Scientific investigation of Global Plants

acting as

TONICSfor

Human Welfare

Presented by Dr. Sudhakar KokateDirector PPRC, India

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Human body immune systems

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Factors affecting human bodyimmune systems

Functions of Tonic / Immunity boosters

Fights infection

Strengthens tissues against micro-

organisms

Increases T-cell production and

protects T-helper cells

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Functions of Tonic / Immunity boosters

Stimulates macrophage capability

Compliments the action of interferon

and interleukin

Assist the cell mediated immune

response

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Side-effects of synthetic Tonics

Diarrhoea

Dizziness

Headache

Allergy reactions: Rash, Hives, Itching,Difficulty in breathing, tightness inchest

Swelling of face, mouth, lips, tonguePPRC/INDIA 05

Side-effects of synthetic Tonics

Blurred vision

Dark urine

Frequent hunger, thirst / urination

Persistent diarrhoea

Vomiting

Yellowing of the skin or eyesPPRC/INDIA 06

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Plant tonics

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Plant tonics

Angelica archangelica

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Angelica archangelica

Family: Apiaceae

Herb rich in Coumarin derivatives

Considered as good tonic to improve

well being

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Angelica archangelica

It also helps in mental harmony

Need of further new formulations

for eco-cheap product for the

deprived

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Peucedanum ostruthium

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Peucedanum ostruthium

Also called Masterwort

Family: Apiaceae

Native of Eurasia

Rich in Coumarin dervatives

Good tonic for improving health &mental harmony

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Pimpinella saxifraga

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Pimpinella saxifraga

Also called Black caraway

Family: Apiaceae

Locality: Mediterranean region

Coumarin-rich tonic

Improves mental health

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Asarum caudatum

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Asarum caudatum

Also called Wild ginger

Family: Aristolochiaceae

Native of Western Washington State

Boiled leaves used as tonic tea

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Centaurea nigra

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Centaurea nigra

Also called Knap weed

Family: Asteraceae

Native of Europe, North America,Himalayas, Kashmir

Root tonic

Helps in nervous depression

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Doronicum pardalianches

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Doronicum pardalianches

Family: Asteraceae

Native of Europe

Considered as cardiac tonic

Useful in nervous depression and

melancholia

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Eupatorium perfoliatum

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Eupatorium perfoliatum

Also called Boneset

Family: Asteraceae

Native North America

Useful parts: Leaves, flowering tops

Significant tonic

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Senecio jacobaea

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Senecio jacobaea

Also called Tansy ragwort

Family: Asteraceae

Locality: Eurasia

Useful parts: Leaves

Good stimulant and tonic

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Jeffersonia diphylla

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Jeffersonia diphylla

Also known as Twinleaf

Family: Berberidaceae

Locality: New York to Iowa

Roots used as stimulant and tonic

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Mahonia aquifolium

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Mahonia aquifolium

Also known as Oregon grape

Family: Berberidaceae

Native of Western North America

Useful plant part: Rhizomes & roots

Bitter tonic

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Cochlospermum niloticus

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Cochlospermum niloticus

Family: Cochlospermaceae

Native of Sudan (Nuba mountains)

Underground swollen parts of the

plant are chewed as tonic

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Cressa cretica

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Cressa cretica

Family: Convolvulaceae

Native of Sudan

Whole plant is significant for tonic

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Ipomoea digitata

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Ipomoea digitata

Also known as Fingerleaf morningglory

Family: Convolvulaceae

Native of India to Malaya

Useful plant part as tonic: Roots

Possesses aphrodisiac property

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Cyperus iria

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Cyperus iria

Family: Cyperaceae

Native of India

It acts as a stimulant as well as tonic

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Croton eluteria

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Croton eluteria

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Locality: West Indies

Dried bark is aromatic, bitter and

tonic

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Caesalpinia bonduscelia

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Caesalpinia bonduscelia

Also known as Moluccabean

Family: Fabaceae

Native of India

Useful part: Seeds

Seeds + black pepper = good tonic

Nice to investigate further

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Caesalpinia nuga

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Caesalpinia nuga

Family: Fabaceae

Native of India

Roots used as tonic

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Cassia occidentalis

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Cassia occidentalis

Family: Fabaceae

Locality: Tropics

Coffee senna: vernacular name

Seeds used as tonic and diuretic

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Canscora diffusa

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Canscora diffusa

Family: Gentianceae

Locality: Philippines

Remarks: Herb as tonic tea

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Gentiana spp.

