Information on common uses of herbs : Interaction with the eminent herb researchers of India.
Information on common uses of herbs : Interaction with the eminent herb
researchers of India.
http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf
Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved
As you know, last week we have successfully organized one day National workshop on Indian Medicinal and Aromatic Plants with special emph on Safed Musli, the millennium crop at Raipur. On next day, we organized field trip to herbal farms for the interested participants. During this field trip, many herb researchers were with us. During 240 kms. long journey we interacted a lot and shared many valuable information on medicinal uses of herbs. In present articles, I am giving details of some of these information. Common names of Zea mays around the world. Languages/Regions/Countries Names Afganistan Jaori, Jaoari Africa Mielie Annam Bap ngo, Lua ngo Arabic Durahkisan, Durahshani Bengal Bhutta, Janar, Kokka Brazil Zaburro Myanmar Pyaungbu Cambodia Paut, Put Canarese Goinjol, Makkai jola, Musukujola Srilanka Cholum Chinese Pang Tzeu, Yu Shu Shu Dutch Mais Egypt Durra English Indian corn, Maize French Ble'de Barbarie, Mais, Maize Gold Coast Agbahdor Gujarati Makkari Hindi Bhutta, Bhotta, Barajuav, Makka, Makai Iraq Indhrah safra, Idhrat-ash-sham Italian Grani siciliano, Grano turco Kurdish Gumnah shami, zurat zard Madagascar Katsabazaha Malayalam Cholam, Makka Cholum Marathi Bonda, Maka Persian Bajri, Gaudumemakkah Philippines Borona, Maiz Portuguese Milho, Millho Russian Kukuruva, Yavanala Sanskrit Kandaja, Mahakaya, Makaya, Shikhalu, Yavanala Sinhalese Bada iringu, Tringu Spanish Maiz, Trigo de las Indias Tamil Makkasholam, Turaka cholam Telugu Mokkkajanna, Mokka jonnalu Turkish Misir, Saridari Urdu Makai Uriya Buta, Maka, Mokha Yemen Rumj For the treatment of Pathri (Renal calculi), I got valuable information on use of Bhutte Ka Bal. Botanically, it is described as the female spikelets in Maize (Corn) inflorescence have single flower, sessile, and densely packed in several vertical series on the thick and cylindrical rachis. The style is a very long silky filament the cluster of which is known as silk. 'Bhutte Ka Bal' is this silk. According to herb researchers, the decoction of silk possess unique medicinal properties to flush out the renal calculi. Maize is not a native to Chhattisgarh but it is under cultivation in fairly large areas. This information can be the boon for the natives having the problem of renal calculi. In previous articles, I have mentioned the traditional medicinal uses of Aerva lanata. The researchers informed that this herb is also a boon for the Pathri patients. The herb before flowering is collected and decoction is prepared. The regular use of this decoction under the supervision of the experts, can flush out the stones. Aerva is also a common wasteland weed in Chhattisgarh. Sadasuhagan (Catharanthus roseus) is a common ornamental plant in India. It is also well known for its unique medicinal properties to cure blood cancer. The researchers informed that the presence of this herb as guard crop around the Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) crop protects the Musli crop from common diseases and insects. As there is a fair demand of Sadasuhagan in national and international drug markets, the farmers can earn extra from this guard crop. In my previous articles, I have mentioned about the experiments of Chhattisgarh farmers using Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) and Genda (Marigold). To protect the roots of Kalihari (Gloriosa superba) from root rot, the researchers suggested one must plant this herb near the Gotiphool (Lantana camara) herb. According to them, the presence of Lantana prevents the attack of fungal species and also insects on Gloriosa herb. Lantana is not native to India. It is one of the problematic weeds. The new use of Lantana in herbal farming, will help it to establish as useful herb in India. The researchers informed that although Safed Musli is more popular than Kali Musli (Curculigo sp.) among the farmers but in Ayurveda, there are more formulations based on Kali Musli. Dr. Maya Ram Uniyal, an eminent Ayurveda expert, informed that there is a good demand of Kali Musli in national and international markets. As it is commonly available in Indian forests, no one is ready to cultivate it but according to him it is one of the potential crops for the future. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh are aware of medicinal importance of Kali Musli. I personally feel that there is a strong need to develop the detailed package of practices for organic cultivation of Kali Musli, well in advance, considering its importance as the crop of future. While ascending on Keshkal valley, we saw many Tendu and Dhanbaher trees. I informed the researchers about the benefits of leaf manure prepared from Tendu leaves in commercial cultivation of wonder crop Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum). Many innovative Musli growers of Chhattisgarh, are using this manure from several years. Through my Allelopathy experiments, I have found that the aqueous extracts of Tendu leaves promotes the growth of Safed Musli and in this way, it can be utilized for commercial cultivation of this herb. This is the discovery of Chhattisgarh farmers. Through my studies, I have just tried to establish the science behind this. In nature, Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) and Safed Musli grows together. I have heard from the traditional healers specialised in use of Safed Musli, many times, that Musli collected the specific tree species, possess more medicinal properties. Tendu is among these tree species. In response to this information, the researchers informed that the pod pulp of Dhanbaher (Cassia fistula) is a valuable remedy for stomach related diseases. We have also seen many Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) trees. Dr. Uniyal informed that due to lack of awareness, many natives are using the outer portion of Arjun tree bark as heart tonic. In fact, the interior red portion is useful. The above mentioned information are unique and valuable. I will inform the traditional healers of Chhattisgarh about these uses during my upcoming visits. Sometimes I feel that the mother nature has assigned me a role of honey bee to disseminate the pollens (i.e. knowledge) from one flower to another. I am satisfied with this role and trying hard to perform it as best as I can. Thank you very much for reading the article.
