Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Therapeutic use of Zanjabeel


Affiliations
1 Department oflslamic Studies, IUST Awantipora, J&K, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


All over the world people are facing many health problems. But every problem has solution and every disease is curable. The world consists oflarge number ofliving plants, developing all around. Among these a collection of dried plants, with high experimental or research plants Zanjabeel is highly valuable. From time immemorial people use different kinds of medicines derived from plant extractions. There are many Islamic teachings related to the scientific or medicinal significance of Zanjabeel plant. It is mentioned in Quran and Hadith and declared most important dish for people in paradise while as in hadith it is considered as an important drug. In order to know medicinal value of different plants Zanjabeel is chosen to analysis its constituents in order to highlight its medicinal value and a very less costly or easily available medicine for general masses.

Keywords

Zanjabeel, Medicinal Value, Quran, Hadith, Traditional Medicine.
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Abu Bakr Rhazes, Al-Hawi fi al-tibb, volume 4, section 12, p.10 AbuDawud, Tibb 1, (3855)

  • Abu Nu-aim: 161, Dr Shakeel's Tibb Nabavi, http://www.tib-e-nabi-for-you.com/ginger.html

  • Al-Haj Baddar, N.W., Aburjai, T.A., Taha, M.O., & Disi, A.M. (2011). Thujone corrects cholesterol and triglyceride profiles in diabetic rat model. Natural Product Research, 25, 1180-1184.

  • Al-Hilali, M.T., & Khan, M.M. (1985). 'The Noble Quran: English translation o f the meaning and commentary. King Fahd complex for the printing of Holy Quran. Madinah,K.S.A,13.

  • Al-Jame, B.I. (2000). Limufradat al-adviya wa al-aghziya (Vol. 2). New Delhi: CCRUM, 349-352.

  • Allaire, A.D., Moos, M.K., & Wells, S.R. (2000). Complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: A survey of North Carolina certified nurse midwives. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 95r 19-23.

  • American Diabetes Association (2008). Standards of medical care in diabetes. Diabetes Care, 31, 12-54.

  • Anonymous (2004). The Wealth o f India: A dictionary o f Indian Raw Material and Industrial products (Vol. 1). New Delhi: NISCAIR, 89-102.

  • Anonymous (2007). The Unani Pharmacopoeia o f India (Part l.Vol.l). New Delhi: GOI Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dept. ofAyush,pp.88-89.

  • Atai, Z., Atapour, M., & Mohseni, M. (2009). Inhibitory effect of ginger extract on Candida albicans. American Journal o f Applied Sciences, 6(6), 1067-1069.

  • Al-Qudah, M.M.A. (2016). The effects of aqueous ginger extract on pancreas histology and on blood glucose in normal and alloxan monohydrate-induced diabetic rats. Biomedical Research, 27(2), 350-356.

  • Barnard, N.D., Scialli, A.R., Tumer-McGrievy, G., & Lanou, A.J. (2004). Acceptability of a low-fat vegan diet compares favourably to a step II diet in a randomized, controlled trial. Journal o f Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 24(A), 229-235.

  • Bjandari, U., & Zafar, R. (1998). The protective action of ethanolic ginger extract in cholesterol fedrabbits. Journal o f Ethnopharmacology, 67(2), 167-171.

  • Bone, M.E., Wilkinson, D.J., Young, J.R., McNeil, J., & Charlton, S. (1990). Ginger ischolar_main a new antiemetic: The effect of ginger ischolar_main on postoperative nausea, vomiting after gynaecological surgery. Aneasthesia, 45(8), 669-671.

  • Buchan, K.W., &Hassall,D.G. (2000). PPAR agonists as direct modulators ofthe vessel wall in cardiovascular disease. Medicinal Research Reviews, 20(5), 350-366.

  • Bukhari Tibb 1,

  • Carpenter, M.W. (1982). Criteria for screening tests for gestational diabetes. American Journal o f Obstetric Gynecology, 144(7), 768-773.

  • Edward, D. (2013). Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM Health Benefits o f Ginger, Last Updated on September 10. Https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/ natural-health/health-benefits-of-ginger, retrieved on 28/03/2018

  • Fischer-Rasmuseen, W., Kjaer, S.K., Dahl, C., & Asping, U. (1990). Ginger treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum. European Journal o f Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 55(1), 19-24.

  • Giugliano, D., & Esposito, K. (2008). Mediterranean diet and metabolic diseases. Current Opinion inLipidology, 19(), 63-68.

  • Grontved, A., Brask, T., Kambskard, J., & Hentzer, E. (1998). Ginger ischolar_main against Seasickness, A controlled Trial on the open Sea. Acta Otolaryngal, 105,45-49.

