Prioritization of medicinal plants on basis of available knowledge,existing practices and use value Uttaranchal India

Prioritization of medicinal plants on the basis of available knowledge, existing practices and use value status in Uttaranchal, India - Springer

Prioritization of medicinal plants on the basis of available knowledge, existing practices and use value status in Uttaranchal, India

CP Kala, NA Farooquee, U Dhar - Biodiversity and Conservation, 2004 - Springer

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In order to understand the pattern of indigenous uses of medicinal plants available in the Uttaranchal state of the Indian Himalaya, this study was undertaken through literature survey and fieldwork in various parts of the state. A list of all the major and most of the lesser categories of ailments was prepared and categorized with the help of medical practitioners. A total of 300 plant species used in curing 114 ailments prevailing in various ethnic and non-ethnic communities of Uttaranchal were documented. These 114 ailments were further grouped into 12 broad classes of diseases in order to project the indigenous uses of medicinal plants for various ailments. It was found that herbs contributed the highest number of medicinal plants (65%), followed by shrubs (19%) and trees (16%). The maximum number of plant species were used to cure generalized body aches and colic, followed by gastrointestinal and dermatological problems. Vitex negundo was the most important species, used for the treatment of more than 48 ailments. Azadirachta indica, Woodfordia fruticosa, Centella asiatica, Aegle marmelos, Cuscuta reflexa, Butea monosperma, Phyllanthus emblica, and Euphorbia hirta were among other important medicinal plants based on their high use values. The underground parts of the plant were used in the majority of cases. Of 300 medicinal plants, 35 were rare and endangered species, of which about 80% was restricted to the high altitude alpine region of Uttaranchal Himalaya. A priority list of 17 medicinal plant species was prepared on the basis of endemism, use value, mode of harvesting and rarity status. Strategies for long-term conservation of these valuable medicinal plants are discussed.

Prioritization of medicinal plants on the basis of available knowledge, existing practices and use value status in Uttaranchal, India - Springer

Prioritization of medicinal plants on the basis of available knowledge, existing practices and use value status in Uttaranchal, India - Springer

Cannabis Alleviates Symptoms Of Crohn’s Disease "pilot study of the effect of cannabis"

Ricky Williams Late Hit SCC house adindd

Cannabis Alleviates Symptoms Of Crohn’s Disease "pilot study of the effect of cannabis"

Ricky Williams Late Hit SCC house adindd


   Ricky Williams Late Hit SCC house adindd

so debilitating and

life-threatening and so difficult to man-

age with conventional medications it is

very encouraging to find that cannabis

is proving to be an effective treatment

for it right now.

We hope to continue beyond the pilot

study as more Crohn’s patients become

aware of the beneficial effects of canna-

bis. Continuing to pretend that cannabis

has no health benefits, that it is addictive

and dangerous to society as portrayed by

the Controlled Substances Act of 1970,

should be and is an embarrassment

to civilized human beings. Cannabis

should be removed from scheduling and

prescribed as any other medication

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Mustard oils and cannabinoids excite sensory nerve fibres through the TRP channel ANKTM1 : Abstract : Nature

Mustard oils and cannabinoids excite sensory nerve fibres through the TRP channel ANKTM1 : Abstract : Nature
 
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Mustard oils and cannabinoids excite sensory nerve fibres through the TRP channel ANKTM1

Sven-Eric Jordt¹, Diana M. Bautista¹, Huai-hu Chuang¹, David D. McKemy¹, Peter M. Zygmunt³, Edward D. Högestätt³, Ian D. Meng^2,4 & David Julius¹

1. Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology University of California, San Francisco, California 94143-2140, USA
2. Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, California 94143-2140, USA
3. Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Lund University Hospital, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
4. Present address: Department of Physiology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, Maine 04005, USA

Correspondence to: David Julius¹ Email: julius@cmp.ucsf.edu

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Wasabi, horseradish and mustard owe their pungency to isothiocyanate compounds. Topical application of mustard oil (allyl isothiocyanate) to the skin activates underlying sensory nerve endings, thereby producing pain, inflammation and robust hypersensitivity to thermal and mechanical stimuli^{1, 2}. Despite their widespread use in both the kitchen and the laboratory, the molecular mechanism through which isothiocyanates mediate their effects remains unknown. Here we show that mustard oil depolarizes a subpopulation of primary sensory neurons that are also activated by capsaicin, the pungent ingredient in chilli peppers, and by ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana. Both allyl isothiocyanate and THC mediate their excitatory effects by activating ANKTM1, a member of the TRP ion channel family recently implicated in the detection of noxious cold^{3, 4}. These findings identify a cellular and molecular target for the pungent action of mustard oils and support an emerging role for TRP channels as ionotropic cannabinoid receptors^{5, 6, 7, 8}. [ read more at link]

Capital City Care, D.C.'s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Slated To Open In April

Capital City Care, D.C.'s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Slated To Open In April


Medical marijuana has been legal in Washington, D.C., for more than two years, and this spring, patients will finally be able to benefit.
The district's first dispensary, Capital City Care, hopes to open its doors to the public at the beginning of April, according to WJLA. General manager David Guard assured reporters that his business will adhere to the strictest laws in the nation.
"The receptionist will double check your ID, issued by the Department of Health, against their database," Guard told WJLA. "I am very excited. This is a dream come true."
Though medical marijuana officially became legal in D.C. in January 2011, an arduous permitting process has delayed any dispensaries from opening until now. In addition to Capital City Care, city officials have approved three pot shops and six growing facilities. Residents with specific conditions--as recommended by a doctor--will be able to purchase up to two ounces a month.
Guard noted that not only will his store help sick patients, but, in WJLA's words, he also hopes it will "help clean up a blighted neighborhood." The dispensary, located at 1334 North Capitol St. NW, will be well equipped with security cameras and biometric locks.
In recent years, medical marijuana has become a contentious national issue, as the plant remains illegal on a federal level. The Justice Department has continued to crack down on states that have legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes, especially in California, where hundreds of dispensaries have been forced to shut down over the past year and a half. [ read more at link]

THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM PROVIDES AN AVENUE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT FOR PTSD - Neumeister - 2012 - Depression and Anxiety - Wiley Online Library

THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM PROVIDES AN AVENUE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT FOR PTSD - Neumeister - 2012 - Depression and Anxiety - Wiley Online Library