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- 1. FOREST VISIT IN A NUT SHELL Dr.Nirmal Narayanan
- 2. • How was the day??? • What all you learned from todays visit??? • Was it beneficial? If so in what all ways???
- 3. • Sastra is of two types 1)Tatwa sastra(Theoretical knowledge) 2)Prayoga sastra(Practical Knowledge)
- 4. Apart from these knowledge gain, unknowingly we all have benefited in many ways.
- 6. • Man has proved to be the worst enemy of not only mankind but of the animals and plant kingdom also, • Entire history is a mute vitness to what man can do to the ecosystem that supports him. • He has been chopping off the very branch he has been sitting on. • Man made disasters like wars and ecological disasters have been as destructive as natural calamities.
- 8. • Forests covers a third of all land on earth,providing vital organic infrastructure for some of the planets densest ,most diverse collections of life. • They support countless species as well as 1.6 billion human livelihoods,yet humans also responsible for 32 million acres of deforestation every year.
- 10. We all know that plant, • Provides Shelter, • They help us breathe, • They keep us cool, • They keep earth cool, • They make it rain, • They feed us, • They give us medicine and • They even creates jobs.
- 11. • Many studies have been conducted and still contuining, to know the importance of trees and forest. • It was astonishing to know that walking through the forests can benefit man in many ways.
- 12. • Plants produce an air borne chemical called Phytoncides as protection against rotting,bacterias,insects etc. • These Phytoncides when man inhals helps in activating nature killer cells(NK),a type of cells known to attack cancer cells,and increase three types of anti- cancer proteins.
- 13. • Dr.Li followed 12 men aged 37 to 55 who reported high level of stress.Walking in a forest over a period of three days.Their NK cell activity increased 26.5 % the first day and 52.6% on the second • In Japan walking through the forest is called by the name Forest Bath.Now doctors prescribe forest bath for chronic illnesses.
- 14. It helps in stress and depression • Another research studies show that forest bathing can significantly lower levels of cortisol,a stress hormone,along with blood preasure and heart rate. • It also boost the body immune system by increasing anti cancer proteins and enhancing the activity of certain cancer fighting cells.
- 15. It makes your brain work better • Walking through a forest or green area with trees has been found to aid memory and learning • Forest kindergartens are becoming common in many parts of the world • Children playing in these forest environments are better at many cognitive skills.
- 16. It helps in over weight • About 30% of the world population is obese • Far healthier than doing a work out in gym
- 17. For reducing loneliness • Interact with the nature.
- 18. • Aside from the effect of phytoncides,the scents encountered in natural environments,the sounds of creeks and rivers,the sight of grass and flowers,and the sun shining through leaves all have a calming effect on human body.
- 19. • Scents and smell have a powerful effect on our health and emotions.It seems that smells are closely tied to the emotional center in our brain. This is why certain smells and scents can arouse a sense of nostalgia or other emotions relating to our past.
- 20. • Our acharyas have also mentioned the same centuries back - : : . • The sea,shining mountain ,water lilly etc gives unknown pleasure to indriyas of humans.The ecology conveys the energy of sun and moon to earth for humans
- 21. • Other benifits include • 1.Decrease blood lucose levels in diabetic patients • 2.decrease depression • 3.decrease anger • 4.decrease fatiue and confusion • 5.Decrease stress • 6,Increases immunity. • One condition ,walking in forest and talking in cellphone wont benefit in any of the ways.
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- 59. Alangium salvifolium ssp salvifolium Family: Alangiacea
- 67. Aphanamixis polystachya Syn .Amoora rohitaka Meliaceae
- 86. THANK YOU ALL
- 88. Veteria indica
Editor's Notes
- Man has proved to be the worst enemy of not only mankind but of the animals and plant kingdom also,Entire history is a mute vitness to what man can do to the ecosystem that supports him.He has been chopping off the very branch he has been sitting on.man made disasters like wars and ecological disasters have been as destructive as natural calamities.
- Man has proved to be the worst enemy of not only mankind but of the animals and plant kingdom also,Entire history is a mute vitness to what man can do to the ecosystem that supports him.He has been chopping off the very branch he has been sitting on.man made disasters like wars and ecological disasters have been as destructive as natural calamities.
