Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Ethnomedicinal Uses of Plants for Wound Healing in Khargone District, MP: A Survey over Nimari Communities


Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmaceutics, GRY Institute of Pharmacy, Borawan, Khargone-451228, India
2 Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Raipur, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


Results of ethnomedicinal studies carried out in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India that lies between 22° 11' 0" North, 75° 35' 0" East are presented. The usage of wild plants by the nimari people for the cure of cuts and wounds is described. The use of 52 species belonging to 39 families have been enumerated. The plants not only contain antiseptic value but also have regenerative and healing properties. Leaves, fruit and seeds are crushed and applied as a paste and decoction in the combination of water, honey or coconut oil and powder made from fresh or dried material have been reported. In addition, preparations were taken internally by preparing mixture with Aloe vera and sugar.

Keywords

Ethnomedicinal, Wounds, Antiseptic, Decoction.
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Kumar B, Vijayakumar M, Govindarajan R, Pushpangadan P. Ethnopharmacological approaches to wound healing-Exploring medicinal plants of India. J of Ethphcol. 114; 2007: 103-13.

  • Kunwar RM, Uprety Y, Burlakoti C, Chowdhary CL, Bussmann RW. Indigenous Use and Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal Plants in Far-west Nepal. Ethnobot Res & Appl. 7; 2009: 05-28.

  • Husain GM, Mishra D, Singh PN, Rao CV, Kumar V. Ethnopharmacological review of native traditional medicinal plants for brain disorders. Phcog Rev. 1; 2007: 234-37.

  • Pala NA, Negi AK, Todaria NP. Traditional uses of medicinal plants of Pauri Garhwal, Uttrakhand. New Y Sc J. 3(6); 2010: 56-61.

  • Karou D, Nadembega WMC, Ouattara K, Ilboudo DP, Canini A, Nikiema JB, et al. African Ethnopharmacology and New Drug Discovery. Med and Aromatic Plant Sc and Biotech. 1(1); 2007: 61- 69.

  • Espana PC, Estrada AC, Ramirez LG, Abreu OH, Ramirez R, Soto SE. Preliminary Ethnopharmacological Survey of Plants Used in Mexico for the Treatment of Hypertension. Phcog Rev. 9; 2009: 48-72.

  • Kadhirvel K, Ramya S, Palin Sathya Sudha T, Veera Ravi A, Rajasekaran C, Vanitha Selvi R, et al. Ethnomedicinal Survey on Plants used by Tribals in Chitteri Hills. Environ We Int J Sci Tech. 5; 2010: 35- 46.

  • Weldegerima B. Review on the importance of documenting ethnopharmacological information on medicinal plants. Afr J of Ph and Phcol. 3(9); 2009: 400-03.

  • Heinrich M, Gibbons S. Ethnopharmacology in drug discovery: an analysis of its role and potential contribution. J of Ph and Phcol. 53; 2001: 425-32.

  • Ghorbani A, Naghibi F, Mosaddegh M. Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology and Drug Discovery. Iran J of Phceu Sc. 2(2); 2006: 109-18.

  • Diegelmann RF, Evans MC. Wound healing: an overview of acute, fibrotic and delayed healing. Frontiers in Bioscience. 9; 2004: 283-89.

  • Habbu PV, Joshi H, Patil BS. Potential Wound Healers from Plant Origin. Phcog Rev 2007; 1.

  • Diegelmann RF, Evans MC. Wound Healing: An Overview Of Acute, Fibrotic And Delayed Healing. Fron in Biosc. 9; 2004: 283- 89.

  • Martin AA. The use of antioxidants in healing. Derma Sur. 22; 1996: 156- 60.

  • Martin P. Wound healing aiming for perfect skin degeneration. Science. 276; 1997: 75-81.

  • Buffoni F, Bancheli G, Cambi S, Ignesti G, Irisind R, Raimondi L, Vannelli G. Skin wound healing: some biochemical parameters in Guineapig. J of Ph and Phcol. 45; 1993: 784-90.

