Uses of Medicinal plants

1. DR.PUSHPENDRA KARHANA
Principal
R.B.(PG) College,Agriculture
Campus,Agra
Affiliated to Dr.B.R.A.University,Agra(Formerly Agra
University, Agra),U.P.,India
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IDENTIFICATION OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTSIDENTIFICATION OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

2. Turmeric
(Curcuma longa)
Other uses
• In cooking, turmeric acts as a
yellow coloring agent.
• It is an important herb in
Hindu rituals.
• It is also a ingredient in
cosmetics as it is beneficial
for the skin.
• Burning turmeric can repel
insects.
• Inhaling the smoke can
assist in coughs, asthma and
congested nasal passages.

3. Turmeric
Ears, Eyes, Nose and Mouth
• Turmeric dust, with alum 1:20, is
blown into the ear to treat chronic
otorrhea.
• Mix a pinch of Turmeric with
organic ghee and apply it to the
mucus lining of nose to stop the
sniffles. It also stops nosebleeds,
helps to clear the sinuses, restore
a more acute sense of smell, and
helps to purify the mind and brain.
• Turmeric helps to maintain the
shape and integrity of our eyes.
• A Turmeric/water decoction, 1:20,
is used to treat conjunctivitis and
eye disease in general. Soak a
cloth in the decoction and then
cover the eye with it. This helps to
relieve the pain as well.

4. Tumeric Powder
Skin Care and Colouring
• Traditionally women rub turmeric on
their cheeks to produce a natural
golden glow, extract of turmeric has
been added to creams for use as a
colouring agent. A compound
called curcumin is the yellow
pigment in turmeric.
• Washing in turmeric improves skin
complexion and also reduces hair
growth on body. Nowadays there
are lots of herbal products in the
market in which main herb used is
turmeric as natural ingredient.
These constitute home remedies
for skin and hair problems.

5. Tumeric
Skin Care and Colouring
• The skin is the main portion of the
body and provides a shielding
barrier against harmful chemicals,
microbes, and ultraviolet radiation.
Natural plant products like turmeric
have been formulated to heal and
prevent dry skin, treat skin
conditions such as eczema and
acne, and retard the aging process.
• Turmeric is used in many
celebrations of Hindus. Especially
in Hindu wedding brides would rub
with turmeric on their bodies for
glowing look. New born babies also
rubbed with turmeric on their
forehead for good luck.

6. (Curcuma domestica)
Menstrual problems of Woman
• For women who experience
monthly menstrual cramps, try
using turmeric extract or bitters
twice daily for two weeks prior to
expected menstruation. Turmeric is
an antispasmodic to smooth
muscles so it reduces digestive and
menstrual cramping. It should
reduce the severity of pain, if not
ease them completely. Certainly,
diet and standard of living have a
reflective influence on the
menstrual cycle, but turmeric is a
great addition.

7. (Curcuma domestica)
Bacterial Infection / Wounds
• Turmeric is useful as an
external antibiotic in
preventing bacterial infection
in wounds.
Eye Disorder
• Curcumin may prove to be
as effective as corticosteroids
in the uveitis (inflammation of
the uvea, the middle layer of
the eye between the sclera -
white outer coat of the eye
and the retina - the back of
the eye) the type of eye
disorder.

8. Amla
• Other names : Indian
gooseberry, Bhumi amla,
Bhumyamalki, Amlaki,
adiphala, dhatri, amalaka,
amali, amalakamu,
usirikai, Anola, Amlika,
nellikai, malacca tree,
nillika, nellikya, emblic
are the other names used
for the Amla.

9. Amala
(Emblica officinallis)
Medicinal uses :
 Richest source of Vitamin C and is a
The fruit is the diuretic, aperient,
Laxative and hair dye.
 It cures insomnia and is healthy for hair. It
is used as the cardio protective, useful in
hemorrhage, menprrhagia, leucorrhoea
and discharge of blood from uterus.
 Amla power and oil are used traditionally in
Ayurvedic applications for the treatment of
scalp.
 Amla power improves immunity and gives
physical strength. It improves complexion
and removes wrinkles.
 Amla is also used to treat constipation and
is used as a cooling agent to reduce the
effects of sun strokes and sun burns.

10. Amala
Other uses :
 It is the main ingredient used in the
shampoo.
 Amla is used in sauces, candy, dried
chips, pickle, jellies and powder.
 It is even used in the dyeing industry.
 It extract is popularly used in the ink. Amla
wood is commonly used in firework.
Cultural Importance :
 Amla has been regarded as the sacred
tree in India.
 It sin worshiped as the Mother Earth and
is believed to nurture humankind because
the fruits are very nourishing. It stimulates
spiritual purity.
 Kartik Mahatma and Vrat Kaumudi order
the worship of this tree. Its fruits and
flowers are used in worship.

