Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 1-32. 2009.
Wound
Healing Plants of Jalgaon District of
1M.Z. Chopda and 2R.T. Mahajan
1Post Graduate Department of Zoology
2Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology
Issued
Abstract
Jalgaon District of
Maharashtra state (
Keywords: Wound healing, Traditional Medicinal plants, Jalgaon District
Introduction
The Indian traditional system of medicine is based on pragmatic facts of the observations and the experience over millennia. More than 1200 diseases are mentioned in different classical texts. Traditional medicine, being a significant element in the cultural patrimony, still remains the main choice for a large majority of people for treating various diseases and ailments. Management in various forms of diseases like Diabetes, Cardiovascular disorders, hepato-protective, antibacterial, antifungal and wound healing etc. are made with more than 1000 medicinal plants (89.93%); 58 minerals, metals, or ores (5.24%); and 54 animal and marine products (4.86%)1. Figure 1 depicts the process of wound healing phenomenon.
Figure 1. The process of wound healing pathogenesis.
As per modern medicine certain essential polypeptides of the low concentration present in animal serum, called Growth Factors6, which control cell proliferation. However, a recent study reveals that some of these growth factors may have serious untoward effects such as carcinogenesis7. Classical management of wounds follows various therapeutic steps, starting with an aseptic dressing and ending with the rehabilitation of the normal structure and function8. These therapeutic measures were aimed not only to accelerate the healing process but also to maintain the quality and aesthetics of the healing. As described in different literature, 70% of the wound healing drugs are of plant origin, 20% of mineral origin, and the remaining 10% consisting of animal products9. These drugs are stated to be effective in different conditions such as wounds, ulcers, sinuses, abscess, syphilitic ulcers, and maggots in wounds, septic wounds, and inflammatory changes of wounds, cellulitis, purulative ulcer, diabetic carbuncle, and fistula-in-ano. The plants are used as first aids, washing of wounds, extraction of pus, as coagulants and for infected wounds. Scientific investigations have been carried out to assess the wound healing properties of the some drugs. This paper is a review of some of the plant medicines used by the tribal community and rural people, possesses unique untold information about plants. This knowledge is being eternally handed down from generation to generation. The objective of this study is to interact with local traditional healers and document their knowledge on medicinal plants and their widespread uses.
Background of study
Plants have been used
for medicinal purposes for as long as history has been recorded.
Table 1. Flora of Maharashatra state: Statistics.
Group |
Families |
Genera |
Species |
Subspecies |
Verities |
Sub varieties |
Monocotyledons |
34 |
256 |
913 |
03 |
39 |
01 |
Dicotyledons |
167 |
841 |
2221 |
25 |
137 |
00 |
Total |
201 |
1097 |
3134 |
28 |
176 |
01 |
On utilizing them
properly, they may be used to control the diseases like, Jaundice, Diabetes,
Malaria, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Hypertension, and Wound healing. Laticiferous
plant Euphorbia nerifolia Linn reported as wound healer by Rasik
(1996). Bhattarai (1997) lists 42 plant species used in wound treatment in
Materials and Methods
Geographic
Location of Jalgaon District,
Figure
2. Location of Study area (Jalgaon District,
Plate 1. Panoramic view of Satpuda hill (at background) along with villagers and author.
Plate 2. Enquiry about Wound healing plants with aborigines of Yawal Tahsil of Jalgaon District.
Plate 3. Conversations with traditional practitioner about Wound healing plants.
While
the rest of the upland region is drained by the major rivers to the east, the
Tapi and its tributaries drain the Jalgaon region to the west towards
Result and discussion
The list is compiled on the basis of (i) Textual data (ii) References and Cross-references37, 38 (iii) Herbalist / non-medical practitioners (iv) Internet and web-sites. The plants used in the management of wounds as described in different literature are listed in Table 1 with local name, botanical name, family name, parts used.
Table 2. Medicinal plants of Wound Healing mentioned in different classical texts.
Sr. no. |
Name of the plant |
Habit |
Family |
Common name |
Part used |
1. |
Abies webbiana Lindl |
T |
Pinaceae |
Talisa |
L |
2. |
Abrus precalorius linn |
C |
Leguminosae |
Gunja,Kunch |
SD |
3. |
Acacia arebica Linn |
T |
Mimosaceae |
Babul |
ST,L, |
4. |
Acacia catechu Willd |
T |
Mimosaceae |
Khadira |
ST |
5. |
Acacia chundra Roxb |
T |
Leguminosae |
Khadir |
ST, WH |
6. |
Acacia ferneiana Willd |
T |
Leguminosae |
Irimeda |
ST |
7. |
Acaylpha indica |
H |
Euphorbiaceae |
Khokali |
Leaves,bark |
8. |
Achyranthus aspera linn |
H |
Amaranthaceae |