  • Kirtikar KR, Basu BD. Indian Medicinal Plants, 2nd ed. New Delhi: Periodical Experts Books Agency; 1991.Vol. 3.

  • Nadkarni KM. Indian Materia Medica. 3rd ed. Bombay: Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.; 1991.Vol. 1.

  • CSIR. The wealth of India: Raw materials, Publication and Information Directorate. New Delhi; 1962.Vol. VI.

  • Gangrade SK, Tripathi NK, Harinkhede DK, Mishra PK. Ethnomedicinal diversity used by tribal's of central india. Indore: sam com digital graphics publisher; 2003.

  • Heber D. PDR for herbal medicines, 4th ed. Thomson healthcare inc. Montvale; 2007.

  • Rostogi RP, Mehrotra BN. Compendium of Indian medicinal plants. Vol 5, 1990-1994, CDRI lucknow and NISC new delhi.

  • Prajapati ND, Purohit SS, Sharma AK, kumar T. A handbook of medicinal plants, a complete source book. India: agrobios publishers; 2005.

  • Dash GK, Murthy PN. Evaluation of Argemone mexicana Linn. Leaves for wound healing activity. J Nat Prod Plant Resour. 1(1); 2011: 46-56.

  • Rathi BS, Bodhankar SL, Beheti AM. Evaluation of aqueous leaves extract of moringa oleifera linn. For wound healing in albino rats. In J of exp boil. 44; 2006: 898- 01.

  • Patil SB, Naikwade NS, Kondawar MS, Magdum CS, Awale VB. Traditional uses of plants for wound healing in the Sangli district, Maharashtra. Int J of PharmTech Res. 1(3); 2009: 876-78.

  • Nagappa AN, Cheriyan B. Wound healing activity of the aqueous extract of Thespesia populnea fruit. Fitoterapia. 72(5); 2001: 503- 6.

  • Taranalli AD, Kuppast IJ. Study of wound healing activity of seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum in rats. Ind J of Phceutical Sc. 58; 1996: 117-19.

  • Raina R, Prawez S, Verma PK, Pankaj NK. Medicinal Plants and their Role in Wound Healing, Vet Scan. 3; 2008: 1.

  • Revathi P, Parimelazhagan T. Traditional Knowledge on Medicinal Plants Used by the Irula Tribe of Hasanur Hills, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India. Ethnobot Leaflets. 14; 2010: 136- 60.

  • Deshmukh PT, Fernandes J, Atul A, Toppo E. Wound healing activity of Calotropis gigantea ischolar_main bark in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 125(1); 2009: 178- 81.

  • Nalwaya N, Pokharna G, Deb L, Jain NK. Wound Healing Activity Of Latex Of Calotropis Gigantea. Int J of ph and phceutical sc 2009; 1.

  • Biswas TK, Mukherjee B. Plant medicines of Indian origin for wound healing activity: a review. The J of Lower Extremity Wou. 2(1); 2003: 25-39.

  • Bhattacharjya DK, borah PC. Medicinal weeds of crop field and role of women in rural health and hygiene in nalbari district, assam. Ind J of trad know. 7(3); 2008: 501-04.

  • Upadhyaya OP, Kumar K, Tiwari RK. Skin treatments of Bihar plants. Phceutical Biol. 36; 1998: 20-24.

  • Girach RD, Singh S, Brahmam M, Misra MK. Traditional treatment of skin diseases in Bhadrak District, Orissa. J of Econ and Taxon Bot. 23; 1999: 499-04.

  • Kumar N, Prakash D, Kumar P. Wound healing activity of Solanum xanthocarpum schrad. & wendl. Fruits. Ind J of nat Prod and Reso. 1(4); 2010: 470-75.

  • Shenoy C, Patil MB, Kumar R. Wound Healing Activity of Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit (Lamiaceae). Inte J of PharmTech Res. 1(3); 2009: 737-44.

