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Review of Medicinal Plants Common to Traditional Chinese and Indian Medicines with Relevance to Non-Communicable Diseases A. Shakthi Paargavi1*, A. Aanandaroopan2, T. Sasi Priya3 and S. Merish4 1,3

Final BSMS, Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tamilnadu, India; 2Third year MBBS, The Shehezhi University, Xinhiang, China; 4Student Editor, www.siddhapapers.org, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India Abstract: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Traditional Indian Medicine are the earliest known Medical systems of the world. Both have contributed to the overall wellbeing and have pioneered to newer horizons in providing Holistic Health care. This review paper is a small attempt to document the similarities of herbs which are common to both Traditional systems and also to find out their inevitable roles in managing NonCommunicable Diseases. Both India and China are known as the “Emporium of Medicinal plants” due to availability of thousands of herbs which has got several unique properties. We are using herbal drugs in day to day practice as home remedies, health foods, Over-The –Counter (OTC as self medication) and as prescribed drugs in the Traditional Medicine sector. This strategy supports an integrated approach to herbal remedies for all sorts of diseases including some deadly lifestyle disorders including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obesity, respiratory disorders, diabetes etc. This review paper is a small attempt to document the similarities of herbs which are common to both Traditional systems and also to find out their inevitable roles in managing Non-Communicable Diseases.

Keywords: Indian medicine, Lifestyle disorders, Non communicable disease, Siddha medicine, Traditional medicine. 1. INTRODUCTION Plants are blessing to the human being from the Mother Nature. These play an important role in our life as they are the main source of the energy to the human being and animals for their survival [1]. Some plants have high medicinal value and some are highly poisonous to the human sector. Usage of medicinal plants differs from place to place, depending upon the temperature and species of plants and also based on the concept and line of treatment of the disease by their traditional uses [2]. All over the world there are many systems of traditional medicine which are still in practice such as Chinese Medicine, Vietnamese, Japanese and *Address correspondence to this author at the Final BSMS, Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tamilnadu, India; Tel: 09500198283; E-mail: [email protected] 2215-08/15 $58.00+.00

Indian Systems of medicine (AYUSH- Ayurveda, Yoga & naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) etc [3]. Out of these well known systems of medicine in the world are Traditional Chinese and Indian systems of Medicine. Both these system of medicine belong to the Asian continent and differ in origin from China and India respectively [4]. Both these systems have their own exclusive Materia Medica, Pathology, Line of treatment, Specialities and external therapies. This review paper is a small attempt to document the similarities of herbs which are common to both Traditional systems and also to find out their inevitable roles in managing Non-Communicable Diseases. Plants Under consideration for Similarities (Table 1) among both Traditional systems [1, 2].

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Table 1. Information about individual herbs and their actions [12, 13, 15]. Serialno. 1

Botanical Name

Siddha Name/ Common Name

Chinese Name

Parts Used

Common actions in TCM and Indian Medicines

Differing action in Siddha (from TCM)

Zingiber officinale [7]

Inji/ Ginger

Sheng jiang

Rhizome

Common cold

Stabilize Tridhosa, Indigestion, Appetizer

Productive cough Gastralgia, Vomitting and Diarrhoea,

2

Vitex negundo [8]

Nochi/ Chaste Tree

Huang Ping

Root

Leaves: Common cold, Fever, Enteritis, Diarrhoea, Eczema,

Stabilize Tridhosa, worm infestation,

Fruit

Vaginal discharge, Dermatitis.

stomach pain,

Stem

Fruits: Cough, Asthma, Epigastric pain, Dyspepsia.

cystitis, Vatha diseases.

Leaves

Root &Stem: Fever, Fatigue, Cough due to bronchitis. 3

Terminalia chebula [9]

Kadukkai/ Chebulic myrobalan

Hezi

Fruit covering

Diarrhoea

Leucorrhoea

Tastelessness, Cardiac diseases, Hypertension, Eye diseases, Anemia, Dropsy.

Enterophagia Metorrhagia

4

5

Ricinus communis

Punica granatum

Aamanaku

Mathulai/ Pomagranate

Bimazi

Shillupi

Seed

Fruit

Skin inflammation

Emollient,

Constipation

Galactagogue.

Acts as purgative

rheumatism

Chronic diarrhea

Nervine tonic, Improves cordial blood

Dysentry Prolapse of the Rectum Leucorrhoea

6

Psoralea corylifolia

Karbogarisi/Babhi seeds

Buguzhi

seed

Diarrhoea Enuresis Frequent micturition Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Tinea capitis.

