1. Country publications relating to use of herbal or traditional medicines in primary health care

2. Evidence-based publications on efficacy, safety and quality of herbal / traditional medicine

3. Collaborating institutes in herbal / traditional medicine

4. Digital photos◦ Ministry of Health◦ Department of Traditional Medicine◦ University of Traditional Medicine◦ Service Institutions (Hospitals)◦ Research Institutions (Departments of Medical Research)◦ Herbal Medicinal Plants

Publications, Documents and Books English Version1. A Manual of Myanmar Traditional Medicine for Primary Health (2008)

Workers2. A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice ( KAP) of Myanmar (2008)

People on Traditional Medicine3. Myanmar Traditional Medicine Handbook (2008) ( JICA )Myanmar Version1. A Manual of Myanmar Traditional Medicine for Primary Health (2008)

Workers2. Hand Book on Traditional Medicine for Basic Health Education (2008)3. Myanmar Traditional Medicine Handbook ( JICA ) (2008)4. Standard Treatment of Myanmar Traditional Medicine (2008) 5. The Compilation of research papers presented to paper (2008)

reading session of Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners’Conference

6. The Compilation of research papers presented to paper (2011)reading session of Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners’Conference

Collaborative Research Activities of

Department of Traditional Medicine

(1) Collaboration with departments

(a) DMR (Lower Myanmar since 1980)

(b) DMR (Upper Myanmar since 2006) with university of TIM.

(c) DMR (Middle Myanmar since 2007)

(2) Collaboration with institutions

(a) University of Pharmacy, Yangon since 2008

(3) Collaboration with international organizations

(a) JICA (Japanese International Cooperative Agency, University of

Toyama, Japan since 2001)

(b) Nippon Foundation, Japan since 2008

(c) WHO Regional Office, SEARO since 1980

Three research papers were presented to the 1st Traditional Medicine Research Congress (2008)

One research paper was presented to the 10th Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference (2009)

Six research papers were presented at 11th Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference (2010)

Eighteen research papers were presented to the 2nd Traditional Medicine Research Congress (2011)

Others:◦ One ongoing research activity on Yarke (Sapium insigne) ◦ Development of Myanmar Herbal Phamacoepia

SR Title PI Source (Journal/ Congress/ Seminars) and year

1Losses of vitamin-C from the fruit of Emblica officinalis by different drying processes.

Win Myint, Nay Yi Hla, Tin Nyunt & Aung Mon

The research poster presented at 16th Myanmar

Military Medical Conference. Ministry of Defense.

(2008)

2 The utilization of seasonal flowers in common

health problems

Wut Yee Swe, Win Htein Kyaw, Wai

Win, Tin Tin Aye, Win Myint & Tin

Nyunt

Research poster displayed at 15th Myanmar Military

Medical Conference. Ministry of Defense. (2008

3 A study on knowledge, Attitude and Practice

(KAP) of Myanmar People on Traditional

Medicine.

Dr. Tin Nyunt et.al Department of Traditional Medicine, Ministry of

Health, Union of Myanmar. (2008)

4 Acute toxicity and Laxative effect of Nasturtium

officizale R.Br. (Ye-Mon-Hnyin).

Khin Phyu Phyu, Kay Zin Kyaw, Win

Myint, Tin Nyunt, Thein Tun, Mya Aye,

Ei Ei Htway, Mya Malar & Khaing2

Mar

Research paper read at the Myanmar health

Research Congress. Ministry of Health, Union of

Myanmar. (2008)

5 The Pattern of In-Patients Attending To Yangon Traditional Medicine Hospital At A Glance

Theim Kyaw, Kyu Kyu Than, Daw Rozan, Khin Saw Win, Win Myint and

Tin Nyunt

Research paper read at 18th Myanmar Military Medical Conference, Ministry of Defense ( 2010 ).

6 Effect of Temperature on Colchicine content of Gloriosa superb Linn

New New Win, Win Myint, May Aye Than, Khin Lay, Myint Myint Than and

Ag Myint

Research poster presented at the Myanmar health

Research Congress. Ministry of Health, Union of

Myanmar. (2010)

7 A comparative botanical study on Pauk-Oot and Pauk-New-Oot

Khin San Lin, Htar Zin Zin Ei, Win Myint and Ag Myint

Research poster presented at the Myanmar health

Research Congress. Ministry of Health, Union of

Myanmar. (2010)

8 Applicability of A Traditional Medicine Concept in Health Education Program

Wut Yee Swe, Kyaw Soe Win,Than Win, Tin Tin Aye, Win Myint, Ag Myat

Kyaw and Tin Nyunt

The research poster presented at 18th Myanmar Military Medical Conference.(2010)

9 Natural Sources of Medicines, Discovery and Development

Win Myint Symposium on Medicines, Formulations, Efficacy and Safety, DMR (Lower Myanmar 2011)

Traditional Medicine Formulation(1) Anti-diarrhoeal activity of Myanmar medicinal

plant Cuminum cyminum Linn. (2)Pre-clinical acute and sub acute toxicity studies of

antihypertensive medicinal plant, Millingtonia hortensis Linn.F. Leaves.

(3)Antihypertensive effect of Millingtonia hortensis Linn.f. leaves in mild to moderate hypertensive patients.

(4)Isolation and structural elucidation of some hypoglycaemic active compound from selected part of Premna integrifolia Linn.

