Traditional Use of Medicinal Plants in Puducherry for Treatment of Urinary Tract Disorders Kumar C. Kishore1, Kumar R. Vijaya2,*, Sridharan R.3 1Ph. D Research Scholar, Bharath Institute of Higher Education &Research, Chennai 2Professor Department of Physiology, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, BIHER 3Nodal officer (Siddha), Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy, Govt. of Puducherry *Corresponding Author: Dr. R. Vijaya Kumar Professor in Physiology, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, BIHER, Chennai, Mobile No.: +91 94453 83846, Email: sivanviji@gmail.com
Online published on 21 February, 2019. Abstract A survey of Medicinal plants was conducted at Puducherry union territory to medicinal value of plant resources. The study revealed that 42 plant species belonging to 30 families are used as urolithiasis in traditional ways. The information on medicinal uses is based on the interviews with the local peoples, herbalists and practicing Indian systems of medicine. Details of the plants, part used method of preparation; dosage and mode of administration have been reported. Tribulusterriteris, Musa pradasacica, Aervalanata are most effective and commonly used in treatment of Urinary tract infection and Urolithiasis. These may prove precious potential source and bioactive compounds of therapeutic value against UTI and Urolithiasis and hence we need further critical scientific testing and clinical evaluation for the purpose. Top Keywords Medicinal plants, Indian system of medicine, Urolithiasis, Urinary tract infection, Puducherry union territory. Top |