Question

Short Note. Importance of Medicinal Plants.

Answer 1

Answer:

Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants synthesise hundreds of chemical compounds for functions including defence against insects, fungi, diseases, and herbivorous mammals.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Several plants have medicinal properties which can be used as medicines. Some of the plants grown for their medicinal value are: ... Rauwolfia (Sarpagandha) − This plant is used for the treatment of hypertension and insomnia. Belladonna − Alkaloids obtained from the roots of this plant are used as pain relievers.