New Evidence-based publications to be shared on HerbalNet

(5) Anti-plasmodial effect of Ocimun sanctum Linn. In mice

(6) Preclinical and subacute toxicity of Cuminum cyminum.

(7) Hypoglycaemic effect of some reputed Myanmar medicinal plants Hypoglycemic effect

of Hydrocotyle umbellata on adrenaline-induced hyperglycemic ratmodel

(8) Evaluation of diuretic activity of Hydrocotyle umbellata on albino rats.

(9) Phytochemical constituents and acute toxicity testing of Gelsemium elegams leaves.

List of Potential Traditional/Herbal Medicine Institutes for Networking in WHO South-East Asia Region

Myanmar

Institution Name of Official and Contact Address

The Central Department Of Traditional Medicine

Prof: Dr. Aung MyintDirector GeneralDepartment of Traditional MedicineBuilding No. 47, Nay Pyi TawMinistry of HealthEmail: dramyint@gmail.comPhone: +95-067-431087 , +95-067- 431088Fax : +95-067-431089

Teaching Institution: University , College, or School

Prof: Dr. Than MaungRectorUniversity of Traditional MedicineAung Myay Thar San Township, Oh Bo Quarter, MandalayEmail: moh.dtm@gmail.comPhone: +95-02-75108Fax : +95-02-66104

Service Institution: Hospital Dr. Tun Myint AyeMedical SuperintendentTraditional Medicine HospitalBahan Township, Ngar Htut Gyi Quarter, YangonEmail: tunmyintaye@gmail.comPhone: +95-01-557048Fax: +95-01-542346

Name of Official TraditionalSystem of Medicine: Myanmar Traditional Medicine

1. Ministry of Health2. Department of Traditional Medicine3. University of Traditional Medicine4. Service Institutions (Hospitals)5. Research Institutions (Departments of

Medical Research)6. Herbal Medicinal Plants

Centella asiatica Linn.

Centella asiatica Linn.

Centella asiatica Linn.

Umbelliferae

Myanmar name: Myin khwa (=rif;cGm)English name: Asiatic Penny wortDescription

A prostrate herb, slender, rooting at the nodes. Leaves alternate or tufted at each node, kidney-shaped, rounded teeth along the margin, glabrous. Inflorescence umbel;flowers white, sessile, very minute.Fruit small laterally compressed, hard with thickened pericarp.Distribution

Grows wild in wet and shady places.Part(s) used

Whole plant, LeavesIndications

Memory impairment, oliguria, eye diseases.Preparation & Dosage

4 gm of the whole plant powder is orally taken with honey or water three times a day for memory impairment. 16 gm of pepper and ten times of leaves powder are mixed and taken one teaspoon with warm water three times a day for the treatment of oliguria. 8 gm of leaves powder and honey are mixed and taken with milk for eye disease.Adverse effect

None reportedChemical Constituents

Triterpenc acid, polyacetylencs, ocetylenes, glucosylquercetin, 3- glucosyl kacmpferols, triterpenoid trisaccharides. Biological Activity

Sedative action, Antistress activity

Alysicarpus vaginalis DC.Papilionaceae

Myanmar name : Than ma naing kyauk ma naing (oHrEdkifausmufrEdkif)English name : Not known Description

Diffuse annuals herbs, stems glabrescent, ascending. Leaves simple, odd-pinnate, oblong obtuse, cordate at the base, about as long as the broad, stipillate, scarious. Inflorescence peduncle elongated; flowers 2-3, purplish, standard broad, keel obtuse, adhering to the wings. Stamen diadelphous. Fruit pod, faintly pubescent, rugose, a little thickend at the end.

Distribution Widely grow among the grass land in temperate region of Myanmar.

Part(s) usedWhole plant

Indications Renal stone, dysuria, frequency, urgency associated with fever, renal oedema.

Preparation & DosageTaking 4 gm of the whole plant powder with lime juice three times a day is beneficial for renal

stone. Boil 80 gm of the whole plant in 320 ml of water until ¼ of original volume is obtained. 20 ml of this preparation with little sugar is orally taken three to five times a day. 4 gm of the whole plant powder with sugar is used three times a day for the renal oedema.

Adverse effectIt impairs milk production in lactating mother.

Acorus calamus Linn.Araceae

Myanmar name : Lin nay/ Lin lay (vif;ae§vif;av)English name : Sweet flagDescription An aromatic perennial herb, branching; rhizome aromatic, immersed in the mud. Leaves numerous, distichous, equitant, tapering into a long acute point, smooth, the central portion thick, margin entire. Inflorescence spadix, straight, arising form the axils of the outer leaves; flowers small, dense, cylindrical. Fruit berry prismatical-clavate. Seeds cylindrical green.Distribution

Grows wild or cultivated as a medicinal herb. Mostly found near the streams, ponds and lakes.Part(s) usedRhizomeIndicationsIndigestion, mental supportive.Preparation & Dosage

A dose of (2-3g) of rhizome powder with honey two times a day orally taken for indigestion, colic and diarrhoea. It is used as an ingredient in the drug formulations for child diseases. Take 0.72 gm of rhizome powder with honey three times a day for mental supportive. Adverse effect

Overdose can cause vomiting. It should be used carefully in pregnant women and lactating mother.Chemical constituents

Essential oil, tri methoxyben-zaldehyde, dimethoxybenzoquinone, galangin and sitosterolBiological Activity

Spasmolytic activityAntimicrobial activity Antifungal activity