7

8

Prunus armeniaca

Badam/Apricot

Piper nigrum

Milagu/ Black pepper

Xingren

Seed

Cough

Diarrhoea, micturition. Enuresis, Heals wound Improves weight

Constipation Heihujiao

Dried unripe fruits

Vomiting Diarrhoea Poor appetite

Kapha diseases, Vatha diseases, Cold, Fever.

Chronic bronchitis Epilepsy 9

Cyperus rotundus

Korai/Nut grass

Xiang Fu

Rhizome

Liver regulation Menstrual cycle regulations Alleviates pain

10

Tribulus terrestris [16]

Nerunjil/small caltrops

Bai Ji Li

Whole plant

Calms liver Expells flatulence Itching

Fever, Hypertension Excessive thirst, diarrhea Burning micturition, renal calculi, oliguria, leucorhhoea

Brighting eyes 11

Morus alba

Kambili Puchi chedi/ White mulberry

Sangbaipi

Leaves

Cough

Fruit

Dyspnoea Facial dropsy Oedema Oliguria Injury

Fever, Excessive thirst, Decubitus ulcer

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Botanical Name


Morinda tinctoria

Manjanathi/Indian Mulberry

Chinese Name Bajitian

Parts Used


Differing action in Siddha (from TCM) Skin disease, Antioxidant,fever.

Leaves

Impotence

Root

Seminal emissions

Bark

Irregular periods Pain in lower abdomen Rheumatalgia

13

Melia azedarach [17]

Malai vembu/

Kulianpi

Common beat tree

Leaves

Ascarasis

worm infestation,

Root bark

Ancylostomiasis

infertility

Bark

Ringworm disease

Resins 14

Hyoscyamus niger

Black Henbane

Langdangzi

Seed

Skin diseases

Gastric cramps, Menorrhagia, Sleeplessness

15

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Athimathuram/ Licorice

Gancao

Rhizome

Sore throat

Eye diseases, Leucoderma, Jaundice, Hiccup

Cough Gastric hyposecretion Hysteria Skin inflammation Drug & food poisoning

16

Eclipta prostrata

Karisalai/ Trailling eclipta

Mohanlian

Whole plant

Haematemesis Diarrhoea

Jaundice, Skin diseases, Anaemia.

Tinnitus Eczema Tinea pedis 17

Dioscorea opposita

Karunai Kizhangu/ Chinese yam

Shanyao

Root

Prolonged diarrhea

Piles

Chronic enteritis

Hemorrhoid

Cough Leucorrhoea Seminal emission 18

Datura metel

Ummathai/ Devil's trumpet

Yangicnhoa

Flower

Bronchial asthma

Dog bite,

Chronic epigastric pain

Ulcer, Scabies, Eczema, Ear pain.

Rheumatic pain Tooth ache 19

Curcuma longa [18]

Manjal/ Turmeric

Jianghuang

Rhizome

Chest and abdominal distension

Anti-oxidant,

Rheumatalgia

Antidote for Insect bite, Swelling, scabies, Eczema, Jaundice

Irregular menses Injuries Amennorhoea 20

Croton tiglium

Nervalam/ Purging Nut

Badou

Seed

Meteorism (Tympanites) Ascites

Purgative, Vatha disease,

Abundant expectoration 21

Cinnamomum aromaticum

Lavangapattai/ Chinese cinnamon

Rougul

Bark

Stomach ache Diarrhoea Shock Cold Wheezing Dysmenorrhoea Hypotension

Internal Piles, Insect bite, Head ache, Tooth ache, Vomiting



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Serialno.

Botanical Name


22

Cassia tora

Thagarai/ Foetid cassia

Chinese Name Juemingzl

Parts Used


Differing action in Siddha (from TCM)

Seeds

Acute conjunctivitis

Leaves

Constipation

Tinea infection, Tuberculosis,

Dizziness Ascites

Insect bite, Wound healing.

Malnutrition 23

Areca catechu

Paiku/ Areca nut

Binglang

Seed,

Tapeworm infection Abdominal pain Diarrhoea

Cold, Anti-stress, St, anemia, skin ulcers, Strengthen gums

Glaucoma Oedema 24

25

Asparagus racemosus

Aquillaria agallocha

Thaneer vitan kilangu/ Wild asparagus

Tiandong

Agil/Aloe wood

Chenziang

Root tuber

Cough Sputum Constipation

Wood

Stomachic Gastralgia

Diabetes, Tuberculosis, Aphrodisiac, Uterine tonic, Galactagogue Sinusitis, Headache, Stomachic, Fever, wound healing.

vomiting 26

Andrographis paniculata

Nilavembu/Green chiretta kalmegh

Chuanxinlian

Whole plant

Common cold

Sinusitis, Fever

Gastritis Boils Wound infections Snake bite

27

Alpinia officinarum [11]

Arathai/ Lesser galangal

Gaoliangifiang

Rhizome

Epigastric pain Vomiting

Asthma, Eczema, Tooth diseases.

