Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal PlantsVolume 11, Issue 1-2, 2005 |
Original Articles
Medicinal Plants Used in Russia and Central Asia for the Treatment of Selected Skin Conditions
- DOI:
- 10.1300/J044v11n01_07
pages 191-222
- Received: 3 Aug 2002
- Published online: 25 Sep 2008
ABSTRACT
Russia
and Central Asia are geographically located in the heart of the
Eurasian continent. The Russian landscape is generally composed of
hardwood and softwood forests, while in the Central Asian countries of
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tadjikstan, and parts
of Mongolia and China, mountains, steppes, and deserts are the primary
landforms. The flora of Russia and Central Asia contains approximately
300 species of plants that have been used in prescription and
non-prescription pharmaceutical preparations, while nearly 2500 plants
are known to have been used in traditional medicine. This paper reviews
the plants used in both traditional and non-prescription pharmaceutical
remedies for the treatment of allergic rashes, skin irritations, boils,
wounds, dermatitis, and pyoderma.