The Biobrio 11(3 & 4), 2024

Ethnobotanical use of Commelina in gastrointestinal disorders

Abhishek Konar, K. Prasanna Lakshmi, Mukul Barwant, Pranabesh Ghosh, Reshmi Chatterjee & G. M. Narasimha Rao

ABSTRACT:

Today digestive problems are common disorders in every household. Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are of major concern because they cause mortality in humans. In modern medicine treatment of Gastrointestinal disorders involve surgeries and synthetic drug. However, a huge import of drugs at high cost did not improve digestive disorders in rural areas and urban areas. Urban and rural people search for alternative treatment with low cost and safer. According to WHO 80% people use herbal medicinal products for their critical disorder. Traditional medicines are more affordable and easily accessible for Gastrointestinal (GI) treatment sources. That's why Commelina species is the best choice for Gastrointestinal (GI) treatment because it contains various bioactive compound. Traditionally Commelina species are used for the treatment of a variety of digestive problem. Different studies have shown that Commelina species are considered as curing agent for digestive disorders. This study investigated the diversity of Commelina sp. used to treat Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and documented the traditional knowledge associated with them.

Keywords:    

Traditionally, Commelina sp., Medicinal Plant, GI, digestive problems

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