General information: The Banyan Tree is considered sacred in many parts of India. Food is often served on Banyan tree leaves. Various parts of the plant are considered medicinal. The milky juice is externally applied for bruises and as a pain reliever in rheumatism and back pain. It is also used as a remedy for …
Flora
Bombax ceiba
Bombax ceiba is a medicinal tree and is also referred as silent doctor. It is found in India, Malaysia, Sri lanka, Hong kong, Australia and Africa. Every part of this tree is used to treat various ailments. In Ayurveda it is referred as aphrodisiac, astringent, antidiarrheal, antidysenteric, antimicrobial diuretic, alterative, antipyretic and tonic. It is …
Bixa orellana
Description of Bixa orellana: Achiote (Bixa orellana) is a shrub or small tree from the tropical region of the American continent.The name derives from the Nahuatl word for the shrub, achiotl. It is also known as Aploppas, and its original Tupi name urucu. It is cultivated there and in Southeast Asia The inedible fruit is …
Alstonia scholaris
Saptaparna: Alstonia scholaris is a very useful herb as blood purifier, anti bacterial, skin diseases and respiratory distress. Saptaparna rejuvenates digestive system so it is used in chronic dysentery, diarrhea. Saptaparna also works well in skin disorders, malarial fever, urticaria. Besides all this Saptaparna is also useful as a cytotoxic herb so it is also …
Aloe Barbadensis
Aloe Vera Benefits Aloe is also an excellent treatment for skin conditions such as burns and eczema. It is often reported that burns can be healed remarkably quickly and the pain reduced very quickly with topical application of Aloe Vera to the burn area. As well as applying topically, Aloe can also be taken internally …
Aegle marmelos
Health Implications of Bael All parts of the Bael, especially the fruit and the leaves, have immense healing properties. Diarrhea and dysentery Dried fruit pulp and its powder are, generally, used for treating diarrhea. Diabetes Leaf extract of the plant is known for its anti-diabetic activity. It has been found that bael extract could significantly …
Adhatoda vasica
Description Malabar nut is a small evergreen, subherbacious bush. The leaves are 10 to 16 cm in length, minutely pubescent and broadly lanceolate. When the leaves are dried, they appear dull brownish green in color and taste bitter. The inflorescence is dense, short pedunculate, bractate and spike terminal. The corolla is large and white, with …
Achillea millefolium
Benefits of yarrow Yarrow fights bacteria. Yarrow has an antiseptic action. The bitter parts and fatty acids encourage bile flow out of the gallbladder, known as the cholagogue effect. The free-flowing action improves digestion and prevents and gallstones from forming. Decongestant. Yarrow contains a drying effect and seems to improve coughs and sinus infections with …
Acacia nilotica
Botanical Name : Acacia nilotica/ arabica. Sanskrit name : Babbula, English Name : Indian Gum Arabic Tree, Black Babool Plant part Used: Bark Description of Acacia nilotica/ arabica. : It grows throughout the drier parts of India. It is a moderate-sized, almost evergreen tree with a short trunk, and a spreading crown. The bark is …