about 10 medicinal plants

4. • Binomial Name : Aloe vera
• Kingdom : Plantae
• Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae
• Genus : Aloe
• Species : A. vera
Aloe vera is a stem less or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing
to 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are
thick and fleshy, green to grey-green. The species is frequently cited as
being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD.
Extracts from Aloe vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative
medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating,
healing, or soothing properties.

6.  Binomial Name: Syzygium aromaticum
 Order : Myrtales
 Family: Myrtaceae
 Genus: Syzygium
 Species: S. aromaticum
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the
family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to
the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, and are commonly used as
a spice.
The clove tree is an evergreen that grows up to 8–12 m tall, with
large leaves and sanguine flowers grouped in terminal clusters.
The flower buds initially have a pale hue, gradually turn green,
then transition to a bright red when ready for harvest. Cloves
are harvested at 1.5–2.0 cm long, and consist of a long calyx that
terminates in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals
that form a small central ball.

8. Kingdom : Plantae
Order : Myrtales
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Family : Myrtaceae
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Subfamily : Myrtoideae
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Tribe : Eucalypteae
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Genus : Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs (including a distinct group
with a multiple-stem mallee growth habit) in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of
the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia. There are more than 700 species of
eucalyptus, mostly native to Australia, and a very small number are found in adjacent
areas of NewGuineaand Indonesia.

10. Binomial name : Azadirachta indica
Kingdom : Plantae
Division : Magnoliophyta
Order : Sapindales
Family : Meliaceae Azadirachta
Genus : Azadirachta
Species : A. indica
Azadirachta indica, also known as Neem, Nimtree, and Indian Lilac
is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in
the genus Azadirachta, and is native to India and the Indian
subcontinent including Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Typically growing in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees
now also grow in islands in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and
seeds are the source of neem oil.

12. Binomial name : Ocimum tenuiflorum
Kingdom : Plantae
Division : Asterids
Order : Lamiales
Family : Lamiaceae
Genus : Ocimum
Species : O. tenuiflorum
Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as Ocimum sanctum, Holy basil, or tulasī, is an aromatic
plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native to the Indian Subcontinent and widespread
as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is an erect, much branched
subshrub, 30–60 cm tall with hairy stems and simple opposite green or purple leaves that
are strongly scented. Leaves have petioles and are ovate, up to 5 cm long, usually slightly
toothed. The flowers are purplish in elongate racemes in close whorls.

14. Binomial name : Curcuma longa
Kingdom : Plantae
Order : Zingiberales
Family : Zingiberaceae
Genus : Curcuma
Species : C. longa
Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger
family, Zingiberaceae. It is native in southeast India. Turmeric is ground into a deep
orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine and even curries,
for dyeing, and to impart colour to mustard condiments. One active ingredient in it
is curcumin. It has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hot peppery flavour and a
mustardy smell. Curcumin may treat: cancer, Alzheimer's
disease, diabetes, allergies, arthritis and other chronic illnesses.

16. > Binomial name : Phyllanthus emblica
> Kingdom : Plantae
> Order : Malpighiales
> Family : Phyllanthaceae
> Genus : Phyllanthus
> Species : P. emblica
The health benefits of Indian Gooseberry, also known as Amla, can be partially
attributed to its high vitamin-C content. Amla enhances food absorption,
balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental
functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, regulates elimination of
free radicals, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, increases skin health,
promotes healthier hair, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases
vitality, strengthens eyes, improves muscle tone and, acts as an antioxidant.
The Indian Gooseberry belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. This fruit ripens
in the autumn in wet, forested, hilly areas on the Indian subcontinent. In India
it is considered a sacred tree. The fruit is very nourishing, but it tastes sour.
Both dried and fresh fruits can be consumed for their health benefits.

18.  Binomial name : Lavandula angustifolia
 Kingdom : Plantae
 Order : Lamiales
 Family : Lamiaceae
 Genus : Lavandula
 Species : L. angustifolia
Lavender is indigenous to the Mediterranean area and is a perennial
herb plant, with a heavenly fragrance, that grows best in climates that
don't have a lot of high heat or humidity. If planted under the right
conditions, it is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers a well-
drained soil that is somewhat sandy, not rich in humus, and slightly
alkaline (pH factor between 6.0 and 8.0). It loves full sun and rarely
needs to be fertilized.
Lavender has been used medicinally for centuries and is reputed to
have relaxing and healing properties. It can help relieve headache,
migraines and insomnia. Many caregivers like to place lavender in
sick rooms to ease the patient's distress. It has soothing properties
and is often associated with calming the nerves or relieving anxiety.

20.  Bionomial name : Aegle marmelos
 Kingdom : Plantae
 Order : Sapindales
 Family : Rutaceae
 Genus : Aegle
 Species : A. marmelos
Bael, also known as the “Wood Apple”, is a species native to India. The bael
tree is considered to be sacred to the Hindus. A famous drink known as
sherbet is made from the bael fruit and it has been known for its medicinal
values since 2000 BC. The local names of bael fruit are ‘Kaitha‘ in Hindi,
‘Maredu Pandu‘ in Telugu, ‘Vilam Palam‘ in Tamil, ‘Belada Hannu‘ in
Kannada, ‘Koovalam‘ in Malayalam, ‘Kothu‘ in Gujarati, ‘Kavath‘ in Marathi
and ‘Koth Bel‘ in Bengali.
The presence of tannin in the bael fruit helps in curing diseases like
diarrhoea and cholera. The dried powder of the fruit is used to treat chronic
diarrhoea. The extract of unripe bael fruit can effectively treat haemorrhoids
and vitiligo. It is also used to treat anaemia, ear and eye disorders. In ancient
days, the dried powder of raw bael mixed with turmeric and ghee was

22.  Bionomial name : Zingiber officinale
 Kingdom : Plantae
 Order : Zingiberales
 Family : Zingiberaceae
 Genus : Zingiber
 Species : Z. Officinale
Ginger is a plant with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers. The ginger spice comes
from the roots of the plant. Ginger is native to warmer parts of Asia, such as China, Japan,
and India, but now is grown in parts of South American and Africa. It is also now grown
in the Middle East to use as medicine and with food.
Ginger is commonly used to treat various types of "stomach problems," including motion
sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS), nausea, nausea caused by cancer treatment, nausea caused by HIV/AIDS treatment,
nausea and vomiting after surgery, as well as loss of appetite.
Other uses include pain relief from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, menstrual
pain, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, respiratory problems, migraine headache,
bronchitis, and diabetes.

23. Its having following advantages:
i. With the growing interest in health and wellness,
alternative medicines are becoming increasingly popular
worldwide.
ii.Also, with the increasing prices of prescription medicine,
herbal medicines are often cheaper than their conventional
medicine counterparts.
iii.In addition, a growing body of scientific research shows
that herbal medicines can be highly effective for certain
diseases and conditions. Moreover, as research in this area
increases, the optimum doses for herbal medicines are
known to ever greater accuracy.

24. Medicinal herbs can be a good alternative for many diseases and conditions.
They are low cost, and tend to have fewer side effects. Moreover, they can be
bought in health food shops, pharmacies and on-line without the need for a
prescription. However, herbal medicines can still have unwanted health effects,
especially when used in combination with other drugs. If you are using more
than one herbal medicine, or using them for a serious condition, it’s best to
consult with a naturopath or established herbalist. It’s also important to tell your
physician that you are using an alternative medicine to prevent drug interaction