Plant tonics
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The document discusses various plant species that are used as tonics for human health and immunity. It provides information on over 50 plant species, organized by family, with details on locality, parts used, and functions as tonics. Many of the plants discussed are from Asia, North America, and Europe, and are used to fight infections, strengthen tissues, and improve mental health and harmony. The document advocates for further research on formulations using these plants for immune boosting and as affordable herbal tonics.
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Plant tonics
- 1. Scientific investigation of Global Plants acting as TONICS for Human Welfare Presented by Dr. Sudhakar Kokate Director PPRC, India
- 2. PPRC/INDIA 01 Human body immune systems
- 3. PPRC/INDIA 02 Factors affecting human body immune systems
- 4. Functions of Tonic / Immunity boosters Fights infection Strengthens tissues against micro- organisms Increases T-cell production and protects T-helper cells PPRC/INDIA 03
- 5. Functions of Tonic / Immunity boosters Stimulates macrophage capability Compliments the action of interferon and interleukin Assist the cell mediated immune response PPRC/INDIA 04
- 6. Side-effects of synthetic Tonics Diarrhoea Dizziness Headache Allergy reactions: Rash, Hives, Itching, Difficulty in breathing, tightness in chest Swelling of face, mouth, lips, tongue PPRC/INDIA 05
- 7. Side-effects of synthetic Tonics Blurred vision Dark urine Frequent hunger, thirst / urination Persistent diarrhoea Vomiting Yellowing of the skin or eyes PPRC/INDIA 06
- 11. Angelica archangelica Family: Apiaceae Herb rich in Coumarin derivatives Considered as good tonic to improve well being PPRC/INDIA 10
- 12. Angelica archangelica It also helps in mental harmony Need of further new formulations for eco-cheap product for the deprived PPRC/INDIA 11
- 14. Peucedanum ostruthium Also called Masterwort Family: Apiaceae Native of Eurasia Rich in Coumarin dervatives Good tonic for improving health & mental harmony PPRC/INDIA 13
- 16. Pimpinella saxifraga Also called Black caraway Family: Apiaceae Locality: Mediterranean region Coumarin-rich tonic Improves mental health PPRC/INDIA 15
- 18. Asarum caudatum Also called Wild ginger Family: Aristolochiaceae Native of Western Washington State Boiled leaves used as tonic tea PPRC/INDIA 17
- 20. Centaurea nigra Also called Knap weed Family: Asteraceae Native of Europe, North America, Himalayas, Kashmir Root tonic Helps in nervous depression PPRC/INDIA 19
- 22. Doronicum pardalianches Family: Asteraceae Native of Europe Considered as cardiac tonic Useful in nervous depression and melancholia PPRC/INDIA 21
- 24. Eupatorium perfoliatum Also called Boneset Family: Asteraceae Native North America Useful parts: Leaves, flowering tops Significant tonic PPRC/INDIA 23
- 26. Senecio jacobaea Also called Tansy ragwort Family: Asteraceae Locality: Eurasia Useful parts: Leaves Good stimulant and tonic PPRC/INDIA 25
- 28. Jeffersonia diphylla Also known as Twinleaf Family: Berberidaceae Locality: New York to Iowa Roots used as stimulant and tonic PPRC/INDIA 27
- 30. Mahonia aquifolium Also known as Oregon grape Family: Berberidaceae Native of Western North America Useful plant part: Rhizomes & roots Bitter tonic PPRC/INDIA 29
- 32. Cochlospermum niloticus Family: Cochlospermaceae Native of Sudan (Nuba mountains) Underground swollen parts of the plant are chewed as tonic PPRC/INDIA 31
- 34. Cressa cretica Family: Convolvulaceae Native of Sudan Whole plant is significant for tonic PPRC/INDIA 33
- 36. Ipomoea digitata Also known as Fingerleaf morning glory Family: Convolvulaceae Native of India to Malaya Useful plant part as tonic: Roots Possesses aphrodisiac property PPRC/INDIA 35
