Some Common Plants having Medicinal Values:

Tulsi
There are four types of tulsi mentioned in ayurvedic texts ie Rama,
Krishna, Vana & Kapoor Tulsi. For over the centuries Tulsi (the queen
of herbs) has been known for its remarkable healing properties

 Tulsi is taken as the herbal tea.

 The oil extracted from the Karpoora Tulsi is mostly used in the herbal toiletry. Its oil is also
used against the insects and bacteria.
 The Rama Tulsi is the effective remedy for the Severe acute Respiratory Syndrome. Juice
of its leaves gives relief in cold, fever, bronchitis and cough.
 Tulsi oil is also used as the ear drop.
 Tulsi helps in curing malaria.
 It is very effective against indigestion, headache, hysteria, insomnia and cholera.
 The fresh leaves of Tulsi are taken by the million of people everyday

Aloe Vera
The aloe vera grows only under the sun with well drained dry or moist
soil. Although the plant tastes like turd, it’s still edible. The sap from
aloe vera is extremely useful to speed up the healing & reducing the
risk of infections for :

 wounds Apart from its external use on the skin, aloe

 cuts vera is also taken internally in the treatment of
 burns ulcerative colitis (drinking aloe vera juice)
 reducing inflammation
 chronic constipation
 poor appetite
 digestive problems

Brahmi
Bramhi acts on various phases of connective tissue development an
stimulates healing of :

 ulcers
 skin injuries
 decreasing capillary fragility
 stimulation of the lipids and protein
necessary for healthy skin
 Leaves are thought to maintain
youthfulness.
 Crushed leaves are poulticed to treat
 open sores.

The Bramhi can also be used to :

 treat leprosy
 revitalize the brain and nervous system
 increase attention span and
concentration

Calendula
It grows in almost any type of soil condition. It has no problem with
nutritionally poor, very acidic or very alkaline soils, just as long as it
moist. Well known as a remedy for skin problems, the deep-orange
flowered pot marigold variety is applied externally to

 bites
 stings
 sprains
 wounds
 sore eyes
 varicose veins
 Internally it is used to treat fevers and
chronic infections.
 The tea of the petals tones up
circulation and, taken regularly, eases
varicose veins.
 Applying the crushed stems of the pot
marigold to corns and warts will soon
have them easily removable.

Basil
One must have used basil lot many times in food but have you ever tried
it to heal flatulence? It has the power to treat:

 Cuts
 Lack of appetite
 Stomach gas
 Scrapes
 Methi
Fenugreek seeds are nourishing and taken to :

 encourage weight gain (take note, anorexics)

 inhibit cancer of the liver
 lower blood cholesterol level

 treat inflammation and ulcers of the stomach and intestines

 drain off sweat ducts
 for body building
 for late onset diabetes
 poor digestion
 insufficient lactation
 painful menstruation
 labor pains
 freshen bad breath
 restore a dull sense of taste

Ketaki
Ketaki (Costus igneus), commonly known as insulin plant in India, belongs
to the family Costaceae. Consumption of the leaves are believed to lower
blood glucose levels, and diabetics who consumed the leaves of this plant
did report a fall in their blood glucose levels.

The fresh leaves of this plant is chewed two times daily for 1 week after 1 week, 1 leaf should be
chewed twice a day this dosage should be continued for 1 month. It is said that this treatment is
effective in bringing blood sugar levels under control in diabetes patients.

Akunda
 The leaves and flowers of both the varieties are used for pooja of
Shiva, Hanuman and Devi.
 Leaves of both varieties are used for fomentation to paining
joints.
 Fomentation of leaves after application of castor oil relieves
stomach pain of infants.

Kalmegh
Since time immemorial, Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh) is used
traditionally for the treatment of various diseases. Modern medical
science is also using best of Kalmegh in following treatments.
 Babool
Babool bark finds its primary applications in oral & dental hygiene,
burn injuries and in the management of skin diseases as
recommended by Indian Ayurveda. Being an astringent agent,
twigs of Babool have been used in India as natural toothbrushes.
Such use has been time-tested approach in prevention of bleeding
gums. In burn injuries, use of Babool bark powder has been a
trusted remedy. It is believed that, Babool hastens the healing
process of burn injuries and minimises the scar formation.
Decoction prepared out of Babool bark is employed for cleansing
infected wounds .Internal use of Babool is recommended in
treatment of skin diseases.
 Kalmegh is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory in nature.
 It is used for the treatment of cancer and HIV.
 The regular use of Andrographis paniculata is helpful to cure cough, cold, sinusitis and
body pain.
 Kalmegh is used as antibacterial, anti-parasitic and antifungal.
 It is used as a blood purifier and enhances immunity.
 It protects the liver and used as a Liver tonic.
 Traditionally, Andrographis paniculata is used in the treatment of leprosy and cholera.
 The tonic is used against weakness to add strength and vigour to the body.
 The extract of Kalmegh is used in the treatment of slow digestion, bowel irritation and
irregular menstrual syndrome.
 It is used against various skin infection, scabies, boil and patches.
 The Kalmegh syrup is also used against fever and malaria.
 Kalmegh is used against the respiratory infection.
 Kalmegh juice is used to cure ulcer traditionally.
 It has also been proved as anti-hepatoxic and anti-typhoid.
 Because of its bitterness Kalmegh is also used as an anti-diabetic herb.
 The bitter extract of the leaves is useful in killing worms in the stomach.
 The entire plant is very useful in the treatment of snake and scorpion bite.
 It is used against heart disease and reduces high blood sugar.
 The juice is antipyretic and also used to treat diarrhoea.
 The entire plant is helpful for the treatment of filarial, influenza and bronchitis.
 The plant is strongly avoided during pregnancy because of its anti-fertility property.
 The Chinese use this herb for the treatment of throat.
 Charaka Samhita quotes the plant in the treatment of jaundice.