Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND TRADITIONAL USE OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS IN SAKTI (JANJGIR-CHAMPA) CHHATTISGARH AREA"

Madhuri Gavel* and Dr. Namita Bhardwaj

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is believed to be prevalent since last 5000 years in India. It is one of the most noted systems of medicine in the world. Ayurveda is based on the hypothesis that everything in the universe is composed of five elements viz. space, air, energy, liquid and solid. These elements exist in the human body in combined forms like Vata (space and air), Pitta (energy and liquid) and Kapha (liquid and solid). Vata, Pitta and Kapha together are called Tridosha (three pillars of life). Some important herbs from ayurveda include Rauwolfia serpentina, Asparagus racemosus, Cassia angustifolia, Sesamum indicum, Holarrhena antidysenterica, Withania somnifera, Aconitum napellus and Piper longum etc. Natural products, including plants, animals and minerals have been the basis of treatment of diseases from time immemorial. History of medicine dates back practically to the existence human civilization. The current accepted modern medicine or allopathy has gradually developed over the years by scientific and observational efforts of scientists. However, the basis of its development remains rooted in traditional medicine and therapies. The history of medicine includes many ludicrous therapies.In this thesis we have to discuss about the Traditional plant that is:- 1. Mimosa Pudica (Fabaceae), 2. Gardenia Latifolia (Rubiaceae), 3. Adiantum capillus-veneris (Pteridaceae)

Keywords: Tannins, Flavonoids, Saponins, Phenols.