- 38. Cyperus iria Family: Cyperaceae Native of India It acts as a stimulant as well as tonic PPRC/INDIA 37
- 40. Croton eluteria Family: Euphorbiaceae Locality: West Indies Dried bark is aromatic, bitter and tonic PPRC/INDIA 39
- 42. Caesalpinia bonduscelia Also known as Moluccabean Family: Fabaceae Native of India Useful part: Seeds Seeds + black pepper = good tonic Nice to investigate further PPRC/INDIA 41
- 44. Caesalpinia nuga Family: Fabaceae Native of India Roots used as tonic PPRC/INDIA 43
- 46. Cassia occidentalis Family: Fabaceae Locality: Tropics Coffee senna: vernacular name Seeds used as tonic and diuretic PPRC/INDIA 45
- 48. Canscora diffusa Family: Gentianceae Locality: Philippines Remarks: Herb as tonic tea PPRC/INDIA 47
- 50. Gentiana spp. Family: Gentianaceae Native of North America Important part for tonic: Roots Taste: Bitter PPRC/INDIA 49
- 52. Swertia carolinensis Family: Gentianaceae Vernacular name: Columbo Locality: Eastern North America Roots as tonic and stimulant PPRC/INDIA 51
- 54. Leonurus cardiaca Also known as Common motherwort Family: Lamiaceae Locality: Eurasia Pecularities: Herbal tonic for heart, ailments, female weakness and hysteria PPRC/INDIA 53
- 56. Hypoxis aurea Family: Liliaceae Native of Tropical Asia Pecularities: Herb considered rejuvenating, reconstructive, tonic and aphrodisiac PPRC/INDIA 55
- 58. Smilax calophylla Family: Liliaceae Locality: Malaysia Rhizomes tonic and aphrodisiac PPRC/INDIA 57
- 60. Smilax china Family: Liliaceae Vernacular name: China root Locality: China, Japan Root decoction used as stimulant and aphrodisiac PPRC/INDIA 59
- 62. Smilax ornata Family: Liliaceae Native of Central Anerica Part for tonic: Dried roots Good tonic to investigate in detail PPRC/INDIA 61
- 64. Cyclea peltata Family: Menispermaceae Locality: China Part for tonic: Tuber Nice tonic needs to be investigated further for more potent tonic / immunity booster PPRC/INDIA 63
- 66. Corydalis govaniana Family: Papaveraceae Native of India Roots as tonic, diuretic alternative Detailed investigations about this plant to be carried out further PPRC/INDIA 65
- 68. Dicentra canadensis Also known as Squirrel corn Family: Papaveraceae Native of Eastern North America Dried tubers considered as tonic PPRC/INDIA 67
- 70. Dicentra cucullaria Also known as Dutchman’s breeches Family: Papaveraceae Part for tonic: Tuber PPRC/INDIA 69
- 72. Fumaria officinalis Family: Papaveraceae Locality: Temperate Eurasia, North America, Iran, Afghanistan Pecularities: Herb nice tonic, blood purifier Fruit: Blood purifier PPRC/INDIA 71
- 74. Piper methysticum Also known as Kava Family: Piperaceae Native of Oceania Cold water extract of roots used as tonic and stimulant PPRC/INDIA 73
- 76. Coptis teeta Family: Ranunculaceae Native of Assam-India Root containing “Berberine” acting as bitter tonic PPRC/INDIA 75
- 78. Coptis trifolia Family: Ranunculaceae Vernacular name: Goldenthread Locality: North America Remarks: Dried plant used as tonic PPRC/INDIA 77
- 80. Cinchona calisaya Family: Rubiaceae Vernacular name: Yellow bark, cinchona Locality: Bolivia Bark as tonic PPRC/INDIA 79
- 82. Cinchona ledgeriana Family: Rubiaceae Vernacular name: Ledgerbark cinchona Native of Bolivia Bark used as tonic PPRC/INDIA 81
- 84. Euodia lepta Family: Rutaceae Native of Southeast Asia Whole plant used as bitter tonic PPRC/INDIA 83
- 86. Euodia lunu-ankenda Family: Rutaceae Native of Malaya Vernacular name: Vanashempaga Leaf / flower infusion as tonic PPRC/INDIA 85
- 88. Ptelea trifoliata Family: Rutaceae Vernacular name: Common hoptree Native of North America Menominees and Meskwakis Considered bark as sacred medicine and panacea PPRC/INDIA 87
- 90. Lantana camara Family: Verbenaceae Native of Tropical America Leaves as stimulant and tonic PPRC/INDIA 89
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