Medicinal Plants & Their Uses
| Hindi Name | English Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Adusa/Vasaka | Malabar Nut | Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis |
| Ananas | Pineapple | Sore Throat, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity |
| Babool | Indian Gum | Oral Care, Bleeding Gums, Wounds |
| Brahmi | Thyme leafed gratiola | Enchances Memory, Anxiety |
What is the uses of medicinal plants?
Medicinal plants will be useful for Maternal and Child health care, as essential drugs, in food and nutrition, for common illnesses and injury, for endemic infectious diseases, mental health and oral health.
Why are medicinal plants used?
Medicinal plants are generally known and popular for a number of health benefits such as decreasing of blood pressure, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, or reducing the risk of cancer also due to their antioxidant activity.
What is the use of medicinal plant?
Medicinal plants are used with the intention of maintaining health, to be administered for a specific condition, or both, whether in modern medicine or in traditional medicine. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimated in 2002 that over 50,000 medicinal plants are used across the world.
What is meant by medicinal plants?
Medicinal plants can be defined as the plants that possess therapeutic properties or exert beneficial pharmacological effect on the human or animal body.
How many types of medicinal plants are there?
The Food and Agriculture Organization estimated in 2002 that over 50,000 medicinal plants are used across the world. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew more conservatively estimated in 2016 that 17,810 plant species have a medicinal use, out of some 30,000 plants for which a use of any kind is documented.
What are the medical uses of plants?
Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants synthesise hundreds of chemical compounds for functions including defence against insects, fungi, diseases, and herbivorous mammals.
What are some medical herbs?
Calendula (Pot Marigold) Calendula officinalis, Asteraceae. Calendula is one of the most familiar and beloved herbs, earning our affection with its cheerful golden flowers. The “petals” are edible and the whole flower is an important medicinal herb in treating skin conditions.
What are herbs used for?
Chamomile. Considered by some to be a cure-all,chamomile is commonly used in the U.S.
What are herbal plants?
Be sure to include herb plants such as Basil , Oregano, Thyme, Savory, Cilantro, Fennel, Rosemary, Tarragon, Dill, Sage, Mint, and many others. Then expand to include more exotic ones such as lemon grass, lemon verbena, angelica, lovage, chervil to make it more useful and interesting.
