Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India

Sheeba J. Irwin ¹, D. Narasimhan ¹, R. Ganesan ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai 600 059, IN
2 Asoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment, Bangalore - 560 024, IN

Abstract

Syzygium gambleanum Rathakr. & Chithra, an endemic species, was relocated after a lapse of about 120 years from its type locality. This paper deals with description, critical notes, observations and threat status of this taxon.

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C. Chandrakala ¹, D. Narasimhan ¹, C. Livingstone ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

A survey was conducted in the homoeopathic pharmacies in Chennai to study the plant sources of formulated homoeopathic drugs that are common and popularly sold in commercial outlets. This study deals with 127 homoeopathic medicinal plants that are used in various formulated preparations such as cosmetics, drops, oils, ointments, powders, tablets and tonics. Medicinal plants that are exclusively used as mother tinctures diluted and prescribed by homoeopathic practitioners for treatment are excluded. Many practitioners of homoeopathic system prescribe formulated drugs manufactured by the pharmaceutical companies that specialize in homoeopathic drugs. Another survey was conducted to explore the most frequent prescriptions given by the homoeopathic practitioners in Tamil Nadu. Plant sources of these prescriptions are studied. It is found that 34 of these plant sources are commonly used as ingredients in many formulated drugs sold in the commercial outlets.

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