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IMPORTANCE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN HEALTH & ECONOMY

IMPORTANCE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN HEALTH & ECONOMY. By Ms. R. PREETHI. WORLD IN 21st CENTURY. 100% increase in World’s population (12 billion by the year 2035). 50% reduction in forests cover. Life expectancy close to 100 years in most parts of the world.

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IMPORTANCE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN HEALTH & ECONOMY

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  1. IMPORTANCE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN HEALTH & ECONOMY By Ms. R. PREETHI

  2. WORLD IN 21stCENTURY • 100% increase in World’s population (12 billion by the year 2035). • 50% reduction in forests cover. • Life expectancy close to 100 years in most parts of the world. • World resources of fossil fuel will be totally consumed.

  3. PLANT AND PEOPLE • Patterns of international trade in rubber, opium and quinine have altered the fates of entire nations. • Medicinal herbs, possessing aphrodisiac properties and longevity have resulted in immense biodiversity loss and continued global smuggling.

  4. PLANTS AND HUMAN HEALTH CURRENT PERSPECTIVE • Plant products are used as • Foodstuffs • Flavoring agents and spices • Perfumes and cosmetics • Pharmaceutical and biological agents • Recreational substances

  5. Over 120 compounds from 90 plant species are available as prescription drugs. • Over 80% of world’s population (5.3 billion people) relies on plant-based medicines. • Approximately $ 5 billion were spent in USA on phytoceuticals (1998).

  6. MEDICINAL PLANT USE WORLD PERSPECTIVE • China about 40% of total medicinal consumption is attributed to herbal medicines. • Thailand- Annual sale of herbal medicine is US$ 2.5 billion. • Japan- Herbal medicines are more in demand than mainstream pharmaceutical products.

  7. Abut 1400 herbal preparations are widely used in Member States of the European Unions. • 60% of North Americans use herbs as cures for common ailments on a regular basis. • High percentage of Jordanians (~50%) use herbs as cures for common ailments on a regular basis.

  8. WORLD TRADE OF BOTANICALS

  9. IMPORTANCE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE JORDAN SCENARIO • An estimated 60% of population of Jordan depends on traditional medicines. • There are around 2500 species of wild pants in Jordan • According to the studies about 485 plant species are medicinal and used in traditional medicines.

  10. MEDICINAL PLANTSIMPORT AND EXPORT OF JORDAN • Export 0.4 million $ • Import 10 million $ Source: 2005, Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation

  11. BOTANICALS VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT RANGE 1. Standardized Plant Extracts. 2. Phytopharmaceuticals. 3. Nutraceuticals/Herbal Teas / Multivitamins-Minerals-Herbs. 4. Personal Care Items (Cosmetics, Soaps, Shampoos, etc.). 5. Recreational Chemicals(Fragrances, Aromatherapy, etc). 6. Functional Foods.

  12. VALUE-ADDITION IN HERBAL-BASED PRODUCTS 30 + Fold Increase in Value Through the Chain Fresh Plants > Dried Plants > Tinctures > Extracts > Standardized Extracts > Phytomedicines

  13. Economic Value of V.Oils • Chamomile oil $ 2500/kg • Eucalyptus oil $ 1000/kg • Grapefruit oil $ 1200/kg • Lavender oil $ 1500/kg • Peppermint oil $ 1600/kg • Rosemary oil $ 2300/kg • Thyme oil $ 1800/kg

  14. Examples: • (1)         Ortica dioicaالقريص • Raw material / US $ 5 / kg • Finished Product • US $ 1,500 per kg • (2) Nigella sativa حبة البركة • Raw Material US $ 1.0 / kg • Finished Product (oil) US $ 30 / kg

  15. (3) Cucurbitae massimoبزرالقرع Raw material / US $ 0.5 / kg Finished Product (Tablets) US $ 2000 per kg (4) Melissa officinalis المليسه Raw material / US $ 1.0 / kg Finished Product (Tablets) US $ 12000 per kg

  16. (5) Trigonella foenum-graecumالحلبة • Raw material / US $ 1.5 / kg • Finished Product (Tablets or Oils) • US $ 1000 per kg • (6) Lavendula officinalis لافندر • Raw material / US $ 0.5 / kg • Finished Product (Cosmetics) • US $ 2000 per kg

  17. (7) Alhagi marorumعاقول • Raw material / US $ 1.5 / kg • Finished Product (Tablets) • US $ 1000 per kg • (8) Colchicum autumnale • Raw material / US $ 0.0 / kg • Finished Product (Tablets) • US $ 25000 per kg

  18. (9) Hypericumعرنة • Raw material / US $ 0.0 / kg Toxic • Finished Product (Hypericine) • US $ 150,000,000 per kg

  19. (10) Arbutus andrachne قيقب • Raw material / US $ 1.5 / kg • Finished Product (cosmetics) • US $ 9000 per kg • (11) Rosa damascana • Raw material / US $ 10 / kg • Finished Product (cosmetics, oil) • US $ 50 000 per kg

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