  • Han, L., Morimoto, C , Zheng, Y.N., Li, W, Asami, E , Okuda, H., & Saito, M. (2008). Effects of zingiberone on fat storage in ovariectomized rats. Yakugaku Zasshi, 725(8), 1195-201. Http://www.allianceingredients.com/pdfdocs/Zingiber_Officinale.PDF accessed onl5/06/2018. Accessed on 3/11/2018

  • IbnMajah,Tibb 1,(3436)

  • John, K. W., Prince, L. M., & Williams, K. J. (2002). The Phylogeny and a new classification of the gingers (Zingiberaceae): Evidence from molecular data. American Journal o f Botany, 5P(10), 1682-1696.

  • Joy, P.P., Thomas, J., Mathew, S., & Skaria, B.P. (Eds.) (1980). Medicinal plants. Kerala agricultural university Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Research Station; Emakulum, p. 210.

  • Jutel,A. (2009). Sociology of diagnosis: APreliminary review. Sociology ofHealth and Illness, 32(2), 278-299.

  • Kassirer, J.P. (1989). Our stubborn quest for diagnostic certainty. A cause of excessive testing. New England Journal of.'Medicine, 320(22), 1489-1491.

  • Khari, C.P. (2007). Indian medicinal plants: An illustrated dictionary. Berlin: Heidelberg Springer, pp. 733- 734.

  • Khattabetal. (2013). Op.cit, Vol.10, pp.428-442.

  • Khattab,H.A.H.,Al-Amoudi,N.S., &A1-Faleh, A.A. (2013). Effect of ginger, curcumin and their mixture on blood glucose and lipids in diabetic rats. Journal o f Life Sciences, 10(4), 428-442.

  • Kokate, C.K., Purohit,A.P., & Gokhale, S.B. (2012). Pharmacognosy (Vol. 2). Pune: Nirali Prakashan;Ad. 21/1. Pp.107-110

  • Kritikar, K.R., & Basu, B.D. (2007). Indian medicinal plants (Vol. 4. 2nd ed). (Dehradun, India: International Book Distributers), pp.20-60

  • Kumar, R., & Thomas, P. (2014). Herbal medicines used in the traditional Indian medicinal system as a therapeutic treatment option for overweight and obesity management: A review. International Journal o f Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(2), 42.

  • Langner, E., Greifenberg, S., & Gruenewald, J. (1998). Ginger: history and use. Advances in Therapy, 75(l),25Y-44.

  • Larsen, K., Ibrahim, H., Khaw, S.H., & Saw, L.G. (1999). Gingers o f Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Natural History Publications (Borneo), Kota Kinabalu

  • Lawless, J. (1995). Illustrated Encyclopedia o f Essential Oils, Element Books. Dorset UK, 296

  • Leung, A. Y. (1984). Chinese Herbal Remedies. New York: Universe Books, p.20.

  • Lopez, C.M., Nitisinprasert, S., Wanchaitanawong, P., & Poovarodom, N. (2003). Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plant extracts against food borne spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. Kasetsart Journal, Natural Sciences, 37(4), 460-467.

  • Lumsdon, K. (1995). Disease state management: The heat and headaches over retooling patient care create hard labor. Hospital Health Network, 69(1), 34-42.

  • Langner, E., Greifenberg, S., & Ginger, J. (1998). History and use. Advanced, 75(1), 25-40.

  • Marcano-Berti,L. (1989). Euphroniaceae:Unanuevafamilia.P/ft/er/a, 18, 15-17.

  • Matthews, M.L., & Peter, K. (2008). Comparative floral structure and systematics in Chrysobalanaceae s.l. (Chrysobalanaceae, Dichapetalaceae, Euphroniaceae, Trigoniaceae; Malpighiales), the linnean society of London. Botanical Journal o f the Linnean Society, 157(2), 249-309.

  • Mills, S.Y. (1991). The essential book o f herbal medicine. Arakana Penguin Books, England, p.418.

  • Mowrey, D.B., & Clayson, D.E. (1982). Motion sickness, ginger and psychophysics. Lancet, 1,655-666.

  • Mubarakpuri, Q.A. (1982). Arab-o-Hind Ahde Resalat Main. Jamal Printing Press Delhi, p. 31.

  • Nadkami, K.M. (1976). Indian Materia Medica. Popular Prakashan, Bombay, 1308-1315.

  • Nakazawa, T., & Ohsawa, K. (2002). Metabolism of 6-gingerol in rats. Life Science, 70(18), 2165Y-2175.

  • Newall, C.A., Anderson, L.A., & Phillipson, J.D. (1996). Herbal medicine: A guide for health-care professionals, London. The Pharmaceutical Press, 5(6), 135-137.

  • O'Sullivan, J.B., & Mahan, C.M. (1964). Criteria for the oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy. Diabetes, 13, 278-285.

  • Philips, S., Ruggier, R., & Hutchinson, S.E. (1993). Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) an antiemetic for day case surgery. Anaesthesia, 48(8), 715-717.

  • Qadori, Y.T. (2011). Histological studies on pancreatic tissue in diabetic rats by using wild cherry. Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal, 70(3), 421-425.

  • Rudall, P., Abranson, K., Dransfield, J., & Baker, W. (2003). Floral anatomy in Dypsis (Arecaceae-Areceae): A case of complex synorganization and stamen reduction. Botanical Journal ofthe Linnean Society, 143(2), 115-133.

