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Pharmaceutical Teleconference
Tashkul N. Parmanculova 1 *, Saule Ospankulova 1, Madina E. Aidarkulova 1
1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Topicality
Pharmacognosy is considered to be one of the most ancient sciences that has always been an integral part of medicine. It has become more mainstream recent times, revealing advances in clinical research and showing the value of herbal medicine in treating and preventing diseases. Nowadays the assortment of medicines is increasing mainly due to the wider use of herbal remedies or herbal medicines.
Research objectives
-To review the evolution of pharmacognosy.
-to define the period of formation of pharmacognosy as a science;
-to study the progress of pharmacognosy at different stages of historical development of Russia;
-to review current issues of pharmacognosy.
Picture 1. Presentation of a medical student- Aidarkul Madina
Abstract
In 2015 a considerable progress was observed
in terms of progress of pharmacognosy module.
Institute of pharmacy at the Asfendiyarov
Kazakh National Medical University
Recieved: 25 February 2016/ Accepted: 13 March 2016/ Published online: 31 March 2016
* Address for Correspondence: Tashkul N. Parmanculova, 050000 Tole bi Street- 94, Almaty, Kazakhstan Tel.: +7-707-820-7886; Email: nurpharma@mail.ru
in cooperation with the University of Kirghizstan held an open lesson on a theme named «herbs with essential oils». The research was based on the study of 6000 endemic plants, which grow on territory of Kazakhstan. The main aim of this work is revealed in provision of appropriate quality of data about innovative medicines obtained from plant resources. Herbs, containing antioxidant properties, essential oils, vitamins and many other substances, are used in different spheres: food production, cosmetology, perfumery, Ayurveda medicine etc.
Picture 2. Practical work with a microscope
Picture 3. Direct relationship with the students of South Kazakh Pharmaceutical Academy
Specific herbs are oriented on treating of specific diseases, for instance, Amla, Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Ashoka, Sandal wood, Tulsi, Sarpagandha, Henna, Pippermint are used in the treatment and prevention of malaria, cancer, diabetes and many other fatal
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Picture 4. Ahmetzhanova Kundyz is getting the essential oils
diseases.
The medicines obtained from these herbal plants are referred to phyto medicines or herbal remedies.
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