Apamarga |
WH |
9. |
Achyranthus bdentata Blure |
H |
Amaranthaceae |
Raktapuspi |
WH |
10. |
Acorus calamus Linn |
H |
Araceae |
Bacha |
RH |
11. |
Adathoda vasica Nees |
S |
Acanthaceac |
Basak |
L |
12. |
Adiantum, lunulatum Burm |
H |
Polypopdiaceae |
Hansapdi |
L |
13. |
Aegle mermelos Corr |
T |
Rutaceae |
Bilwa |
L, ST |
14. |
Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb |
S |
Rosaceae |
Belur, |
WH |
15. |
Albizzia lebbeck Benth |
T |
Leguminosae |
Shirisa |
ST |
16. |
Alstonia schlolaris Roxb |
T |
Apocynaceae |
Saptapama |
L, ST, ST |
17. |
Amomum subulatum Roxb |
T |
Zingiberaceae |
Bhadraila |
SD |
18. |
Anacardium occidentale Linn |
H |
Anacardiaceae |
Batad |
RT, ST, FU |
19. |
Anaphalis triplinervis Sims |
H |
Asteraceae |
Anans |
FL |
20. |
Andropogon muricantus Retz |
H |
Graminae |
Virana |
RT |
21. |
Andropogon squarnosus Hook.f. |
H |
Graminae |
Bena |
RT |
22. |
Angelica glauca Edgw |
T |
Umbellifarae |
Chorak |
RT |
23. |
Annona squemosa Linn |
T |
Annonaceae |
sitaphal |
RT, L, |
24. |
Anogeisus latifolia Wall |
S |
Comberetaceae |
Dhava |
ST |
25. |
Anthocephalus cadamba Miq |
T |
Rubiaceae |
Kadamba |
ST |
26. |
Aquilaria agalocha Roxbg |
T |
Thymelaeaceae |
Aguru |
LX |
27. |
Argemone maxicana Linn |
H |
Papaveraceae |
Katuparni |
RT, LX |
28. |
Argyreiae speciosa Roxb |
C |
Convulvulaceae |
Samudrapalaka |
L |
29. |
Artemisia lciniata Willd |
S |
Asteraceae |
Khampa |
L, |
30. |
Artemisia vulgaris Linn |
S |
Asteraceae |
Damnak |
WH |
31. |
Artocorpus integrafolia Linn |
T |
Moraceae |
Panash |
RT, ST, FU |
32. |
Asclepias curasavica Linn |
H |
Asclepiadaceae |
Raktaphul |
RT, L |
33. |
Asparagus gonocladus Linn |
S |
Liliaceae |
Satmuli |
RT |
34. |
Asparagus racemosa Willd |
C |
Liliaceae |
Satavri |
RT |
35. |
Azadirachta indica A Juss |
T |
Meliaceae |
Nimba |
L,OL |
36. |
Balanites roxburghii Planch |
T |
Simaronbaceae |
Hingana |
ST |
37. |
Baliospermum monatanum Muell Arg. |
S |
Euphorbiceae |
Danti |
L |
38. |
Basia longlifolia Linn. |
T |
Sapotaceae |
Jalaja |
SD |
39. |
Bauhinia purpurea Linn |
T |
Leguminosae |
Lai-kovidar |
SB, FL, FU |
40. |
Berberis aristata D.C. |
H |
Berberidaceae |
Daruhald |
RT,ST |
41. |
Berberis asiatica Roxb |
H |
Berberidaceae |
Sumul |
RT |
42. |
Betula alnoides Buch.-Ham. |
T |
Betulaceae |
In Birch |
ST |
43. |
Biophytum sensitivum Linn |
H |
Gerandaceae |
Lajalu |
SD |
44. |
Boerhaavia diffusa Linn. |
H |
Nyctaginaceae |
Punarnava |
WH |
45. |
Bombusa arudinacea Willd |
T |
Graminae |
Vansha lochan |
ST, SH |
46. |
Boralia hispida Linn |
H |
Rubiaceae |
Madanghati |
RT |
47. |
Boschniakia himalaika Hook.f. |
S |
Scrophulariaceae |
Ganelu |
WH |
48. |
Boswellia serrata Roxb |
T |
Bursaraceae |
Salai |
L |
49. |
Bryophyllum calycinum Salib |
H |
Crassulaceae |
Pattharchur |
L |
50. |
Caesalpinia bonducella F. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Karanja |
SD |
51. |
Caesalpinia sappan Linn. |
S |
Leguminosae |
kuchandan |
SD |
52. |
Calendula officinalis Linn. |
H |
Asteraceae |
Marigold |
FL |
53. |
Callophylum inophylumLinn |
T |
Guttiferae |
Sultanchampa |
RT |
54. |
Calotropis gigantean Linn. |
S |
Asciepidiaceae |
Rajarka |
LX |
55. |
Calotropis procera Ait. |
S |
Asclepidiaceae |
Akanda |
RT, ST |
56. |
Canabis sativa Linn |
H |
Cannabinaceae |
Bhang |
L |
57. |
Capparis aphylla Roth |
T |
Capparideceae |
Karira |
RT, ST |
58. |
Capparis sepiaria Linn. |
T |
Capparideceae |
Kalikara |
RT, ST |
59. |
Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn |
S |
Celastraceae |
Lataphatki |
SD |
60. |
Carica papaya |
T |
Caricaceae |
Papaya |
Latex |
61. |
Carthamus tinctorius Linn |
S |
Asteraceae |
Kusum |
SD |
62. |
Casia auriculata Linn |
S |
Caesalpinaceae |
Arbur |
ST, F,L, SD |
63. |
Cayratia camosa |
C |
Vitaceae |
Ambatvel |
RT |
64. |
Cedrela toona Roxb. |
H |
Leguminosae |
Tuni |
SD |
65. |
Cedrus deodara Roxb. Loud. |
T |
Annonaceae |
Devdaru |
L |
66. |
Celastrus panniculatus Willd |
C |
Celastraceae |
Jotismti |
SD |
67. |
Celsia coromandeliona Vahl |
H |
Scrophulariceae |
Bhutakeshi |
WH |
68. |
Centilla asiatica Linn |
H |
Umbeliferaceae |
Mandukparni |
WH, SD |
69. |
Chaslia chartacea Craqib |
S |
Rubiaceae |
Vellakuainji |
RT |
70. |
Chenopodium album Linn. |
H |
Chenopodiaceae |
Pigweed |
L |
71. |
Chloroxylon swietiana DC |
T |
Rutaceae |
Bhirra |
L |
72. |
Cinommomum tamala N& E |
T |
Lauraceae |
Patra |
ST |
73. |
Cirsium verutum D.Don Spreng |
S |
Asteraceae |
Kandara |
RT |
74. |
Cisampleos pareira Linn. |
T |
Menispermaceae |
Aknadi |
RT |
75. |
Citrullus colocynthis schard |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Indrabaruni |
RT, FU |
76. |
Citrus decumoona Linn. |
S |
Rutaceae |
Baranimbu |
L, SD |
77. |
Citrus medica Linn. |
S |
Rutaceae |
Matulunga |
FU |
78. |
Clerodendron serratumSpreng |
T |
Verbenaceae |
Bharangi |
RT, L |
79. |
Clitoria terentea Linn |
H |
Leguminosae |
Aparajita |
RT, L, SD |
80. |
Coccinia grandis Linn |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Kundari |
WH |
