Question

Write names of 10 medicinal plant and their benefits

Answer 1

1️⃣Neem- Azadirachta indica

Leaves and fruits are used in diabetes treatment.

2️⃣Cinchona

its bark is used in the treatment of malaria.

3️⃣Aloe- Aloe barbadensis

Leaf extract is used as a skin tonic and in herbal cosmetics.

4️⃣Periwinkle or vinca- Catharanthus roseus

Roots and leaves contain chemicals . Used as tranquilizer.

5️⃣Sarpagandha- Rauvolfia serpentina

Roots contain chemicals used as treatment for hypertension as a sedative.

6️⃣Ashwagandha- Withania somnifera

chemical content present in roots are used in making general tonics.

7️⃣Dill or sowa- Anethum graveolens

seeds contain carvone. oil from it is used to make gripe water.

8️⃣Senna- Cassia angustifolia

Leaves are having various sennosides which are having laxative property and cures constipation.

9️⃣Henbane- Hyoscyamus niger

Leaves contain chemical called hyoscyamine, which is used to cure asthma and whooping cough. It is having antispasmodic and anticholinergic property.

1️⃣0️⃣Foxglove- Digitalis purpurea

leaves contain some chemicals used to cure heart diseases.