Source and Distribution of Strophanthus: Strophanthus are the dried ripe seeds of Strophanthus kombe or Strophanthus hispidus, belonging to the family Apocyanaceae. They are also known as semino strophanthi and arrow poison. Strophanthus is a climber and the extract of the seeds of this plant is used by the tribals as arrow poison. It is […]
Source, Morphology and Distribution of Annatto: Annatto consists of the dried seeds of the plant Bixa orellana, belonging to the family Bixaceae. These are also known as arnotta, annotta and lipstic pods. The cultivation of this plant is carried out in the countries like Peru, Jamaica, Mexico, Kenya, Brazil and India. Chemical constituents […]
Source of The Creat Botanical Name : Andrographis paniculata Family : Acanthaceae Synonyms of The Creat: Hindi – Kaalmegha English – The Creat Sanskrit – Kalpanaatha Marathi – Olikiryata Tamil – Nilavendu Bengali – Kaalmegha Gujarati – Lilu kriyaatu It is available in the trade name of Kaalmegha. The creat is an erect branched annual […]
Some of the plants which are used for treating the disorders caused by the intestinal worms are 1. Papita Biological Name : Carica papaya The seeds of papaya has anthelimintic properties. When the seeds are given with honey, they expel the round worms. The leaves also have anthelmintic activity. 2. Baibirang (Cottom) Biological Name : […]
Source of Small Caltrops Biological Name : Tribulus terrestris Family : Zygophyllaceae Synonyms of Small Caltrops: Hindi – Chota-gokhru Sanskrit – Laghu Gokshura English – Small caltrops Bengali – Gokhuri mool Gujarati – Betha gokhara mool Marathi – Sategokhru mool Tamil – Nerunje vera Kannada – Neggillumullu The trade name of the tribulus is gokharumool. […]
Some of the plants which are having anti-cancerous properties are listed below: 1. May Apple plant: Biological name : Podophyllum peltatum May Apple plant produces podophyllotoxin, which is used for treating testicular cancers. 2. Taxus Biological name : Taxus brevifolia and Taxus baccata Taxols from these plants are effective against ovarian cancers. 3. Soya Biological […]
Some of the plants which are used for treating the disorders of liver are 1. Punarnava Biological Name : Boerhavia diffusa It increases the liver ATP phosphodrolase activity and is useful for treating jaundice and inflammatory conditions. 2. Kabra Biological Name : Capparis spinosa It is very useful as biliary deobstructive, in liver disorders and […]
Some of the Plants that are used for treating the rheumatic diseases like arthritis, gout, rheumatism etc, are 1. Mulathee Biological Name : Glycyrrhiza glabra It is one of the powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. 2. Rasna Biological Name : Vanda roxbughil The roots […]
Source and Distribution of Punarnava Punarnava consists of the fresh and dried herb of Boerhaavia diffussa, belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. It is also known as rakta punarnava and hog weed. It is cultivated in India and Sri Lanka. It is found in Himalayan regions at an altitude of 2000-2500m. The weed also grows in […]
Source and Distribution of Kaladana: Kaladana consists of dried seeds of Ipomoea hederaceae belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. They are also known as pharbitis seeds and kaladana seeds. Kaladana is of American origin and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also found in India. It is found in Himalayas and Bihar. This […]