81. |
Codonopsis ovatabenth |
H |
Campnulaceae |
Bastard ginseng, |
RT |
82. |
Coleus vettiveroides Benth |
T |
Labiatae |
Valakam |
WH |
83. |
Coriandar sativum Linn |
H |
Umbeliferae |
Dhaniya |
FU |
84. |
Coscinum fenerstratum W |
C |
Menispermaceae |
Kuldi |
RT |
85. |
Crocus sativus Linn. |
S |
Iridaceae |
Kumkuma |
FL |
86. |
Cuccumis trigonus |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Pongari |
RT |
87. |
Curcuma aromatica Salib |
H |
Zinziberaceae |
Jangali halad |
RT |
88. |
Curcuma longa Linn. |
H |
Zingiberaceae |
Haridra |
RH |
89. |
Curcuma zedoria Rosc. |
H |
Zingiberaceae |
Ekangi |
TU |
90. |
Cynodon dactylon Linn |
H |
Graminae |
Durva |
WH ,RT |
91. |
Cyprus rotundus Linn |
H |
Cyperaceae |
Motha/Mustak |
RT |
92. |
Datura fastuosa Linn. |
H |
Solanaceae |
Dhutura |
L |
93. |
Desmodium gangeticum D.C. |
H |
Leguminosae |
Shalaparni |
WH |
94. |
Desmotricum fimbriatum Lindl. |
H |
Orchidaceae |
Jivanti |
RT |
95. |
Dipterocanthus prostratus Ness |
H |
Acanthaceae |
- |
RT |
96. |
Dolichos biflorus Linn. |
H |
Leguminosae |
Kulattha |
SD |
97. |
Echinopus echinatus |
H |
Asteraceae |
Utakanta |
RT |
98. |
Eclipta alba Hassk |
H |
Asteraceae |
Bhringaraj |
WH ,L, RT |
99. |
Elephantopus scaber Linn |
H |
Asteraceae |
Gobhi, Punjaki |
RT |
100. |
Eletraia cardamomum Maton. |
C |
Zingiberaceae |
Elaich |
SD |
101. |
Embelia ribes Burm.f. |
C |
Myrsinaceae |
Bidanga |
FU |
102. |
Emlica officinalis Geartn |
T |
Euphorbiaceae |
Amlaki |
FU, L |
103. |
Ephedra vulgaris Hook.f. |
C |
Gnetaceae |
Somlata |
ST |
104. |
Erythrina indica Lam |
T |
Leguminosae |
Paribhadra |
L, ST |
105. |
Erythrina variegate Linn. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Badisa |
L |
106. |
Eucalyptus globus Labill |
T |
Myrtaceae |
Karpura |
OL |
107. |
Euphorbia hirta Linn |
H |
Euphorbiceae |
Dhudhi |
RT |
108. |
Euphorbia nerifolia Linn. |
H |
Euphorbiaceae |
Snuhi |
LX |
109. |
Euphorbia pilosa Linn. |
S |
Euphorbiaceae |
Chuplya |
LX |
110. |
Euphorbia thymifolia R.Br. |
H |
Euphorbiaceae |
Dugdhika |
WH |
111. |
Evolvulus alsinoides Linn. |
C |
Umbelliferae |
Shankhapuspi |
FU |
112. |
Feronia elephantum Correa |
T |
Rutaceae |
Kapirath |
L |
113. |
Ferula jaeschkeana Vatke |
S |
Umbellierae |
Hingu |
GU |
114. |
Ficus amottiana Miq |
T |
Moraceae |
Paraspipal |
L, ST |
115. |
Ficus bengalensis Linn. |
T |
Moraceae |
Vad |
ST |
116. |
Ficus glomerata Roxb |
T |
Moraceae |
Gular |
WH , RT |
117. |
Ficus hispida Linn.f. |
T |
Moraceae |
Kakodambara |
ST |
118. |
Ficus lacor Buch. Ham. |
T |
Moraceae |
Plaksha |
ST |
119. |
Ficus religiosa Linn |
T |
Moraceae |
Pipal |
ST ,SH, L |
120. |
Ficus retusa Linn |
T |
Moraceae |
Kuni |
RT, L, ST |
121. |
Gloriosa superba Linn. |
C |
Liliaceae |
Langloli |
RT |
122. |
Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. |
S |
Leguminosae |
Jastimadhu, |
RT, L |
123. |
Gmellina arboria Roxb |
T |
Verbenaceae |
Shivam |
RT, L |
124. |
Gmellina eliptica Sm |
S |
Verbenaceae |
- |
RT |
125. |
Grawia hirsuteVahl |
S |
Tiliaceae |
- |
RT |
126. |
Grewia tenax Forsk. |
T |
Tiliaceae |
Gangu kanger |
WH |
127. |
Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl. |
T |
Tiliaceae |
Dhamina |
ST |
128. |
Gymnema sylvestreR.Br. |
C |
Asclepiadaceae |
Meshsringi |
L |
129. |
Hedychium spicatum Ham ex Smith |
H |
Zingiberaceae |
Sathi |
RT |
130. |
Heliotropium indicum Linn |
S |
Boranginaceae |
Hastisanda |
L |
131. |
Heliotropium eichwaldi Stead |
S |
Boranginaceae |
Nilkatte |
L |
132. |
Hemidesmus indicus R.Br. |
C |
Asclepiadaceae |
Anantamul |
RT |
133. |
Hollarrhena antidysentrica Wall |
T |
Apocynaceae |
Kutaj |
RT, ST, SD |
134. |
Hordeum vulgare Linn. |
H |
Graminae |
Yava |
GR |
135. |
Hydnocorpus laurifolias |
T |
Violaceae |
Kowl |
SD, OL |
136. |
Hydrolea zeylanica Vhal. |
S |
Hydrophyllaceae |
Ishalamgla |
RT |
137. |
Ichnocarpus frutescens R.Br. |
S |
Apocynaceae |
Shyama |
RT |
138. |
Indigophera aspalathoides Vahl Ex D.C. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Ingudi |
SD |
139. |
Ipomea paniculata R.Br. |
C |
Convolvulaceae |
Kushmanda |
RT |
140. |
Ipomea turpethum R.Br. |
H |
Convolvulaceae |
Trivirita |
RT |
141. |
Iris germanica Linn. |
S |
Irideae |
Padmakeshar |
ST |
142. |
Jasminum auriculatum Vahl. |
C |
Oleaceae |
Juthika |
FL |
143. |
Jasminum grandiflorumLinn |
C |
Oleaceae |
Chameli |
WH |
144. |
Jasminum officinalis Linn. |
C |
Oleaceae |
Jati |
RT |
145. |
Jasminum sambac Ait. |
C |
Oleaceae |
Mogra |
ST, L, SD |
146. |
Jatropha curcas Linn |
S |
Euphorbiaceae |
Mogali erand |
L |
147. |
Jatropha gosypifolia Linn. |
S |
Oleaceae |
Ratnajot |
RT, ST, L, SD |
148. |
Kaempheria rotunda |
S |
Zinziberaceae |
Bhuichampa |
WH |
149. |
Klenhovia hospital Linn |
S |
Streculiaceae |
Berora |
L |
150. |
Lagenaria vulgaris Seringe. |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Ikshaku |
SD |
151. |
Lantana camera Linn |
S |
Verbenaceae |
Kuri |
WH |
152. |
Leea aequata Linn |
S |
Vitaceae |
Leea |
RT |
153. |
Lilium gigantium Wall |
H |
Liliaceae |
