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Common Name: Tulsi Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Family :Lamiaceae Medicinal Uses: 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.

Common Name: Brahmi Botanical Name: Bacopa monnieri Family : Plantaginaceae Medicinal Uses: It has been used in traditional Ayurvedic treatment for epilepsy and asthma. It is also used in Ayurveda for ulcers, tumors, ascites, enlarged spleen, indigestion, inflammations, leprosy, anemia, and biliousness.

Common Name: Bhringraj Botanical Name: Family : Eclipta prostrata Medicinal Uses: Bhringaraj is the main herb for the hair care and cirrhosis in Ayurveda. It is believed to maintain and rejuvenate hair, teeth, bones, memory, sight, and hearing. It works to rejuvenate kidneys and liver. As oil, it treats graying and balding, makes the hair darker, and promotes deep sleep. It also improves complexion. Common Name: Amla Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblica Family : Phyllanthaceae Medicinal Uses: In traditional Indian medicine, dried and fresh fruits of the plant are used. All parts of the plant are used in various Ayurvedic/Unani medicine (Jawarish amla) herbal preparations, including the fruit, seed, leaves, root, bark and flowers.[16] According to Ayurveda, aamla fruit is sour (amla) and astringent.

Common Name: Aloe vera Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis Family : Liliaceae Medicinal Uses: Aloe Vera Is High in Vitamins & Minerals.Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Its been a great remedy for people with problems such as irritable bowel syndrome as well as acid reflux.

Common Name: Ashwagandha Botanical Name: Withania somnifera Family : Solanaceae Medicinal Uses: The plant's long, brown, tuberous roots are
used for medicinal purposes.In Ayurveda, the berries and leaves are applied externally to tumors, tubercular glands, carbuncles, and ulcers.

Common Name: Guggul Botanical Name: Commiphora wightii Family : Burseraceae Medicinal Uses: There are ample references to Guggul and its medicinal
properties in 'Sushruta Samahita', the classical ancient treatise on Ayurvedic medicine, which describes the use of Guggul for a wide variety of conditions. Some of these are rheumatism, obesity, and atherosclerosis. - In the treatment of arteriosclerosis it is useful in reducing existing plaque in arteries. "Guggul is the best among herbs that are used for obesity and Vata disorders."

Common Name: Ashoka Botanical Name: Saraca Indica Family : Fabaceae Medicinal Uses: Its use in treatment of excessive uterine bleeding is
extensive in India. The plant is used also in dysmenorrhoea and for depression in women.

Common Name: Asparagus Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis Family : Asparagaceae Medicinal Uses: The second century physician Galen described asparagus as "cleansing and healing". Nutrition studies have shown asparagus is a low-calorie source of folate and potassium. Its stalks are high in antioxidants. Asparagus provides essential nutrients.

Common Name: Swarnapatri Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia Family : Caesalpinaceae Medicinal Uses: Senna is used in treating constipation, by stimulating intestinal peristalsis.It is useful in painful hemorrhoids, as it ensures soft and easy bowel movements. Paste of Senna leaves is applied to various skin diseases like acne, eczema etc

It is used as an anthelmentic since it expels intestinal worms effectively.

It is also used in hypertension and obesity.

It is useful in loss of appetite, dysentry, hepatomegaly, spleenomegaly, indigestion, malaria, jaundice, biliousness, gout, rheumatism and anaemia.

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