Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mentha spicata(Pudina)


This Plant belongs to family Lamiaceae. Fresh or dried juice is source of mint. Extracted juice is used in medicine, tea, beverages, syrups,ice creams and candies. This plant is used remedy for stomach ache and chest pains. Consuming of fresh juice improves digestion. This herb is available all over world. In India this herb is used mainly in food items like Chatni, Rooti, Curry and various Rice items.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Achyranthes bidentata


This plant belongs to family Amaranthaceae commonly available all over Inda, China, Japan. In India the leaves are used for curing Tonsils. The leaves chewed early in the morning to cure Tonsils. Continuation for 1 week will lead to permanent cure for Tonsil problems.In Nepal juice of root is used for toothache. In kannada its called Utharani used for traditional purpose.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Tridax procumbens(ghamra)


This plant commonly available everywhere in India.In North Karnataka its called as neeru kasa and in Hindi Ghamra. Its best Aurvedic antiseptic for wounds. Juice from crushed leaves of this herb is used for new wounds.It belongs to family Asteraceae.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Cymbopogon(Lemongrass)


Cymbopogon is scientific name for Lemongrass. It belongs to family Poaceae and subfamily Panicoideae.Lemongrass used commonly in tea in African and Asian countries. it also used in pesticide and cosmetic products. In south India it is called as Gavati Chaha used remedy for cough and cold.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Ocimum tenuiflorum(Tulsi)


Tulsi’s extracts are used for headaches,common colds,inflammation , stomach disorders,heart disease and malaria. Tulsi leaves used as herbal tea. Oil extracted from Karpoora tulsi is widely used for cosmetics, skin creams due to its anti-bacterial activity. This is a sacred plant for Hindus. In ayurveda it is top rated plant used for many purpose.

Azadirachta indica(Neem)


Neem belongs to family Meliaceae the botanical name is Azadirachta indica. it is top ranked in Ayurveda. All parts of plant flowers, seeds, leaves and bark is useful.It acts as antiseptic, used in cosmetic products like soap, shampoo, hairoil and gels. Daily consumption of juice of Neem heals diabetes, over weight, pimples, indigestion, stomach problems and skin problems.

Crab`s Eye


Belongs to family Fabaceae and botanical name is Abrus precatorius. It found dry and westurn ghats of India. It also called as Crab`s eye,Gunja in Sanskrit, Gulganji in kannada. Seeds are poisonous and leaves used for smoothing throat specially singers. it also used in making pan(Mix of Betel leaves + Arecanut + some other ingredients).

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Datura stramonium


Comman plant available every where in India. It belongs to the family Solanaceae. its 2 meters in heigh. Seeds and flowers are very poisonous. It is used for external use like hair-oils and cometics.
In hindi its called "thorn apple" because the fruit is covered with spins. The Seeds manly use in dandruff oils and Leaves have been smoked to relieve respiratory complaints

Basil Tulsi(Kamakasturi)


Scintific name is Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum Sanctu. Basil is used as a remedy dysentery , Vomiting, constipation and enteritis , gums coughs, colds, fevers, headaches, lung problems
Drink Basil tea ( 6-8 basil leaves in a cup of boiling water). In kannada It is called kamakastoori.
If eat washing the leaves its cures cold and cough. It cultivate as garden plant. One best feature of this plant is releases nice fragance when you crush leaves with hand.

Aloe Vera

This plant is used to treat burns,skin wounds, skin diseases. Aloe Vera provide essential nutrients, kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts and reduce inflammation. This plant contains Ligin(pentrates into human skin), Saponins, Anthraquinones, Minerals, Amino Acids, Vitamins, Enzymes, Sterols , Sugars. It also usefull for animal deseases.

Extraction of Aloe is used in cosmetic products like various gels, face washes and soaps. You can grow it as garden plant also. Even though if there is shortage of water it will survive for many months.