Question

Which plant is called as "house physician (Vaiday) in India –
(1) Tulsi
(2) Gulab
(3) Pipal
(4) Kela

Answer 1

Answer:

it should be tulsi option a

Explanation:

as it has very anti allergic properties

Answer 2

In India, (1) Tulsi plant is considered as "house physician (Vaiday)".

Medicinal plants at home:

• In the gardens of most of the Indian families we may see many plants with medicinal value.
• The list includes plants such as Tulsi, Neem, Aloe Vera, etc.

Reason for considering Tulsi as "house physician (Vaiday):

• Tulsi is known for its religious importance as well as its medicinal values.
• People use the leaves of this plant to prepare medicines for cough, fever, headache, cold, body pain etc.
• Apart from its medicinal uses, it also protects the environment by keeping away the mosquitoes, providing clean and fresh air for breathing, etc.
• Due to above mentioned reasons, Tulsi is considered as home physician.

Reasons for considering option (2), (3) and (4) as incorrect are as follows:

• The Gulab plant is known for its flower. It is used as ornamental plant.
• Pipal also has many medicinal values but its is not a plant, whereas tree and it is seen mostly in the sites near temple.
• Kela is a fruit tree.