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Scientific investigation of Global Plants
acting as
TONICSfor
Human Welfare
Presented by Dr. Sudhakar KokateDirector PPRC, India
PPRC/INDIA 01
Human body immune systems
PPRC/INDIA 02
Factors affecting human bodyimmune systems
Functions of Tonic / Immunity boosters
Fights infection
Strengthens tissues against micro-
organisms
Increases T-cell production and
protects T-helper cells
PPRC/INDIA 03
Functions of Tonic / Immunity boosters
Stimulates macrophage capability
Compliments the action of interferon
and interleukin
Assist the cell mediated immune
response
PPRC/INDIA 04
Side-effects of synthetic Tonics
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Headache
Allergy reactions: Rash, Hives, Itching,Difficulty in breathing, tightness inchest
Swelling of face, mouth, lips, tonguePPRC/INDIA 05
Side-effects of synthetic Tonics
Blurred vision
Dark urine
Frequent hunger, thirst / urination
Persistent diarrhoea
Vomiting
Yellowing of the skin or eyesPPRC/INDIA 06
PPRC/INDIA 07
Plant tonics
PPRC/INDIA 08
Plant tonics
Angelica archangelica
PPRC/INDIA 09
Angelica archangelica
Family: Apiaceae
Herb rich in Coumarin derivatives
Considered as good tonic to improve
well being
PPRC/INDIA 10
Angelica archangelica
It also helps in mental harmony
Need of further new formulations
for eco-cheap product for the
deprived
PPRC/INDIA 11
Peucedanum ostruthium
PPRC/INDIA 12
Peucedanum ostruthium
Also called Masterwort
Family: Apiaceae
Native of Eurasia
Rich in Coumarin dervatives
Good tonic for improving health &mental harmony
PPRC/INDIA 13
Pimpinella saxifraga
PPRC/INDIA 14
Pimpinella saxifraga
Also called Black caraway
Family: Apiaceae
Locality: Mediterranean region
Coumarin-rich tonic
Improves mental health
PPRC/INDIA 15
Asarum caudatum
PPRC/INDIA 16
Asarum caudatum
Also called Wild ginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Native of Western Washington State
Boiled leaves used as tonic tea
PPRC/INDIA 17
Centaurea nigra
PPRC/INDIA 18
Centaurea nigra
Also called Knap weed
Family: Asteraceae
Native of Europe, North America,Himalayas, Kashmir
Root tonic
Helps in nervous depression
PPRC/INDIA 19
Doronicum pardalianches
PPRC/INDIA 20
Doronicum pardalianches
Family: Asteraceae
Native of Europe
Considered as cardiac tonic
Useful in nervous depression and
melancholia
PPRC/INDIA 21
Eupatorium perfoliatum
PPRC/INDIA 22
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Also called Boneset
Family: Asteraceae
Native North America
Useful parts: Leaves, flowering tops
Significant tonic
PPRC/INDIA 23
Senecio jacobaea
PPRC/INDIA 24
Senecio jacobaea
Also called Tansy ragwort
Family: Asteraceae
Locality: Eurasia
Useful parts: Leaves
Good stimulant and tonic
PPRC/INDIA 25
Jeffersonia diphylla
PPRC/INDIA 26
Jeffersonia diphylla
Also known as Twinleaf
Family: Berberidaceae
Locality: New York to Iowa
Roots used as stimulant and tonic
PPRC/INDIA 27
Mahonia aquifolium
PPRC/INDIA 28
Mahonia aquifolium
Also known as Oregon grape
Family: Berberidaceae
Native of Western North America
Useful plant part: Rhizomes & roots
Bitter tonic
PPRC/INDIA 29
Cochlospermum niloticus
PPRC/INDIA 30
Cochlospermum niloticus
Family: Cochlospermaceae
Native of Sudan (Nuba mountains)
Underground swollen parts of the
plant are chewed as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 31
Cressa cretica
PPRC/INDIA 32
Cressa cretica
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native of Sudan
Whole plant is significant for tonic
PPRC/INDIA 33
Ipomoea digitata
PPRC/INDIA 34
Ipomoea digitata
Also known as Fingerleaf morningglory
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native of India to Malaya
Useful plant part as tonic: Roots
Possesses aphrodisiac property
PPRC/INDIA 35
Cyperus iria
PPRC/INDIA 36
Cyperus iria
Family: Cyperaceae
Native of India
It acts as a stimulant as well as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 37
Croton eluteria
PPRC/INDIA 38
Croton eluteria
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Locality: West Indies
Dried bark is aromatic, bitter and
tonic
PPRC/INDIA 39
Caesalpinia bonduscelia
PPRC/INDIA 40
Caesalpinia bonduscelia
Also known as Moluccabean
Family: Fabaceae
Native of India
Useful part: Seeds
Seeds + black pepper = good tonic
Nice to investigate further
PPRC/INDIA 41
Caesalpinia nuga
PPRC/INDIA 42
Caesalpinia nuga
Family: Fabaceae
Native of India
Roots used as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 43
Cassia occidentalis
PPRC/INDIA 44
Cassia occidentalis
Family: Fabaceae
Locality: Tropics
Coffee senna: vernacular name
Seeds used as tonic and diuretic
PPRC/INDIA 45
Canscora diffusa
PPRC/INDIA 46
Canscora diffusa
Family: Gentianceae
Locality: Philippines
Remarks: Herb as tonic tea
PPRC/INDIA 47
Gentiana spp.
