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MEDICINAL HERB MARKET
The global medicinal herbs market is estimated to grow at fantastic pace during the forecast period of 2020 to 2030. In recent period, the demand for ayurvedic and herbal products is increased remarkably on the back of recent COVID-19 pandemic. The list of popular herbs available today includes dandelion, horsetail, valerian, echinacea, lemon balm, st. john’s wort, calendula, yarrow, spearmint, peppermint, and marshmallow wintergreen. The market for medicinal herbs is projected to continue witnessing this demand during the upcoming years.
An upcoming research report from TMR on the medicinal herbs market presents 360-degre view of this market. It covers study of vital elements impacting positively or negatively on market growth. Apart from this, the report offers reliable data on drivers, restraints, key players, and strategies used by them to sustain in the global medicinal herbs market. Thus, this report works as a valuable guide to get all data on the medicinal herbs market for the forecast period of 2020 to 2030.
The global medicinal herbs market is segmented on the basis of various key factors such as type, nature, form, end-use, and region.
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OPPORTUNITY
The global medicinal herbs market is growing on the back of growing demand for organic as well as conventional herbs from all across the world. In recent period, there is increase in demand for medicinal herbs in various forms such as health supplement, medicinal tea, herbal medicines, nutritive jams, cosmeceuticals, and others. This factor connotes that the vendors from the global medicinal herbs market hold prodigious growth opportunities in the forthcoming years.
Major worldwide population today is inclined toward using personal care products that are manufactured using natural ingredients. This factor is attracting many companies engaged in personal care products to incorporate medicinal herbs in their products. As a result, the global medicinal herbs market is witnessing remarkable demand avenues.
VALERIAN HERB
Valerian is an herb. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia but also grows in North America. Medicine is made from the root.
Valerian is most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep (insomnia). Valerian is also used orally for anxiety and psychological stress, but there is limited scientific research to support these uses.
In manufacturing, the extracts and oil made from valerian are used as flavoring in foods and beverages.
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Insomnia. Although not all research agrees, most research shows that taking valerian seems to improve sleep quality. Continuous use for several days and up to 4 weeks may be needed before an effect is noticeable. Valerian can also help improve sleep when combined with other herbs, including hops, passionflower, and lemon balm
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Anxiety. It is unclear if valerian is beneficial for reducing anxiety.
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Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea). Early research shows that taking 255 mg of valerian three times daily for two menstrual cycles reduces pain and the need for other pain relievers during menstruation.
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Symptoms of menopause. Early research shows that taking 675-1060 mg of valerian root daily for 8 weeks might reduce hot flashes in postmenopausal women.
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Early research shows that taking valerian root extract seems to reduce the emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms associated with PMS when started on the 21st day of the menstrual cycle and continued for 7 days.
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Anxiety before surgery. Taking valerian seems to work as well as taking the drug midazolam for reducing anxiety in adults getting their wisdom teeth pulled. But higher quality research is needed to confirm.
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A disorder that causes leg discomfort and an irresistible urge to move the legs (restless legs syndrome or RLS). Early research shows that valerian does not improve symptoms in people with this condition.
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Stress. Early research suggests that valerian may reduce the stress response when doing a stressful mental task or a verbal presentation.
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Tension headache. Early research shows that taking valerian root extract can make tension headaches less severe and reduce disability from these headaches.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
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Convulsions.
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Depression.
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Epilepsy.
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Mild tremors.
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Muscle and joint pain.
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Stomach upset.
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Other conditions.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Valerian is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when used in medicinal amounts short-term. Valerian has been used with apparent safety in studies lasting up to one month. The safety of long-term use is unknown.
Valerian may cause headache, stomach upset, mental dullness, excitability, uneasiness, heart disturbances, and even insomnia in some people. A few people feel sluggish in the morning after taking valerian, especially at higher doses. Some people experience dry mouth or vivid dreams. It's best not to drive or operate dangerous machinery after taking valerian. The long-term safety of valerian is unknown. It might cause withdrawal symptoms when discontinued after long-term use. To avoid possible side effects when discontinuing valerian after long-term use, it's best to reduce the dose slowly over a week or two before stopping completely.