  • Venkatanarayana D, Saravana Kumar A, Mohana Lakshmi S. Review On Natural Wound Healing Agents. Intl J of Phytopharmacy Research. 1; 2010: 1-4.

  • Ramya S, Alaguchamy N, Maruthappan VM, Sivaperumal R, Sivalingam M, Krishnan A, et al. Wound Healing Ethnomedicinal Plants Popular among the Malayali Tribes in Vattal Hills, Dharmapuri, TN, India. Ethnobot Leaflets. 13; 2009: 1257-71.

  • Murthy KN, Reddy VK, Veigas JM, Murthy UD. Study on wound healing activity of Punica granatum peel. J of Medici Herbs, Foods and Spices. 7; 2004: 256-59.

  • Nayak BS, Raju SS, Ramsubhag A. Investigation of wound healing activity of Lantana camara L. in Sprague dawley rats using a burn wound model. Int J of App Res in Nat Prod. 1(1); 2008: 15-19.

  • Chopda MZ, Mahajan RT, Wound Healing Plants of Jalgaon District of Maharashtra State, India. Ethnobot Leaflets. 13; 2009: 1-32.

  • Dash GK, Suresh P, Ganapathy S. Studies on hypoglycaemic and wound healing activities of Lantana camara Linn. J of Nat Rem. 1; 2001: 105-10.

  • Taranalli AD, Tipare SV, Kumar S, Torgal SS. Wound healing activity of Oxalis corniculata whole plant extract in rats. Ind J of Phceu Sc. 66; 2004: 444-46.

  • Jaswanth A, Loganathan VA, Manimaran S, Rukmani S. Wound healing activity of Aegle marmelos. Ind J of Phceu Sc. 63; 2001: 41-44.

  • Nayak S, Nalabothu P, Sandiford S, Bhogadi V, Adogwa A. Evaluation of wound healing activity of Allamanda cathartica. L. and Laurus nobilis. L. extracts on rats. BMC Compl and Alt Med. 5; 2006: 6-12.

  • Ayyanar M, Ignacimuthu S. Herbal medicines for wound healing among tribal people in Southern India: Ethnobotanical and Scientific evidences. Int J of Appl Res in Nat Prod. 2(3); 2009: 29-42.

  • Punjani BL. Ethnobotanical aspects of some plants of Aravali Hills in North Gujarat. Ancient Sc of Life. 2002; 21: 268-80.

  • Sen SK, Behara LM. Ethnomedicinal plants used against skin diseases in Bargat district of Orissa. Ethnobot 2003; 15: 90-96.

  • Joseph B, Raj SJ. Phytopharmacological Properties Of Ficcus Racemosa Linn - An Overview. Int J of Phceu Sc Rev and Res 2010; 1(4): 246-53.

  • Soni S, Sahu KR, Dewagan S, Soni Y, Katre S. Medicinal Value Of [Morus Alba] Mulberry Plant. Int Res J 2009; 2(5) 449-50.

  • Chen S, Sun MZ, Wang B, Hao L, Zhang C, Xin Y. Wound healing effects of cactus extracts on second degree superficial burned mice. J of Med Pl Res 2011;5(6):973-78.

  • Dash SS, Misra MK. Taxonomic survey and systematic census of economic plants of Narayana Patna Hills of Koraput Dist., Orissa. J of Econ and Taxon Bot 1999; 23: 473-98. 55. Nayak S, Behera SK, Nishha M. Ethnomedico botanical survey of Kalahandi district of Orissa. Ind J of Trad Know 2004; 3(1): 72- 79.

  • Sumitra M, Manikandan P, Suguna L. Efficacy of Butea monosperma on dermal wound healing in rats. J of Biochem and Cell Biol 2005; 37: 566-73.

  • Gautam AK, Bhatia MK, Bhadauria R. Diversity and Usage Custom Of Plants Of South Western Himachal Pradesh, India. J of Phytology 201; 3(2): 24-36.

