plant tonics
DESCRIPTION
There are various tonics available that boost the human immunity systems. These synthetic tonics show variable side effects on the body. Plant tonics are thus important to maintain good health and immunity of the body.TRANSCRIPT
Scientific investigation of Global Plants
acting as
TONICSfor
Human Welfare
Presented by Dr. Sudhakar KokateDirector PPRC, India
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Human body immune systems
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Factors affecting human bodyimmune systems
Functions of Tonic / Immunity boosters
Fights infection
Strengthens tissues against micro-
organisms
Increases T-cell production and
protects T-helper cells
PPRC/INDIA 03
Functions of Tonic / Immunity boosters
Stimulates macrophage capability
Compliments the action of interferon
and interleukin
Assist the cell mediated immune
response
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Side-effects of synthetic Tonics
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Headache
Allergy reactions: Rash, Hives, Itching,Difficulty in breathing, tightness inchest
Swelling of face, mouth, lips, tonguePPRC/INDIA 05
Side-effects of synthetic Tonics
Blurred vision
Dark urine
Frequent hunger, thirst / urination
Persistent diarrhoea
Vomiting
Yellowing of the skin or eyesPPRC/INDIA 06
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Plant tonics
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Plant tonics
Angelica archangelica
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Angelica archangelica
Family: Apiaceae
Herb rich in Coumarin derivatives
Considered as good tonic to improve
well being
PPRC/INDIA 10
Angelica archangelica
It also helps in mental harmony
Need of further new formulations
for eco-cheap product for the
deprived
PPRC/INDIA 11
Peucedanum ostruthium
PPRC/INDIA 12
Peucedanum ostruthium
Also called Masterwort
Family: Apiaceae
Native of Eurasia
Rich in Coumarin dervatives
Good tonic for improving health &mental harmony
PPRC/INDIA 13
Pimpinella saxifraga
PPRC/INDIA 14
Pimpinella saxifraga
Also called Black caraway
Family: Apiaceae
Locality: Mediterranean region
Coumarin-rich tonic
Improves mental health
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Asarum caudatum
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Asarum caudatum
Also called Wild ginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Native of Western Washington State
Boiled leaves used as tonic tea
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Centaurea nigra
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Centaurea nigra
Also called Knap weed
Family: Asteraceae
Native of Europe, North America,Himalayas, Kashmir
Root tonic
Helps in nervous depression
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Doronicum pardalianches
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Doronicum pardalianches
Family: Asteraceae
Native of Europe
Considered as cardiac tonic
Useful in nervous depression and
melancholia
PPRC/INDIA 21
Eupatorium perfoliatum
PPRC/INDIA 22
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Also called Boneset
Family: Asteraceae
Native North America
Useful parts: Leaves, flowering tops
Significant tonic
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Senecio jacobaea
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Senecio jacobaea
Also called Tansy ragwort
Family: Asteraceae
Locality: Eurasia
Useful parts: Leaves
Good stimulant and tonic
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Jeffersonia diphylla
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Jeffersonia diphylla
Also known as Twinleaf
Family: Berberidaceae
Locality: New York to Iowa
Roots used as stimulant and tonic
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Mahonia aquifolium
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Mahonia aquifolium
Also known as Oregon grape
Family: Berberidaceae
Native of Western North America
Useful plant part: Rhizomes & roots
Bitter tonic
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Cochlospermum niloticus
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Cochlospermum niloticus
Family: Cochlospermaceae
Native of Sudan (Nuba mountains)
Underground swollen parts of the
plant are chewed as tonic
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Cressa cretica
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Cressa cretica
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native of Sudan
Whole plant is significant for tonic
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Ipomoea digitata
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Ipomoea digitata
Also known as Fingerleaf morningglory
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native of India to Malaya
Useful plant part as tonic: Roots
Possesses aphrodisiac property
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Cyperus iria
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Cyperus iria
Family: Cyperaceae
Native of India
It acts as a stimulant as well as tonic
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Croton eluteria
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Croton eluteria
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Locality: West Indies
Dried bark is aromatic, bitter and
tonic
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Caesalpinia bonduscelia
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Caesalpinia bonduscelia
Also known as Moluccabean
Family: Fabaceae
Native of India
Useful part: Seeds
Seeds + black pepper = good tonic
Nice to investigate further
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Caesalpinia nuga
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Caesalpinia nuga
Family: Fabaceae
Native of India
Roots used as tonic
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Cassia occidentalis
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Cassia occidentalis
Family: Fabaceae
Locality: Tropics
Coffee senna: vernacular name
Seeds used as tonic and diuretic
PPRC/INDIA 45
Canscora diffusa
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Canscora diffusa
Family: Gentianceae
Locality: Philippines
Remarks: Herb as tonic tea
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Gentiana spp.