- Forests covers a third of all land on earth,providing vital organic infrastructure for some of the planets densest ,most diverse collections of life.They support countless species as well as 1.6 billion human livelihoods,yet humans also responsible for 32 million acres of deforestation every year.
- Forests covers a third of all land on earth,providing vital organic infrastructure for some of the planets densest ,most diverse collections of life.They support countless species as well as 1.6 billion human livelihoods,yet humans also responsible for 32 million acres of deforestation every year.
- There is no kaaryadravya in this universe which is devoid of medicinal properties .these dravya need to be used according to ones yukti and artha.
- B.N:Naravelia zeylanica(Linn.)DC Family:Ranunculaceae Thalavedana kodi/valli,poithalachi Used by tribes for cephalagia The stem can be twisted into rough but strong ropes They are also reported to be used as tooth sticks to cure tooth aches Root when crushed emit a smell which helps in relieving head ache.
- Dillenia pentagyna Dilleniaceae Pattipunna (malayalam) The wood is used for furniture and for manufacturing packing boxes. The fruit of this plant is very much liked by the animals especially deer Dried leaf is used to polishing ivory and horn (elephant tusk) Leaf is a very good organic manure.
- Dillenia pentagyna Dilleniaceae
- Glycosmis pentaphylaa Rutaceae Paanal The samoola of this plant is grinded and boiled. The steam of this is very much effective and useful in neurological pain The root of this plant is grinded with water and is useful in increasing appetite and kashaya of the same act as vatanulomaka. Leaves is useful in shirorogas especially head ache Steam of the boiled leaves is useful in alleviating tooth ache The oil prepared with patra swarasa is useful in ear ache Root is antipyretic Juice of whole plant is given in cases of fits in pregnant women PAANAL VERADI KASHAYAM TERMINAL BUD PASTE IN THE SIZE OF AN AMALAKI FRUIT IS ADMINISTERED INTERNALLY AS A PREVENTIVE MEDICINE FOR CHICKEN POX
- Jambu patra sariva Paalvalli Cryptoleptis bouchania Asclepedecia The oil prepared by using kalka (samoola) of this plant is useful in all types of netra rogas. Durmantravada Cysts in legs can be cured with juice of leaves Canarium strictum.kundirikkum
- Malayalam : Mayilellu Vitex altisima verbenaceae 2.Kashaya prepared with kanji using Crushed bark and leaves of this plant is useful in post delivery pain and for the expulsion of placenta. 3.Same can can be given in obesity for weight reduction. 4.Juice of fresh bark with coconut milk is useful for expelling krimi and for colic pain. Psoriases,herpes
- Njeyukku,njellu,eratayaani,maniperanti Lea indica Leeaceae Chatri,kukkurajihwa(Sanskrit) The paste of young leaves are digestive and the this is apllied to the head in vertigo. Smm The roots are useful in diarrhoea,dysentry,colic,ulcers and skin diseases. The leaf made into a paste is applied against swelling and bone fractures by the local ayurvedic practitioners
- Smilax zeylanica Smilacaceae Karuvilanchi kudam-malayalam Ooshava-sanskrit Bath in Leaf decoction of this plant useful in urticaria
- Nagadanti Baliospermum montanum Euphorbiaceae A decoction of leaves gives relief in asthma. Oil from seeds is applied externally in rheumatism. Root is used to treat skin diseases, abdominal complaints, piles, enlarged spleen,itching, inflammations, ane-mia, leucoderma,jaundice,dropsy and anasarca.
- Odiyamadantha,Neelakurunji,neelakarikurinji,koranda Ecbolium viride Linneanum San:Neelasahachara The paste of the bark is useful in application for painful ulcer The flower is having wound healing property Samoola kashayam is useful in ammenorhea Root in small doses is useful in atyartava(menerogea) The decoction of leaf is useful in dysurea The decoction with root and leaf is beneficial in asmari roga
- Knema attenuata Myristicaceae Endemic to western ghats Chora payin,chorapam,chorapathiri 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species Endemic to South W. India. It is one of the ingredient of ‘Ashwagandhadhinei’ (medicated ghee), used for treatment of spleen disorders, breathing disorders and tastelessness.
