Question

10 plants with botanical name and their uses

Answer 1

7. Ocimum (Sacred basil or Holy basil)

Botanical name: Ocimum sanctum

Family: Lamiaceae

Morphology of the useful plants: Leave and flowers

Uses:

      leaf juice is given against chronic fever, haemorrhage, dysentery.       It is also used to check vomiting and as an antihelmintic.

8. Phyllanthus amarus

Botanical name: Phyllanthus amarus

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Morphology of the useful plants: Whole plant

Uses:

      This plant has a reputed position in Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine. It is used against bronchitis, anaemia, urinary problems, asthma and also as a diuretic.       In Unani system, it is stomachic and useful against chronic dysentery.       Fresh roots serve as an excellent remedy for jaundice.       Bark yieldsa Vitter principle, called phyllanthin.

9. Rauvolfia (Sarpagandha)

Botanical name: Rauwolfia serpentina

Family: Apocyanaceae

Morphology of the useful plants: Root

Uses:

     It lowers blood pressure and controls schizophrenia like symptoms or mental illness.       Reserpine obtained from Rauvolfia, it is an effective remedy for hypertension.       Root decotion is given for uterine contraction. 

10. Sida (Flannel weed)

Botanical name: Sida cordifolia

Family: Malvaceae

Morphology of the useful plants: Whole plant

Uses:

       The plant is used in Ayurvedic medicine.       Used for the treatment of inflammation of the oral mucosa, nasal congestion.

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