Author: Mystique

Botanical Name:Jasminum

Other Names:Juhi, Chameli, Mogra, Champa Bela, Mogra, Motia, Chameli, Malli puvvu, Jaati, Mulla, Mallige, Juhi, Mogra or Moonlight in the grove.

Jasminum is a diverse genus encompassing nearly 200 species, spanning from the well-known Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) to more exotic varieties like the Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum).

Medicinal Uses:

• Used for liver disease (hepatitis)
• Pain due to liver scarring (cirrhosis)
• Abdominal pain due to severe diarrhea (dysentery)
• Used to prevent stroke
• Cancer treatment.

Botanical Name:Casuarina equisetifolia

Other Names:coastal she-oak, horsetail she-oak, ironwood, beach sheoak, beach casuarina or whistling tree

Casuarina plants, belonging to the genus, are dioecious trees, except for C. equisetifolia, which is monoecious. These trees feature fissured or scaly greyish-brown to black bark. The branchlets are soft, pendulous, and green, serving as photosynthetic structures. The leaves are reduced to scale-like formations, arranged in whorls of 5 to 20 around the branchlets.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treatment of nervous disorders
• Acne
• Throat infections
• Stomach ulcer
• Constipation
• Cough
• Diabetes
• Diarrhoea

Botanical Name:Rosmarinus officinalis

Other Names:Rosmarinus officinalisRosemary, Dew of the Sea, Sea Dew, Elf Leaf, Guardrobe, Incensier, Compass Weed, and Polar Plant.

The small, pale blue, pink, or white flowers grow in clusters of two or three along branches. The small flowers grow in clusters along the branches. Rosemary is used as a landscape plant in mild climates.

Medicinal Uses:

• Improve memory
• Relieve muscle pain and spasm
• Stimulate hair growth
• Support the circulatory and nervous systems

Botanical Name:Rosmarinus officinalis

Other Names:Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary, Dew of the Sea, Sea Dew, Elf Leaf, Guardrobe, Incensier, Compass Weed, and Polar Plant.

The blooms are petite, presenting hues of blue, lavender, or white, arranged in two-lipped clusters encircling the square stems. Often cultivated for its aesthetic appeal, culinary uses, or inclusion in sachets and potpourris, this plant holds ornamental and practical value. Originating in Africa, Europe, Western Asia, and the Mediterranean, it thrives in arid, rocky landscapes.

Medicinal Uses:

• Improve memory
• Relieve muscle pain and spasm
• Stimulate hair growth
• Support the circulatory and nervous systems

Botanical Name:Nelumbo nucifera

Other Names:padam, sarojini, kamalini, parnasi, utpala ,varija, kanj

Lotus pods are the seed heads derived from the Sacred Lotus or Indian Lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera). This remarkable plant boasts an extensive native distribution that spans regions such as India, South Asia, East Asia, and Australia. Flourishing in the floodplains of leisurely flowing rivers and delta regions, Lotus plants thrive in these distinctive aquatic environments.

Medicinal Uses:

• Used in the treatment of inflammation
• Cancer
• Diuretics
• Skin diseases
• Treating many ailments
• Insomnia
• Poor digestion
• Chronic diarrhoea

Botanical Name:Nelumbo nucifera

Other Names:padam, sarojini, kamalini, parnasi, utpala ,varija, kanj

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a semi-aquatic plant characterized by the development of peltate leaves that can reach up to 30 cm in diameter, showcasing remarkable water repellency. As an adaptation to its aquatic surroundings, certain leaves have the ability to float intermittently on the water’s surface. To enhance this adaptation, the stomata are strategically positioned in the upper epidermis of the leaves.

Medicinal Uses:

• Enhance euphoria and feelings of wellbeing
• Used to enhance dreaming and visions
• Bleeding
• Cough
• Fever
• Liver and stomach problems and other conditions

Botanical Name:Babula (Vachellia Nilotica)

Other Names:Babura, Kikar, Kaloabaval, Baval, abala, Babula, Babhula, Babhul, Kari Jail, Kari gobli, Sharmeeruka, Pulai Jali

Babula (Vachellia nilotica) is a medium-sized, thorny, nearly evergreen tree with a potential height reaching 20-25 meters. It is characterized by the dried mature stem bark of Acacia nilotica (Linn). These Babula trees predominantly thrive in the arid regions throughout India.

Medicinal Uses:

• Oral & dental hygiene
• Burn injuries
• Management of skin diseases
• Astringent agent

Botanical Name:Cocos nucifera

Other Names:coconut, coco, coco-da-bahia, or coconut-of-the-beach

Switzerland holds the title for the highest per capita chocolate consumption globally, with each Swiss citizen consuming an impressive 22 pounds, in contrast to the 11 pounds per person in the United States. The cocoa pods, which yield the coveted cocoa beans, are the fruit of the cacao tree. Remarkably, it takes a cocoa tree five years to produce its initial batch of cocoa beans.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antioxidants flavanols
• Reduce inflammation
• Lower blood pressure
• Improve cholesterol and blood sugars

Botanical Name:Cocos nucifera

Other Names:coconut, coco, coco-da-bahia, or coconut-of-the-beach

Crafted from the Coconut Shank, these coco flowers boast a distinctive floral design, making them an ideal complement to sola flower bouquets. Their natural color adds to their allure, and each package contains six stems, with an approximate length of 21 inches each.

Medicinal Uses:

• Gives immunity
• It resists bacteria
• Fungi
• Parasites
• Prevents diabetes-related diseases
• Protects the body from kidney stones

Botanical Name:Cocos nucifera

Other Names:coconut, coco, coco-da-bahia, or coconut-of-the-beach

Coco chips prove to be an excellent choice for self-watering pots, planters, container gardens, and hydroponic setups. The Coco chips block is well-suited for a diverse range of plants, encompassing fruits, flowers, vegetables, bonsai, cactus, orchids, roses, succulents, mushrooms, and hydroponics. Additionally, it serves as a versatile option for decorative ground cover.

Medicinal Uses:

• Water Retention
• Aeration
• Sustainable
• Naturally pH Balanced
• Nutrient Density
• Beneficial Bacteria