Sunset plant |
L |
154. |
Linum usitatissimum Linn |
H |
Linaceae |
Alasi |
SD, OL |
155. |
Lippia nodiflora Mich. |
H |
Verbenaceae |
Jalapippai |
FU |
156. |
Litsea citrate Lam |
T |
Lauraceae |
Garbijaur |
ST |
157. |
Loranthus asper Desr. |
C |
Loranthaceae |
Bandaka |
WH |
158. |
Loranthus longiflorus Desr |
S |
Loranthaceae |
Vanda |
L, FL |
159. |
Luffa acutangula Linn |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Kritamul |
SD |
160. |
Luvunga scandens Buch. Ham. |
H |
Rutaceae |
Kakoli |
RT |
161. |
Lycopus europus Linn |
C |
Labiate |
Jalnin |
L |
162. |
Lygodium flexuosum Linn |
H |
Schizaeceae |
Rajhans |
RT |
163. |
Madhuca indica J.F.Gmel |
T |
Sapotaceae |
Moha |
WH |
164. |
Mallotus philippinensis Muell.Arg. |
T |
Euphorbiaceae |
Kampillaka |
SD, FU |
165. |
Melastoma malabathricum Linn |
S |
Melastomaceae |
Malabar melastome |
RT |
166. |
Melia azedarach Linn |
T |
Meliaceae |
Bakain |
ST, ST |
167. |
Meriandra strobilifera Benth |
T |
Labiatae |
Kafur |
L |
168. |
Mertynia diandra Glox. |
H |
Mertyneceae |
Baghnakhi |
FU, FL |
169. |
Mesua ferrea Linn. |
S |
Guttiferae |
Nagkesar |
SM |
170. |
Mimosa pudica Linn. |
R |
Mimosaceae |
Lajjalu |
WH |
171. |
Mimusops elengi Linn. |
T |
Sapotaceae |
Bakul |
ST |
172. |
Morinda citrifolia Linn |
T |
Rubiaceae |
Ach,Aal |
L |
173. |
Moringa oleifera Lamk |
T |
Moringaceae |
Sajina |
RT |
174. |
Mucuna pruriens Bak. |
C |
Leguminosae |
Kapikacchhu |
RT |
175. |
Murryaya koenginii spreng |
S |
Rutaceae |
Kadipatta |
RT |
176. |
Musa paradisiaca Linn. |
S |
Musaceae |
Kadali |
ST |
177. |
Myrica nagi Thumb. |
T |
Myricaceae |
Katphala |
ST |
178. |
Nardostachys jatamansi D.C. |
H |
Valerianaceae |
Jatamansi |
RT |
179. |
Nelsonia canescens |
H |
Acanthaceae |
blue pussy leaf |
RT |
180. |
Nelumbium speciosum Willd. |
C |
Nymphaeaceae |
Kamal |
RT |
181. |
Nelumbo nucifera Willd. |
C |
Nymphaeaceae |
Pundariya |
ST |
182. |
Nerium indicum Mill. |
S |
Apocynaceae |
Karabi |
RT |
183. |
Nymphoea stellata Willd. |
C |
Nymphaeaceae |
Nilotapala |
RT |
184. |
Nymphoea lotus stellata Willd. |
C |
Nymphaeaceae |
Shapla |
RT |
185. |
Ochradenus baccatus Del |
T |
Resedaceae |
Kalliram |
L |
186. |
Odina woodier Roxb. |
T |
Anacardiaceae |
Jingira |
ST |
187. |
Oledelandia biflora Linn. |
T |
Rubiaceae |
Khetpapra |
WH |
188. |
Oroxulum indicum vent |
T |
Bignonaceae |
Sonpatha |
RT ,SD |
189. |
Oryza sativa Linn. |
H |
Graminae |
Shetashalitand |
SD |
190. |
Oscimum sanctum Linn |
H |
Labiaceae |
Tulsi |
L |
191. |
Papaver somiferum Linn. |
H |
Papaveraceae |
Ahiphena |
SD |
192. |
Pavetta indicm |
T |
Rubiaceae |
Jarum-jarum |
RT |
193. |
Phaseolus trilobus Ait. |
H |
Leguminosae |
Mudga |
RT, WH |
194. |
Phragmites maxima Blatter & Mc Cann |
H |
Graminae |
Nalmula |
RT |
195. |
Picorrhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth. |
H |
Scrophulariaceae |
Katuki |
RH |
196. |
Pinus gradiyana Wall |
T |
Pinaceae |
Rhi |
SD |
197. |
Pinus longifolia Roxb |
T |
Pinaceae |
Cheer |
OL |
198. |
Piper auranticum Linn. |
C |
Piparaceae |
Renuka |
FU |
199. |
Piper chava Hunter. |
C |
Piparaceae |
Chavika |
FU |
200. |
Piper longum Linn. |
C |
Piparaceae |
Pipul |
RT |
201. |
Piper nigrum Linn. |
C |
Piparaceae |
Marich |
FU |
202. |
Pisum sativum Linn. |
C |
Verbenaceae |
Harenu |
L |
203. |
Plantago lanciolata Linn |
T |
Plantagenaceae |
Bal tanga |
L |
204. |
Pluchea lanceolata Oliver & Hiern |
H |
Asteraceae |
Rasna |
L |
205. |
Plumbago zeylanica Linn. |
C |
Plumbaginaceae |
Chita |
RT |
206. |
Pongamia glabra Vent. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Karanja |
SD, L |
207. |
Portulaca quadrifida Linn |
H |
Portulaceae |
Lonia |
L |
208. |
Premna integrifolia Linn. |
S |
Verbenaceae |
Ganiari |
RT |
209. |
Prunus amygdalus Batsch |
T |
Rosaceae |
Almond |
WH |
210. |
Prunus cerasus Linn. |
T |
Rosaceae |
Elabaluka |
SD |
211. |
Prunus mahaleb Linn. |
S |
Rosaceae |
Priyangu |
RT |
212. |
Prunus puddum Roxb. |
T |
Rosaceae |
Padmakastha |
ST |
213. |
Psidium guajavaLinn |
H |
Myrtaceae |
Amrud |
L |
214. |
Psoralia corylifolia Linn. |
C |
Leguminosae |
Bakuchi |
SD |
215. |
Pteredium aquilinum Khun |
H |
Polypopdiaceae |
Bracken |
RT |
216. |
Pterocarpus santalinus L.f. |
T |
Papilionaceae |
Raktachandan |
ST |
217. |
Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb |
S |
Leguminoceae |
Bijasar |
L |
218. |
Randia dumentorum Linn. |
S |
Rubiaceae |
Madan |
ST |
219. |
Rannunculus scleratus Linn. |
S |
Rannunculaceae |
Kandira |
WH |
220. |
Rauwolfia serpentina Bent |
S |
Apocynaceae |
Chota chandra |
RT, L |
221. |
Resantia indica |
H |
Celastraceae |
- |
RT |
222. |
Rhinacanthus nasutus K |
T |
Acanthaceae |
Palakjuhi |
RT, L |
223. |
Rhus succdeania Linn. |
H |
Anacardiaceae |
Karkatashringi |
GL |
224. |
Rosa chinensisJacq |
S |
Rosaceae |
Sada gulab |
FU |
225. |
Rosa multiflora Herm |
S |
Rosaceae |
Kujai |
FU |
226. |
Rubia cordifolia Linn. |
S |
Rubiaceae |
Manjistha |
RT |
227. |
Rumex crispa Linn. |
S |
Aristolochiaceae |
Betas |
WH |
228. |
