skin diseases
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This presentation gives a detailed picture of various skin diseases and also depicts many plants that can be used to cure them.TRANSCRIPT
Wonderful plants
combating
SKIN DISEASES
Presented by
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director PPRC, India
Happy World Health Day
07.04.2014
Wishes from
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director PPRC, India
SKIN
Soft outer covering
Largest organ of the integumentary system
Made up of multiple layers of:
1. ectodermal tissue
2. guards underlying muscles, bones,
ligaments and internal organs
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SKIN
First line of defence from external factors
e.g. temperature, pathogens….
Thickness:
1. around eyes ….. 0.5 mm
2. palm, sole of feet ….. 4 mm
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FUNCTIONS OF SKIN
Protection
Sensation
Thermoregulation
Control of evaporation
Storage and synthesis
Absorption of O2, N, CO
2 into the epidermis
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LAYERS OF SKIN
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DISORDERS OF SKIN
Acne
Acrodermatitis
Actinic keratosis
Cold sore
Cutaneous candidiasis
Carbuncle
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Cellulitis
Cutis laxa
Canker sore
Corns and Calluses
Decubitus ulcer
Diaper rash
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Acne Acrodermatitis
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Actinic keratosis Cold sore
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Cutaneous candidiasis Carbuncle
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Cellulitis Cutis laxa
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Canker sore Corns & Calluses
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Decubitus ulcer Diaper rash
DISORDERS OF SKIN
Dermatomyositis
Eczema
Erysipelas
Fungal nail infection
Herpes stomatitis
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Haemangioma of skin
Hives
Impetigo
Ichthyosis vulgaris
Ingrown nails
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Dermatomyositis Eczema
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Erysipelas Fungal nail infection
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Herpes stomatitis Haemangioma of skin
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Hives Impetigo
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Ichthyosis vulgaris Ingrown nails
DISORDERS OF SKIN
Keloid
Lupus
Lichen planus
Mouth ulcers
Molluscum contagiosum
Necrotizing fasciitis
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Pilonidal sinus
Pemphigoid
Psoriasis
Rubeola
Rosacea
Shingles
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Keloid Lupus
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Lichen planus Mouth ulcers
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Molluscum contagiosum Necrotizing fasciitis
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Pilonidal sinus Pemphigoid
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Psoriasis Rubeola
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Rosacea Shingles
DISORDERS OF SKIN
Stasis dermatitis
Leg ulcers
Seborrheic eczema
Skin cancer
Sebaceous cyst
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Seborrheic keratosis
Tinea versicolor
Vitiligo
Warts
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Stasis dermatitis Leg ulcers
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Seborrheic eczema Skin cancer
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Sebaceous cyst Seborrheic keratosis
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Tinea versicolor Vitiligo
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Warts
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Cleansers
Facial masks
Toners
Moisturizers
Sunscreen
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Tanning oils
Lotions
Skin lighteners
Serums
Exfoliants
Disadvantages of Modern Skin care
products
Cosmetics are derived from petroleum,
sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), Parabens new
surfactants
SLS cause number of problems: Dermatitis
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Disadvantages of Modern Skin care
products
Parabens: Skin irritation, allergy, contact
dermatitis
Synthetic fragrance: allergy
Animal testing is controversial
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Tips for healthy skin
Protect yourself from the SUN:
Sun exposure causes wrinkles, age spots
and other skin problems
1. use sunscreen
2.seek shade avoid 10 am to 4 pm light
3.wear protective clothing
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Tips for healthy skin
Don’t smoke:
1. Smoke causes wrinkles
2.Decreases blood flow
3.Depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients
4.Damages collagen and elastin which gives
strength and elasticity to skin
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Tips for healthy skin
Treat skin gently:
1. Limit bath time
2. Avoid strong soaps
3. Shave carefully
4. Moisturize dry skin
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Tips for healthy skin
Eat a healthy diet:
Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole
grains
Manage stress
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Azadirachta indica
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Azadirachta indica
Family: Meliaceae
Seeds as a source of margosa oil
It possesses anti-inflammatory property
For treating skin diseases
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Allium cepa
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Allium cepa
Family: Liliaceae
Stems and bulbs applied as a poultice to carbuncles by the
Cheyennes
Decoction used as washing pus from sores
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Ambrosia psilostachya
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Ambrosia psilostachya
Family: Asteraceae
Whole plant has been used by the Kiowas of Western North
America to heal sores
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Avicennia officinalis
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Avicennia officinalis
Family: Verbenaceae
A green fruit poultice is used in India for treating boils
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Bletilla hyacinthina
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Bletilla hyacinthina
Family: Orchidaceae
Whole plant is used to treat abscesses in China
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Bulbine asphodeloides
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Bulbine asphodeloides
Family: Liliaceae
Locality: South Africa
Juice from leaves and stalks used like iodine for treating
wounds and skin diseases
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Chaerefolium sylvestre
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Chaerefolium sylvestre
Family: Apiaceae
Leaf juice used for treating skin infections in Europe
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Cordia alliodora
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Cordia alliodora
Family: Boraginaceae
Ointment used for Pulverized seeds, beneficial against skin
infections in West Indies
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Capparis flexuosa
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Capparis flexuosa
Family: Capparidaceae
Leaf decoction is used for skin diseases in West Indies
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Calophyllum inophyllum
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Calophyllum inophyllum
Family: Clusiaceae
Tropics of the world
Relieves pain of Lepers by the intramuscular injection of
refined oil
Dilo oil obtained from this plant is effective against skin
diseases
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Croton cortesianus
