Traditional Herbal Remedies - WHO

1 World Health HouseIndraprastha Estate,Mahatma gandhi Marg,New Delhi-110002, IndiaWebsite: 978 92 9022 382 5 Herbal medicines constitute the main component of Traditional medicine, which have been used since thousands of years. They have made significant contribution to human health through their health promotive, curative and rehabilitative properties and in the prevention of illnesses. Indeed, many Herbal Remedies used traditionally have become modern medicines through drug development. Digoxin, morphine, colchicine, and artemisinin are some notable examples.

2 Long tradition of use of many Herbal Remedies and experiences passed on from generation to generation has brought about reliance by the people on Herbal Remedies . At present, the use of medicinal plants for health benefits is increasing publication contains 28 monographs on common ailments which can be readily treated with simple Herbal Remedies . They can be prepared easily and used within the ambit of primary health care. Each monograph provides description of the ailment, the form of Traditional preparation, its composition, English name, Latin name and family of the plant, plant part used, main chemical constituents, quality standards, method of preparation, dosage form, therapeutic properties, indications and uses, dose and mode of administration, precautions and safety aspects, and important is an attempt to promote the rational, safe and appropriate use of Herbal medicines and mainstreaming of traditionally used Herbal Remedies .

3 This manual can be used by health planners, policy makers, national and district health authorities and others involved in the health sector development and reform. It is also an attempt to increase availability and accessibility to cost-effective treatment of commonly encountered health problems with Herbal Remedies . It will be useful for education and training of community health workers as well. These efforts would eventually promote 'health for all' in the context of primary health Herbal Remediesfor Primary Health CareTraditional Herbal Remedies for Primary Health CareCaptions for photographs in the front cover:Upper row, Left to Right: Pods of Elettaria cardamomum Linn.

4 And Holarrhena antidysenterica Roxb. ex row, Left to Right: Fruits of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. and Terminalia chebula Herbal Remedies for Primary Health Care World Health Organization 2010 All rights for publications, or for permission to reproduce or translate WHO publications whether for sale or for noncommercial distribution can be obtained from Publishing and Sales, World Health Organization, Regional Office for South-East Asia, Indraprastha Estate, Mahatma gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110 002, India (fax: +91 11 23370197.)

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7 2. Medicine, Traditional . 3. Complementary Therapies. 4. Plants, Medicinal. 5. Primary Health Care. ISBN 978-92-9022-382-5 (NLM classification: WB 925)iiiTraditional Herbal Remedies for Primary Health CareContentsAcknowledgements ..vGlossary ..viiForeword ..viii1. Acidity and gastritis Amalaki powder ..12. Common cold Trikatu powder ..73. Conjunctivitis Daruharidra decoction ..134. Constipation Haritaki powder ..175. Cough Pippali powder ..236. Diarrhoea Kutaja powder ..317. Earache Lashuna oil.

8 378. Eczema Shirisha powder ..439. Eye discharge Triphala decoction ..4910. Fever Kiratatikta powder ..5511. Fungal dermatosis Karanja powder ..6112. Headache Pippalimoola powder ..6713. Indigestion Chaturbhadra decoction ..7114. Jaundice Katuka powder ..79iv15. Joint Pain Ajamoda powder ..8516. Leucorrhoea Lodhra powder ..9117. Lice Infestation Dhattura paste ..9718. Malaise Ashvagandha powder ..10519. Painful menstruation Shatpushpa powder ..11120. Parasitic infestation Palasha powder ..11721. Piles (haemorrhoids) Surana powder.

9 12522. Scabies Gandhaka ointment ..12923. Sexual dysfunction Kapikacchu powder ..13524. Sprain Haridra powder and paste ..14125. Toothache Lavanga oil ..14726. Urinary disorder Gokshura powder ..15127. Vomiting Ela powder ..15728. Wound Haridra powder ..163vTraditional Herbal Remedies for Primary Health CareThe World Health Organization gratefully acknowledges the active participation and technical contributions of various collaborators in the preparation of this publication. These include:Editors: Dr Katoch, National Consultant ( Traditional Medicine & Homeopathy), WHO Country Office for India and Dr K.

10 Shein, Traditional Medicine Programme, WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia, New Operational Officers: Prof. Baghel and Dr A. B. Thakar, Institute of Postgraduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (IPGTRA), Jamnagar (Gujarat). Experts for Technical Review and Finalization of Monographs: Prof. Gurdip Singh, Hassan (Karnataka); Prof. E. Surendran, Kottakal (Kerala); Prof. Dwivedi, Jamnagar (Gujarat); Prof Chandola, Jamnagar (Gujarat); Prof. Mehra, Paprola (Himachal Pradesh); Dr A. B. Thakar, Jamnagar (Gujarat); Dr (Mrs.)