http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf
Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved
As you know, last week we have successfully organized one day National workshop on Indian Medicinal and Aromatic Plants with special emph on Safed Musli, the millennium crop at Raipur. On next day, we organized field trip to herbal farms for the interested participants. During this field trip, many herb researchers were with us. During 240 kms. long journey we interacted a lot and shared many valuable information on medicinal uses of herbs. In present articles, I am giving details of some of these information. Common names of Zea mays around the world. Languages/Regions/Countries Names Afganistan Jaori, Jaoari Africa Mielie Annam Bap ngo, Lua ngo Arabic Durahkisan, Durahshani Bengal Bhutta, Janar, Kokka Brazil Zaburro Myanmar Pyaungbu Cambodia Paut, Put Canarese Goinjol, Makkai jola, Musukujola Srilanka Cholum Chinese Pang Tzeu, Yu Shu Shu Dutch Mais Egypt Durra English Indian corn, Maize French Ble'de Barbarie, Mais, Maize Gold Coast Agbahdor Gujarati Makkari Hindi Bhutta, Bhotta, Barajuav, Makka, Makai Iraq Indhrah safra, Idhrat-ash-sham Italian Grani siciliano, Grano turco Kurdish Gumnah shami, zurat zard Madagascar Katsabazaha Malayalam Cholam, Makka Cholum Marathi Bonda, Maka Persian Bajri, Gaudumemakkah Philippines Borona, Maiz Portuguese Milho, Millho Russian Kukuruva, Yavanala Sanskrit Kandaja, Mahakaya, Makaya, Shikhalu, Yavanala Sinhalese Bada iringu, Tringu Spanish Maiz, Trigo de las Indias Tamil Makkasholam, Turaka cholam Telugu Mokkkajanna, Mokka jonnalu Turkish Misir, Saridari Urdu Makai Uriya Buta, Maka, Mokha Yemen Rumj For the treatment of Pathri (Renal calculi), I got valuable information on use of Bhutte Ka Bal. Botanically, it is described as the female spikelets in Maize (Corn) inflorescence have single flower, sessile, and densely packed in several vertical series on the thick and cylindrical rachis. The style is a very long silky filament the cluster of which is known as silk. 'Bhutte Ka Bal' is this silk. According to herb researchers, the decoction of silk possess unique medicinal properties to flush out the renal calculi. Maize is not a native to Chhattisgarh but it is under cultivation in fairly large areas. This information can be the boon for the natives having the problem of renal calculi. In previous articles, I have mentioned the traditional medicinal uses of Aerva lanata. The researchers informed that this herb is also a boon for the Pathri patients. The herb before flowering is collected and decoction is prepared. The regular use of this decoction under the supervision of the experts, can flush out the stones. Aerva is also a common wasteland weed in Chhattisgarh. Sadasuhagan (Catharanthus roseus) is a common ornamental plant in India. It is also well known for its unique medicinal properties to cure blood cancer. The researchers informed that the presence of this herb as guard crop around the Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) crop protects the Musli crop from common diseases and insects. As there is a fair demand of Sadasuhagan in national and international drug markets, the farmers can earn extra from this guard crop. In my previous articles, I have mentioned about the experiments of Chhattisgarh farmers using Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) and Genda (Marigold). To protect the roots of Kalihari (Gloriosa superba) from root rot, the researchers suggested one must plant this herb near the Gotiphool (Lantana camara) herb. According to them, the presence of Lantana prevents the attack of fungal species and also insects on Gloriosa herb. Lantana is not native to India. It is one of the problematic weeds. The new use of Lantana in herbal farming, will help it to establish as useful herb in India. The researchers informed that although Safed Musli is more popular than Kali Musli (Curculigo sp.) among the farmers but in Ayurveda, there are more formulations based on Kali Musli. Dr. Maya Ram Uniyal, an eminent Ayurveda expert, informed that there is a good demand of Kali Musli in national and international markets. As it is commonly available in Indian forests, no one is ready to cultivate it but according to him it is one of the potential crops for the future. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh are aware of medicinal importance of Kali Musli. I personally feel that there is a strong need to develop the detailed package of practices for organic cultivation of Kali Musli, well in advance, considering its importance as the crop of future. While ascending on Keshkal valley, we saw many Tendu and Dhanbaher trees. I informed the researchers about the benefits of leaf manure prepared from Tendu leaves in commercial cultivation of wonder crop Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum). Many innovative Musli growers of Chhattisgarh, are using this manure from several years. Through my Allelopathy experiments, I have found that the aqueous extracts of Tendu leaves promotes the growth of Safed Musli and in this way, it can be utilized for commercial cultivation of this herb. This is the discovery of Chhattisgarh farmers. Through my studies, I have just tried to establish the science behind this. In nature, Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) and Safed Musli grows together. I have heard from the traditional healers specialised in use of Safed Musli, many times, that Musli collected the specific tree species, possess more medicinal properties. Tendu is among these tree species. In response to this information, the researchers informed that the pod pulp of Dhanbaher (Cassia fistula) is a valuable remedy for stomach related diseases. We have also seen many Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) trees. Dr. Uniyal informed that due to lack of awareness, many natives are using the outer portion of Arjun tree bark as heart tonic. In fact, the interior red portion is useful. The above mentioned information are unique and valuable. I will inform the traditional healers of Chhattisgarh about these uses during my upcoming visits. Sometimes I feel that the mother nature has assigned me a role of honey bee to disseminate the pollens (i.e. knowledge) from one flower to another. I am satisfied with this role and trying hard to perform it as best as I can. Thank you very much for reading the article.
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