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Wonderful plants combating SKIN DISEASES Presented by Dr. Sudhakar Kokate Director PPRC, India

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Page 1: Skin diseases

Wonderful plants

combating

SKIN DISEASES

Presented by

Dr. Sudhakar Kokate

Director PPRC, India

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Happy World Health Day

07.04.2014

Wishes from

Dr. Sudhakar Kokate

Director PPRC, India

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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

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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

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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

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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

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SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Cleansers

Facial masks

Toners

Moisturizers

Sunscreen

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Tanning oils

Lotions

Skin lighteners

Serums

Exfoliants

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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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