- Kneema
- Kaida Ketaki Pandanus thwaitesii Pandanaceae 1.The juice of leaves and root is useful for giving bath and dhara for unmada patients 2.The application of the taila prepared with the flower of this plant , chandana and jeeraka is usefull for erection disorders 3.The quatha prepared with the root of this plant is useful in diarrhea 4.An oily exudate is available from the root of this plant which act as vatanashana ketakimooladi thailam SY
- Aanachuvadi,aanayadiyan Elephantopsus scaber Asteraceae The root decoction is useful in haemorrhoids The paste made out of leaves is very specific for skin diseases Plant is used in tratment of rakta vikaras A decoction of leaves and roots is used to treat dysuria,diarrhoea,dysentry and swelling or pain in the stomach. Bruised leaves are applied to ulcers and eczema. Root is given to arrest vomiting
- B.N :Polygonum glabrum Family:Polygonaceae Malayalam name:chuvanna muthala mookku 1.Used to prepare oils for allevating vata or is useful in vatika rogas 2.Kashaya of leaves when used with curds is useful boils/burns especially in the abdominal regions 3.Root when boiled in hot water and administering this water will help in shodhana purpose.
- Ancisstrocladus heyneanus Ancistrocladaceae Pataala karandi,mothira valli The only genus in the family Ancistrocladaceae is Ancistrocladus, a little-known genus of about 20 species Ancistrocladus abbreviatus has been used on traditional medicine in Ghana as treatment for measles and fever. Ancistrocline, an alkaloid derived from A. tectorius, is used against dysentry. Oil prepared with whole plant is useful in vataja shoola.no use in hortus
- Ancistrocladus
- Incha Acacia caesia Leguminosae flower Is useful in irregular menstruation Bark is beaten and dried is used as an alternative for soap,this is useful in skin diseases Leaf is vatahara(Father Raphel Tharel) The juice of bark and leaf with little salt is benificial in abdominal ache The dried bark powder is useful in curing wounds and ulcers.
- Kurangu manjal Kampillaka Mallotus philippensis. Family. Euphorbiaceae. Leaf is bitter, cooling, purgative, vulnerary, detergent, maturant, carminative and alexiteric. It improves appetite but cause flatulence; heals ulcers and wounds. Glands and hairs on the fruits are bitter,and anthel- mintic especially against tape worm. Uses : Leaves are used in the treatment of stone in the bladder, bronchitis and enlargement of spleen. The powder of leafs and fruit mixed with honey is good to cure poisonous bites.
- Ellooti Pterospermum rubiginosum Heyne ex Wight & Arn Family:Sterculiacaeae Status: Endemic Bark extract with wild pork fat is applied over the fractured area and tighten with a cloth. Ellooti Pterospermum suberifolium Caneseens Muchukundam Flower of this plant when applied with dhanyamlam is beneficial in migraine Fruit is edible Flower paste when taken internally is useful in white discharge
- Malamuringa Diospyros buxifolia Family: Ebenaceae Common plant Forest dept sale this as devadaru Bark is sangrahee,useful in diarrhoea useful in renal calculi
- Mootil pazham, Mootilthoori, Mootikaya, Mootippuli, Muttipazham Baccaurea courtallensis Family: PhyllanthaceaeGenus: Baccaurea English: Hedge bamboo dried pericarp is useful in fever Fruit edibles,pickles Palmatic acid is double than in hareetaki The bark is used as a tonic in disorders of mucous membrane and heal wounds. Its root is used in controlling diabetesMEDICINAL PROPERTIES Evergreen trees, up to 8 m tall. Leaves alternate, oblanceolate or elliptic, up to 15 x 6 cm, narrowed at base, acuminate at apex, entire, glabrous. Inflorescence in tufts on tubercles on stem, pubescent. Flowers usually dioecious, crimson red. Perianth lobes usually 5. Ovary densely hairy. Fruit a capsule, up to 2.7 cm across, crimson, dehiscent. Seeds 2, globose, up to 1.5 cm across, enclosed in succulent aril.
