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).