Evaluation of medicinal plants in North-East region relating to maternal and child health care
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Maternal and child health care services are composed of specific segment in national health. Many medicinal plants mentioned in Ayurveda for maternal and child health are available in North-East region. In classics these medicinal plants are discussed in various groups like Garbhasthapak, Prajasthapan, Stanyajanan, Stanyasodhan, drugs are also available in the form of monthly regimen during pregnancy, during delivery, certain maternal disorders during pregnancy and after delivery. In context of child health care, foetal abnormality, neonatal care and in specific neonatal disorders drugs are also highlighted. Sushruta, hypothesized these drugs under Prithakparynadi, Pippalyadi gana. Study related to Shatavari reveals growth of mammary glands, alveolar tissue and acini in pregnant rat. Methanolic extract of Bala also exhibit fungal activity. The present study highlights all these drugs and reviewed the in-vitro and in-vivo application carried out previously. Data obtained thus emphasised these herbs propagation in National Health Mission for increasing Maternal and Child health care.
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Mitali Boro, Tikendrajit Sarma, Pranabjyoti Baishya
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