Question

10 medical plants and thier benefits

Answer 1

1. Tulsi

There are four types of tulsi mentioned in ayurvedic texts ie Rama, Krishna, Vana & Kapoor Tulsi.

For over the centuries Tulsi (the queen of herbs) has been known for its remarkable healing properties.

Tulsi is taken as the herbal tea.

The oil extracted from the Karpoora Tulsi is mostly used in the herbal toiletry. Its oil is also used against the insects and bacteria.

The Rama Tulsi is the effective remedy for the Severe acute Respiratory Syndrome. Juice of its leaves gives relief in cold, fever, bronchitis and cough.

Tulsi oil is also used as the ear drop.

Tulsi helps in curing malaria.

It is very effective against indigestion, headache, hysteria, insomnia and cholera.

The fresh leaves of Tulsi are taken by the million of people everyday.

Many people wears the Tulsi beads, which is said to have certain physical and medicinal properties

2. Aloe Vera

The aloe vera grows only under the sun with well drained dry or moist soil. Although the plant tastes like turd, it’s still edible. The sap from aloe vera is extremely useful to speed up the healing & reducing the risk of infections for :

wounds

cuts

burns

reducing inflammation

Apart from its external use on the skin, aloe vera is also taken internally in the treatment of :

ulcerative colitis (drinking aloe vera juice)

chronic constipation

poor appetite

digestive problems

3. Gotu Kola

The gotu kola acts on various phases of connective tissue development and stimulates healing of :

ulcers

skin injuries

decreasing capillary fragility

stimulation of the lipids and protein necessary for healthy skin

Leaves are thought to maintain youthfulness.

Crushed leaves are poulticed to treat open sores.

The gotu kola can also be used to :

treat leprosy

revitalize the brain and nervous system

increase attention span and concentration

treat venous insufficiency

4. Calendula

It grows in almost any type of soil condition. It has no problem with nutritionally poor, very acidic or very alkaline soils, just as long as it’s moist. Well known as a remedy for skin problems, the deep-orange flowered pot marigold variety is applied externally to :

bites

stings

sprains

wounds

sore eyes

varicose veins

Internally it is used to treat fevers and chronic infections.

The tea of the petals tones up circulation and, taken regularly, eases varicose veins.

Applying the crushed stems of the pot marigold to corns and warts will soon have them easily removable.

5. Basil

You must have used basil lot many times in food but have you ever tried it to heal flatulence? It has the power to treat:

Cuts

Lack of appetite

Stomach gas

scrapes

6. Thyme

It is mostly known for its strong antiseptic nature. It is wonderful when it comes to the treatment of:

Congestion

Stomach gas

Coughs

7. Rosemary

Rosemary is the great reviver. This perennial woody herb stimulates energy and optimism and sharpens memory and concentration by bringing more oxygen to your brain, according to UMMC. It’s a wonderfully stimulating alternative to caffeine when you need that second wind!

A row of these long-lived and drought-tolerant plants makes a beautiful, bee-friendly, evergreen hedge. You may only need one plant in your garden, as a little bit goes a long way.

8. Lavender

Long recognized for its sweet perfume, lavender also boasts medical benefits as a nervine and mild antidepressant. UMMC suggests adding it to your bath to alleviate stress, tension, and insomnia. It's also used in creams to treat sunburns and acne.

Woody lavender plants prefer hot, sunny, and dry environments. The fresh flowers are tasty in small doses when added to salads, honey, butter, lemonade, and even shortbread cookies. If you’re crafty, try sewing up an herbal heating pad or eye pillow with the fragrant dried flowers.

9. German Chamomile

Delicate, apple-scented chamomile demonstrates that mildness does not mean ineffectiveness. Primarily grown for its small, yellow-bellied flowers, NCCAM reports that chamomile is one of the best children’s herbs for treating colic, nervous stress, infections, and stomach disorders.

10. Fenugreek, Methi

Fenugreek seeds are nourishing and taken to :

encourage weight gain (take note, anorexics)

inhibit cancer of the liver

lower blood cholesterol levels

treat inflammation and ulcers of the stomach and intestines

drain off sweat ducts

for body building

for late onset diabetes

poor digestion

insufficient lactation

painful menstruation

labor pains

freshen bad breath

restore a dull sense of taste

 

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Tulsi leaves helps in cure of chronic cold,cancer,. arthritis.
2. Betel leaves helps in cure of wounds,cough and cold.
3. Marigold leaves helps in cure of cough,wound,flu,sore throat
4. Drumstick leaves helps in cure of asthma
5. Neem leaves helps in cure of athletes foot and fungal infection.
6. Mango leaves helps in cure of night blindness and eye problems
7. Mustard leaves helps in cure of mumps.
8. Bitter-gourd leaves helps in cure of cough and diarrhoea
9. Cabbage leaves helps in cure of wounds, ulcers and inflammation.
10. Cashew leaves helps in cure of tooth decay, tuberculosis and leprosy .

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