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- 4. • Binomial Name : Aloe vera • Kingdom : Plantae • Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae • Genus : Aloe • Species : A. vera Aloe vera is a stem less or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green. The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. Extracts from Aloe vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing, or soothing properties.
- 6. Binomial Name: Syzygium aromaticum Order : Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Syzygium Species: S. aromaticum Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice. The clove tree is an evergreen that grows up to 8–12 m tall, with large leaves and sanguine flowers grouped in terminal clusters. The flower buds initially have a pale hue, gradually turn green, then transition to a bright red when ready for harvest. Cloves are harvested at 1.5–2.0 cm long, and consist of a long calyx that terminates in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals that form a small central ball.
- 8. Kingdom : Plantae Order : Myrtales Family : Myrtaceae Subfamily : Myrtoideae Tribe : Eucalypteae Genus : Eucalyptus Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs (including a distinct group with a multiple-stem mallee growth habit) in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia. There are more than 700 species of eucalyptus, mostly native to Australia, and a very small number are found in adjacent areas of NewGuineaand Indonesia.
- 10. Binomial name : Azadirachta indica Kingdom : Plantae Division : Magnoliophyta Order : Sapindales Family : Meliaceae Azadirachta Genus : Azadirachta Species : A. indica Azadirachta indica, also known as Neem, Nimtree, and Indian Lilac is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta, and is native to India and the Indian subcontinent including Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Typically growing in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees now also grow in islands in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.
- 12. Binomial name : Ocimum tenuiflorum Kingdom : Plantae Division : Asterids Order : Lamiales Family : Lamiaceae Genus : Ocimum Species : O. tenuiflorum Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as Ocimum sanctum, Holy basil, or tulasī, is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native to the Indian Subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is an erect, much branched subshrub, 30–60 cm tall with hairy stems and simple opposite green or purple leaves that are strongly scented. Leaves have petioles and are ovate, up to 5 cm long, usually slightly toothed. The flowers are purplish in elongate racemes in close whorls.
- 14. Binomial name : Curcuma longa Kingdom : Plantae Order : Zingiberales Family : Zingiberaceae Genus : Curcuma Species : C. longa Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native in southeast India. Turmeric is ground into a deep orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine and even curries, for dyeing, and to impart colour to mustard condiments. One active ingredient in it is curcumin. It has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hot peppery flavour and a mustardy smell. Curcumin may treat: cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, allergies, arthritis and other chronic illnesses.
- 16. > Binomial name : Phyllanthus emblica > Kingdom : Plantae > Order : Malpighiales > Family : Phyllanthaceae > Genus : Phyllanthus > Species : P. emblica The health benefits of Indian Gooseberry, also known as Amla, can be partially attributed to its high vitamin-C content. Amla enhances food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, regulates elimination of free radicals, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, increases skin health, promotes healthier hair, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens eyes, improves muscle tone and, acts as an antioxidant. The Indian Gooseberry belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. This fruit ripens in the autumn in wet, forested, hilly areas on the Indian subcontinent. In India it is considered a sacred tree. The fruit is very nourishing, but it tastes sour. Both dried and fresh fruits can be consumed for their health benefits.
- 18. Binomial name : Lavandula angustifolia Kingdom : Plantae Order : Lamiales Family : Lamiaceae Genus : Lavandula Species : L. angustifolia Lavender is indigenous to the Mediterranean area and is a perennial herb plant, with a heavenly fragrance, that grows best in climates that don't have a lot of high heat or humidity. If planted under the right conditions, it is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers a well- drained soil that is somewhat sandy, not rich in humus, and slightly alkaline (pH factor between 6.0 and 8.0). It loves full sun and rarely needs to be fertilized. Lavender has been used medicinally for centuries and is reputed to have relaxing and healing properties. It can help relieve headache, migraines and insomnia. Many caregivers like to place lavender in sick rooms to ease the patient's distress. It has soothing properties and is often associated with calming the nerves or relieving anxiety.
- 20. Bionomial name : Aegle marmelos Kingdom : Plantae Order : Sapindales Family : Rutaceae Genus : Aegle Species : A. marmelos Bael, also known as the “Wood Apple”, is a species native to India. The bael tree is considered to be sacred to the Hindus. A famous drink known as sherbet is made from the bael fruit and it has been known for its medicinal values since 2000 BC. The local names of bael fruit are ‘Kaitha‘ in Hindi, ‘Maredu Pandu‘ in Telugu, ‘Vilam Palam‘ in Tamil, ‘Belada Hannu‘ in Kannada, ‘Koovalam‘ in Malayalam, ‘Kothu‘ in Gujarati, ‘Kavath‘ in Marathi and ‘Koth Bel‘ in Bengali. The presence of tannin in the bael fruit helps in curing diseases like diarrhoea and cholera. The dried powder of the fruit is used to treat chronic diarrhoea. The extract of unripe bael fruit can effectively treat haemorrhoids and vitiligo. It is also used to treat anaemia, ear and eye disorders. In ancient days, the dried powder of raw bael mixed with turmeric and ghee was
- 22. Bionomial name : Zingiber officinale Kingdom : Plantae Order : Zingiberales Family : Zingiberaceae Genus : Zingiber Species : Z. Officinale Ginger is a plant with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers. The ginger spice comes from the roots of the plant. Ginger is native to warmer parts of Asia, such as China, Japan, and India, but now is grown in parts of South American and Africa. It is also now grown in the Middle East to use as medicine and with food. Ginger is commonly used to treat various types of "stomach problems," including motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, nausea caused by cancer treatment, nausea caused by HIV/AIDS treatment, nausea and vomiting after surgery, as well as loss of appetite. Other uses include pain relief from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, menstrual pain, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, respiratory problems, migraine headache, bronchitis, and diabetes.
- 23. Its having following advantages: i. With the growing interest in health and wellness, alternative medicines are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. ii.Also, with the increasing prices of prescription medicine, herbal medicines are often cheaper than their conventional medicine counterparts. iii.In addition, a growing body of scientific research shows that herbal medicines can be highly effective for certain diseases and conditions. Moreover, as research in this area increases, the optimum doses for herbal medicines are known to ever greater accuracy.
- 24. Medicinal herbs can be a good alternative for many diseases and conditions. They are low cost, and tend to have fewer side effects. Moreover, they can be bought in health food shops, pharmacies and on-line without the need for a prescription. However, herbal medicines can still have unwanted health effects, especially when used in combination with other drugs. If you are using more than one herbal medicine, or using them for a serious condition, it’s best to consult with a naturopath or established herbalist. It’s also important to tell your physician that you are using an alternative medicine to prevent drug interaction