ST. JOHN'S WORT
St. John's wort might cause serious interactions with some medications. Because of this, France has banned the use of St. John's wort in products. In other countries St. John's wort is only available with a prescription.
St. John's wort is most commonly used for depression and mood disorders. There is some strong scientific evidence that it is effective for mild to moderate depression. St. John's wort is also used for symptoms of menopause and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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How does it work ?
For a long time, scientists thought a chemical in St. John's wort called hypericin was responsible for its effects on improving mood. More recent information suggests other chemicals like hyperforin may play a larger role. These chemicals act on messengers in the nervous system that regulate mood.
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Depression. Taking St. John's wort extracts by mouth improves depressive mood and decreases nervousness and tiredness related to depression. Certain St. John's wort products might work as well as some prescription drugs. But not all St. John's wort products available on the market will be the same quality as those used in these studies. So they may not work as well. Also, St. John's wort might not be as effective for more severe cases of depression.
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Possibly Effective for
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Symptoms of menopause. Most research shows that taking St. John's wort by mouth can help reduce hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. Some evidence shows that specific combinations of St. John's wort plus black cohosh are also beneficial. But not all St. John's wort combination products seem work.
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Emotional distressed caused by extreme focus on a physical symptom (somatic symptom disorder). Treatment with a specific St. John's wort product (LI 160, Lichtwer Pharma) daily for 6 weeks seems to reduce symptoms of this condition.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: St. John's wort is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth for up to 12 weeks. Some evidence even shows it can be used safely for over one year. It can cause some side effects such as trouble sleeping, vivid dreams, difficulty sitting still, nervousness, irritability, stomach upset, tiredness, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, skin rash, diarrhea, and skin tingling. Take St. John's wort in the morning or take a lower the dose if it seems to be causing sleep problems.
St. John's wort is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in large doses. When taken by mouth in large doses, it might cause severe skin reactions to sun exposure. Women may be at risk of severe skin reactions even at usual doses of St. John's wort. Wear sun block outside, especially if you are light-skinned.
St. John's wort interacts with many drugs (see the section below). Let your healthcare provider know if you want to take St. John's wort. Your healthcare provider will want to review your medications to see if there could be any problems.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information available to know if St. John's wort is safe when it is applied to the skin. St. John's wort might cause severe skin reactions to sun exposure.
CALENDULA
Calendula is a plant. The flower is used to make medicine.
Calendula flower is commonly used for wounds, rashes, infection, inflammation, and many other conditions. However, there is no strong evidence to support calendula for any use.
Don't confuse calendula with ornamental marigolds of the Taygete genus, which are commonly grown in vegetable gardens.
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Overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Early research suggests that applying vaginal cream containing calendula might improve burning, odor, and pain in women with bacterial vaginosis.
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Foot sores in people with diabetes. Early research shows that using a calendula spray in addition to standard care and hygiene might prevent infection and decrease odor in people with a long-term foot ulcer from diabetes.
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Diaper rash. Some early research suggests that applying a calendula ointment to the skin for 10 days improves diaper rash compared to aloe gel. But other early research shows that applying calendula cream does not improve diaper rash as effectively as bentonite solution.
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A mild form of gum disease (gingivitis). Early research shows that rinsing the mouth with a specific calendula tincture for 6 months might decrease plaque, gum inflammation, and bleeding more than rinsing with water.
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Mosquito repellent. Applying calendula essential oil to the skin does not seem to repel mosquitoes as effectively as applying DEET.
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White patches inside the mouth that are usually caused by smoking (oral leukoplakia). Using tobacco can cause white patches to develop inside the mouth. Early research suggests that applying calendula gel inside the mouth might reduce the size of these white patches.
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Bed sores (pressure ulcers). Early research shows that using a specific calendula product might improve the healing of long-term pressure ulcers.
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Skin damage caused by radiation therapy (radiation dermatitis). Early research suggests that applying calendula ointment on the skin might reduce skin damage in people receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer. But other early research shows that using a calendula cream is no better than petroleum jelly.