  • Gupta A, Nagariya AK, Mishra AK, Bansal P, Kumar S, Gupta V, et al. 2 Ethno-potential of medicinal herbs in skin diseases:An overview. J of Ph Res 2010; 3(3): 435-41.

  • Srivastava SC, Mitra S, Bandopadhyay S. Some plants of ethnomedicinal importance from Darjeeling District, West Bengal. J of Econ and Taxon Bot 2003; 27: 972-77.

  • Sarma SK, Bhattacharya DK, Devi B. Medicinal plants used by Bodo tribe of Nalbari district in Assam. Ethnobot 2001; 13: 135-39.

  • Sharma HK, Chhangte L, Dolui AK. Traditional medicinal plants in Mizoram, India. Fitoterapia 2001; 72: 146-61.

  • Singh AK, Raghubansi AS, Singh JS. Medical ethnobotany of the tribals of Sonaghati of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India. J of Ethnophcol 2002; 81: 31-41.

  • Maya S, Kumari S, Menon PSV. Ethnobotanical notes on the flora of sacred tanks of Kerala. Ethnobot 2003; 15: 55-59.

  • Abbasia AM, Khan MA, Ahmad M, Zafar M, Jahan S, Sultana S. Ethnopharmacological application of medicinal plants to cure skin diseases and in folk cosmetics among the tribal communities of North-West Frontier Province. Pak J of Ethnophcol 2010; 128: 322-35.

  • Rodrriguez-Bigas M, Cruz NI, Suarez A. Comparative evaluation of Aloe vera in the management of burn wounds in guinea pigs. Plast Reconstr Surg 1988; 81(3): 386-89.

  • Davis RH, Leitner MG, Russo JM, Byrne ME. Wound healing. Oral and topical activity of Aloe vera. J Am Padiatr Med Assoc 1989; 79(11): 559-62.

  • Fulton JE. The stimulation of post dermabrasion wound healing with stabilized Aloe vera gel-polyethylene oxide dressing. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1990; 16(5): 460-67.

  • Davis RH, Donata JJ, Hartman GM, Hass RC. Antiinflammatory and wound healing activity of a growth substance in Aloe vera. J Am Padiatr Med Assoc 1994; 84(2): 77-81.

  • Visuthikosol V, Chowchuen B, Sukwanarat Y, Sriurairatana S, Boonpucknavig V. Effect of aloe vera gel to healing of burn wound a clinical and histologic study. J Med Assoc Thai 1995; 78(8): 403-09.

  • Nayak BS, Pereira LP, Maharaj D. Wound healing activity of carica papaya L in experimentally induced diabetic rats. Ind J of Exp Biol 2007; 45: 739-43.

  • Udupa SL, Shetty S, Udupa AL, Somayaji SN. Effect of Ocimum sanctum Linn. on normal and dexamethasone suppressed wound healing. Ind J Exp Biol 2006; 44(1): 49-54.

  • Goel A, Kumar S, Singh DK, Bhatia AK. Wound healing potential of Ocimum sanctum Linn. with induction of tumor necrosis factor-alpha. Indian J Exp Biol 2010; 48(4): 402-6.

  • Nayak BS, Pinto Pereira LM. Catharanthus roseus flower extract has wound-healing activity in Sprague Dawley rats. BMC Complement Altern Med 2006; 21: 41.

  • Fischhof PKR, Moslinger-Gehmayr R, Herrmann WM, Friedmann A, Russmann DL. Theraupetic efficacy of Vincamine in dementia. Neuropsychobiology 1996; 34: 29-35.

  • Nayak BS, Raju SS, Orette FA, Rao AVC. Effects of Hibiscus rosa sinensis L (Malvaceae) on wound healing activity: a preclinical study in a Sprague Dawley rat. Int J Low Extrem Wounds 2007; 6(2): 76-81.

  • Sriwiroch W, Chungsamarnyart N, Chantakru S, Pongket P, Saengprapaitip K, Pongchairerk U. The Effect of Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit Crude Extract on Wound Healing Stimulation in Mice. Kasetsart J. (Nat. Sci.) 2010; 44: 1121-27.

