contains some components that can inhibit snake venom.

Vijay Kumar , ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Mar 16, 2023

Chirayta is an ethnomedicinal herb best known for its bitter taste, which is the result of its containing a variety of bioactive compounds that are directly related to human health. Local people use the entire plant to treat hepatitis, inflammation, and digestive diseases. Chronic fever, malaria, anemia, bronchial asthma, liver disorders, hepatitis, gastritis, constipation, dyspepsia, skin diseases, worms, epilepsy, ulcers, scanty urine, and other illnesses can be treated with it.

MISBAHUDDIN AZHAR , Researchgate.net

Mar 16, 2023

Ajwain Khurasani (Hyoscyamus niger Linn.) is one of the most important drugs. According to Unani classical literature, Bazr-ul-Banj has digestive, cicatrizant, narcotic, and astringent properties. It is useful in nervous affections, uterine spasm, gout etc. Studies have shown that it exhibits pharmacological effects, like antibacterial, anticancer, analgesic, antihypertensive, and antidiarrheal properties. COVID-19 treatment with the drug appears to be beneficial, and it should be further assessed as an adjuvant medicine.

Shweta Satpudke , Researchgate.net

Mar 16, 2023

Prameha (Diabetes) is among the refractory conditions identified by ancient Indian medical scholars. Several ayurvedic formulations, herbs, and minerals are available for treatment of Prameha. Khadira is a well-known medicinal plant that appears in the Indian pharmacopoeia. Ayurvedic classics texts mentioned Khadira in treatment of Prameha due to its dominance of Tikta, Kashayarasa, Katuvipaka and Laghu, Rukshaguna and Absorption of Kapha (Kaphashoshan), Anti-inflammatory (Shophhara), Wound healing (Vranaropan), Anti-obesity (Medohara) actions.