http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7781 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7990 Title: <b>A review on gastric ulcer remedies used in Unani System of medicine</b> <br/> <br/>Authors: Jamal, Anwar; Siddiqui, Aisha; Tajuddin; Jafri, M A <br/> <br/>Abstract: Peptic ulcer is the erosion in lining of stomach or duodenum. The word ‘Peptic’ refers to pepsin, a stomach enzyme that break downs proteins. Peptic ulcer located in the stomach is called gastric ulcer. Normally the linings of the stomach and small intestine have protection against the irritating acid produced in stomach. For a variety of reasons, the protective mechanism may become faulty, leading to a breakdown of the lining. The result is inflammation (gastritis) or an ulcer. It is believed that adults in high stress jobs are mostly affected by gastric ulcer, but people of any age even children are found affected by this problem. Ulcer is curable with the combination of different kind of antibiotics, an acid reducer and H2 receptor blockers, proton pump inhibitors, etc., which are expensive to a common man and have prolong side effects also. In Unani system of medicine plants, animals as well as mineral origin drugs are being used clinically for the treatment of this disease without any side effect. These are time tested, centuries old, safe for use and cost effective. However, there is a need to maintain their purity, quality and safety by subjecting to scientific validation. Experimentally studied as well as potential medicinal plants used for gastric ulcer in Unani system of medicine are being discussed in this paper. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 153-159 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7989 Title: <b style="">A survey of medicinal plants in Kollimalai hill tracts, Tamil Nadu</b> <br/> <br/>Authors: Anand, R M; Nandakumar, N; Karunakaran, L; Ragunathan, M; Murugan, V <br/> <br/>Abstract: A survey of Kollimalai hill tracts of Tamil Nadu, India was conducted to record the plants known in the tribal pockets and mentioned in the present paper. Inhabitants utilize a number of medicinal plants for the treatment of various ailments. The present study aims to draw the attention of phytochemists and pharmacologists to the need of further critical study. If the efficacy of each plant is scientifically established then these plant drugs can be recommended to rural people who are within the reach of these potential drugs. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 139-143 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7988 Title: <b style="">Medicinal uses of plants by tribal medicine men of Nandurbar district in Maharashtra</b> <br/> <br/>Authors: Patil, H M; Bhaskar, V V <br/> <br/>Abstract: The tribals of Nandurbar district have their own system of herbal medicine. Many of their herbal preparations for various ailments are different from Ayurvedic and Unani system of medicine. The paper provides some interesting therapeutic uses of plants ranging from emetic to anti-diabetic. The knowledge system of Nandurbar tribes in herbal medicine shall be useful for phytochemists and pharmacologists for further exploration. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 125-130 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7987 Title: <b style="">A review on antidepressant plants</b> <br/> <br/>Authors: Dhingra, Dinesh; Sharma, Amandeep <br/> <br/>Abstract: Depression is a heterogeneous mood disorder that has been classified and treated in a variety of ways. Although a number of synthetic drugs are being used as standard treatment for clinically depressed patients, they have adverse effects that can compromise the therapeutic treatment. Thus, it is worthwhile to look for antidepressants from plants with proven advantage and favourable benefit-to-risk ratio. A number of medicinal plants per se and medicines derived from these plants have shown antidepressant properties by virtue of their medicinal constituents. The causes of depression are decreased brain levels of monoamines like noradrenaline, dopamine and serotonin. Therefore, drugs restoring the reduced levels of these monoamines in the brain either by inhibiting monoamine oxidase or by inhibiting reuptake of these neurotransmitters might be fruitful in the treatment of depression. The present review is focused on the medicinal plants and plant-based formulations having antidepressant activity in animal studies and in humans. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 144-152