  • Ramadan, G., Al-Kahtani, M.A., & El-Sayed, W.M. (2011). Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties of Curcuma longa (Turmeric) versus Zingiber officinale (Ginger) rhizomes in rat adjuvant induced arthritis. Inflammation, 34(4), 291-301.

  • Rani, M. P., Padmakumari, K. P., Sankarikutty, B., Lijo Cherian, O., Nisha, V. M., & Raghu, K. G. (2011). Inhibitory potential o f ginger extracts against enzymes linked to type 2 diabetes, inflammation and induced oxidative stress. International Journal ofFood Sciences and Nutrition, 62(2), 106-110.

  • Ravindaran, P.N., & Babu, K.N. (2004). Ginger: The Genius Zangibar. CRC Press, Washington, p.l.

  • Rayati, F., Hajmanouchehri, F., & Najafi, E. (2017). Comparison o f anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects o f Ginger powder and Ibuprofen in post surgical pain model: A randomized, double-blind, case-control clinical trial. Journal o f Dental Research, (Isfahan), 14(1), 17.

  • Reaven, G.M. (1988). Banting lecture: Role of insulin resistance in human disease. Diabetes, 57(12), 1595-1607.

  • Sekiya, K., Ohtani, A., & Kusano, S. (2004). Enhancement of insulin sensitivity in adipocytes by ginger.Biofactors, 22(1-4), 153-156.

  • Sharma, S., Vijayvergia, R., & Singh, T. (2010). Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of some medicinal plants. Journal o f Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(1), 121-124.

  • Singh, P., Srivastava, S., Singh, V.B., Sharma, P., & Singh, D. (2018). Ginger (Zingiber officinale): A Nobel herbal remedy, review article. International Journal o f Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(7), 4065-4077. ISSN: 2319-7706.

  • Srivastava, K.C., & Mustafa, T. (1992). Ginger (Zingiber officinale) in rheumatism and musculoskeletal disorders. Medical Hypotheses, 39(4), 342-348.

  • Tapsell, L.C., & Hemphill, I. (2006). Health benefits of herbs and spices: The past, the present, the futur Q.Medical Journal o f Australia, 185(4), S4-24.

  • The Expert Committee on the Diagnosis & Classification o f Diabetes Mellitus (1997). Report of the expert committee on the diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care, 20(1), 1183-1197.

  • Tauheed, A., Hamiduddin, A.A., & Zaigham, M. (2017). Zanjabeel (zingiber officinale rose.): A household Rhizome with immense therapeutic potential and its utilization in Unani medicine. International Journal o f Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 5(8), 3.

  • Thomson, M. (2002). The use o f ginger (Zingiber officinale Rose.) as a potential anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic agent. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 67(6), 475-478.

  • Tang, W., & Eisenbrand, G. (1992). Chinese drugs o f plant origin, chemistry, pharmacology and use in traditional and modem medicines. Springer Verlag, Berlin, pp. 35-55.

  • Tripathi, S., Maier, K.G., Bruch, D., &Kittur, D.S. (2007). Effect of 6- gingerol on proinflammatory cytokine production and Co. stimulatory molecule expression in murine peritoneal macrophages. Journal o f Surgical Research, 138(2), 209-213.

  • Usman, K.K. (1998). This is Islam, Cochin, P.151. Thomas, A. (1996). TheLegacy o f Islam. Delhi, P.347.

  • Wigler, I. (2003). The effects of Zintona EC (a ginger extract) on symptomatic gonarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 77(11), 783-789.

  • Wild, S., Roglic, G., Green, A., Sicree, R., & King, H. (2004). Global prevalence of diabetes: Estimates for the year 2000 and projections for 2030. Diabetes Care, 27(5), 1047-1053.

  • Yamahara, J., Rong, H.Q., Naitoh, Y., Kitami, T., & Fujimura, H. (1989). Inhibition of cytotoxic drug-induced vomiting in suncus by a ginger constituent. Journal of Ethnopharmacol, 27,353-355.


Abstract Views: 637

PDF Views: 1




  • Therapeutic use of Zanjabeel

Abstract Views: 637  |  PDF Views: 1

Authors

Ali Muhammad Bhat
Department oflslamic Studies, IUST Awantipora, J&K, India

Abstract


All over the world people are facing many health problems. But every problem has solution and every disease is curable. The world consists oflarge number ofliving plants, developing all around. Among these a collection of dried plants, with high experimental or research plants Zanjabeel is highly valuable. From time immemorial people use different kinds of medicines derived from plant extractions. There are many Islamic teachings related to the scientific or medicinal significance of Zanjabeel plant. It is mentioned in Quran and Hadith and declared most important dish for people in paradise while as in hadith it is considered as an important drug. In order to know medicinal value of different plants Zanjabeel is chosen to analysis its constituents in order to highlight its medicinal value and a very less costly or easily available medicine for general masses.

Keywords


Zanjabeel, Medicinal Value, Quran, Hadith, Traditional Medicine.

References