11. Awala
• Amalaki or Emblica officianlis or Indian
gooseberry is the fruit of this deciduous
tree found mainly in India. This plant fit in to
the family Euphorbiaceae. The fruit of this
plant is round shaped with vertical stripes. It
is green to yellow in color and tastes amal
(sour). The fruit is some what fibrous in
nature. The fruit is occasionally eaten along
with lavana or salt to balance the taste.
Amalaki or Emblica officianlis is rich in
natural vitamin C or ascorbic acid or
ascorbic acid. This fruit is used as the main
ingredient in the ayurvedic tonic
Chyavanprash. It is also used along with
numerous other herbs as an ayurvedic
tonic and rejuvenator.
• The Indian gooseberry or Amalaki or
emblica officianlis has sheet or cooling,
diuretic and laxative properties. It helps in
cleansing the mouth, and strengthens teeth
and bones.

12. Awala
• It increases the RBC count and helps to
encourage good health.. It also has
powerful anti oxidant properties. Apart from
vitamin C or ascorbic acid, amalaki or
Emblica officianlis also contains cytokine
like substances such as zeatin. The dried
Amalaki or Emblica officianlis fruit is useful
in the treatment of Hemorrhage, diarrhea,
and dysentery.
• Amalaki or emblica officianlis has
laxative properties and therefore useful in
the treatment of constipation and piles. It
also has anti-bacterial actions and helps in
averting infections and heals ulcers very
fast. It also helps in averting skin infections
and problems. Amalaki or Emblica
officianlis has cell rejuvenating properties
and therefore used in maintaining good
health of skin and hair. It is extensively
used in preparation of shampoos. Amalaki
or Emblica officianlis helps to keep the hair
glossy and shining.

13. Phyllanthus emblica
• Amalaki or Emblica officianlis is the
richest source of natural vitamin C or
ascorbic acid or ascorbic acid .It provides
up to 900mg/ 100 g of juice of the fresh
fruit. It has the same amount of ascorbic
acid or vitamin C or ascorbic acid or
ascorbic acid present in two oranges. Due
to high Vitamin C or ascorbic acid or
ascorbic acid content Amalaki or Emblica
officianlis has anti oxidative properties.
Amalaki or Emblica officianlis also has
carminative properties. It helps in
maintaining a health y digestive system. It
is used in the preparation of many GI
ayurvedic tonics.
• Amalaki or Emblica officianlis also has
many therapeutic properties. It is used as
a cardio tonic, aphrodisiac, and antipyretic
medicine. Some research studies have
shown that Amalaki or Emblica officianlis
acts as anti diabetic too.

14. Phyllanthus emblica
• Amalaki or Emblica officianlis also helps
to prevent respiratory disorders such as
common cold, bronchitis, and other
respiratory tract infections. The high
content of vitamin C or ascorbic acid or
ascorbic acid helps to boost the
functioning of the immune system of the
body and thereby helps in preventing a
wide range of diseases. Amalaki or
Emblica officianlis is therefore included in
most of the ayurvedic tonics as a general
ingredient.
• Amalaki or Emblica Officianlis also
helps in improving body weight. It helps in
raising the total protein level due to
positive nitrogen balance. Thus it is
recognized to give an anabolic effect in
the body.

15. Phyllanthus emblica
• Amalaki or Emblica officianlis is considered
as one of the highly nutritious fruit. Apart
from Vitamin C or ascorbic acid or ascorbic
acid, Amalaki or Emblica officianlis also
provides many other essential minerals to
the body. These minerals help in
maintaining proper functioning of the
metabolic activities of the body. Amalaki or
Emblica officianlis contains minerals such
as chromium, zinc, and copper. The
chromium (Cr) present in amalaki helps in
its anti diabetic effect. Amalaki or Emblica
officianlis is also used in the treatment of
gastritis. It was found to be very effective in
the treatment of heartburn due to raised
hydrochloric acid (HCl) secretion of the
stomach. Amalaki or Emblica officianlis
helps patients suffering from epigastric
pain.

16. Korpad
(B.N- Aloe vera)
• Acid inside Aloe vera is used as
effective pain killers.
• Antiseptic made from Aloe vera is
used to kill mold, bacteria,
funguses and viruses.
• Aloe vera uses include help in
skin blemishes.
• Acne is treated by Aloe vera gel
and it's really effective.
• Aloe vera also helps in stopping
baldness.
• Aloe vera is used for enhancing
skin growth.
• Important Aloe vera uses include
relief from cuts, bruises and
burns.

17. Uses of Aloe vera
• Aloe vera being a medicinal
plant have various uses in
the medicine field, its
proving to be very important
in curing many of the skin
diseases and research are
on the going process to
explore more options of Aloe
vera uses to cure the most
acute and severe diseases.
From centuries Aloe vera is
used for healing cuts and
bruises.

