A journey through the Medicinal Plant Industry of the Caribbean highlighting Mona's Contribution

Caribbean Quarterly

Volumn 54, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 27-51

  Mitchell, Sylvia A ^a   Jagnarine, Rani Devi ^a   Simmonds, Raxon ^a   Francis, Taja ^a   Picking, David ^a   Ahmad, Mohammed H ^a  

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EID: 85055405091     PISSN: 00086495     EISSN: 24706302     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00086495.2008.11829726     Document Type: Article

References (34)

1. Bone K, (2003) A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs. Churchill Livingstone, St Louis, USA (p 481–485)
2. Delahaye C., Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2008a) “Water and alcoholic extracts of 18 plants used in Jamaica's folkloric medicine exhibit antimicrobial properties against Bacillus megaterum and Aspergillus niger”. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, February 26–28, P31. Pg 44.
3. Delahaye C.M., Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2008b) Efficacy of various garlic (Allium sativum) products against a bacterium (Bacillus megaterium) and a fungi (Aspergillus niger). Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, February 26–28, P35, pg 47–48.
4. Denton E., Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2008) Challenges encountered while initiating medicinal plants into tissue culture conditions: Case study of cerasee (Momordica charantia) and spirit weed (Eryngium foetidum). Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, February 26–28, P39, pg 51–52.
5. Edwards W., D., Robinson, M, Millar and SA, Mitchell (2002) Development of turmeric into a Jamaican nutraceutical. In: Proceedings of 16th SRC conference entitled ‘Science and Technology for Health, Wealth and Knowledge’ SRC, Ja. (in press).
6. Francis T.K., Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2008) Multiplication of sarsaparilla (Smilax regelii) under micropropagation conditions using various benzylaminopurine (BAP) and indole butyric acid (IBA) concentrations. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, February 2008, P34, pg 45
7. Green C.E., Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2008) The development of an HPTLC method to chemically fingcrprint the polyphenolic compound, curcumin ((E,E)-1(7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-mcthoxyphcnyl) -l,6″hcptadiene-3,5-dione in Jamaican turmeric (Curcuma longa). Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, Feb. 2008 P38, 50–51.
8. Green C.E., Hibbert S.L., Bailey-Shaw Y.A., Williams L.A.D., Mitchell S., and Garraway E., (2008) Extraction, Processing, and Storage Effects on Curcuminoids and Oleoresin Yields from Curcuma longa L. Grown in Jamaica. J. Agric. Food Chem., 56: 3664–3670.
9. Gutierrez R.M., P, Mitchell, S.A. and R.V., Solis (2008) Psidium guajava: A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 117: 1–27.
10. Jagnarine R.T, Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2008) Initiation of aloe (Aloe vera) into tissue culture via the method of micropropagation using various explants types and beiizylaminopurine (BAP) concentrations. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, Feb. 2008, 34–47.
11. Mitchell S., R., Jagnarine, CM., Delahaye, C.E., Green, T.K., Francis, E., Denton, R.N., Simmonds, S.M., Mohansingh and M.H., Ahmad (2008a) Using biotechnology in the tech transfer process: the mineral, microbial, and biochemical analysis of field-grown micropropagated medicinal plants for the production of unique monographs. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, February 26–28, P40, pg 52–53.
12. Mitchell S.A., S.A., Webster and M.H., Ahmad (2008b) Ackee (Blighia sapida) — Jamaica's top fruit. Jamaica Journal, Institute of Jamaica, Kingston, (in press).
13. Mitchell S.A., M.H., Ahmad (2007) Medicinal Plant Biotechnology Research in Jamaica — Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of International Symposium on Medicinal and Nutraceutical Plants. Ed. AK, Yadav. Acta Horticulturae. 756: 171–182.
14. Mitchell, S.A., (2007) Standards and Accreditation for Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Caribbean Tourism Organization's (CTO) 9th Annual Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC-9) Cayman Islands, May 21–24, 2007. Powerpoint (41 pgs) available on CTO website http://www.onecaribbean.org/information/documentview.php?rowid=4564).
15. Mitchell, S. A., D., Robertson, A., Smith, B., Goffe (2007) Jamaica Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Country Report. Presented at Regional Workshop on ‘Quality control, scientific validation and business prospects of med and aromatic plants’, Trinidad and Tobago, Hosted by ICS-UNIDO in collaboration with IICA and CHBA, October 1–3, 2007, 37 pgs. http://www.ics.tricste.it/Portal/Activitv.aspx?id=493&view=prt. http://www.caribbeanherbs.org/images/stories//jamaica%20report.pdf.
16. Mitchell SA, and R., Jagnarine (2007) Harnessing the potential of Aloe at last. ‘Eye on Science’ page, Gleaner page, December 20, 2007, repeated Jan 17, 2008.
17. Mitchell S.A., (2006) New Crop Workshop: Charles Town, Proceeding. Forwards by Prof Ahmad and Prof Young. As part-output of EFJ project. Biotechnology Centre, UWI.
18. Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2006a) A Review of Medicinal Plant Research at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, 1948–2001. West Indies Medical Journal 55(4): 243–269.
19. Mitchell S. A., and M. H., Ahmad (2006b) Protecting our medicinal plant heritage: the making of a new national treasure. Jamaica Journal, Institute of Jamaica, Kingston. 29 (3): 28–33.
20. Mitchell S.A., (2005a) Plants promoting health and wealth. ‘Eye on Science’ page. Gleaner page, October 27, 2005.
21. Mitchell S.A., (2005b) The role of Biotechnology: Jamaica. In: Sharing Innovative experiences, Volume 10: Examples of the development of Pharmaceutical Products from Medicinal Plants. UNDP/TCDC/TWNSO/TWAS, New York pgs 164–176.
22. Mitchell S.A., and R., Perez (2004) ‘Toward a Regional Agenda for Agrobiotechnology Research, Innovation and Industry in the Caribbean Region,’ St. Lucia Bio-diversity website
23. Mitchell S. A., and M. H., Ahmad (2003) Agricultural Biotechnology in the Caribbean. AgBiotechNet, Vol. 5 February (ABN 106) 5 pages.
24. Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2003) Establishment of ex vitro and in vitro germplasm collections of important trees and medicinal plants of Jamaica. Jamaica Journal of Science and Technology 14: 9–16.
25. Mitchell S.A., Millar M., and M.H., Ahmad (2003) Neem (Azadirachta indica) research at the Biotechnology Center: Testing of neem formulations, Azadirachtin levels in neem oil and Micropropagation of neem plantlets. Jamaica Journal of Science and Technology 14: 79–89
26. Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2002) The Wonders of the Neem Tree. Health, Home and Garden Magazine, Jamaica pg 78–80
27. Mitchell S.A., (2002–3) Gleaner newspaper articles on Medicinal plants (52) commencing 13th March — ‘Medicinal plants of Jamaica’, ‘Spices, herbs and medicinal foods’, ‘Ginger as medicine, Part 1 & 2’, ‘Sweet scent of essential oils’, ‘Some useful essential oils’, ‘Essential oils and oleoresins’, ‘Some essential oil recipes Part 1 & 2’, ‘More disease resistant ginger needed, Ginger cultivation and use in Jamaica’ ‘Getting to know our medicinal plants [Leaf-of-life]’, ‘Healing power of medicinal plants’, ‘Neem as medicine part 1&2’ ‘Neem in medicine and agriculture’, ‘Herbal teas anyone?’, ‘Is Cerassee safe?’, ‘Do-it-yourself herbal concoctions’, ‘The healing value of hot peppers Part 1&2’, ‘Aloe Vera — a potential life saver’, ‘The healing power of pimento’, ‘Garlic's antibiotic action’, ‘The story of the periwinkle’, ‘8 quick pain cures…… right in your kitchen’, ‘Turmeric as medicine’, ‘Noni retards tumor growth’, ‘Sarsaparilla the tonic drink’, ‘Poison versus remedy’, ‘Cinnamon — spice and medicine’, ‘Cool peppermint tea’, ‘Medicinal plant research and development’, ‘Sorrel and ginger’, ‘Try some avocado oil’, ‘Nutmeg: a gift from Grenada’, ‘Coconuts for Health’, ‘Guava-safe for diarrhea’, ‘Papaya: Use with caution’, ‘Disease-fighting plants’, ‘Bissy, bissy, bissy’, ‘Herbal teas and remedies’, ‘Lemony fever grass’, ‘Sweet-smelling Rosemary’, ‘Herbal teas edge out medicines’, ‘Thyme: useful in the pharmacy and kitchen’, ‘Soursop seeds are toxic’, ‘Sweet and sour citrus’, ‘Bum fat with bitter orange’, ‘Citrus oils’, ‘Aromatic scents of Citrus’, ‘Citrus as kidney cleanser, pesticide’, ‘The versatile lime’.
28. Morrison, EY, Lowe, H., and Mitchell S.A., (2004) ‘Caribbean Medicinal Plants’. E-book. Pelican Publishers, Kingston, Jamaica.
29. Pilzer PZ, (2002) The Wellness Revolution. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
30. Simmonds R. N., Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2008a) Sterilization and micropropagation of Jamaican turmeric using rhizome sprouts. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, February 26–28, O17, pg 18.
31. Simmonds R., Mitchell S.A., and M.H., Ahmad (2008b) The effects of storage and pre-storage conditions on the sprouting time and weight loss of turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizomes stored under different conditions of light and temperature. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, February 26–28, P42, pg 54.
32. Webster S.A., Mitchell S.A., Gallimore W., Williams L.A.D., and Ahmad M.H., (2008) Biosynthesis of Dibenzyl Trisulphide (DTS) from somatic embryos and rhizogenous/embryogenic callus derived from Guinea Hen Weed (Petiveria alliacea L.)leaf expiants. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. (submitted no. IVPL-D-07-00258).
33. Webster, S.A., Mitchell, S.A., W., Gallimore, LAD, Williams and Ahmad, M.H., (2007) Biosynthesis, Extraction and Quantitation of Dibenzl Trisulphide (DTS) from Guinea Hen Weed (Petiveria alliacea) Leaf Explant-derived Somatic Embryos: A Model System for “Molecular Farming”- Implications for Youth Development in Jamaica. In: Proceedings of 21st Annual Conference on Science and Technology entitled ‘Driving Youth Development’ SRC, Jamaica, November 20–22, 2007.
34. Webster S.A., Mitchell S.A., Reid W., and Ahmad M.H., (2006) Somatic embryogenesis from leaf and zygotic embryo explants of Blighia sapida ‘cheese’ ackee. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.-Plant. 42(5): 467–472.