Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2016

Study of medicinal plants used for nervous disorders

Susmita Sahoo

Abstract :

 Use of plants for curing human ailments –an ancient practice.Recently there is revival of interest.Ethnobotanical field surveys have been done from different parts of developing countries of the world.It reflects concern about the possible loss of valuable information on traditional medicine.Neurological disorders are often not considered common diseases.They are mental illness like epilepsy which is the most serious chronic disorder affecting millions of people. Others like Parkinson’s,Alzhemirs ,Meningitis &Stroke. Nervous disorders also affects speaking,movement,eathing,mood & memory. Herbal medicines are a holistic medium.Growing of these important herbs will add to the terrerstrial diversity of the ecosystem and help in conservation of Biodiversity.Centella asiatica ,Avena sativa , Lageneria sicerana , Cassia tora, Cassia fistula are some of the important plants used in nervous disorders. The above mentioned different plant varieties to be studied with biochemical parameteres and a taxonomic classification can be made based on medicinal uses and on the biochemical relationship drawn.Tisssue culture studies also to be done. Important germplasm of the above mentioned plants will add to the terrestrial biodiversity and the most effective medicinal plant used for nervous disorder can be obtained.

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Susmita Sahoo Study of medicinal plants used for nervous disorders International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 7|July 2016

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