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Gentiana spp.

Family: Gentianaceae

Native of North America

Important part for tonic: Roots

Taste: Bitter

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Swertia carolinensis

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Swertia carolinensis

Family: Gentianaceae

Vernacular name: Columbo

Locality: Eastern North America

Roots as tonic and stimulant

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Leonurus cardiaca

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Leonurus cardiaca

Also known as Common motherwort

Family: Lamiaceae

Locality: Eurasia

Pecularities: Herbal tonic for heart,

ailments, female weakness and

hysteria

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Hypoxis aurea

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Hypoxis aurea

Family: Liliaceae

Native of Tropical Asia

Pecularities: Herb considered

rejuvenating, reconstructive, tonic

and aphrodisiac

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Smilax calophylla

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Smilax calophylla

Family: Liliaceae

Locality: Malaysia

Rhizomes tonic and aphrodisiac

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Smilax china

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Smilax china

Family: Liliaceae

Vernacular name: China root

Locality: China, Japan

Root decoction used as stimulant and

aphrodisiac

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Smilax ornata

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Smilax ornata

Family: Liliaceae

Native of Central Anerica

Part for tonic: Dried roots

Good tonic to investigate in detail

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Cyclea peltata

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Cyclea peltata

Family: Menispermaceae

Locality: China

Part for tonic: Tuber

Nice tonic needs to be investigated

further for more potent tonic /

immunity boosterPPRC/INDIA 63

Corydalis govaniana

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Corydalis govaniana

Family: Papaveraceae

Native of India

Roots as tonic, diuretic alternative

Detailed investigations about this

plant to be carried out further

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Dicentra canadensis

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Dicentra canadensis

Also known as Squirrel corn

Family: Papaveraceae

Native of Eastern North America

Dried tubers considered as tonic

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Dicentra cucullaria

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Dicentra cucullaria

Also known as Dutchman’s breeches

Family: Papaveraceae

Part for tonic: Tuber

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Fumaria officinalis

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Fumaria officinalis

Family: Papaveraceae

Locality: Temperate Eurasia, North

America, Iran, Afghanistan

Pecularities: Herb nice tonic, blood

purifier

Fruit: Blood purifierPPRC/INDIA 71

Piper methysticum

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Piper methysticum

Also known as Kava

Family: Piperaceae

Native of Oceania

Cold water extract of roots used as

tonic and stimulant

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Coptis teeta

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Coptis teeta

Family: Ranunculaceae

Native of Assam-India

Root containing “Berberine” acting as

bitter tonic

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Coptis trifolia

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Coptis trifolia

Family: Ranunculaceae

Vernacular name: Goldenthread

Locality: North America

Remarks: Dried plant used as tonic

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Cinchona calisaya

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Cinchona calisaya

Family: Rubiaceae

Vernacular name: Yellow bark,

cinchona

Locality: Bolivia

Bark as tonic

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Cinchona ledgeriana

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Cinchona ledgeriana

Family: Rubiaceae

Vernacular name: Ledgerbark

cinchona

Native of Bolivia

Bark used as tonic

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Euodia lepta

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Euodia lepta

Family: Rutaceae

Native of Southeast Asia

Whole plant used as bitter tonic

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Euodia lunu-ankenda

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Euodia lunu-ankenda

Family: Rutaceae

Native of Malaya

Vernacular name: Vanashempaga

Leaf / flower infusion as tonic

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Ptelea trifoliata

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Ptelea trifoliata

Family: Rutaceae

Vernacular name: Common hoptree

Native of North America

Menominees and Meskwakis

Considered bark as sacred medicine

and panaceaPPRC/INDIA 87

Lantana camara

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Lantana camara

Family: Verbenaceae

Native of Tropical America

Leaves as stimulant and tonic

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