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Botanical Name:Senna italica

Other Names:Nilavagai, Nilavarai , Neltangedu, Bhui-tarwad.

The powder derived from the leaflets of Senna, specifically Cassia obovata Coll., is a cosmetic product often mistakenly referred to as ‘neutral henna.’ While conventionally known for its use as a laxative, C. obovata contains sennosides A and B as its primary active components, contributing to its medicinal properties.

Medicinal Uses:

• Inhibitors of skin fungus
• Mite infestations
• Bacterial and microbial diseases
• Used to treat eczema
• Itching and skin infections in humans

Botanical Name:Acorus calamus

Other Names:beewort, bitter pepper root, calamus root, flag root, gladdon, myrtle flag, myrtle grass, myrtle root, myrtle sedge, pine root, sea sedge, sweet cane, sweet cinnamon, sweet grass, sweet myrtle, sweet root, sweet rush, and sweet sedge.

Calamus root is a plant thriving in marshy soil, historically utilized by people worldwide for centuries. Its versatile applications include serving as incense, believed to ward off evil spirits, and as a medicinal resource. This semi-evergreen perennial is characterized by scented rhizomes, arching tapered reed-like leaves, and diminutive yellow-green flowers.

Medicinal Uses:

• Stomach problems
• Skin problems
• Earache
• Remove the smell of tobacco

Botanical Name:Momordica charantia

Other Names:bitter melon, bitter gourd, balsam pear, pare, or karela.

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) holds significance as a key vegetable crop cultivated for its distinctive tuberculate fruits, prized for their unique bitter taste. These fruits are acknowledged for their nutritional value, serving as a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including an impressive content of 88 mg of vitamin C per 100 g.

Medicinal Uses:

• Manages Diabetes
• Promotes Weight Loss
• Beneficial For the Skin and Hair
• Increases Immunity
• Blood Purifier
• Enhanced Respiratory Health
• Liver Detoxification & Hangover Relief
• Relief in Hemorrhoids
• Heals Wounds & Injuries
• Enhanced Digestion

Botanical Name:Hedychium spicatum

Other Names:Ginger Lily

Kapoor kachri is a fragrant leafy herb characterized by rhizomes and a sturdy stem, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters. The rhizomes exhibit a potent aromatic fragrance and a bitter, camphoraceous taste. Internally, they are white, starchy, and emit a distinctive fragrance.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treatment of Hair Loss
• Respiratory Depression
• Inflammatory Disease
• Allergy

Botanical Name:Syzygium cumini

Other Names:Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun, jaman, jambul, or jambolan

The aromatic flowers of Jamun are petite, measuring approximately 5 millimeters in diameter. Subsequently, the fruit emerges in May-June, taking on the appearance of a sizable berry. The berry itself is oblong and ovoid, initially green upon emergence, transitioning to a pink hue as it matures, and ultimately attaining a glossy crimson-black color when fully ripe.

Medicinal Uses:

• Anthelmintic
• Digestive used to cure sore throats
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Biliousness
• Ulcers and dysentery
• Purify the blood.

Botanical Name:Boerhavia diffusa

Other Names:red spiderling, spreading hogweed, or tarvine.

The herb can serve as a diuretic for kidney disorders and aid in alleviating symptoms associated with spleen enlargement. Punarnava extract is also effective in soothing coughs, acting as an expectorant. Moreover, the root of Punarnava possesses anti-helminthic properties, making it beneficial for eliminating intestinal worms and addressing asthma symptoms.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treats Arthritis
• Aids In Digestion
• Manages Diabetes
• Prevents Urinary Disorders
• Promotes Weight Loss
• Enhances Cardiac Functioning
• Enhances Fertility And Libido
• Remedies Liver Anomalies

Botanical Name:Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

Other Names:Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow and shoeblack plant

The leaves of the Hibiscus plant are ovate, simple, and measure between 8 to 10.5 cm in length. Arranged spirally along a lengthy stalk, these leaves create an attractive pattern. The flowers, exhibiting a bisexual nature, are not only large and flamboyant but can also reach a width of up to 25 cm. Emerging on individual stalks from the upper leaf axils, these striking flowers boast five free petals that converge at the base, showcasing a spectrum of colors ranging from white and yellow to vibrant red.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antiseptic properties
• Anti-spasmodic properties (relieves muscle spasms)
• Blood pressure-lowering properties
• Mild laxative effect (help constipation)
• Diuretic effect (increase urine production)
• Antioxidant activity.

Botanical Name:Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

Other Names:Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow and shoeblack plant.

Hibiscus flowers exhibit dominant traits, boasting a diameter of approximately 6 inches and showcasing a diverse array of colors. Characterized by their bell-shaped blooms, these flowers feature a stamen arranged in a spiral pattern, accompanied by a clearly discernible pistil.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treating loss of appetite
• Colds
• Heart and nerve diseases
• Upper respiratory tract pain and swelling (inflammation)
• Fluid retention
• Stomach irritation and disorders of circulation
• Diuretic to increase urine output.

Botanical Name:Datura stramonium (D. stramonium)

Other Names:thornapple, moon flower, hell’s bells, devil’s trumpet, devil’s weed, tolguacha, Jamestown weed, stinkweed, locoweed, pricklyburr, false castor oil plant, and devil’s cucumber.

Datura stramonium is a vertical, annual herb that grows into a bush reaching heights of 1-1.5 meters. Its leaves are pliant, displaying irregular undulations and toothed edges. The aromatic flowers take on a trumpet-shaped form, ranging in color from white to creamy or violet, with lengths spanning 6.5 to 9 cm. These flowers seldom unfold entirely.

Medicinal Uses:

• Anti-inflammatory property
• Stimulation of the central nervous system
• Respiratory decongestion
• Treatment of dental and skin infections
• Alopecia and in the treatment of toothache.

Botanical Name:Plectranthus barbatus

Other Names:pashanabhedi, Indian coleus, makandi, HL-362, mao hou qiao rui hua

Coleus is believed to function similarly to theophylline and has been examined for its potential as a bronchodilator. Research indicates that Coleus has the ability to elevate intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels and stabilize histamine-releasing cells. However, its precise clinical value is yet to be fully determined.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treat high blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Eczema
• Digestive colic
• Respiratory ailments
• Painful urination
• Insomnia and seizures
• Overweight and obesity.