Botanical Name: Strychnos nux-vomica
Other Names: kuchla, contains strychnine and brucine as main constituents.
Strychnos nux-vomica is a medium-sized tree, capable of reaching a height of 20 meters (66 feet). Its trunk is stout and compact, with dense, hard, white, and finely grained wood. The branches exhibit an irregular pattern and are adorned with a smooth, ashen bark.
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Botanical Name: Strychnos nux-vomica
Other Names: kuchla, contains strychnine and brucine as main constituents.
Nux vomica is a derivative extracted from the seeds of the Strychnos nux-vomica, or strychnine tree, and is employed in both traditional and homeopathic medicine. It is believed to offer potential benefits across various conditions, including heart disease and cancer.
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Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
Other Names: Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Tulsi
Tulsi, an aromatic shrub belonging to the basil family Lamiaceae (tribe ocimeae), is believed to have its roots in North Central India and has since become native to the tropical regions of the Eastern world. In the realm of Ayurveda, tulsi holds esteemed titles such as “The Incomparable One,” “Mother Medicine of Nature,” and “The Queen of Herbs,” underlining its significance in traditional medicinal practices.
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Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis miller
Other Names: Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Medicinal Aloe, Burn Plant
Aloe vera, an herb characterized by succulent leaves arranged in a rosette, displays shades ranging from grey to green, occasionally adorned with white spots. Along the edges of the leaves, sharp, pinkish spines add to their distinctive features. Notably, these leaves are the reservoir of a colorless gel widely utilized in various commercial and medicinal products.
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Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Other Names: Periwinkle, Vince, Rosy periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, Cape periwinkle, Old maidused as disinfectants.
The leaves of Vinca Rose are arranged oppositely, exhibiting a simple structure with a broad lanceolate to ovate shape. They typically measure 1–9 cm (0.5–3.5 in) in length and 0.5–6 cm (0.20–2.36 in) in width. While they remain evergreen in four species, the leaves of the herbaceous V. variant are deciduous.
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Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Other Names: Periwinkle, Vince, Rosy periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, Cape periwinkle, Old maidused as disinfectants.
Vinca rosea, also known as Vinca multiflora or periwinkle, reaches a height and width ranging from 7 to 24 inches, creating a mound adorned with vibrant flowers in shades of white, pink, or rosy-purple on delicate, brittle stems. Various cultivars are accessible, offering either a carpet-like spread or an upright growth habit.
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Botanical Name: Gloriosa superba
Other Names: flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, agnishikha and fire lily.
Gloriosa superba is an elegant, herbaceous vine that emerges from a robust tuberous rootstock. Its leaves, which alternate or may seem opposite, are simple and strap-like, featuring a tendril-like tip. The vibrant flowers bloom on extended stalks and exhibit six distinct parts, showcasing hues of yellow or red with gracefully undulating margins.
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Botanical Name: Gloriosa superba
Other Names: flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, agnishikha and fire lily.
Gloriosa superba is a graceful, herbaceous vine that originates from a robust tuberous rootstock. Its leaves are arranged alternately or in opposite pairs, presenting as simple, strap-like structures with tendril-like tips. The flowers emerge on elongated stalks and feature six distinct parts, showcasing vibrant yellow or red hues with undulating margins.
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Botanical Name: Tribulus terrestris
Other Names: Gokhru, Gokshura, Chotagokhru, Land-Caltrops, Puncture Vine.
Tribulus terrestris, a small prostrate shrub ranging from 10 to 60 cm in height, is characterized by its hirsute or silky hairy appearance. The leaves are arranged opposite each other, frequently unequal, and exhibit a paripinnate structure. Typically, there are five to eight pairs of pinnae, which are elliptical or oblong lanceolate in shape.
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Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus Labill.
Other Names: Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Eucalyptus astringens, Camaldulensis.
The Eucalyptus genus is characterized by bark that can be smooth, fibrous, hard, or stringy. The leaves of these plants contain oil glands, and the sepals and petals are fused to create a protective “cap” or operculum over the stamens. The distinctive fruit of Eucalyptus is a woody capsule commonly known as a “gumnut.”
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