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Gentiana spp.
Family: Gentianaceae
Native of North America
Important part for tonic: Roots
Taste: Bitter
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Swertia carolinensis
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Swertia carolinensis
Family: Gentianaceae
Vernacular name: Columbo
Locality: Eastern North America
Roots as tonic and stimulant
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Leonurus cardiaca
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Leonurus cardiaca
Also known as Common motherwort
Family: Lamiaceae
Locality: Eurasia
Pecularities: Herbal tonic for heart,
ailments, female weakness and
hysteria
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Hypoxis aurea
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Hypoxis aurea
Family: Liliaceae
Native of Tropical Asia
Pecularities: Herb considered
rejuvenating, reconstructive, tonic
and aphrodisiac
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Smilax calophylla
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Smilax calophylla
Family: Liliaceae
Locality: Malaysia
Rhizomes tonic and aphrodisiac
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Smilax china
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Smilax china
Family: Liliaceae
Vernacular name: China root
Locality: China, Japan
Root decoction used as stimulant and
aphrodisiac
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Smilax ornata
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Smilax ornata
Family: Liliaceae
Native of Central Anerica
Part for tonic: Dried roots
Good tonic to investigate in detail
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Cyclea peltata
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Cyclea peltata
Family: Menispermaceae
Locality: China
Part for tonic: Tuber
Nice tonic needs to be investigated
further for more potent tonic /
immunity boosterPPRC/INDIA 63
Corydalis govaniana
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Corydalis govaniana
Family: Papaveraceae
Native of India
Roots as tonic, diuretic alternative
Detailed investigations about this
plant to be carried out further
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Dicentra canadensis
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Dicentra canadensis
Also known as Squirrel corn
Family: Papaveraceae
Native of Eastern North America
Dried tubers considered as tonic
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Dicentra cucullaria
PPRC/INDIA 68
Dicentra cucullaria
Also known as Dutchman’s breeches
Family: Papaveraceae
Part for tonic: Tuber
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Fumaria officinalis
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Fumaria officinalis
Family: Papaveraceae
Locality: Temperate Eurasia, North
America, Iran, Afghanistan
Pecularities: Herb nice tonic, blood
purifier
Fruit: Blood purifierPPRC/INDIA 71
Piper methysticum
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Piper methysticum
Also known as Kava
Family: Piperaceae
Native of Oceania
Cold water extract of roots used as
tonic and stimulant
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Coptis teeta
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Coptis teeta
Family: Ranunculaceae
Native of Assam-India
Root containing “Berberine” acting as
bitter tonic
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Coptis trifolia
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Coptis trifolia
Family: Ranunculaceae
Vernacular name: Goldenthread
Locality: North America
Remarks: Dried plant used as tonic
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Cinchona calisaya
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Cinchona calisaya
Family: Rubiaceae
Vernacular name: Yellow bark,
cinchona
Locality: Bolivia
Bark as tonic
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Cinchona ledgeriana
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Cinchona ledgeriana
Family: Rubiaceae
Vernacular name: Ledgerbark
cinchona
Native of Bolivia
Bark used as tonic
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Euodia lepta
PPRC/INDIA 82
Euodia lepta
Family: Rutaceae
Native of Southeast Asia
Whole plant used as bitter tonic
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Euodia lunu-ankenda
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Euodia lunu-ankenda
Family: Rutaceae
Native of Malaya
Vernacular name: Vanashempaga
Leaf / flower infusion as tonic
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Ptelea trifoliata
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Ptelea trifoliata
Family: Rutaceae
Vernacular name: Common hoptree
Native of North America
Menominees and Meskwakis
Considered bark as sacred medicine
and panaceaPPRC/INDIA 87
Lantana camara
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Lantana camara
Family: Verbenaceae
Native of Tropical America
Leaves as stimulant and tonic
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