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Croton cortesianus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
In Mexico, caustic juice from this plant is used for treating
skin infections
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Cistus villosus
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Cistus villosus
Family: Asteraceae
Locality: Brazil
Labdanum balsam is effective
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Cassia alata
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Cassia alata
Family: Fabiaceae
Leaf juices (containing Chrysophanic acid)
Effective against skin infections
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Copaifera reticulata
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Copaifera reticulata
Family: Fabiaceae
This plant in Brazil is used as healing wounds as well as for
skin infections
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Caloncoba echinata
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Caloncoba echinata
Family: Flacourtiaceae
Seeds contain Gorli oil
Oil is for treating skin infections in Western and Central
America
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Curculigo orchioides
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Curculigo orchioides
Family: Liliaceae
In Philippines whole plant is used to treat skin diseases
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Chelidonium majus
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Chelidonium majus
Family: Papveraceae
Fresh yellow latex of this plant is beneficial in Europe
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Clematis dioica
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Clematis dioica
Family: Ranunculaceae
In Tropical America ointment from leaves of this plant is
used to treat skin infections
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Calotropis procera
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Calotropis procera
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Locality: India
Root bark to treat leprosy
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Celosia trigyna
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Celosia trigyna
Family: Amaranthaceae
Leaves are used for Pustular skin eruptions in Africa
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Capparis horrida
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Capparis horrida
Family: Capparidaceae
Poultices of leaves for treating boils, swellings and piles
Employed as a Counter-irritant
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Carapa procera
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Carapa procera
Family: Meliaceae
Remedy for curing exanthems related to systemic disease
– “Yaws” throughout the tropics is the application of
Touloucouna oil obtained from this plant
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Coprosma australis
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Coprosma australis
Family: Rubiaceae
Leaf infusion is used in New Zealand to treat sores, cuts and
bruises
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Daldinia concentrica
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Daldinia concentrica
Family: Xylariaceae
Fungus
Indonesians use this plant for treating ulcer as well as skin
diseases
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Gouania javanica
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Gouania javanica
Family: Rhammaceae
Roots for treating sores in SouthEastern Asia
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Gouania leptostachya
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Gouania leptostachya
Family: Rhamnaceae
Pulp obtained from stems, roots and leaves used to treat
skin infections in Java
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Heuchera americana
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Heuchera americana
Family: Saxifragaceae
Also known as Alum root
Powdered roots are beneficial in ulcers, wounds and other
skin infections by North American Indians
Meskwakis used leaves as an astringent for healing sores
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Laserpitium prutenicum
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Laserpitium prutenicum
Family: Apiaceae
Root used to treat skin infections in Europe
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Leea macrophylla
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Leea macrophylla
Family: Vitaceae
Locality: India
Medicinal part: Roots
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Ocimum sanctum
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Ocimum sanctum
Family: Lamiaceae
Holy, religious plant from India
Whole plant is effective against skin diseases
Even wet soil around this plant is applied on skin for curing
infections
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Pentaspadon motleyi
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Pentaspadon motleyi
Family: Anacardiaceae
Locality: Malayan archipelago
Acrid balsam from stem
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Rauvolfia vomitoria
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Rauvolfia vomitoria
Family: Apocynaceae
Latex from leaves effective against skin diseases in
Western Africa
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Rhinacanthus nasuta
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Rhinacanthus nasuta
Family: Acanthaceae
Found in India
Fresh roots, leaves, seeds mixed with lime juice for skin
diseases
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Sigesbeckia orientalis
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Sigesbeckia orientalis
Family: Asteraceae
Found in India
Tincture of whole plant for ringworm and other such
diseases
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Strychnos gaultheriana
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Strychnos gaultheriana
Family: Loganiaceae
Locality: Indonesia
Bark useful for skin diseases
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Scrophularia auriculata
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Scrophularia auriculata
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Also known as Water betony
In Europe, both these plants are used for abscesses, ulcers
A decoction of whole plant good for treating skin infections
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Taraktogenos kurzii
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Taraktogenos kurzii
Family: Flacourtiaceae
Found in Eastern India
Chaulmogra oil is used for curing skin diseases
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Ulmus fulva
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Ulmus fulva
Family: Ulmaceae
Also known as Slippery elm
Meskwakis used as: bark for cold sores, Potawatomis,
poultices for boils
North American Indians use this plant for cutaneous
diseases and wounds
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Urtica dioica
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Urtica dioica
Family: Urticaceae
In North temperate used for treating skin infections in
system of homeopathic medicines
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Veronica officinalis
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Veronica officinalis
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Herb is having lot of potency to treat the skin diseases
Mostly used for chronic skin diseases in North temperature
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Xyris caroliniana
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Xyris caroliniana
Family: Xyridaceae
In Eastern North America leaves and roots of this plant are
used for treating skin diseases
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