Salix tetrasperma Roxb. |
S |
Salicaceae |
Jalabetas |
ST, FL |
229. |
Salmalia malabarica Schott &Endl |
S |
Bombacaceae |
Shimul |
ST |
230. |
Salvia moorcroftiana Wall |
S |
Labiatae |
Sage species |
FL |
231. |
Salvia officinalis Linn |
S |
Labiatae |
Sage |
WH |
232. |
Santalum albam Linn. |
T |
Santalanaceae |
Swetchandana |
ST |
233. |
Saraca indica Linn. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Asoka |
ST |
234. |
Saussurea lappa C.B.Clarke |
H |
Asteraceae |
Kur |
RT |
235. |
Semecarpus anacardium Linn. |
T |
Anacardaceae |
Bhallataka |
RT |
236. |
Sesasum indicum Linn |
H |
Pedaliaceae |
Til |
L, SD, OL |
237. |
Shorea robusta Gareth |
T |
Dipterocarpaceae |
Sal |
ST, SD, RS |
238. |
Sida acuta Burn |
S |
Malvaceae |
Boriora |
RT |
239. |
Sida cordifolia Linn |
H |
Malvaceae |
Bala |
RT |
240. |
Sida spinosa Linn. |
S |
Malvaceae |
Chakule |
RT |
241. |
Solena heterophylla Lour. |
S |
Cucurbitaceae |
Bankundri |
L |
242. |
Soymida febrifuga A. Juss |
T |
Meliaceae |
Rohera |
ST |
243. |
Spaeranthus indicus Linn. |
H |
Asteraceae |
Mundi |
RT |
244. |
Spirogyra elongata |
A |
Algae |
Shaibal |
FI |
245. |
Stfordia fruticosa Kurz. |
S |
Lytheraceae |
Dhataki |
FL |
246. |
Strebulus asper Lour. |
S |
Moraceae |
Shoera |
RT |
247. |
Strychnos nux vomica Linn |
T |
Loganiaceae |
Visha-mukti |
L |
248. |
Swertia chirata Buch.Ham. |
H |
Gentinaceae |
Chireta |
ST, L |
249. |
Symplocos racemosa Ro |
T |
Symplocaceae |
Luddi/Lodhraka |
ST |
250. |
Syzygium cumini Skeels |
T |
Myrtaceae |
Jambu,Jamun |
ST, FU |
251. |
Tagetes erecta Linn |
H |
Asteraceae |
Bhuidri |
FL, L |
252. |
Tamarix gallica Linn |
S |
Tamaraceae |
Jhau |
WH |
253. |
Tarenna asiatica Linn. Alston |
S |
Rubiaceae |
Kommichittu |
L |
254. |
Tecoma radicans JuS |
C |
Bignonaceae |
Trumpet Creeper |
RT |
255. |
Tephrosia purpurea pers |
H |
Leguminosae |
Sarapunkha |
WH |
256. |
Terminalia arjuna Bedd |
T |
Combretaceae |
Kahu |
ST |
257. |
Terminalia chebula Retz. |
T |
Combreraceae |
Haritki |
FU |
258. |
Terminaliraia belerica Roxb. |
T |
Combreraceae |
Bibhitaka |
FU |
259. |
Thespesia populnea Soland ex correa |
T |
Malvaceae |
Palashpipul |
FU, L, RT |
260. |
Thuja orientalis Linn |
T |
Cuprasasae |
Vidya |
ST |
261. |
Tinospora tomentosa Colebr. |
T |
Menispermaceae |
Padmagulancha |
ST |
262. |
Trechyspermum ammiLinn. |
H |
Umbelliferae |
Ajwain, |
SD |
263. |
Tribulus terretris Linn. |
R |
Zygophyllaceae |
Gokshura |
FU |
264. |
Tricodesma indicum R.Br. |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Surasa |
RT |
265. |
Tricosanthes dioica Roxb. |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Palta |
L, ST |
266. |
Tridex Procumbens Linn. |
H |
Asteraceae |
Ekdandi |
L |
267. |
Tylophora fasciculata H |
H |
Asclepiadaceae |
Gundra |
L |
268. |
Typha elephantine Linn |
T |
Typhaceae |
Cat tails |
FU |
269. |
Vateria indica Linn. |
T |
Dipterocarpaceae |
Sarja |
LX |
270. |
Veronia anthelmintic Willd. |
S |
Asteraceae |
Somraj |
SD |
271. |
Veronia teris Wall |
H |
Asteraceae |
Banda |
WH |
272. |
Veronica beccalunga Linn |
H |
Scrophulariceae |
Ashwakandika |
WH |
273. |
Vernonia arborea Hk |
T |
Asteraceae |
- |
L |
274. |
Viscum album Linn |
C |
Loranthaceae |
Pitabringi |
WH |
275. |
Vitex negundo Linn. |
S |
Verbeneceae |
Nishinda |
L |
276. |
Wedelia calendulacea Less |
H |
Asteraceae |
Bhringaraj |
L |
277. |
Widelia wallichi Los |
H |
Asteraceae |
- |
WH |
278. |
Witahnia somnifera Dunal. |
S |
Solanaceae |
Ashwagandha |
TU, RT |
279. |
Xanthium stumarium |
S |
Asteraceae |
Chote gokhru |
RT |
280. |
Zingiber officinale Rosc. |
H |
Zingiberaceae |
Sunthi |
RH |
281. |
Ziziphus jujube Linn |
T |
Rhamnaceae |
Bor |
RT |
282. |
Ziziphus mauritiana Linn |
T |
Rhamnaceae |
Bor |
RT |
283. |
Ziziphus vulgaris Linn |
T |
Rhamnaceae |
Bor |
ST |
H = Herbs, S = Shrubs, T = Tree, C = Climber, R = Runners, A = Aquatic, L = Leaves, SD = Seeds, ST = Stem, FU = Fruit, WH = Whole plant, RH = Rhizome, RT = Root, FL = Flower, LX = Latex, OL = Oil, TU = Tuber, GU = Gum, SH = Shoot, GR = Grain, SM = Stamen, GL = Gall, RS = Resin, FI = Filament,
The present investigation comprises geographical distribution of wound healing plants throughout India was 283 of which 79.15% was found in Maharashatra and 46.28% observed in Jalgaon District. 283 plant species of ethnomedicinal plants, distributed in 236 genera belonging to 97 families. For each species botanical name, family, local name, parts used, is provided. Traditional healers are using these plants to cure diseases related to skin problems, cold, fever, cough, headache, diarrhea, fertility problems, toothache, stomach ache, diabetes, rheumatism, asthma, dysentery, small pox, bone fractures, earache, hair loss and poison (snake, scorpion and insect) bites especially wounds. Zingiberaceae was the dominant monocot family followed by Poaceae family. Trees (93 species) were found to be the most used plants (Figure 3) followed by Herbs (87 species), shrubs (67 species) and climbers (40 species) in descending order.