Duodenal ulcer Gastro enteritis

28

Acorus calamus [10]

Vasambu/sweet flag

Shichangpu

Rhizome

Chronic gastritis Feeling of constriction in chest Rheumatic lumbago

29

Aconitum kunezoffi

Nabi/Aconite

Caown

Root tuber

Rheumatic arthralgia Sciatica

Hypertension, Stabilize tridosa, Halitosis Indigestion, Vatha diseases, Piles

Hemiplegia Muscular spasm Contusions

List of Medicinal Herbs

6) Psoralea corylifolia (Buguzhi)

The Botanical name along with their Common names in Chinese [5-8].

7) Prunus armeriaca (Xingren )

1) Zingiber officinale (Shengjiang) 2) Vitex negundo (Huangjing) 3) Terminalia chebula(Hezi) 4) Ricinus communis ( Bimazi) 5) Punica granatum (Shillupi)

8) Piper nigrum (Heihujiao) 9) Cyperus rotundus (Xiang Fu) 10) Tribulus terrestris (Bai Ji Li) 11) Morus alba (Sangbaipi) 12) Morinda officinarum (Bajitian ) 13) Melia azedarach (Kulianpi)

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14) Hyoscyamus niger (Langdangz)

28) Acorus gramineus (Shichangpu)

15) Glycyrrhiza glabra (Gancao)

29) Aconitum kunezoffi (Caown)

16) Eclipta prostrate (Mohanlian) 17) Dioscorea opposita (Shanyao) 18) Datura metel (Yangicnhoa) 19) Curcuma longa (Jianghuang) 20) Croton tiglium (Badou) 21) Cinnamomum aromaticum (Rougul) 22) Cassia tona (Juemingzl) 23) Areca catechu (Binglang) 24) Asparagus racemosus (Tiandong) 25) Aquillaria agallocha (Chenziang) 26) Andrographis paniculata (Chuanxinlian) 27) Alpinia officinarum (Gaoliangifiang)

CONCLUSION The initial step towards integrated medicine is bringing together the specialties of well known major traditional medical systems of the world. While going through the literatures of Traditional Chinese and Indian Medicines with regard to the healing properties of plants, one can observe the similarities of in their therapeutic properties. This basic research is such an effort by the authors to document plants having the same action in both systems of Medicine. Differences between the therapeutic properties of the selected herbs are also identified and documented. This is only a preliminary effort and more work is needed to further explore the possibilities where Traditional Indian and Chinese medicines can combine together to provide a healthier, disease free, ecofriendly lifestyle.

Table 2. List of herbs effective against Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) – Common to both systems of Medicine [19-21]. Serial No.

Name Of The Herb

Non Communicable Disease

1.

Zinger officinalae

Diabetes mellitus

2.

Vitex negundo

Gastric cancer

3.

Terminalia chebula

Anti oxidant and Anti hyperglycemic

4.

Riccinus communis

Skin cancer

5.

Psoralea corylifolia

Renal calculi

6.

Aconitum kunezoffi

Hypertension, diarrhea

7

Acorus calamus

Breast cancer

8

Alpinia officanrum

Diabetic mellitus

9

Andrographis paniculata

Diabetic mellitus, colon cancer [14]

10

Aquillaria agallocha

Diabetes mellitus, anti tumour, asthma

11

Asparagus racemosus

Anti cancer, diabetes mellitus

12

Areca catechu

Hypertension, diabetes

13

Cinnamomum aromaticum

Obesity, diabetes

14

Croton tiglium

Obesity

15

Curcuma longa

Obesity, diabetes mellitus

16

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Diabetes mellitus, obesity [22]

17

Eclipta prostrata

Diabetes mellitus, obesity [23]


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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS TCM


= Traditional Chinese Medicine

AYUSH = Ayurveda Yoga & naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST The author(s) confirm that this article content has no conflict of interest.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sincere Thanks to Professor Dr. Thomas M. Walter for the supports that he provided.

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Accepted: March 06, 2015