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List of plants used in medicine:-

A few herbal remedies have conclusively demonstrated any positive effect on humans, mainly because of inadequate testing. many of the studies mentioned investigations indicate an animal model or in laboratory tests, and therefore can not provide further supporting evidence is weak.

• Aloe Vera has traditionally been used to treat burns and wounds. systematic review (of 1999) provides that the effectiveness of Aloe Vera in the promotion of wound healing is unclear, while the review at a later time (from 2007) concludes that the accumulated evidence supports the use of Aloe vera to healing of second degree burns to the first .

• Agaricus blazei mushrooms may prevent some types of cancer.

• Artichokes (Cynara cardunculus) may reduce cholesterol levels in production, according to laboratory studies and small clinical study.

• BlackBerry (fig fruticosus) and paper, drew the attention of the cosmetics because it interferes with the metalloproteinases that contribute to the wrinkles of the skin.

• Black berries (raspberries occidentalis) may have a role in the prevention of oral cancer.

• Boophone (Boophone disticha) This plant is highly toxic have been used in South Africa traditional medicine for the treatment of mental illness . Research shows that in vitro and in vivo against the reality of depression.

• Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)

• Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has been used traditionally for colic and constipation.In animal research and water to extract ethanol from Calendula officinalis flowers have been found to have implications for both spasmolytic and spasmogenic, thereby providing the scientific justification for this traditional use and there was "limited evidence" that calendula cream or ointment is effective in treating rheumatoid radiation.

• Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) may be effective in the treatment of urinary tract infections in women with recurrent symptoms.

• Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea purpurea) extracts may reduce the length and severity of rhinovirus colds, but that the levels of the appropriate dose, which may be higher than what is available without a prescription, requiring further research.

• Elderberry (Sambucus gray) may speed the healing of the type A and B influenza. but is likely to be dangerous in case of bird flu because of immunostimulatory effects may aggravate the cytokine cascade.

• Anise (Chrysanthemum parthenium) is sometimes used to treat migraine headaches. Although many of the reviews of the star anise studies showing the effectiveness of any or are not clear, recent results showed the RTC is more suitable . Allinson is not recommended for pregnant women because it may be dangerous to the fetus.

• Gawo (Faidherbia innovation), a traditional herbal medicine in West Africa, has shown promise in animal experiments

• Garlic (Allium sativum) may lower the level of total cholesterol

• German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has proved to spasm, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and some antimutagenic and cholesterol-lowering effects in animal research. In chamomile laboratory proved the properties of anti-bacterial and anti-oxidation, moderate and significant antiplatelet activity, as well as preliminary results against cancer. The volatile oils of chamomile show that the Under-promising antiviral against herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV - 2) in the laboratory.

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale), and administered in capsules of 250 mg for four days, effectively reduced nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in a clinical trial rights.

• Grapefruit (Naringenin) components may prevent obesity.

• Green tea (Camellia sinensis) components may prevent the growth of breast cancer cells and can heal wounds faster.

• Purified extracts from the seeds of Hibiscus sabdariffa may have the effect of high blood pressure, and antibiotics. Test low toxicity except in the case of isolated damage to the testicles of mice after a long time, and excessive consumption.

• Honey may reduce cholesterol. may be useful in the treatment of wounds.

• Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), and administered daily as aqueous extract of the new cards, you may lower cholesterol and fasting plasma glucose levels in mice, as well as increased levels of cholesterol. Verbena administration had no effect on levels of triglycerides.

• Magnolia

• Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extracts have been recognized for many centuries as "liver tonics" .. Research suggests that milk thistle extracts both prevent and repair damage to the liver from toxic chemicals and medicines.

• Nigella sativa (Nigella sativa) has shown therapeutic properties in rats. Mechanism for this purpose, however, is not clear. In vitro studies support antibacterial, antifungal, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and immunological effects alteration.but few studies have randomized double-blind have been published.

• You can Ocimum gratissimum and tea tree oil can be used to treat acne.

• Oregano (Origanum vulgare) may be effective against multi-drug-resistant bacteria.

• Pawpaw can be used as an insecticide (killing lice, worms).

• Peppermint oil may have benefits for individuals who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome.

• Phytolacca or Pokeweed is used homeopathic remedy to treat many diseases. It can be applied topically or taken internally. Topical treatments used to treat acne and other diseases. It is used as a treatment for inflammation of the tonsils and swollen glands and weight loss. [Edit]

• Pomegranate contains the highest proportion of any juice ellagitannins commonly consumed. Punicalagin, is unique of its kind for ellagitannin pomegranate, is the highest molecular weight polyphenols known.Ellagitannins metabolized urolithins of plants in the large intestine, and have been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in mice.

• Rauvolfia Serpentina, high risk of toxicity if improperly used [edit], and is used widely in India for sleeplessness, anxiety and high blood pressure.

• Mary (Aspalathus linearis) contains a number of phenolic compounds, including Flavanols, Flavonis, flavanones, flavonols, and dihydrochalcones.Mary has traditionally been used in skin diseases, allergies, asthma and colic in infants. In animal studies with diabetic mice, aspalathin, and sage foundation to improve the balance of glucose by stimulating insulin secretion in beta cells in the pancreas, and the uptake of glucose in the muscle tissue.

• Rose hips - a small-scale studies indicate that the hips of Rosa canina may provide benefits in the treatment of osteoporosis. Rose hips show anti-COX activity.

• Salvia lavandulaefolia may improve memory

• Saw palmetto can be used for BPH. Supported in some studies,failed to confirm in others.

• Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) mushrooms are edible, which have reported health benefits, including the prevention of anti-cancer properties. In the Research Laboratory to extract Shiitake hampered the growth of cancer cells through induction of apoptosis. both to extract the water and juice of fresh Shiitake demonstrated antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi that cause diseases in the laboratory.

• Soybeans and other plants that contain phytoestrogens (plant molecules with estrogen activity) (black cohosh probably has serotonin activity) have some benefits for the treatment of symptoms caused by menopause.

• St. John's wort, has yielded positive results, proving more effective than placebo for the treatment of mild to moderate depression in some clinical trials to a later, large, controlled trial, however, found St. John's Wort to be no better than placebo in treating depression However, more recent experience has shown positive results or the positive trends that have failed importance.and meta-2004 - analysis concluded that the positive results that can be explained by publication bias but later in the analysis to be more positive. and the Cochrane Database warns that the data on the St. John's Wort to treat depression are conflicting and vague. [165]

• Stinging nettle in some clinical studies of effective enlarged prostate enign [166] and the pain associated with arthritis. [167] In laboratory tests showing the actions of anti-inflammatory. [168] In the rodent model, the stinging nettle to reduce LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol. [169] In another study conducted on rodents, it reduced the accumulation of platelets. [170]

• Valerian root can be used to treat insomnia. Clinical studies have shown conflicting results, the researchers note that many of the trials of poor quality. [171] [172] [173]