Benefits of Medicinal Plants and Herb Garden

By Allah Dad Khan

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Kalonji oil or Black Seed Oil(Nigella Sativa))

Treat Asthma Attack , Bleeding Nose , Burns and Chest irritation and stomach trouble. Perfect sleep, kidney pain,swelling of vital organ, jaundace,

Cough and congestion , constipation , severe cold , dysentry , diarrehea ,

Dandruff, Diuretic, Ear infection Fever Treatment , epilypsy

Flowing face , obesity ,Pimples and acnes , eczma, skin disorders ,

Hair loss and premature graying ,cataract,

Headache,Migrane, tooth ache and swelling gums,

Heart Attack, Piles and Madness, cure joint pain ,

Weakness of brain , white and black spots on skin

Prevent hair loss , eye sight and vision , teeth strengthening

Cancer prevention,uterus problems, stammering , colon cancer , breast cancer

Lower blood pressure ,tumor, leprosy, sexual disorders

Weight loss , tumor solution , reduce vomiting , hair loss ,

Round worm and tap worm and stone in kidney

Crack hand and crack foot ,paralysis, parkinson,s disease

Mad dog bite, chemical weapon injury . Alzheimer,s,HIV,

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) Gul babona 1. Antiseptic and antibiotic , analgesic , anti aging ( oil)

2. Stress relief , pain killer , sciatica pain , emmenagogue ( oil)

3. Enriches Hair Color , anti dandruff , ( Oil)

4.Anti-inflammation , cardiovascular ( oil)

5. Strengthen muscles, helps babies to sleep , ( oil)

6. Chamomile ointment relieves hemorrhoids ,skin rashes and scarring ( ointment )

7. Muscle relaxation and immune boost , soothy stomach ( Tea)

8. PMS and menstrual cramp relief ( Tea)

9.Promote Healthy skin ( Tea)

10.Promote sleep , remedy for insomnia , antidepressant ( Tea)

11. Treat cuts and wound ( Tea)

12.Help with Diabetes ( Tea)

13.Antibacterial , diuretic ( Tea)

14. Calms muscle spasms ( Tea)

15.Soothes stomach Ache ( Tea)

16. Fight Cancer (Tea)

17. Migraine Headache

18. Nausea buster ,immunity booster , ( Tea)

19. Thyroid Regulation ( Tea)

Colchicum luteum Baker. (Liliaceae), Local name: Suranjan-e-talkh

Joint pains

Sciatica

Rheumatoid arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Liver and spleen related problems

Gouty arthritis

Blood infection

Dysurea

Skin related problem

Dioscorea deltoidea Wall. (Dioscoraceae), Local name: Kanees ( Root , tuber) Traditionally the plant has been used as an anti-rheumatic

and to treat ophthalmic conditions. In the West it has been used as a source of steroid drugs. It has also been used to rid the body of intestinal parasites, and women use it to wash shawls and woollen cloth.

Podophyllum hexandrum Royle (Podophyllaceae), Local name: Kakorra

Raised areas on the tongue and mouth in people with immune system diseases (hairy leukoplakia), liver problems, cancer, and other conditions.

Viola biflora L. (Violaceae), Local name: Banafsha

Thymus linearis Benth. (Lamiaceae), Local name: Kaneesh

1. Lower Blood Pressure

2. Stop whooping Coughing , sore throat and bronchitis .

3. Boost Immunity , muscle pain , chronic fatigue , hair loss

4. Disinfect , nail fungus, Skin problems , Kidney problems ,

5.Get rid of pest

6. Good smells

7. Boost mood , depression , headache, insomnia , snooring ,, anexity , stress.

8. Good food

9. Hepatitis B

10. Anti inflammatory

11. Acne , common skin problems

12. Cardio protective benefits

13. Rheumatoid arthritis

14. High blood pressure

15.Colon cancer , breast cancer

16.