- Alangium salvifolium Family: Alangiaceae Using information:Root bark is emetic, febrifuge, purgative, anthelmintic, diaphoretic, antipyretic; useful in fever and piles. It is also used in leprosy, syphilitic and other skin diseases. Leaves are usful as poultice in rheumatic pains. Fruits are laxative, expectorant, carminative, anthelmintic, alexiteric; useful in inflammation, burning of the body, spermatorrhoea, acute fever and lumbago. Roots are laxative Oil prepared with leaves is used to heal wounds.
- Poovam San:Koshamram Schleichera oleosa Leaciae Gum obtained from the tree is given in cases of diarrhoea. Fruit is used against rheumatism It is applied to the tongue when inflamed or very heard Seed kernel is used to treat skin diseases Root is given against biliousness This is one of plant we can get lac (laksha) Seed oil is topically applied on skin diseases
- Poovam San:Koshamram Schleichera oleosa Leaciae Gum obtained from the tree is given in cases of diarrhoea. Fruit is used against rheumatism It is applied to the tongue when inflamed or very heard Seed kernel is used to treat skin diseases Root is given against biliousness This is one of plant we can get lac (laksha) Seed oil is topically applied on skin diseases
- Terminalia paniculata combretaceae Bark is diuretic and cardiotonic. Variety of arjuna Uses :Juice of the fresh flowers is used as a remedy in cholera and opium poisoning. Other varities T crenulata-karimaruta T arjuna Legestromia
- Peruku,peruvelam,vattaperuku,oruveran Bhandeeram?? Clerodendrum viscosum Vent. Syn. C. infortunatum Linn. Lamiaceae Description : A large shrub, young branches pubescent. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate or suborbi- cular, acuminate, cordate at base, tomentose, 10-25 x 8-20 cm. Flowers white, in terminal panicles. Fruit bluish black, fleshy, subtended by the enlarged pink calyx. Properties : Plant is an aphrodi- siac. Leaf is tonic' and antiperiodic. Fresh leaf juice is vermifuge and febrifuge in malaria. especially to childdren. Uses : Plant is used in the treatment of leucoderma and diseases of the blood. Leaves and roots are applied externally for tumours and certain skin diseases and given internally in cases of haemorrhoidal disturbances, conjection and torpidity of the bowel. Root grinded with buttermilk is useful in severe abdominal pain
- Aporosa lindleyanaNow Aporosa cardiosperma Euphorbiaceae A decoction of leaves gives relief in asthma. Oil from seeds is applied externally in rheumatism. Root is used to treat skin diseases, abdominal complaints, piles, enlarged spleen, itching, inflammations, anemia. leucoderma, jaundice, dropsy and anasarca. KFRI
- Aporosa lindleyana Euphorbiaceae
- Mussaenda glabrata Mussaenda frondosa Mussaenda belilla Rubiaceae Vellila Root paste with water is useful to cure body aches Oil prepared with root is good to cure stomatitis Kashaya prepared with is useful in skin diseases in childrens
- Aphanamixis polystachya Syn .Amoora rohitaka Meliaceae Chemmaram Bark is used to treat enlarged liver and spleen Seed oil is used as liniment in rheumatism and also to treat ulcers and diseases of the ear and eyes. The IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesMajor Threat(s):The wood is used for construction of ships, vehicles, posts and agricultural tools.
- Manjakadambu Dharakadamba Haldina cordifolia Rubiaceae Plant juice is used to kill worms in sores Bark cures inflammations,biliousness and diseases of blood and skin
- Strychnos aena Strychnos colubrina Loganiaceae Vallikanjiram Cansjera rheedei(cheru valli kanjiram),strychnos minor,loganaceae Hair oil prepared with this plant is useful in cold and rhinitis
- Celastrus paniculata Celastraceae Jyothismathi Cherupunna ariyaaru Celastrus paniculatus seeds are used to alleviate cognitive issues and promote intestinal health. The seeds can also be made into an oil, which is sometimes used during massage. The oil is used to alleviate skin inflammation and has a mild sedative effect. Studies done on rats suggest that Celastrus paniculatus seeds can also reduce cholesterol in unhealthy rats. Animal evidence suggests Celastrus paniculatus can protect the brain and improve cognition, but single dose supplementation is ineffective. The effect becomes stronger over two weeks of supplementation. Celastrus paniculatus seeds are a promising supplement for neurological and intestinal health, but much more research is needed before they can be specifically recommended for supplementation.
