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Papers by Garima Jain

Medicinal & Aromatic Plants

In present scenario, stress is a common problem which affects not only elders, but also to older ... more In present scenario, stress is a common problem which affects not only elders, but also to older and youngster. Long term stress can be detrimental and causes various diseases related to CNS, immune system, neuro-endocrine system, liver, blood, learning, memory defeat and irregular sleeping pattern. A combined approach of traditional and modern system i.e., adaptogens help to overcome the stress and stress related problems. Adaptogens are generally the plant-derived biologically active substances that help to increase the body resistance against physical, biological, emotional and environmental stressors in nonspecific manner through maintenance of internal homeostasis. Adaptogenic herbs exhibit neuro-protective, anxiolytic, anti-fatigue, nootropic, anti-depressive, and CNS stimulating activity. Non-specific action of the adaptogenic herbs decreases the targeted phenomenon and efficiency so that more study, research and clinical trials are required to find the targeted action of adaptogens. In recent years, focus has been shifted towards the adaptogens due to its safety, cost effectiveness and efficacy for maintaining and improving the quality of life. The present review focuses on the mechanism of stress induction, its relation with anxiety, depression and immune system. It also highlights the different herbal biomolecules as an adaptogens that are used in either Ayurveda or Traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM].

India is a country of herbs where a lot of varieties are cultivated, and their formulation develo... more India is a country of herbs where a lot of varieties are cultivated, and their formulation developed and used for preventing, mitigating and curing of diseases and other health problems. Trigonella foenumgraecum (Fenugreek) is one of them. Its origin is in India and Northern Africa. The plant contains a variety of components i.e. alkaloids, glycoside, polyphenols, steroids, amino acids and volatile components etc. It is used as anti-diabetic, anti-fertility, anti-microbial, antiparasitic and hypocholesterolaemic, antiepileptic, antibronchitis, carminative, aphrodisiac, analgesic, antipyretic, anticancer, antioxidant, immunomodulator, in phlegm disorders, and recently in balancing the blood sugar level. In India, fenugreek powder is also used as a lactation stimulant and protective against ethanol toxicity etc. Due to its versatile activities and holistic approach in pharmacology, it is a drug of choice for health related problems of the general person, patient and researchers also. Research is going on for developing various formulations for various activities of fenugreek. This review gives an account about the recent uses of the T. foenum-graecum.

Medicinal & Aromatic Plants

In present scenario, stress is a common problem which affects not only elders, but also to older ... more In present scenario, stress is a common problem which affects not only elders, but also to older and youngster. Long term stress can be detrimental and causes various diseases related to CNS, immune system, neuro-endocrine system, liver, blood, learning, memory defeat and irregular sleeping pattern. A combined approach of traditional and modern system i.e., adaptogens help to overcome the stress and stress related problems. Adaptogens are generally the plant-derived biologically active substances that help to increase the body resistance against physical, biological, emotional and environmental stressors in nonspecific manner through maintenance of internal homeostasis. Adaptogenic herbs exhibit neuro-protective, anxiolytic, anti-fatigue, nootropic, anti-depressive, and CNS stimulating activity. Non-specific action of the adaptogenic herbs decreases the targeted phenomenon and efficiency so that more study, research and clinical trials are required to find the targeted action of adaptogens. In recent years, focus has been shifted towards the adaptogens due to its safety, cost effectiveness and efficacy for maintaining and improving the quality of life. The present review focuses on the mechanism of stress induction, its relation with anxiety, depression and immune system. It also highlights the different herbal biomolecules as an adaptogens that are used in either Ayurveda or Traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM].

India is a country of herbs where a lot of varieties are cultivated, and their formulation develo... more India is a country of herbs where a lot of varieties are cultivated, and their formulation developed and used for preventing, mitigating and curing of diseases and other health problems. Trigonella foenumgraecum (Fenugreek) is one of them. Its origin is in India and Northern Africa. The plant contains a variety of components i.e. alkaloids, glycoside, polyphenols, steroids, amino acids and volatile components etc. It is used as anti-diabetic, anti-fertility, anti-microbial, antiparasitic and hypocholesterolaemic, antiepileptic, antibronchitis, carminative, aphrodisiac, analgesic, antipyretic, anticancer, antioxidant, immunomodulator, in phlegm disorders, and recently in balancing the blood sugar level. In India, fenugreek powder is also used as a lactation stimulant and protective against ethanol toxicity etc. Due to its versatile activities and holistic approach in pharmacology, it is a drug of choice for health related problems of the general person, patient and researchers also. Research is going on for developing various formulations for various activities of fenugreek. This review gives an account about the recent uses of the T. foenum-graecum.