Calendula arvensis L. (Asteraceae), Local name: Zair gula

Valeriana jatamansi Jones (Valerianaceae), Local name: Mushk-e-bala

Morchella esculenta (L.) Pers. ex Fr. (Helveliaceae), Local name: Gujai

Rose Mary Reducing anxiety, elevating mood

Boosting memory

Brain protection

Calming effects

Pain relief

Headache relief fresh breath ,

Protects against DNA damage

Arthritis treatment, anti-inflammatory ., antibacterial

Skin tonic

Hair tonic ,. Stop hair loss ,

Digestion soother , diuretic , liver detoxification,

Immune booster , anti aging

Improving circulation

Detoxifying the liver

Cancer prevention (due to containing carnosol, a compound found to have anti-cancer properties)

Improved memory , mood elevator, migrane help

Possible health benefits of rosemary

Rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds

Improving digestion 

Enhancing memory and concentration

Neurological protection

Prevent brain aging

Cancer 

Protection against macular degeneration  16. Lost appetite:

Mix and grind carom seeds, fennel seeds, dried ginger powder, salt and black cumin seeds. Add hot ghee to that mixture. Mix the mixture with cooked rice. This will surely increase lost appetite (16).

17. Piles:

Mix dried pomegranate flowers, poppy seeds and dried neem leaves. Consume this mixture with milk twice a day during bleeding piles. Drinking buttermilk with carom seeds powder and rock salt after lunch/dinner is useful for minimizing the condition (17).

18. Heals pain:

Mix carom seeds, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds with saboot isabgol. Grind them all and consume 1 tbsp of this powder everyday in the morning. Consume this on an empty stomach for best and positive results (18).

19. Sexual disability:

Roast carom seeds with some tamarind kernels and clarified butter. Grind them well, take 1 tsp of this mixture and add to a glass of milk and honey. This is a proven method to reduce sexual disability. Consume this regularly at night for effective results.

20. Breastfeeding:

Benefits Of Carom Seeds/Ajwain For Skin, Hair And Health

1. Acidity:2. Constipation:3. Kidney disorder:

4. Asthma:5. Liver and kidney:6. Mouth problems:

7. Cold:8. Itching, Boils & Eczema:

9. Excessive bleeding and irregular menses:

10. Digestion:11. Arthritis: 12. Diarrhea:

 13. Viral infections: 14. Flu:

15. Mosquito repellent: 16. Lost appetite

17. Piles:18. Heals pain:19. Sexual disability:20. Breastfeeding: 21. Menstrual cramps: 22. Stomach problems: 23. Belching: 24. Migraine: 25. Heart health: 26. Alcoholic: 27. Sperm count: 28. Insecticide: 29. Used in cooking: 30. Pimple: 31. Reduce weight: 32. Bed Wetting: 33. Ear pain: 34. Flatulence: 35. Joint pains: 6. Greying of Hair:37. Colic: 38. Diabetes: 39. Paralysis: 40. Eye cleanser:41. Deafness:42. Body cleanser: 43. Calculus:44. Menorrhagia: 45. Urticaria:

Malahthi

1. Anti-microbial activity –2. Anti-inflammatory activity 3. Improves immunity4. Memory improvement 5. Anti-ulcer activity6. Liver protection 7. Digestive aid8. Hormonal regulation9. Heart healthy effects

Saunf ( Fennel)1. Bead Bad Breath , prevent respiratory disease, mouth freshener

2. Aid Digestion , used for weight loss, act as laxative reduce constipation.

3. Relieves water retention , cures diarrhea

4. Reduces obesity

5. Protect against cancer

6. Relieves Menstruation Problems

7. Remedy for flatulence

8. Increase breast milk secretion , breast enlargement

9. Relieves colic pain in new born babies

10. Relieves Cough , bronchitis

11. Purify blood and reduce blood pressure

12. Relieves heat stroke

13. Promote bowl movement

14. Increase eye sight

15. Increase memory , Reduce Arthritis pain

Asgand health benefits from ashwagandha include the treatment for the following:

Anxiety , Arthritis, ,Skin asthma, Backache, Bronchitis,Fibromyalgia. Hiccups,Inducing vomiting. Infertility.Inflammation (swelling)Insomnia,Leukoderma,Liver problems. Menstrual problems,Pain and body aches Signs of aging.Stress. Tuberculosis. Tumors.Ulcer. Wounds

Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil

Health Claims Laxative Breast Cancer

Prevention Diabetes Heart Disease High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol

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Pot Marigold:

The best thing about this plant is it can be grown under normal climatic conditions. It is commonly known for its great benefits for the skin – however, it is amazingly for external uses like:

Insect bites

Sore eyes

Wounds and stings

It also works best for:

Fevers

Infections (chronic)

Varicose veins

Thyme:

It is mostly known for its strong antiseptic nature. It is wonderful when it comes to the treatment of:

Congestion

Stomach gas

Coughs

Basil:

You 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

Fenugreek seeds:

 

These are very nourishing and carry great nutritional value – they can treat:

Labor pain

Inflammations

Digestion issues

Drain ducts

Diabetes (initial)

Blood cholesterol levels (low)

Refresh breathe

Ginseng:

This herb is known for its natural ability to promote health and prolong the life. The roots can used to treat:

Nervous disorders (relaxation of nervous system

Increase the metabolism rate

Improved blood pressure levels

Improve diet

Peppermint:

Peppermint is known as the world most powerful and oldest herb that can treat human health effectively. It is enriched with Vitamins like A and C – contains manganese and iron. The leaves can be used to treat:

Upset stomach

Treat fever Flatulence

Milk Thistle:

It improves the liver function effectively – also it treats:

jaundice

poisoning

bladder issues

High cholesterol levels

In addition, other medicinal plants that have higher benefits include:

Guto Kola

Globe Artichoke

Camomile

Echinacea

Siberian Ginseng

Great Yellow Gentian

Aloe Vera:

It can be gown under normal conditions because it just needs moist soil and sun exposure. The big leaves contain sap, which works amazingly against:

Burns

Wounds and cuts

Eczema

Skin allergies

The intake of aloe vera juice can heal:

 digestive problems and appetite

Chronic constipation

ulcerative colitis

Moringa

Moringa Benefits Antimicrobial and Antihelmintic Activity

Moringa Benefits Anti-inflammatory activity

Moringa Benefits Anti-asthmatic activity

 Moringa Benefits Analgesic activity

 Moringa Benefits Antipyretic activity

Moringa Benefits Antihypertensive, diuretic and cholesterol lowering activities

Moringa Benefits Antidiabetic activity

 Moringa Benefits Antioxidant activity

Moringa Benefits Hepatoprotective activity

Moringa Benefits Antitumor activity

Moringa Benefits Antifertility activity

 Moringa Antispasmodic and Antiulcer Effects

Moringa as Cardiac and Circulatory Stimulant

 Moringa Prevents Ocular Diseases  

Moringa as antifungal , antibacterial

Kuth (Saussurea lappa) It is used for external application in headache, tooth

ache, osteo-arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and balding.increases sperm countuseful in gout treatment useful in herpes relieves cough, cold useful in skin diseasesuseful in asthma, COPD and other respiratory diseasesrelieves hiccupsuseful in feverIt is used in the treatment of epilepsyIt is hepato-protective (protects liver against degeneration)It is a good anti-viral herbThe oil extracted from kuth root is also used for anti inflammatory and pain relieving purposes.It helps to lower blood pressure.

Mamekh (Paeonia emodi  Udsalib (Urdu)

Tuber

Alterative ,Analgesic ,Anti-bacterial

Anti-bilious ,Anti-diarrhoeal ,Anti-epileptic

Anti-inflammatory ,Anti-spasmodic

AstringentBlood Purifier ,Cathartic

CNS Relaxant ,Deobstruent ,Desiccative

Detergent ,Diuretic ,Emetic ,Emmenagogue

Emollient ,atoprotective Hypotensive

Nervine , Tonic ,Resolvent ,Sedative

Stimulant to Circulatory Vessels

Uterine Tonic.

Ispaghula(Plantago ovata )

1. to relieve chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease and diarrhea.