Figure 3. Distributions of wound healing plants habit wise.
Only one aquatic plant, 93.63% of dicotyledons and 6.34% of monocotyledons, plants are of wound healing in nature. The most dominant families in the study were Leguminosae (23 species) (Figure 4), Asteraceae (20 species), Euphorbiceae (10 species), Moraceae and Rubiaceae (09 species), Cucurbitaceae, Verbenaceae, Zingiberaceae (08 species), Poaceae, Rosaceae and Rutaceae (07 species), Asclepiadaceae, Oleaceae and Umbellifarae (06 species), Apocynaceae and Labiatae (05 species) Acanthaceac, Comberetaceae, Liliaceae, Malvaceae, Myrsinaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Piparaceae and Scrophulariaceae (04 species), Celastraceae, Convulvulaceae Dipterocarpaceae, Loranthaceae, Meliaceae, Menispermaceae, Mimosaceae, Pinaceae, Rhamnaceae, Sapotaceae, and Tiliaceae (03 species), Other families with less number are listed below: Amaranthaceae, Annonaceae, Berberidaceae, Bignonaceae, Boranginaceae, Capparideceae, Guttiferae, Lauraceae, Papaveraceae, Pedaliaceae, Polypopdiaceae, Solanaceae, and Vitaceae (2 species), whereas 48 families have single species. Different parts of medicinal plants were used as medicine by the local traditional healers.
Figure 4. Familiwise distribution of wound healing plants.
Arebic number represents number of plant species
Mostly root was used for wound healing followed by leaves (Figure 5A). Part used are in following order stem > seed > whole plant > fruit > flower > rhizome > tuber > shoot > stamen > grain > gall > filament.
Figure 5A. Distribution of part used of wound healing plants.
In addition to plant parts, plant products used by adivasi neighborhood, as under latex > oil > resin and gum (Figure 5B).
Figure 5B. Distribution of plant product of wound healing plants.
The scientific approaches for the study of traditional plant-based remedies for wound healing will provide us an important platform for rigorous testing and evaluation of their clinical efficacy based on animal models.
Table 3 Wound healing plants belonging to North Maharashatra region.
Sr. no. |
Name of the plant |
Habit |
Family |
Common name |
Part used |
1. |
Abrus precalorius linn |
C |
Leguminosae |
Gunja,Kunch |
SD |
2. |
Acacia arebica (Linn) |
T |
Mimosaceae |
Babul |
ST,L,FU,SD |
3. |
Acacia ferneiana Willd |
T |
Leguminosae |
Irimeda |
ST |
4. |
Achyranthus aspera linn |
H |
Amaranthaceae |
Apamarga |
WH |
5. |
Achyranthus bdentata Blure |
H |
Amaranthaceae |
Raktapuspi |
WH |
6. |
Acorus calamus Linn |
H |
Araceae |
Bacha |
RH |
7. |
Adathoda vasica Nees |
S |
Acanthaceac |
Basak |
L |
8. |
Adiantum, subulatum Burm |
H |
Polypopdiaceae |
Hansapdi |
L |
9. |
Aegle mermelos Corr |
T |
Rutaceae |
Bilwa |
L, ST |
10. |
Albizzia lebbeck Benth |
T |
Leguminosae |
Shirisa |
ST |
11. |
Alstonia schlolaris (Roxb) |
T |
Apocynaceae |
Saptapama |
L, ST, ST |
12. |
Anacardium occidentale (L) |
H |
Anacardiaceae |
Batad |
RT, ST, FU |
13. |
Annona squemosa (Linn) |
T |
Annonaceae |
sitaphal |
RT, L,FU,SD |
14. |
Anogeisus latifolia Wall |
S |
Comberetaceae |
Dhava |
ST |
15. |
Anthocephalus cadamba |
T |
Rubiaceae |
Kadamba |
ST |
16. |
Argemone maxicana (Linn) |
H |
Papaveraceae |
Katuparni |
RT, LX |
17. |
Asparagus racemosa Willd |
C |
Liliaceae |
Satavri |
RT |
18. |
Azadirachta indica (Linn) |
T |
Meliaceae |
Nimba |
L,OL |
19. |
Balanites roxburghii Planch |
T |
Simaronbaceae |
Hingana |
ST |
20. |
Baliospermum monatanum Muell |
S |
Euphorbiceae |
Danti |
L |
21. |
Bauhinia purpurea (Linn) |
T |
Leguminosae |
Lai-kovidar |
SB, FL, FU |
22. |
Biophytum sensitivum (Linn) |
H |
Gerandaceae |
Lajalu |
SD |
23. |
Boerhaavia diffusa Linn. |
H |
Nyctaginaceae |
Punarnava |
WH |
24. |
Bombusa arudinacea |
T |
Graminae |
Vansha lochan |
ST, SH |
25. |
Boswellia serrata |
T |
Bursaraceae |
Salai |
L |
26. |
Bryophyllum calliciniu (Linn) |
H |
Crassulaceae |
Pattharchur |
L |
27. |
Caesalpinia bonducella f. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Karanja |
SD |
28. |
Caesalpinia sappan Linn. |
S |
Leguminosae |
kuchandan |
SD |
29. |
Calendula officinalis Linn. |
H |
Asteraceae |
Marigold |
FL |
30. |
Callophylum inophylum |
T |
Guttiferae |
Sultanchampa |
RT |
31. |
Calotropis gigantean Linn. |
S |
Asciepidiaceae |
Rajarka |
LX |
32. |
Canabis sativa (Linn) |
H |
Cannabinaceae |
Bhang |
L |
33. |
Carthamus tinctorius (Linn) |
S |
Asteraceae |
Kusum |
SD |
34. |
Celastrus panniculatus Willd |
C |
Celastraceae |
Jotismti |
SD |
35. |
Centilla asiatica (Linn) |
H |
Umbeliferaceae |
Mandukparni |
WH, SD |
36. |
Citrullus colocynthis schard |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Indrabaruni |
RT, FU |
37. |
Citrus medica Linn. |
S |
Rutaceae |
Matulunga |
FU |
38. |
Clerodendron serratum |
T |
Verbenaceae |
Bharangi |
RT, L |
39. |
Clitoria terentea (Linn) |
H |
Leguminosae |
Aparajita |
RT, L, SD |
40. |
Coccinia grand (Linn) |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Kundari |
WH |
41. |
Coriandar sativum (Linn) |
H |
Umbeliferae |
Dhaniya |
FU |
42. |
Curcuma aromatica (Salib) |
H |
Zinziberaceae |
Jangali halad |
RT |
43. |
Curcuma longa Linn. |
H |
Zingiberaceae |