- Cheeni Tetrameles nudiflora Datiscaceae Bark is laxative and diuretic Decoction of bark is used against rheumatism,oedema and ascitis
- Keeri kizhangu Anaphylum wieghti This is used as vishagna Mangoose after fighting with snakes.they used to eat the tuber of this plant to get rid of the venom
- Legenandra ovata Araceae For severe itching of whole body its lepa is applied. Certain studies has showed that it has capacity to clear the bacterias present in the water sources. Neerchembu
- Humboldtia vahliana Caesalpiniaceae Winged petiole Kurathi Critically endangered Iucn red list Bark kashayam is useful in apasmara,cancerous condition,abdominal disorders
- Eleocarpus tuberculatus Eleocarpaceae Kaara,navati, Kashaya with bark is useful in raktajachardi,and in ajeerna Wood is used in making packing materials,plywoods etc. Rudraksham
- Thottea siliquosa (Larnk.) Ding Hou Syn. Apama siliquosa Lamk. Bragantia wallichii R . Br. Mal : Alpam Distribution : West coast tropi- cal evergreen and West coast semi- evergreen forests. Description : An erect shrub. Leaves simple, alternate, oblong- lanceolate, long acuminate,3-5 ribb- ed at the base, pubescent below, 12-22 x 3-5 cm. Flowers dark purple, in axillary cymes. Fruit a linear cap- sule, 7-10 cm long. Properties : The root is consi- dered to be antivenomous by the local vaidyans. Uses : A preparation of the piant is said to be beneficial for car- buncles and inveterate ulcers.Roots are used in the treatment of cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery.
- Myristica malabarica Lamk. Myrsticaseae Mal : Kattujathi Distribution : West coast tropical evergreen and Myristica swamp forests. Soil requirements : Strongly acidic loamy soils with poor drainage and permeability. Description : A medium sized tree: bark greenish black, smooth. Leaves simple, attenuate, linear-oblo- ng, subacute, 10-20 x 5-10 cm. Male flowers creamy yellow, in panicles; female in axillary clusters of 3-4. Fruit cylindrical, 5-7.5 x 2.5 cm; aril yellow, irregularly lobed. Uses : Fat from the seeds is applied to indolent ulcers; it allays pain, cleanses the surface and estab- lishes healthy action. Adulterated with myrstica indica Oil also
- Veteria indica vella kundirikkam
- Shastra is of 2 types Tatwa shastra and prayoga shastra Avipashca gopashcha Too much tatwa shastra or too much prayoga shastra is not beneficial,there should be an equilibrium between this. I will just go through few of the drugs which we have seen during our visit Detailed discussion about its uses and other aspects will be be discussed tomorrow with our panel experts. Here you can see many plants which are endemic to western ghats. Many threatened species IUCN red list How was the day Diffrent varities of terminalia in a single area Hope you all are refreshed in many ways Ever green forest,most decidious forest,riparian forest, Small patch of myrstica swamp forest
- Ellooti???? Ancistro cladus??
- chitilaplavu
- Drynaria quercifolia Polypodiaceae If grown on kupilu tree it exhibits the properties of that tree If grown on aswatha tree it helps to cure the burning sensations of internal organs. A paste with chandana and sthanya if applied on the back of ears is good for curing the excessive watery discharge from eyes.
- Madakka Xanthoxylum arnottianum xanthoxylaceae
- Pandhal maram Meiogyne pannosa Ananasiae
- Shastra is of 2 types Tatwa shastra and prayoga shastra Avipashca gopashcha Too much tatwa shastra or too much prayoga shastra is not beneficial,there should be an equilibrium between this. I will just go through few of the drugs which we have seen during our visit Detailed discussion about its uses and other aspects will be be discussed tomorrow with our panel experts. Here you can see many plants which are endemic to western ghats. Many threatened species IUCN red list How was the day Diffrent varities of terminalia in a single area Hope you all are refreshed in many ways Ever green forest,most decidious forest,riparian forest, Small patch of myrstica swamp forest
- Elithadi-Rhaphidophora pertusa-Araceae Family: Oleaceae,Botanical name: Myxopyrum serratulum -chaturamulla Karikudangal:geophyla reniformis Marathali:pyrrosia hetrophyla