Medicinal plants of_india
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The document discusses several medicinal plants used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It describes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, whose flowers are used for hair care and as a natural dye. Adathoda leaf is used to treat respiratory disorders like cough and asthma. Ocimum sanctum (basil) has diverse healing properties and is used to treat cough and colds. Mangifera indica parts are used to treat diarrhea, purify blood, and improve skin and strength. Neem has antifungal, antibacterial and other medicinal properties. Phyllanthus niruri treats liver and kidney problems. Solanum trilobatum treats respiratory problems. Grasses and greens are sources of
Medicinal plants of_india
- 1. MEDICINAL PLANTS OF INDIA VIMAL PRIYA SUBRAMANIAN 3rd B.SC BOTANY NIRMALA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
- 2. HIBISCUS ROSA SINENSIS This plant is commonly called as shoe flower. It has high medicinal value. The flower is used in hair care. It is used as shoe polish in many parts of INDIA. The flower is edible and is used in many salads. In several countries the flowers are dried to use in beverages, especially tea.
- 3. ADATHODA In Ayurvedic medicine, its leaf is used to relieve respiratory disorders and cough. The whole plant part is used to cure cough, cold, asthma and bronchitis due to their pharmacological properties. The leaves are rich sources of carotene and vitamin c. Powder of adathoda boiled in sesame oil is an effective management for stopping bleeding and reliving ear infection.
- 4. OCIMUM SANCTUM It is commonly called as basil. It has been used as medicine in ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. It cures severe cough and cold. The basil is taken in different forms: herbal tea, dried powder, fresh leaf or mixed with ghee. Essential oil extracted from karpoora tulsi is used for medicinal purposes and herbal cosmetics.
- 5. MANGIFERA INDICA Stem bark, leaf, flower and seed kernel are the plant parts used as medicine in ayurveda. Pickles are made usually from unripen mangoes. The sour mango improves the skin complexion. It is also a great immunity booster and it enhances muscular strength. The roots can treat diarrhoea. The flowers purify the blood naturally.
- 6. NEEM Neem products are used in siddha and ayuveda medicines. It has various properties like antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antidiabetic, contraceptive and sedative. It is a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides. Neem twigs are used as toothbrush. Neem oil is used for preparing cosmetics such as soap, shampoo, balms and creams as well as toothpaste.
- 7. PHYLLANTHUS NINURI This is an important plant of INDIAN ayurvedic system of medicine. It is used for problems of the stomach, liver, kidney and spleen. This herb acts as a protective shield and curative medicine for jaundice and other liver related diseases. This lowers blood pressure. It has antifungal and antiviral properties.
- 8. SOLANUM TRILOBATUM It is called as thoodhuvalai. The whole plant is used as medicine. It possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It cures asthma and respiratory problems. The ripe fruit is soaked in pure honey and consumed to treat asthma and long-standing colds. The leaves cure all kinds of lung disorders, respiratory problems and help digestion.
- 9. GRASSES Grasses includes cereals, bamboos and the grasses of natural grassland and cultivated lawns. Some of the examples are paddy, wheat, maize, barley, etc. They have been grow for food for many years. These are in rich in carbohydrates. Grasses are used in manufacture of paper, fuel, clothing, timber, furniture and construction material.
- 10. GREENS Spinach, moringa, broccoli, spring onion, mint, parsley are some of the examples of greens. They have high fiber content. Greens are typically low in calories and fat, and high in protein, dietary fiber, vitamin C, pro-vitamin A, manganese and vitamin K.