Reformatted Medicinal Plants

MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, MUMBAI
Project Report
On
THE MEDICINAL PLANTS
DIPLOMA
In
Environmental Studies
Submitted by:
MR. OMKAR RAVSAHEB CHAVAN
Under the guidance of

Miss. S. M. DESAI
Academic Year 2023-2024
Certificate
This is to certify that the following students of BSC(CS) II have completed the project on
'THE MEDICINAL PLANTS' satisfactorily in the subject Environmental Studies during the
academic year 2023-2024 as prescribed in the curriculum.
Miss. S. M. DESAI (Guide)
Dr. S. M. KADAM (Principal)
Table of Contents
1. 1.0 Introduction
2. 2.0 Objectives
3. 3.0 Methodology
4. 4.0 Reasons
5. 5.0 Conclusion
6. 6.0 Summary
7. 7.0 References
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
India has a rich culture of medicinal herbs and spices, which includes about more than 2000
species and has a vast geographical area with high potential abilities for Ayurvedic,
traditional medicines but only very few have been studied chemically and
pharmacologically for their potential medicinal value.
Human beings have used plants for the treatment of diverse ailments for thousands of
years. According to the World Health Organization, most populations still rely on traditional
medicines for their psychological and physical health requirements, since they cannot
afford the products of Western pharmaceutical industries, together with their side effects
and lack of healthcare facilities. Rural areas of many developing countries still rely on
traditional medicine for their primary health care needs and have found a place in day-to-
day life. These medicines are relatively safer and cheaper than synthetic or modern
medicine. People living in rural areas from their personal experience know that these
traditional remedies are valuable source of natural products to maintain human health.
Among the plant parts, the leaves are most frequently used for treatment of diseases. The
roots, fruits, bark, gum and latex, stem, seeds and flowers are also used as per their
availability and curing ability. The information of some useful medicines known to local
people through their experience of ages is transferred from generation to generation.
Traditional systems of medicine make use of nearly 7000 plant species. Out of the 17,000
economic species of angiosperms known worldwide, about 5000 occur in India.
. recent times, WHO released a report that says that an estimated 80% world population
rely on medicinal plants or herbal treatment. As per WHO, around 21,000 plant species have
the potential for being used as medicinal plants.
Objectives
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
Hence, objectives of this project may be acknowledged as follows:
To study some of the medicinal plants in detail.
To study availability, biodiversity, scientific names, local names, families, etc. of such plants.
To know medical uses of those medicinal plants.
To emphasis on use offerable medicines in the health system as they are much safer than
synthetic medicines.
To study the today’s natural resources of medicinal plants.
To study the role of medicinal plants in life-threatening diseases like cancer.
To prove that traditional medicines made from medicinal plants are safer and reliable than
synthetic or modern medicines.
To survey on knowledge and personal experience of people about regular daily usage of
popular medicinal plants.
To collect information about demand and supply, consumption of medicinal plants.
To gain information about the growing pressure on nature and natural resources of those
plants, which came with a rapidly increasing population and economic development.
Methodology
METHODOLOGY
Medicinal plants are indivisible and important part of environment, so we selected this
subject as a project to enhance our knowledge. After selection of subject, we collected
information from various sources i. e. books, newspapers, environmental websites,
teacher’s guidance.
After generating information, we made collective surveys by administrating interview

schedules and questionnaires since we selected survey method. We spend more time on
the project during weekends and holidays or at spare time as per the need of the project. In
surveys we visited local Ayurvedic medical shops.
In the context of climate change, in situ conservation of plant genetic resources is becoming
increasingly important as it supports natural (ecological and evolutionary) adaptations of
plants to the changing environment. The aim of this study was to synthesize a
comprehensive general methodology for the maintenance of genetic reserve sites of
medicinal plants based on the analysis of relevant legal documents, literature sources,
databases, and authors’ own experience.
A methodology was developed for the application of various maintenance measures for
target species populations in genetic reserve sites to ensure their long-term sustainability.
It uses a systematic approach to the intervention measures by grouping them into habitat-
specific and factor-specific ones, and follows the specific principles of biodiversity
conservation, such as the concept of ecosystem, priority of in situ conservation, caution and
validity of decision-making, and regional approach. An extensive discussion on major
intervention measures is provided. The methodology is intended to be used as a tool for the
preparation and implementation of management plans of individual medicinal plant genetic
reserve sites by the responsible.
Reasons
Reasons To Use Medicinal Plants
There are no side effects when natural medicines are used because these medicinal plant
remedies are in sync with nature.
There is no huge investment when medicinal plants are brought home. In comparison to the
box of pharmaceutical medicines, these plants are quite cheap.
The leaves, bark, seeds, or any part of the medicinal plants can be consumed by people of
any age group.
Herbal medicines or medicinal plants are sustainable options. Most of the modern day
medicines use many living organisms like scorpions or horseshoe crabs. So, using medicinal
plants is an eco-friendly choice.
Medicinal herbs and plants used in cooking retain their properties aiding the body.
Coriander or ginger are mostly used in regular Indian cuisine and they are really beneficial.
Conclusion
CONCLUSION
Medicinal plants are an essential natural resource for the treatment of more persistent
diseases. Various medicinal plants can be used to treat similar diseases, depending on the
country in which the disease occurs. In some localities, medicinal plants are perceived
according to their traditional uses and represent a low-cost alternative to treat various
diseases.
However, more ethnobotanical studies are still needed to quantitatively document the use
of medicinal plants and their beneficial effects when they are used as the only option to
treat a disease, as well as their toxicological effects.
Summary
SUMMARY
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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, MUMBAI

THE MEDICINAL PLANTS

Under the guidance of

Academic Year 2023-2024

Miss. S. M. DESAI (Guide)

Dr. S. M. KADAM (Principal)

Hence, objectives of this project may be acknowledged as follows:

To study some of the medicinal plants in detail.

To know medical uses of those medicinal plants.

To study the role of medicinal plants in life-threatening diseases like cancer.

To collect information about demand and supply, consumption of medicinal plants.

After generating information, we made collective surveys by administrating interview

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