Updated 20 November 2011 SUN 5:08PM
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 Misai Kucing Garden Extract From Misai Kucing Can Treat Cancer Extract from herbal plants "misai kucing" and "kemunting Cina" can help in the treatment of cancer. Rsearch
developed by
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and
Universiti Sains
Malaysia (USM) found that cancer could be treated at a lower
cost by using the extract from both plants. |
Medicinal Values Of 915 Malaysian Plants
The last known detailed compilation of local plants entitled 'A Dictionary of Economic Products of the Malay Peninsular' was published in 1935 by former Singapore Botanical Gardens director, Mr. lsaac Henry Burkill. Indigenous tribes living in the jungles of Peninsular Malaysia used many of the plants documented in the book. However, communities in Sabah and Sarawak, have not seen or used many of the plants. About 90% to 95% of the medicinal plants in Peninsular Malaysia had already been identified but the majority of identified plants were in Sabah and Sarawak where research has been limited. Only about 25% of the medicinal plants in Sabah and Sarawak are recorded. The book 'Tumbuhan Ubatan Malaysia' would encourage Malaysians to learn more about local medicinal plants. Under the Eighth Malaysia Plan, a total of RM1.6 billion has been allocated for research and development activities, and the funding from the IRPA grant scheme for medicinal plants R&D is RM900 million. 10% of the 13,000 species of flowering plants in Malaysia have medicinal properties. This presents a huge potential for the pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia |
The first medical herb garden in Tawau
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抗癌草药 : 例如大还魂、山石榴、长春花、半边莲、白花蛇舌草、老鼠芋等。
| MOVEMENT is a valuable facet of life. But that may not come to
you easily if you are an arthritic. Some of the key findings of a
recent WHO report on musculo-skeletal disease are that 40 per cent
of people over 70 suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee and over 80
per cent of the patients with osteoarthritis of the knee have some
degree of limitation of movement and 25 per cent of them cannot
perform major daily activities of life. The word arthritis actually means joint inflammation. The term arthritis is used to describe more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, the tissues which surround the joint and other connective tissue. Osteoarthritis is the most common form. According to Ayurveda, most pains are caused by the aggravation of Vata dosha. Arthritis is a condition, which is caused by accumulation of ama (a toxic by-product of improper digestion) and aggravation of vata. This ama circulates in the whole body and deposits or gets collected at the sites, which are vulnerable. When it deposits in the joints and, at the same time, there is aggravation of vata, it results in a disease called amavata. This amavata is arthritis. Since, according to Ayurveda, ama and vata are the main causes, efforts are made to digest ama and to reduce the vata. The digestion should be improved so that no further ama is produced. Efforts should be made to relieve the pain and inflammation. Some of these are: 1) Fasting is very beneficial for digesting the ama. 2) Body massage with sesame or mustard oil helps to reduce the vata and, thus, reduce the pain. 3) Light exercise is useful but you must know your limits. 4) Foods which are easily digestible and do not generate gas are good. Consumption of deep-fried foods, sweets beverages like tea, coffee, alcohol, and other products like white sugar, yogurt, chocolate and cocoa should be minimized or given up. 5) Frequency of eating or drinking also needs to be regularized. Ayurvedic texts mention numerous herbs that are effective in providing relief to arthritic patients. Here are some of the well-known herbs that have been tested and proven for their anti-arthritic potential. Herbs for arthritis Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) is one herb that has been tested and proven for its anti-arthritic potential. Also known as Indian frankincense, Shallaki comes from a tree that yields gum when its bark is peeled away. Shallaki is a natural analgesic, is useful in joint pain and swelling. One of the principal constituents of Shallaki is Boswellic acid, which exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. Various clinical studies have proven the clinical efficacy of Shallaki's anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and analgesic activities in patients with osteoarthritis. Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) also popularly known as halia locally, has a long history of medicinal use, particularly as an anti-inflammatory agent for a wide variety of diseases such as arthritis. Ginger is a powerful antioxidant and contains an enzyme "protease," which has a powerful action in suppressing inflammation. Ginger also contains antihistaminic and anti-toxicity activities. Another ingredient commonly found in Ayurvedic arthritis formulas is Guggulu, an oleoresin of the herb Commiphora mukul. In various studies, guggul was found to reduce pain, stiffness and improve function, in older patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Shigru also known as Drumstick or Indian Horse Radish is a medium sized tree found in the sub Himalayan tract, as well as Malaysia. It is used in folk medicine for the treatment of rheumatic and particular pain. While effective and safe herbs from the world of Ayurveda are available, key self-management activities include early diagnosis, regular assessment by the physician, moderate and healthy physical activity, weight reduction and joint protection. Making positive lifestyle modifications, along with the right medication can help you decrease pain, improve function, stay productive, and savor a good quality of life. |
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Eight
Malaysian scientists from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia's National
University) compiled a book detailing the medicinal values and properties of 915
species of local plants. The book entitled 'Tumbuhan Ubatan Malaysia'
(Malaysia's Medicinal Plants), was published in Bahasa Malaysia. The team
took seven months to compile the list of plants, a process that involved field
trips to jungles across the country to collect plant samples, and reviews of
various scientific journals. The project was funded by Malaysian Government's
Intensification of Research in Priority Areas (IRPA) grant scheme.