Significance of Plant origin
Plant origin, within the context of Ayurveda and health sciences, denotes the source of various substances derived from plants. These substances are integral to Ayurvedic medicines, including those for thyroid function, and serve as a basis for numerous formulations. Plant origin encompasses a wide range of applications, from therapeutic treatments and drug development to sources of essential foods, cosmetics, and potential antifungal or antimicrobial agents. It also relates to the source of traditional medicines, potential poisons, and natural polymers.
Synonyms: Plant source, Botanical origin, Vegetable origin, Botanical source, Plant-based
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Hindu concept of 'Plant origin'
In Hinduism, "Plant origin" signifies a crucial source. It refers to substances like Dhoopa, drugs used in Shodhana, and various Ayurvedic medicines. These plant-derived substances, including foods, poisons, and Prakshepa Dravyas, play essential roles in therapeutic applications and formulations.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Sources of Virechana drugs including Mulini drugs, Phalani drugs, Kshirini drugs and Tvak, representing a category based on the source of the substance.[1] (2) Plant origin is the source of immunomodulators, as explored through an ethnopharmacognostic approach, indicating the importance of plants in medicine.[2] (3) This refers to the source of some Dhoopa substances, which when stored in airtight containers can be used for two years, as detailed in the context of the Dhoopa formulations.[3] (4) Plant origin refers to a source of drugs that can undergo Shodhana, including substances like Swarasa, Kashaya, Kshira, Taila, Sukta, Kanji, Arka, and Madya.[4] (5) Plant origin refers to substances derived from plants, which are often used in Ayurvedic medicines, and can sometimes be poisonous if not properly processed.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Mulini, phalini, kshirini and Twak are of this origin, and are used as virechana dravyas.[6] (2) P. tuberosa may be added to the list of thrombolytic agents of this due to its fibrinolytic activity in patients of coronary artery disease.[7] (3) These are materials used for Agnikarma like Pipali, Yashtimadhu, Haridra, Sneha and Taila.[8] (4) Charakasamhita categorizes Vatsanabha as SthavaraVisha, meaning poison of this.[9] (5) This refers to the source of various drugs, and ancient people had immense knowledge about them through constant usage and keen observation, as well as the animal origin.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) is where many modern medicines are derived from; some chemotherapy drugs have this origin; herbal medicines are used in complementary and alternative therapies (CAM).[11] (2) The text uses plant origin to describe various drugs that have proven action on thyroid and its functioning, and also on the various factors associated with thyroid dysfunction.[12] (3) Referring to the source of many Ayurvedic drugs, with standards prescribed in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India for single drugs of this type.[13] (4) This indicates the source of specific agents or substances, emphasizing their derivation from the plant kingdom and their potential therapeutic applications.[14]
The concept of Plant origin in scientific sources
Plant origin signifies substances, medications, and compounds sourced from plants. These include hypoglycemic agents, antimicrobial, anticancer, and antifungal treatments. They are vital in traditional medicines, Ayurveda, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, offering therapeutic benefits and are often less toxic than synthetics.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Plant origin refers to substances or drugs that are derived from plants, which includes herbal preparations and conventional drugs of plant origin.[15] (2) Plant origin refers to the source of antioxidants such as flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds, which are extensively reported as scavengers of free radicals.[16] (3) Refers to various antioxidants derived from plants, which have been found essential for ameliorating diabetes mellitus.[17] (4) Probing of antioxidants from this has markedly augmented, according to the information in the text.[18] (5) Natural antioxidants especially from this source are capable of resisting oxidative damages to human cells.[19]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Polymers of this origin are attractive substitute for synthetic polymers because of biocompatibility, low toxicity, and low price.[20] (2) Medicines whose range is widened through resource saving technologies.[21] (3) Refers to the source of badam gum, specifically from the plant Terminalia catappa.[22] (4) ACE inhibitors from this source have shown high potency in regulating HTN.[23] (5) Natural plant-based excipients are of low cost and fairly free from side effects.[24]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) A remedy from this to counter the effect of poisonous species consumed because of wrong identification needs to be researched.[25] (2) The problem of multidrug resistance necessitates the search for new antimicrobial agents.[26] (3) It refers to compounds derived from plants, including biologically active proteins and peptides.[27] (4) The source of the new antimicrobial compounds, emphasizing the potential of plants in providing alternative treatments for infections.[28] (5) This is the source of the secondary metabolites, which are derived from plants, and these compounds are often considered to have lower toxicity compared to synthetic substances.[29]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Refers to compounds derived from plants, which are targeted for the development of new contraceptives.[30]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) A source of many traditional medicines, which are frequently the cause of poisoning cases.[31]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Many drugs of plant origin are waiting to be discovered by modern science, and ethnobotanists can expedite the identification process of probable medicinally valuable plants.[32] (2) Plant origin refers to the source of certain foods, and soybean has been declared as the meat of plant origin due to its high quality protein content, making it a valuable crop.[33] (3) Plant origin refers to materials derived from plants, and as the input for agricultural power plant, both animal and plant origin substrates can be applied as well as waste from the agri-food industry.[34] (4) Plant origin refers to materials derived from plants, such as corncobs and oil palm trunk, which are used as biomass wastes for producing high-energy concentrated fuels in the form of briquettes.[35] (5) The provided text indicates that cultivation of plant origin dyes is dependent on year-round availability, external factors, weather, climate of plant growth, i.e., temperature and humidity, natural disasters and human factors related to plant harvesting, protection against pathogens and pests, multi-stage extraction, stability, and water-solubility of the pigment.[36]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Plant origin of proteins is gaining importance, with microalgae offering a sustainable alternative to animal proteins, contributing to reducing intensive farming.[37] (2) The use of home-made pharmaceutical products of plant origin may cause adverse effects, especially when prolonged, and this issue is of particular importance during the period of COVID-19 disease.[38] (3) Protein from plant origins may be promising nutritional molecules against chronic inflammation and oxidative stress related to pathological conditions and inflammaging.[39] (4) Foods of plant origin, such as rice, fruit, vegetables, and vegetable oil, are identified as potential sources of dietary exposure to OCPs, indicating the uptake of these chemicals from contaminated soil or direct contact.[40] (5) Refers to food sources derived from plants, such as grains, vegetables, and fruits, which can contribute to cadmium exposure among the population.[41]