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MEDICINAL HERBS

SCIENCE

Standard:VIII

Tamilnadu state board syllabus

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Created by,

M.Kohila,M.Phil(Tam),B.A.(Eng),B.Ed.,B.A.(His)

Secondary Grade teacher,S.M.R.V.H.S.S.Vadasery,NagercoilKanyakumari District,Tamilnadu-629001

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VallaraiBotanical name

Family

UsesUmbelliferae

Centella asiatica

•Leaves and stem – used in the preparation of the drug.•Roots and seeds used as medicine.•Leaves consumed for improving memory power.•Used in the treatment of leprosy and TB.

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ThulasiBotanical name

Family

Uses

Ocimum sanctum

Labiatae

•Medicinal.•Antibacterial.•Useful in caugh and bronchitis.

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NellikkaaiBotanical name

Family

Uses

Phyllanthaceae

Phyllanthus emblica

•All parts of the plant are used in various ayurvedic medicine.•Treat constipation.•Enhance digestion.

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KatrazhaiBotanical name

Family

Uses

Aloe barbadensis

Liliaceae

Leaf juice is used as a medicine for skin disease.Treats constipation, and as a purgative

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Kuppai maeni

Botanical name

Family

Uses

Acalypha indica

Euphorbiaceae

•The whole plant constitutes drug-Acalypha•Useful in pneumonia and asthma.

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Vellai poondu

Botanical name

Family

Uses

Allium sativum

Liliaceae

•Medicine for caugh.•Cures Whooping caugh.•Cures Asthma.•Cures Constipation.

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KizhanelliBotanical name

Family

Uses

Phyllanhus amarus

Euphorbiaceae

•Entire plant is medicinal.•Medicine for jaundice and ulcers.

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Manathakkalli

Botanical name

Family

Uses

Solanum nigrum

Solanaceae

•Whole plant is medicinal•Used for mouth ulcers•Anticeptic•Used as a tonic•Treating skin deseases.

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Kandan kathiriBotanical name

Family

Uses

Solanum xanthocarpum

Solanaceae

•Whole plant is medicinal.•Used for constipation.•Reduces hypertension.•Cures cough and epilepsy.

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Ginger

Botanical name

Family

Uses

Zingiber officinalis

Zingiberaccae

•Rhizome is medicinal•Used to control nausea and indigestion.•Used as an appetiser.

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Castor

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Botanical name

Family

Uses

Ricinius communis

Euphorbiaceae

Castor oil is used as a purgative.

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Turmeric

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Botanical name

Family

Uses

Curcuma longa

Zingiberaceae

Rhizome is used forTreating ulcers and cosmetics.

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Hena

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Botanical name

Family

Uses

Lawsonia inermis

Lythraceae

•Used as an Ayurvedic medicine.•Leaves have medicinal property.•Used for bridal decoration.

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Nannari

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Botanical name

Family

Uses

Hemidesmus inducus

Periplocaceae

Roots used in water as chilling agent.

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Karisalangkanni

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Botanical name

Family

Uses

Eclipta prostrata

Compositae

Used in siddha medicine Used to cure jaundice.

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