18. Korpad
• Aloe vera uses includes
cosmetics benefits and
uses as beauty restoring
things. At present much
research is going on to
see the cosmetic benefits
of the Aloe vera plants
and how it can be used to
make cosmetic products
shooting for your skin to
give you a glowing and

19. Tulsi (B.N-Ocimum santum)
Uses of Tulsi
. Tulsi has antioxidant properties and
reduces blood glucose levels. Thus it is useful
for diabetics.
. Tulsi reduces total cholesterol levels. Thus it
is useful for heart disease patients.
. Tulsi reduces blood pressure.
. Tulsi is also used to prepare herbal tea. It
helps in building up stamina.
.It has been used for gastric disorders, cough,
common colds, malaria, headaches.
. It is used as mouth wash for reducing tooth
ache
. Tulsi oil shows larvicidal activity against
malarial larva

20. Tulsi
. It has immuno-modulatory properties.
. It contains phyto-chemicals which provide all
these beneficial effects.
. Many herbal cosmetics contain tulsi. It is also
used in skin ointments due to its anti-bacterial
properties. Oil extracted from Karpoora Tulsi is
used in these preparations.
. Tulsi acts as insect repellant. So it is used to
store grains.
. Recent research shows that tulsi does have
analgesic ( pain killer) properties similar to COX
2 inhibitor drugs.
. Ursolic acid, a chemical in tulsi may have a
role as antifertility ( contraceptive) agent in
future.
. It has antiviral, antibacterial,
antitubercular, antifungal, antimalarial
properties.

21. Important of tulsi
The tulsi or holy basil is an
important symbol in the Hindu
religious tradition and is
worshipped in the morning and
evening by Hindus at large. The
holy basil is also a herbal remedy
for a lot of common ailments.
Here're top fifteen medicinal uses
of tulsi.
Healing Power: The tulsi plant
has many medicinal properties.
The leaves are a nerve tonic and
also sharpen memory. They
promote the removal of the
catarrhal matter and phlegm from
the bronchial tube. The leaves
strengthen the stomach and
induce copious perspiration. The
seed of the plant are mucilaginous.

22. Important of tulsi
Fever & Common Cold: The
leaves of basil are specific for many
fevers. During the rainy season,
when malaria and dengue fever are
widely prevalent, tender leaves,
boiled with tea, act as preventive
against theses diseases. In case of
acute fevers, a decoction of the
leaves boiled with powdered
cardamom in half a liter of water and
mixed with sugar and milk brings
down the temperature. The juice of
tulsi leaves can be used to bring
down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in
fresh water should be given every 2
to 3 hours. In between one can keep
giving sips of cold water. In children,
it is every effective in bringing down
the temperature.

23. Uses of Tulsi
• 3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important
constituent of many Ayurvedic cough
syrups and expectorants. It helps to
mobilize mucus in bronchitis and
asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves
cold and flu.
4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil
leaves can be taken as drink in case of
sore throat. This water can also be used
as a gargle.
5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is
useful in the treatment of respiratory
system disorder. A decoction of the
leaves, with honey and ginger is an
effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma,
influenza, cough and cold. A decoction
of the leaves, cloves and common salt
also gives immediate relief in case of
influenza. They should be boiled in half
a liter of water till only half the water is
left and add then taken.

24. Uses of Tulsi
6. Kidney Stone: Basil has
strengthening effect on the kidney. In
case of renal stone the juice of basil
leaves and honey, if taken regularly for
6 months it will expel them via the
urinary tract.
7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a
beneficial effect in cardiac disease and
the weakness resulting from them. It
reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
8. Children's Ailments: Common
pediatric problems like cough cold,
fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond
favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If
pustules of chicken pox delay their
appearance, basil leaves taken with
saffron will hasten them.

25. Uses of Tulsi
9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an
'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent
studies have shown that the leaves afford
significant protection against stress. Even
healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of
basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It
purifies blood and helps prevent several
common elements.
10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit
effective for the ulcer and infections in the
mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure
these conditions.
11. Insect Bites: The herb is a
prophylactic or preventive and curative for
insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the
juice of the leaves is taken and is
repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice
must also be applied to the affected parts.
A paste of fresh roots is also effective in
case of bites of insects and leeches.

26. Uses of Tulsi
12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally,
basil juice is beneficial in the treatment
of ringworm and other skin diseases. It
has also been tried successfully by
some naturopaths in the treatment of
leucoderma.
13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful
in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in
the sun and powdered, can be used for
brushing teeth. It can also be mixed
with mustered oil to make a paste and
used as toothpaste. This is very good
for maintaining dental health,
counteracting bad breath and for
massaging the gums. It is also useful
in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.