Medicinal Plants

1. Tulsi

        The Basil or Tulsi  plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves strengthen the stomach and help in respiratory diseases. ... Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.

Tulsi a variety of Basil is native to India but is grown all over Southeast Asia. It is a very popular and widely used spice in Khmer and Thai dishes. It is cultivated in many countries and is available in Asian markets worldwide.Basil most popularly known as Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. Healing Power: The Basil or Tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves strengthen the stomach and help in respiratory diseases. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney.

2.Aloe vera

Aloe vera, sometimes described as a “wonder plant,” is a short-stemmed shrub. Aloeis a genus that contains more than 500 species of flowering succulent plants. Many Aloes occur naturally in North Africa. The leaves of Aloe vera are succulent, erect, and form a dense rosette.

Digestive help Aloe latex contains aloin, which is an anthraquinone that gives aloe vera its laxative properties and may help treat constipation. Treating skin conditions, such as psoriasis and acne Aloe creams have a calming effect on the skin and have been shown to help reduce itchiness and inflammation.

Aloe vera gel and skin can be eaten. The gel, in particular, may offer several health benefits. Be sure to wash the gel or skin thoroughly to remove all traces of latex, which has an unpleasant bitter taste and may cause harmful side effects. Never eat aloe veraskin care products.

3. Neem

    Neem, (Azadirachta indica), also called nim or margosa, fast-growing tree of the mahogany family (Meliaceae), valued as a medicinal plant, as a source of organic pesticides, and for its timber. Neem is likely native to the Indian subcontinent and to dry areas throughout South Asia.

    Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes, gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems. The leaf is also used for birth control and to cause abortions.

Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes, gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems. The leaf is also used for birth control and to cause abortions.

4.Henna                                                                                                                    

    Henna, Tropical shrub or small tree (Lawsonia inermis) of the loosestrife family, native to northern Africa, Asia, and Australia, and the reddish-brown dye obtained from its leaves. The plant bears small opposite leaves and small, fragrant, white to red flowers.

    Henna (Mehndi) is a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis, also known as thehenna tree, the mignonette tree, and the Egyptian privet, the sole species of the genus Lawsonia. Henna can also refer to the temporary body art resulting from the staining of the skin from the dyes (see also mehndi).Henna is a very good conditioner for your hair. It covers each hair shaft and builds a protective layer that safeguards the strands from damage. Regular use of hennamakes your hair thick and strong by locking the essential moisture in the hair.

5. Lemon

    The lemon is a small tree (Citrus limon) that is green even in the winter. It came from Asia, and is also the name of the tree's oval-shaped yellow fruit. The fruit is used for cooking and other things in the world – usually for its juice. ... Lemon juice is about 5% citric acid, and has a pH of 2 to 3.

    Lemon leaves can be wrapped around seafood and meats and can be roasted, steamed, or grilled. They can also be used to flavor kabobs, used in curries, and blanched and used to infuse tea. Lemon leaves can be used as a garnish for desserts such as lemon cakes and they can also be used as a mold to make chocolate leaves.The fruit, juice, and peel are used to make medicine. Lemon is used to treat scurvy, a condition caused by not having enough vitamin C. Lemon is also used for the common cold and flu, H1N1 (swine) flu, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), Meniere's disease, stomach upset and vomiting from pregnancy, and kidney stones.

6.Babool                                                                                                             

    The gum of babool is also a potent emollient, expectorant, detoxifier, aphrodisiac and antipyretic in nature. Babool tree is valuable in treating kapha and pitta, the gum pacifies vata, pitta and treats urinary problems such as UTI, pain and bleeding of the uterus.Babool is also known as the “Healing tree” as all of its parts (bark, root, gum, leaves, pods, seeds) are used for various medicinal purposes. According to Ayurveda, chewing small pieces of fresh Babool bark is good for managing oral health problems as it strengthens gums and teeth due to its astringent property.Acacia nilotica (Hindi name - Babool) is a tree 5m – 20 m high preferring sandy or sterile regions, with the climate dry during the greater part of the year. The crown is somewhat flattened or rounded, with a moderate density.