  • Sotheeswaran S, Sotheeswaran S. Wound healing herbs of the pacific. Pacific heath dialog, 6(1): 77-79.

  • Sasidharan S, Nilawatyi R, Xavier R, Latha LY, Amala R. Wound healing potential of Elaeis guineensis Jacq leaves in an infected albino rat model. Molecules. 2010 April 30; 15(5): 3186-99

  • Annan K, Houghton PJ. Antibacterial, antioxidant and fibroblast growth stimulation of aqueous extracts of Ficus asperifolia Miq. and Gossypium arboreum L., wound-healing plants of Ghana. J Ethnophcol 2008; 119(1): 141-44.

  • Kota CS, Manthri S, Sidagonde S, ashajyothi v, wound healing herbs - a review, Int J of Ph & Tech, 2010; 2(4): 603-24.

  • Joshi SD, Aravind MB, Ashok K, Veerapur VP, Shastry CS. Wound healing activity of Dodonaea viscosa leaves. Ind Dr 2003; 40(9): 549.

  • Majumdar M, Nayeem N, Kamath JV,Asad M. Evaluation of Tectona grandis leaves for wound healing activity. Pak J Pharm Sc 2007; 20(2): 120-4.

  • Bhadoriya SS, Ganeshpurkar A, Narwaria J, Rai G, Jain AP. Tamarindus indica : Ext of expl pot. 2011; 5(9):73-81.

  • jaiswal S, singh SV, Singh B, Sinha H. Plants used for tissue healing of animals. Nat prod radiance 2004; vol 3(4): 284-92.

  • Rasik AM, Shukla A, Patnaik CG, Dhawan BN, Kulshrestha DK, Srivastava S. Wound healing activity of Euphorbia neriifolia Linn. Ind J of Phcol 1996; 28(2): 107-09.

  • Sharma V, Janmeda P, Singh L. A review on euphorbia neriifolia. Spatula DD 2011; 1(2): 107-11.

  • Swamy KM, Pokharen N, Dahal S, Anuradha M. Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies of leaf extract of euphorbia neriifolia. J. of med. plants res. 2011; 5(24): 5785-88.

  • Sharma P, Tomar L, Bachwani M, Bansal V. Review on neem (Azadirechta indica): thousands problems one solution. Int. Res. J. Pharmacy 2011; 2(12): 97-102.

  • Biswas K, Chattopadhyay I, Banerjee RK, Bandyopadhyay U. Biological activities and medicinal properties of neem (Azadirechta indica). Cur. sc. 2002; 82(11): 1336-45.

  • Bansal P, Bansal R, Gupta V. Antifertility effects of Azadirechta indica (neem) - a review. Annals of bio. Res. 2010; 1(2): 108-13.


Abstract Views: 332

PDF Views: 2




  • Ethnomedicinal Uses of Plants for Wound Healing in Khargone District, MP: A Survey over Nimari Communities

Abstract Views: 332  |  PDF Views: 2

Authors

Sujoy Das
Department of Pharmaceutics, GRY Institute of Pharmacy, Borawan, Khargone-451228, India
Amit Roy
Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Raipur, India
Prabhat K. Das
Department of Pharmaceutics, GRY Institute of Pharmacy, Borawan, Khargone-451228, India

Abstract


Results of ethnomedicinal studies carried out in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India that lies between 22° 11' 0" North, 75° 35' 0" East are presented. The usage of wild plants by the nimari people for the cure of cuts and wounds is described. The use of 52 species belonging to 39 families have been enumerated. The plants not only contain antiseptic value but also have regenerative and healing properties. Leaves, fruit and seeds are crushed and applied as a paste and decoction in the combination of water, honey or coconut oil and powder made from fresh or dried material have been reported. In addition, preparations were taken internally by preparing mixture with Aloe vera and sugar.

Keywords


Ethnomedicinal, Wounds, Antiseptic, Decoction.

References