PPRC/INDIA 48
Gentiana spp.
Family: Gentianaceae
Native of North America
Important part for tonic: Roots
Taste: Bitter
PPRC/INDIA 49
Swertia carolinensis
PPRC/INDIA 50
Swertia carolinensis
Family: Gentianaceae
Vernacular name: Columbo
Locality: Eastern North America
Roots as tonic and stimulant
PPRC/INDIA 51
Leonurus cardiaca
PPRC/INDIA 52
Leonurus cardiaca
Also known as Common motherwort
Family: Lamiaceae
Locality: Eurasia
Pecularities: Herbal tonic for heart,
ailments, female weakness and
hysteria
PPRC/INDIA 53
Hypoxis aurea
PPRC/INDIA 54
Hypoxis aurea
Family: Liliaceae
Native of Tropical Asia
Pecularities: Herb considered
rejuvenating, reconstructive, tonic
and aphrodisiac
PPRC/INDIA 55
Smilax calophylla
PPRC/INDIA 56
Smilax calophylla
Family: Liliaceae
Locality: Malaysia
Rhizomes tonic and aphrodisiac
PPRC/INDIA 57
Smilax china
PPRC/INDIA 58
Smilax china
Family: Liliaceae
Vernacular name: China root
Locality: China, Japan
Root decoction used as stimulant and
aphrodisiac
PPRC/INDIA 59
Smilax ornata
PPRC/INDIA 60
Smilax ornata
Family: Liliaceae
Native of Central Anerica
Part for tonic: Dried roots
Good tonic to investigate in detail
PPRC/INDIA 61
Cyclea peltata
PPRC/INDIA 62
Cyclea peltata
Family: Menispermaceae
Locality: China
Part for tonic: Tuber
Nice tonic needs to be investigated
further for more potent tonic /
immunity boosterPPRC/INDIA 63
Corydalis govaniana
PPRC/INDIA 64
Corydalis govaniana
Family: Papaveraceae
Native of India
Roots as tonic, diuretic alternative
Detailed investigations about this
plant to be carried out further
PPRC/INDIA 65
Dicentra canadensis
PPRC/INDIA 66
Dicentra canadensis
Also known as Squirrel corn
Family: Papaveraceae
Native of Eastern North America
Dried tubers considered as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 67
Dicentra cucullaria
PPRC/INDIA 68
Dicentra cucullaria
Also known as Dutchman’s breeches
Family: Papaveraceae
Part for tonic: Tuber
PPRC/INDIA 69
Fumaria officinalis
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Fumaria officinalis
Family: Papaveraceae
Locality: Temperate Eurasia, North
America, Iran, Afghanistan
Pecularities: Herb nice tonic, blood
purifier
Fruit: Blood purifierPPRC/INDIA 71
Piper methysticum
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Piper methysticum
Also known as Kava
Family: Piperaceae
Native of Oceania
Cold water extract of roots used as
tonic and stimulant
PPRC/INDIA 73
Coptis teeta
PPRC/INDIA 74
Coptis teeta
Family: Ranunculaceae
Native of Assam-India
Root containing “Berberine” acting as
bitter tonic
PPRC/INDIA 75
Coptis trifolia
PPRC/INDIA 76
Coptis trifolia
Family: Ranunculaceae
Vernacular name: Goldenthread
Locality: North America
Remarks: Dried plant used as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 77
Cinchona calisaya
PPRC/INDIA 78
Cinchona calisaya
Family: Rubiaceae
Vernacular name: Yellow bark,
cinchona
Locality: Bolivia
Bark as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 79
Cinchona ledgeriana
PPRC/INDIA 80
Cinchona ledgeriana
Family: Rubiaceae
Vernacular name: Ledgerbark
cinchona
Native of Bolivia
Bark used as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 81
Euodia lepta
PPRC/INDIA 82
Euodia lepta
Family: Rutaceae
Native of Southeast Asia
Whole plant used as bitter tonic
PPRC/INDIA 83
Euodia lunu-ankenda
PPRC/INDIA 84
Euodia lunu-ankenda
Family: Rutaceae
Native of Malaya
Vernacular name: Vanashempaga
Leaf / flower infusion as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 85
Ptelea trifoliata
PPRC/INDIA 86
Ptelea trifoliata
Family: Rutaceae
Vernacular name: Common hoptree
Native of North America
Menominees and Meskwakis
Considered bark as sacred medicine
and panaceaPPRC/INDIA 87
Lantana camara
PPRC/INDIA 88
Lantana camara
Family: Verbenaceae
Native of Tropical America
Leaves as stimulant and tonic
PPRC/INDIA 89
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