Some Medicinal Plants And Their Importance

 Some Medicinal Plants And Their Importance

Our environment is full of many trees and plants all around. There are many plants which are medicinally very important for human being. Medicinal plants such as Aloe , Tulsi , Neem , Garlic , Turmeric , Ginger, Aambla cure several common  ailments. 

These are considered as home remedies as many part of the country . It is known fact that many of the peoples of the country used Basil (Tulsi) for making medicine , Black Tea , In POOJA , and in other activities in day to day life.

Apart from the medicinal uses, herbs are also used in natural dye, food , pest control , perfume and tea so on. Here in this article we are going to discuss about some plants which have their own importance in our day to day life.

Important Plants : 

• Aloe vera
• Cannabis sativa (Bhang)
• Allium sativum (Lahsun)
• Pinus roxburghi (Chir)
• Ocimum tenuifloram (Tulsi)
• Zanthoxylum armatum (Tirmur)
• Rubus ellipticus (Aakha)
• Adhatoda vasica (Basuti)
• Phyllanthus emblica (Amla)

1. Aloe vera

                 

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that's been used to treat various health conditions for thousands of years.  It is usually safe to use also vera directly from the plant or you can buy it in gel form.

Importance : 

• Aloe vera gel powder may help lower blood pressure
• Aloe vera may help stabilize blood sugar
• Aloe vera in mouthwash can improve dental health
• Aloe vera gel is a natural antidote for skin irritation.

2. Cannabis sativa (Bhang)

           

Cannabis sativa commonly known as Bhang. The dried leaves and flowers of the Cannabis plant are known as Marijuana, which can be smoked. 

Importance : 

• Chronic pain relief 
• Improve lung capacity
• Regulate and prevent diabetes 
• Help treat depression

3. Allium sativum (Lahsun)

                                         

The economically most important Allium crop species (Garlic) are worldwide used as spices , vegetables and medicinal plants. They play a very important role in the daily diet.

Importance : 

• Garlic could help fight inflammation
• Reduce cholesterol level 
• Protect against chronic diseases 
• Garlic may help lower blood pressure

4. Pinus roxburghii (Chir)

                                                   

It is one of the most important basic raw materials for the synthesis of terpene chemicals which are used in a wide variety of industries such as paper and rubber etc. Chir pine rosins is also used in paper, soap, cosmetics, paint, varnish, rubber and polish industries.

5. Ocimum tenuifloram (Tulsi)

                                                  

Tulsi is used to treat insect bites. Tulsi is also used to treat heart diseases and fever . It also helps in treating Asthma . Tulsi leaves are used to treat skin problems like acne , blackheads and premature ageing .

6. Zanthoxylum armatum (Tirmur)

               

Zanthoxylum armatum is an important medicinal plant of South est Asia and has been used to treat various ailments in traditional medicines including Diabetes . 

7. Rubus ellipticus (Aakha)

                    

The bark from this plant is used for medical reason in Tibetan Villages , Mainly as a renal tonic and an antidiuretic . Its juice can also be used to treat coughs, fever, colic and sore throat. 

The plant can also be used to make a bluish purple dye.

8. Adhatoda vasica (Basuti)

            

Adhatoda vasica commonly known as Basuti is very useful in treating bronchitis ,  tuberculosis and other lung disorders . A decoction of the leaves of Basuti may be used to help the cough and other symptoms of cold. 

9. Phyllanthus emblica (Amla)

        

Phyllanthus emblica known as Amla is highly nutritious and could be an important dietary source of vitamin C , amino acids and minerals. 

The plant also contains phenolic compounds , tannins and emblicol. 

It includes antibacterial properties which helps to improve body immunity system.

Amla is used in lot of Shampoos and conditioners .