Haridra |
RH |
44. |
Cynodon dactylon (Linn) |
H |
Graminae |
Durva |
WH ,RT |
45. |
Cyprus rotundus (Linn) |
H |
Cyperaceae |
Motha/Mustak |
RT |
46. |
Datura fastuosa Linn. |
H |
Solanaceae |
Dhutura |
L |
47. |
Desmodium gangeticum D.C. |
H |
Leguminosae |
Shalaparni |
WH |
48. |
Dolichos biflorus Linn. |
H |
Leguminosae |
Kulattha |
SD |
49. |
Echinopus echinatus |
H |
Asteraceae |
Utakanta |
RT |
50. |
Ehlipta alba (Linn) |
H |
Asteraceae |
Bhringaraj |
WH ,L, RT |
51. |
Elephantopus scaber |
H |
Asteraceae |
Gobhi, Punjaki |
RT |
52. |
Embelia ribes Burm.f. |
C |
Myrsinaceae |
Bidanga |
FU |
53. |
Emlica officinalis Linn. |
T |
Euphorbiaceae |
Amlaki |
FU, L |
54. |
Erythrina indica (Lam) |
T |
Leguminosae |
Paribhadra |
L, ST |
55. |
Erythrina variegate Linn. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Badisa |
L |
56. |
Eucaiyptus globus (Labill) |
T |
Myrtaceae |
Karpura |
OL |
57. |
Euphorbia hirta (Linn) |
H |
Euphorbiceae |
Dhudhi |
RT |
58. |
Euphorbia nerifolia Linn. |
H |
Euphorbiaceae |
Snuhi |
LX |
59. |
Euphorbia thymifolia R.Br. |
H |
Euphorbiaceae |
Dugdhika |
WH |
60. |
Evolvulus alsinoides Linn. |
C |
Umbelliferae |
Shankhapuspi |
FU |
61. |
Ferula jaeschkaena (Vatkke) |
S |
Umbellierae |
Hingu |
GU |
62. |
Ficus amottiana (Miq) |
T |
Moraceae |
Paraspipal |
L, ST |
63. |
Ficus bengalensis Linn. |
T |
Moraceae |
Vad |
ST |
64. |
Ficus glomeratus (Linn) |
T |
Moraceae |
Gular |
WH , RT |
65. |
Ficus hispida Linn.f. |
T |
Moraceae |
Kakodambara |
ST |
66. |
Ficus nlacor Buch. Ham. |
T |
Moraceae |
Plaksha |
ST |
67. |
Ficus religiosa (Linn) |
T |
Moraceae |
Pipal |
ST ,SH, L |
68. |
Gloriosa superba Linn. |
C |
Liliaceae |
Langloli |
RT |
69. |
Gmellina arboria (Roxb) |
T |
Verbenaceae |
Shivam |
RT, L |
70. |
Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl. |
T |
Tiliaceae |
Dhamina |
ST |
71. |
Gymnema sylvestreR.Br. |
C |
Asclepiadaceae |
Meshsringi |
L |
72. |
Hemidesmus indicus R.Br. |
C |
Asclepiadaceae |
Anantamul |
RT |
73. |
Hollarrhena antidysentrica |
T |
Apocynaceae |
Kutaj |
RT, ST, SD |
74. |
Hordeum vulgare Linn. |
H |
Graminae |
Yava |
GR |
75. |
Indigophera aspalathoides Vahl. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Ingudi |
SD |
76. |
Jasminum aticulatum Vahl. |
C |
Oleaceae |
Juthika |
FL |
77. |
Jasminum grandiflorum(Linn) |
C |
Oleaceae |
Chameli |
WH |
78. |
Jasminum officinalis Linn. |
C |
Oleaceae |
Jati |
RT |
79. |
Jasminum sambak (Ait) |
C |
Oleaceae |
Mogra |
ST, L, SD |
80. |
Jatropha curcus (Linn) |
S |
Euphorbiaceae |
Mogali erand |
L |
81. |
Jatropha gosypifolia Linn. |
S |
Oleaceae |
Ratnajot |
RT, ST, L, SD |
82. |
Kaempheria rotunda |
S |
Zinziberaceae |
Bhuichampa |
WH |
83. |
Lagenaria vulgaris Seringe. |
C |
Cucurbitaceae |
Ikshaku |
SD |
84. |
Lantana camera |
S |
Verbenaceae |
Kuri |
WH |
85. |
Loranthus asper Desr. |
C |
Loranthaceae |
Bandaka |
WH |
86. |
Madhuka indica |
T |
Sapotaceae |
Moha |
WH |
87. |
Melia azedarach (Linn) |
T |
Meliaceae |
Bakain |
ST, ST |
88. |
Mertynia diandra Glox. |
H |
Mertyneceae |
Baghnakhi |
FU, FL |
89. |
Mimosa pudica Linn. |
R |
Mimosaceae |
Lajjalu |
WH |
90. |
Mimusops elengi Linn. |
T |
Sapotaceae |
Bakul |
ST |
91. |
Morinda citrifolia (Linn) |
T |
Rubiaceae |
Ach,Aal |
L |
92. |
Moringa oliefera Linn. |
T |
Moringaceae |
Sajina |
RT |
93. |
Mucuna pruriens Bak. |
C |
Leguminosae |
Kapikacchhu |
RT |
94. |
Murryaya koenginii (Linn) |
S |
Rutaceae |
Kadipatta |
RT |
95. |
Musa paradisiaca Linn. |
S |
Musaceae |
Kadali |
ST |
96. |
Myrica nagi thumb. |
T |
Myricaceae |
Katphala |
ST |
97. |
Nardostachys jatamansi Dc. |
H |
Valerianaceae |
Jatamansi |
RT |
98. |
Nelumbium speciosum Willd. |
C |
Nymphaeaceae |
Kamal |
RT |
99. |
Nerium indicum Mill. |
S |
Apocynaceae |
Karabi |
RT |
100. |
Odina stier Roxb. |
T |
Anacardiaceae |
Jingira |
ST |
101. |
Papaver somiferum Linn. |
H |
Papaveraceae |
Ahiphena |
SD |
102. |
Phaseolus trilobus Ait. |
H |
Leguminosae |
Mudga |
RT, WH |
103. |
Plumbago zeylanica Linn. |
C |
Plumbaginaceae |
Chita |
RT |
104. |
Pongamia glabra Vent. |
T |
Leguminosae |
Dahar karanja |
SD, L |
105. |
Pongamia pinnata (Linn) |
T |
Leguminoceae |
Karanj |
SD |
106. |
Portulaca quedrifida (Linn) |
H |
Portulaceae |
Lonia |
L |
107. |
Premna integrifolia Linn. |
S |
Verbenaceae |
Ganiari |
RT |
108. |
Psidium guajiava(Linn) |
H |
Myrtaceae |
Amrud |
L |
109. |
Psoralia corylifolia Linn. |
C |
Leguminosae |
Bakuchi |
SD |
110. |
Pterocarpus marsupium |
S |
Leguminoceae |
Bijasar |
L |
111. |
Raulfia serpantinum (Bents) |
S |
Apocynaceae |
Chota chandra |
RT, L |
112. |
Rosa chinensis(Jacq) |
S |
Rosaceae |
Sada gulab |
FU |
113. |
Rumex crispa Linn. |
S |
Aristolochiaceae |
Betas |
WH |
114. |
Salmalia malabarica S &E |
S |
Bombacaceae |
Shimul |
ST |
115. |
Santalum albam Linn. |
T |
Santalanaceae |
Swetchandana |
ST |
116. |
Semecarpus anacardium Linn. |
T |
Anacardaceae |
Bhallataka |
RT |
117. |
Sida cordifolia (Linn) |
H |
Malvaceae |
Bala |
RT |
118. |
Sida spinosa Linn. |
S |
Malvaceae |
Chakule |
RT |
119. |
Spaeranthus indicus Linn. |
H |
Asteraceae |
Mundi |
RT |
120. |
Syzygium cuminii (Linn.) Skeels |