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Vaginal yeast infections. Early research shows that applying calendula cream inside the vagina for 7 days does not treat yeast infections as effectively as using clotrimazole cream.
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Leg sores caused by weak blood circulation (venous leg ulcer). Early research shows that applying a calendula ointment to the skin speeds up the healing of leg ulcers caused by poor blood circulation.
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Wound healing. Early research shows that applying calendula ointment to an episiotomy wound for 5 days after childbirth reduces redness, bruising, swelling, and discharge. The calendula ointment might improve these symptoms better than betadine solution.
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Cancer.
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A lung disease that makes it harder to breathe (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD).
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A condition that causes persistent pelvic pain, urinary problems, and sexual problems (Chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome).
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Fever.
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Promoting menstruation.
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Swelling (inflammation) and sores inside the mouth (oral mucositis).
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Thinning of vaginal tissue (vaginal atrophy).
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Treating mouth and throat soreness.
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Other conditions.
SARSAPARILLA
Sarsaparilla is a plant. The root is used to make medicine.
Sarsaparilla is used for treating psoriasis and other skin diseases, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and kidney disease; for increasing urination to reduce fluid retention; and for increasing sweating. Sarsaparilla is also used along with conventional drugs for treating leprosy and for syphilis.
Athletes sometimes use sarsaparilla as a steroid for performance enhancement or bodybuilding. Some supplement makers claim that chemicals (sterols) in sarsaparilla can be converted to anabolic steroids like testosterone. But this is a false claim. The sterols contained in sarsaparilla are not anabolic steroids nor are they converted in the body to anabolic steroids. Testosterone has never been detected in any plant, including sarsaparilla.
Mexican and Honduran sarsaparillas are used for treating gonorrhea, fevers, and digestive disorders.
In manufacturing, sarsaparilla is used as a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
In the American “Old West,” sarsaparilla was the most popular drink of the cowboys.
Don't confuse sarsaparilla with Indian or false sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus, Family: Apocyanaceae). There are reports that this false sarsaparilla is a common impurity found in sarsaparilla preparations. False sarsaparilla contains none of the possibly active chemicals found in true sarsaparilla (Smilax febrifuga, Family: Smilacaceae).
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USES & EFFECTIVENESS
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Psoriasis. Sarsaparilla extracts may improve psoriasis symptoms.
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Digestive problems. Sarsaparilla may improve appetite and digestion.
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Rheumatoid arthritis.
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Kidney problems.
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Fluid retention.
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Syphilis.
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Gonorrhea.
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Other conditions.
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SIDE EFFECTS
Sarsaparilla seems safe for most people when used as a medicine. It might cause stomach irritation, especially when used in larger amounts.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of sarsaparilla during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Asthma: Exposure to sarsaparilla root dust can cause runny nose and the symptoms of asthma.
Kidney disease: Sarsaparilla might make kidney disease worse. Avoid sarsaparilla if you have kidney problems.
Rhytidophyllum Tomentosum
(SEARCH ME HEART)
Search Me Heart (Rhytidophyllum tomentosum) also known as Heart Bush is a potent Jamaican herb that is commonly used to naturally treat heart conditions and also lung conditions such as asthma, mucous congestions, chest pains, cold/flu. It is endemic to Jamaica.
STRONG BACK
These include muscle soreness, asthma, rheumatism and bronchitis. Strong Back is also used to purge the blood and has been known to aid with the treatment of kidney and pulmonary problems. Women may also use a combination of Strong Back and Marigold to bring relief to menstrual pain.
BLACK WISS
Due to this characteristic, Blood Wiss is commonly used to remedy conditions such as kidney failure. By promoting diuresis, it also helps in controlling diseases that include hypertension, water poisoning, influenza, heart failure and liver cirrhosis.
CHANEY ROOT
Since the chaney root has a high iron content it is particularly useful for strengthening and cleansing the blood; this is ideal for persons suffering from anemia and low blood count. The chaney root is also used to relieve back pain, arthritis and rheumatism.