Significance of Indigenous plant
Indigenous plants are species native to specific regions, recognized for their traditional medicinal uses across various cultures. In Rasashastra, plants like arjuna and kantakari enhance therapeutic properties, while in broader scientific contexts, they include species employed in treating ailments such as diabetes, showcasing their diverse chemical compounds. Examples include Saraca asoca and Prosopis cineraria, used by local populations for various purposes. The continued relevance of these indigenous plants underscores their historical significance and potential for modern medical applications.
Synonyms: Native plant, Local plant, Native vegetation, Indigenous species, Endemic plant, Original plant, Natural plant
In Dutch: Inheemse plant; In Finnish: Alkuperäinen kasvi; In Spanish: Planta autóctona
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Hindu concept of 'Indigenous plant'
In Hinduism, Indigenous plants like arjuna and kantakari are significant for their medicinal properties, particularly in enhancing iron absorption and supporting health treatments. They symbolize the integration of nature in spiritual and healing practices.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Plants such as arjuna, kantakari, and others mentioned, which are used in various treatments to enhance the properties of iron.[1]
The concept of Indigenous plant in scientific sources
Indigenous plants are native species with traditional medicinal uses, crucial for modern pharmacological research. Euphorbia hirta L. exemplifies their cultural importance and historical role in health care, highlighting their relevance in both past and present practices.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Phytochemical screening of these is essential to evaluate their medical value and their potential use in the treatment of various diseases.[2] (2) Toxicity of powders from these plants against Sitophilus zeamais motsch on stored maize grains was studied.[3] (3) Information on medicinal uses of these plants have been described after gathering information from local people.[4]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) The text discusses plants utilized by the Otuo tribe, focusing on their traditional knowledge of using various species from the local environment.[5] (2) This refers to the use of plants as food by a rural community in the Eastern Cape, which is the focus of an educational exploration.[6]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Plant species native to a particular region, some of which have antibacterial activities.[7] (2) These plants of Pakistan were selected for pharmacognostic studies.[8]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) These are plant species native to a particular region, which have been investigated for their anthelmintic properties and potential use in treating parasitic infections.[9]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Indigenous plants are underutilized resources that can bolster the existing food system because of their socio-economic and environmental appropriateness, adapting to marginal conditions, which is essential for resilient agriculture.[10] (2) Evaluation of factors influencing the inclusion of indigenous plants for food security among rural households is done in the North West Province of South Africa.[11] (3) The increased level of nutrients in the Everglades are leading to rapid invasion of exotic plants which displace "indigenous plants".[12] (4) A checklist of Namibian indigenous and naturalised plants was compiled, documenting the local flora.[13]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Indigenous plants should not be moved from their natural habitat because it disrupts their relationship with the whole place, emphasizing the importance of respecting the ecosystem's integrity.[14]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine, the cause of similarity of side effect could not be established.[15]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This refers to plants like Pangium edule that are native to a region and are used in traditional practices, such as folk medicine for wound healing or as a poison.[16]