T |
Myrtaceae |
Jambu,Jamun |
ST, FU |
121. |
Tephrosia purpurea Linn. |
H |
Leguminosae |
Sarapunkha |
WH |
122. |
Terminalia arjuna (Linn) |
T |
Combretaceae |
Kahu |
ST |
123. |
Terminalia chebula Retz. |
T |
Combreraceae |
Haritki |
FU |
124. |
Terminaliraia belerica Roxb. |
T |
Combreraceae |
Bibhitaka |
FU |
125. |
Thuja orientalis (Linn) |
T |
Cuprasasae |
Vidya |
ST |
126. |
Tribulus terretris Linn. |
R |
Zygophyllaceae |
Gokshura |
FU |
127. |
Tridex Procumbens Linn. |
H |
Asteraceae |
Ekdandi |
L |
128. |
Vitex negundo Linn. |
S |
Verbeneceae |
Nishinda |
L |
129. |
Witahnia somniferas Dunal. |
S |
Solanaceae |
Ashwagandha |
TU, RT |
130. |
Zingiber officinale Rosc. |
H |
Zingiberaceae |
Sunthi |
RH |
131. |
Ziziphus jujube (Linn) |
T |
Rhamnaceae |
Bor |
RT |
132. |
Ziziphus mauritiana (Linn) |
T |
Rhamnaceae |
Bor |
RT |
133. |
Ziziphus vulgaris (Linn) |
T |
Rhamnaceae |
Bor |
ST |
Eleven plants mostly are practiced out of 283 were selected for evaluation of wound healing activity in an experimental animal model in our laboratory (Table 4).
Table 4 Routinely practiced wound healing plants by local tribals undertaken for evaluation of wound healing activity in experimental animal model.
Sr. no. |
Name of plants |
Habit |
Family |
Common name |
Parts used |
1. |
Azadirechta indica |
T |
Meliaceae |
Neem |
Leaves,oil |
2. |
Acaylpha indica |
H |
Euphorbiaceae |
Khokali |
Leaves,bark |
3. |
Achyranthus aspera |
H |
Verbanaceae |
apamarg |
Leaves |
4. |
Curcuma longa |
H |
Zingiberaceae |
Halad |
Root |
5. |
Cynodon dactylon |
H |
Cyperaceae |
Durva |
Leaves |
6. |
Coriandar sativam |
H |
Umbelliferae |
Dhaniya |
Fruit |
7. |
Murraya koenigii |
S |
Rutaceae |
Kadhipatta |
Root |
8. |
Pongamia glabra |
T |
Leguminosae |
Karanj |
Leaves, bark |
9. |
Terminalia arjuna |
T |
Combretaceae |
Arjun |
Bark |
10. |
Vitex nigundo |
S |
Verbeneceae |
Nirgundi |
Leaves |
11. |
Zizipus jujuba |
T |
Rhamnaceae |
Bor |
Root |
About 133 plants are routinely practiced by local tribal community of Satpuda Hill region (Table 3) and hence we have selected 11 of them (Table 4) for screening purpose with special reference to Wound Healing activity. The methods of preparation fall into four categories, viz.: plant parts applied as a paste, juice extracted from the fresh plant parts, powder made from fresh or dried plant parts, some fresh plant parts, and decoction. External applications (mostly for skin diseases, snake bites and wounds) and internal consumption of the preparations are involved in the treatment of diseases. The most frequently used preparations are decoctions and powdered plant material. Local traditional healers are commonly using these plants to treat wounds and related diseases, preferably related to their availability very easily.
Conclusion
· The survey indicates that, the study area has plenty of medicinal plants to alleviate a wide spectrum of human ailments.
· Studies on traditional medicinal plants also revealed that the economically backward local and tribal people of Maharashtra prefer folk medicine due to low cost and sometimes it is a part of their social life and culture.
· It is evident from the interviews conducted in different villages; knowledge of medicinal plants is limited to traditional healers, herbalists and elderly persons who are living in rural areas.
· Right now traditional healers are very old, however some of them are reluctant to percolate their useful information to next generation.
· There is a likelihood of losing this wealth of knowledge in the near future due to lack of interest among the younger generation as well as their propensity to migrate to cities for money-spinning jobs.
· It thus becomes necessary to acquire and preserve this traditional system of medicine by proper documentation and identification of specimens.
· The active principle is extracted and purified from plant material for as long as that process remains economically viable compared with chemical synthesis for example new drug is discovered from herbal source, Curcumin from the Curcuma longa (turmeric) 9, is an important drug for some forms of wounds.
· Documenting the indigenous knowledge through ethnobotanical studies is important for the conservation and utilization of biological resources over and above there is lot of scope to search prototype of Natural product for further chemical synthesis.
· We further extended our studies on 4 plants as they exhibit promising wound healing activity in Excision, Incision and Dead space wound rat model. The result on these plants will be published elsewhere as it is the content of the thesis of one of the author.
Acknowledgement
The authors are thankful to the University Grant Commission, New Delhi, India for their financial support and to the Principal, Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon, Maharahsatra, India for providing necessary facilities. Sincere thanks are also to Dr. G.S. Chaudhary, Head of department of Botany, Moolji Jaitha College, Jalgaon, for his extensive cooperation in providing taxonomical information of the plants.
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