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PEPPERMINT

Botanical Name Mentha PiperitaBest smelling plant of all time whenever you feel low the mint candy always helpyou in keeping your spirits high. It sends a cooling sensation from your throat toyour esophagus. This medicinal plant finds its application from the ancient times.This plant is naturally enriched with Vitamin A , C and manganese. It is also veryhelpful in reducing number of symptoms including irritable bowel syndrome, upsetstomachs, fevers, flatulence and spastic colon.

HOLY BASIL (TULSI)

Botanical Name Ocimum SanctumHoly Basil or tulsi as it is called in India is a very renowned medicinal plant. It isalso worshiped in some parts of Indian and regarded as sacred. Coming back to its

medicinal uses it is used for to bring down fever, to fight cold and flu, tulsi oil canbe used as a potent anti malarial drug, it can be used to reduce earache. Moreoverit also increases the antibody production of the body.

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ALOE VERA

Botanical Name Aloe BarbadensisAloe Vera , I think all of you must be familiar with its name because it finds itsapplications in various things. This medicinal plant can be used to heal the burns,wounds. The bottom stalk of the aloe vera can be used as a balm on the burnthereby relieving you instantly. Besides this the plant can be used in the treatmentof eczema and reducing inflammation. This can also be eaten to treat digestiveproblems, ulcerative colitis, chronic constipation and poor appetite.

NEEM

Botanical Name Azadirachta IndicaIn Ayurvedic literature neem is described in the following manner: Neem bark iscool, bitter, astringent, acrid and refrigerant. It is useful in tiredness, cough, fever,loss of appetite, worm infestation. It heals wounds and vitiated conditions ofkapha, vomiting, skin diseases, excessive thirst, and diabetes. Neem leaves arereported to be beneficial for eye disorders and insect poisons. It treats Vatikdisorder. It is anti-leprotic. Its fruits are bitter, purgative, anti-hemorrhoids andanthelmintic.

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BLACKBERRIES

Botanical Name Rubus FruticosusWith its taste and its use in our food in the form of jam or as an vegetable,Blackberries enriched with antioxidants and vitamins has also various uses asmedicines. The leaves and root can be used as an effective treatment againstdysentery and diarrhea as well as can be served as an anti-inflammatory andastringent. This plant is ideal for treating cuts and inflammation in the mouththerefore can be used as a substitute of Glycerin.

PAPAYA

Botanical Name Carica PapayaPapaya is used for preventing and treating gastrointestinal tract disorders,intestinal parasite infections, and as a sedative and diuretic. It is also used for

nerve pains (neuralgia) and elephantoid growths. Elephantoid growths are largeswollen areas of the body that are symptoms of a rare disorder of the lymphaticsystem caused by parasitic worms.

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AMLA

Botanical Name Phyllanthus EmblicaAmla or gooseberry as it's also known as, is rich in chromium, which makes it verybeneficial for diabetics. It is known to stimulate the isolated group of cells thatsecrete the hormone insulin. This decreases the blood sugar. One small Amla isequals to 2 Oranges if compared with Vitamin C. The Vitamin C in the Amalaki fruitis bonded with tannins that protect it from being destroyed by heat or light.

LEMON

Botanical Name Citrus LimonumLemon 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 inthe ears(tinnitus), Meniere's disease, and kidney stones. It is also used to aiddigestion, reduce pain and swelling (inflammation), improve the functionof blood vessels, and increase urination to reduce fluid retention.

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GINGER

Botanical Name Zingiber officinaleGinger root (Zingiber officinale) is well known as a remedy for travel sickness,nausea and indigestion and is used for wind, colic, irritable bowel, loss of appetite,chills, cold, flu, poor circulation, menstrual cramps, dyspepsia (bloating,heartburn, flatulence), indigestion and gastrointestinal problems such as gas andstomach cramps. Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb and there has beenmuch recent interest in its use for joint problems. It has also been indicated forarthritis, fevers, headaches, toothaches, coughs, bronchitis, osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, to ease tendonitis, lower cholesterol and blood-pressure andaid in preventing internal blood clots.

CORIANDER

Botanical Name Coriandrum SativumCoriander is primarily used in modern medicine as a flavoring agent in medicinesand as a stomach soothing addition to more irritating compounds.For upset stomach and flatulence relief, chew on Coriander seeds or drinkateamade from the seeds.For relief from the pain of rheumatism, pound the seeds and combine with hotwater or tea to make a paste, then apply to the affected area. Oatmeal may beadded to this mixture to produce the desired consistency.