Ancient-Modern Concordance in Ayurvedic Plants: Some Examples

October 1999 in “ Environmental Health Perspectives ”

Sukh Dev

Ayurvedic plants Rauwolfia serpentina reserpine Asparagus racemosus Cedrus deodara Commiphora wightti hair growth drug discovery nutraceuticals cosmeceuticals Ayurvedic plants Sarpagandha Shatavari Deodar Guggul hair growth drug discovery nutraceuticals cosmeceuticals

TLDR Modern science supports the use of some Ayurvedic plants for health, as ancient practices suggested.

The document from 1999 examines the alignment between ancient Ayurvedic practices and modern scientific research, particularly in the medicinal use of plants. It presents several Ayurvedic plants whose traditional uses have been substantiated by contemporary scientific studies. For instance, Rauwolfia serpentina, used for hypertension and mental disorders, contains reserpine, which is effective in managing blood pressure and has tranquilizing properties. Asparagus racemosus, known for its lactation benefits, has compounds that inhibit uterine contractions. Cedrus deodara has been validated for its dermatological applications, and Commiphora wightti has yielded compounds effective in lipid reduction. The document also explores the potential of Ayurvedic plants in promoting hair growth and their broader implications in drug discovery, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals. It underscores the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific validation and the need for standardization and clinical evaluation of herbal medicines.

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Modern science supports the use of some Ayurvedic plants for health, as ancient practices suggested.