Title:Review of Medicinal Plants Common to Traditional Chinese and Indian Medicines with Relevance to Non-Communicable Diseases
VOLUME: 1 ISSUE: 2
Author(s):A. Shakthi Paargavi, A. Aanandaroopan, T. Sasi Priya and S. Merish
Affiliation:Final BSMS, Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tamilnadu, India.
Keywords:Indian medicine, Lifestyle disorders, Non communicable disease, Siddha medicine,
Traditional medicine.
Abstract:Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Traditional Indian Medicine are the
earliest known Medical systems of the world. Both have contributed to the overall wellbeing
and have pioneered to newer horizons in providing Holistic Health care. This review paper
is a small attempt to document the similarities of herbs which are common to both
Traditional systems and also to find out their inevitable roles in managing Non-
Communicable Diseases. Both India and China are known as the “Emporium of Medicinal plants” due to
availability of thousands of herbs which has got several unique properties. We are using herbal drugs in day to
day practice as home remedies, health foods, Over-The –Counter (OTC as self medication) and as prescribed
drugs in the Traditional Medicine sector. This strategy supports an integrated approach to herbal remedies for
all sorts of diseases including some deadly lifestyle disorders including cardiovascular diseases, cancer,
obesity, respiratory disorders, diabetes etc. This review paper is a small attempt to document the similarities
of herbs which are common to both Traditional systems and also to find out their inevitable roles in managing
Non-Communicable Diseases.
