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Justification of use of some medicinal plants in treatment of various diseases in Khulna, Bangladesh

Mehedi Faysal B.Pharm.
Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School
Khulna University Email address Physical Address

Citation: M. Faysal : Justification of use of some medicinal plants in treatment of various diseases in Khulna, Bangladesh . The Internet Journal of Third World Medicine. 2009 Volume 7 Number 2

Keywords: Medicinal plants | Traditional Use | Major Constituents

 

Abstract

11 locally used plants were selected and significant literature review was done to find out about their therapeutic activity and chemical constituents to judge their local effects.


Introduction

Plants are the natural reservoir of many antimicrobial, anticancer agents, analgesics, anti-diarrheal as well as various therapeutic activities. Bangladeshi people have traditional medical practice as an integral part of their culture. A lot of medicinal plants are available for the treatment of various diseases. However, scientific studies have been conducted only to a limited extent with few medicinal plants. In this investigation, 11 locally used plants were selected and significant literature review was done to find out about their therapeutic activity and chemical constituents to judge their local effects.

Materials and Methods

A field survey was done during the month June to July in Khulna district of Bangladesh and a list of various medicinal plants and their local use was collected. Then a significant literature review was done to find out about their therapeutic activity and chemical constituents in various journals, Books and Internet. This study provides some fundamental information for researchers.

Result and discussion

Thumbnail: Table 1: Local use and their therapeutic activity and chemical constituents of some medicinal plants of Bangladesh
Table 1: Local use and their therapeutic activity and chemical constituents of some medicinal plants of Bangladesh

Conclusion

From the study it is clear that there is more need of research in these plants to isolate and identify the active compound which works as active drug.

Acknowledgement

I would like to thank the faculty members of Pharmacy Discipline, Khulna University.

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