2. It has diuretic, emollient and cooling properties.

3. The husk can be used whole, in its natural state, or dried, chopped or powdered for easy consumption.

4. It can be combined with clay and taken as a detoxification drink.

5. Psyllium husk is used as a regular dietary supplement to improve and maintain regular GI transit.

6. It also helps in lowering cholesterol and controlling diabetes.

7. They are used in inflammatory conditions of mucous membrane of gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts.

8. The plant is used in the treatment of amoebic and bucillary dysentery.

9. It increases the stool weight and the level of stool moisture.

10. The husk is used in fecal incontinence from liquid stools or diarrhea and helps with the management of hemorrhoids.

11. It treats ulcerative colitis, anal fixtures and Crohn’s disease.

12. It is often recommended after anal or rectal surgery and during pregnancy.

13. Psyllium husk enhances the sensation of fullness and reduces hunger cravings.

14. To improve digestion and intestinal tract health, take one psyllium husk capsule per day.

15. Incorporating psyllium husk and other sources of fiber, like guar gum and oat bran, into the diet aids weight loss.

16. Using psyllium as a poultice helps to reduce skin irritation, boils, abcesses and inflamed eyelids.

Globe Artichoke

A bitter tasting plant that requires a lot of sun, the cardoon has become important as a medicinal herb in recent years following the discovery of cynarin. The cardoon leaves, best harvested before flowering, helps to :

improve liver and gall bladder function

stimulate the secretion of digestive juices

lower blood cholesterol levels

treat chronic liver and gall bladder diseases

jaundice

hepatitis

asteriosclerosis

early stages of late-onset diabetes

Babche

There are several medicinal benefits that have been associated with psoralea corylifolia babchi seeds and oil. Babchi contains properties that are antifungal, anthelmintic, aromatic and antibacterial. People use it as a stimulant or even a diaphoretic; at times, people also make use of babchi because it has diuretic and laxative properties. The Chinese believe that psoralea corylifolia is an excellent tonic remedy, for improving overall health and vitality.

Sea Buckthorn

colds fever exhaustion stomach ulcers cancer metabolic disorders liver diseases inflammation peptic ulcer gastritis eczema canker sores general ulcerative disorders karatitis trachoma

Cinnamon ( Darcheeni) -

 cinnamon bark contains an oil-like substance that kills a variety of illness causing bacteria, including E.coli and Salmonella, and research shows that cinnamon is able to stop the growth of the Asian fluvirus. Cinnamon has a surprisingly strong effect on the brain and mood; its distinctive smell helps to reduce anxiety and stress, increase alertness, and prevent mood swings caused by fluctuating blood-sugar levels

Clove (Loong) - 

. clove oil is 60 to 90 percent eugenol, a potent pain-relieving compound, effective for numbing the pain toothache, headaches, and other areas of pain, such as the joints. As well as their anaesthetic effects, clovescombat the bacterial infection and inflammation that can lead to gum diseaseand the risk of further damage to teeth.

Cumin (Zeera)-  cumin seeds are valued for their digestive

benefits. Cuminrelieves wind and can prevent digestive upsets such as diarrhea. This is thought to be because these small seeds stimulate the production of pancreatic enzymes that help the body break down foods and absorb the nutrients. This fragrant spice is a source of iron and is rich in essential oils. Regularly eating cumin is associated with blood glucose-lowering effects.Chewing a few seeds of cumin sweetens the breath after eating a meal. End a meal by chewing a blend of cumin seeds, fennel, cloves and cardamom to enhance digestion. 

Parsley ( ajmood /ajwai e khurasani) -

 parsley is rich in essential oils, and contains Vitamin A, C, and some iron and calcium. It is a diuretic and digestive herb, helping to prevent problems such as kidney stones and bladder infections, and keeping the body’s plumbing running smoothly by causing it to produce more urine. It also aids in the elimination of uric acid – useful for arthritis, rheumatism orgout, and it is an effective breath freshener because it contains high levels of chlorophyll.

Stevia –

A Natural Sweetener With Proven Health Benefits. For this reason, people are looking for healthy alternatives. There are many low-caloriesweeteners on the market, but most of them are artificial. However, there are a few natural sweetenersout there that taste just as good.