Thursday, July 29, 2010

Eucalyptus Tree

Eucalyptus Tree is a evergreen tree. Its height is very high around 300 feet. The color of bark of Eucalyptus varies with the age of it. Is is found in almost all over the country but mainly it is widely grown in Kerala, Uttaranchal,Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Haryana, Mysore.

It is propagated either of these threee ways:

1. Semi hard wood cuttings
2. Soft wood cuttings and
3. through seeds

At the time of planting it, take care the roots are not broken. It needs water before planting and after planting for few days.

Medicinal uses:

1. Eucalyptus is added in leaf tea because it is good for ease breathing and congestion in colds.
2. Its oil works as pain reliever and used for overextended muscles.
3. Eucalyptus oil contains cineole that helps to kill fungi and bacteria.
4. It is good for cardiac patients.
5. It helps to recover fever soon.
6. It purifies our blood.
7. It is good for diabetes patients because it lowers the sugar level.
8. It gives relief to the Asthma patients.
9. Its good to massage with its oil. It is used for rheumatism and aching joints.
10.It is good for Blood Circulation.

Other Uses:

1. Eucalyptus pulp is used in production of paper.
2. Its stem is used for making furniture like doors, windows, sofa, chair etc.
3. It is used as pole to support the house.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Medicinal Uses of Brahmi

Brahmi belongs to shrub. It is a small creeping herb which has many branches. It grows upto 4 feet and its branches are spread all over the earth to get support. Its leaves are oval shaped and upto 3-8 mm thick. Leaves are in the form of Pair. It has all the branches in the earth to get support. Branhmi is mostly found in the place where there is streams or ponds. It means it grows well where there is existence of more water. It is mostly found in `Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka.

Medicinal Uses:
1. It is used in the treatment of chronic cough, Asthma etc.2. It is good for the constipation.3. It stops falling of hair.4. It is used to treat skin problems like eczema, alceration etc.5. It is used for the treatment of cancer also.6. It helps to remove stress and anxiety.7. It reduces the oxidation of fat in the blood stream.

Other Uses:
1. It is rich source of vitamin C so it is used in sandwiches, soups and salad.2. Bramhi oil is good for hair and memory.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha belongs to shrub and its a evergreen tree which grows upto 2 meter. It has green leaves in all the season. Its flower have the female and male organs and it is greenish yellow of color. It is small shrub which has flowers in every season. It is found in every corner of India.

Medicinal Uses:

1. It is very a herb so its powder is taken daily with water for good health.
2. It improves our mental functioning.
3. It is good for nervous system, Immunity system.
4. It reduces the stress.
5. It improves general weakness and good for improving sex power.
6. It is used in the curing of arthritis, leprosy and rheumatism.
7. It is used for toning the uterus.
8. It is used for treatment of cancer.
9. Its powder is mixed for making herbal medicines.

Other Uses:

1. It is used as a soaps.
2. It is a good for making facial toner. It is used with rose water and almond oil for making facial toner.
3. Ashwagandha is good for deep sleep. so it is taken in night before going to bed with milk.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Amla Tree


Amla Tree is one of sacred tree in India. Its fruits are full of nourishment. Amla Tree is the medium sized tree. Its height is around 8-20 meter. Its branches are spread out like Lemon tree. Its yellow flower are very attractive. Its fruit are of green color with six vertical furrows. Its weight is around 50-60 gram and tastes sour. Amla tree is mainly found in Uttar Pradesh in India. The Amla Fruit is rich source of Vitamin C.

Amla medicinal uses:

1. It is used as the cardio protective, useful in hemorrhage, menprrhagia and leucorrhoea.
2. Amla Oil and Powder are used for the treatment of scalp.
3. Amla Powder are good for immune system and physical strength.
4. If it is taken regularly then it keeps our hair black for longer.
5. It removes wrinkles which has become before old age.
6. It is very helpful for constipation.

Other uses of Amla:

1. It is full of Vitamin C so it is used in Shampoo to clean the dust from our hair.
2. Amla Oil is good for our hair.
3. Amla is used in Sauces, pickle, jellies, candy, dried chips and powder.
4. Amla is used to make dyeing product.
5. Amla is used for making ink.
6. Amla wood is used for firework.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Aloe Vera


The Aloe vera is one of the Herbal Plant. It looks like onion/garlic. It is full of amino acids, vital minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, enzymes,

vitamines, nitrogen and other coponents. It has many medicinal uses. It is used in making wound creams,gels, moisturizers, cleansers, health drinks etc.

Medicinal Uses of Aloe Vera:

1. Its drink is taken for controlling the cholestrol
2. Its drink is beneficial in the treatment of arthritis and diabetes.
3. Aloe vera drink helps to maintain sugar level. so it is good for diabeates patient.
4. It is good for Digesting function. It cures digestive disorders.
5. It is used for curing ulcers, heartburns, irritable bowl syndrome and indigestion.
6. There are many Aloe Gels are available in market which treat cuts, bruises, wounds and scrapes.
7. Threre are many anti-wrinkle cosmetic available in market which are more effective in comparison to other cosmetics.
8. There are many cleanser available in market. The cleanser made of Aloe Vera is more effective than others.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Medicinal Uses of Arjuna Tree


Arjuna Tree is one of the sacred tree and worshiped in India by Hindus. Arjuna Tree is the large size tree. Its height is approximately 100 feet. Its a evergreen tree. Its leaves are yellowish and flowers are conical shaped.
Its fruit is upto 3.5 cm long, full of fibre, glabrous with 5 hard wings. Arjuna Tree flowers between March to June and fruits between September to
November.

Medicinal Uses:

1. The Bark of Arjuna Tree are huge resource of Calcium, Magnesium and glucosides. So it is used for curing dysentry and earache.
2. Arjuna Powder is taken ragularly which helps to keep cholesterol level normal.
3. It is taken for maintaining and functioning our heart properly. It is also taken for strengthen our heart muscles.
4. It is also taken for improving the cardiac muscles.
5. It is used in the treatment of many other diseases like: hypercholesterolemia, coronary artery diseases, heart failure, edema, angina etc.
6. Its powder is very beneficial in the treatment of Asthma.

Other Uses:

1. It is planted in the villages for shade and making agricultaral implements and weapons.
2. Its twing is used in making home because its twing is hard.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Garden Asparagus

Garden Asparagus is a herbaceous perennial tree. Its young shoots are very tasty to eat. Its green stems are of 3-10 feet tall. Its green slender branches looks like leaves. Some plants of Garden Asparagus is male and some plants are female. The color of its fruit which is also called berries is round bright red and it is produced on the female Garden Asparagus. Berries are full of seeds which are of black color.

The tree of Garden Asparagus can be found throughout india but it is mainly produced in Northern India. It is cultivated in Jungles which should on high altitude. It is propagated through seeds and it requires water specially when it is young. It is planted in spring season and its shoots come out in next spring. Its fruit ripe in September to October.

Medicinal Uses:
1. The fruit of it is used in the treatment of the rheumatism and edema due to heart failure.
2. It is good to take its juice for curing the diuretic and laxative.
3. It consists folic acid which is beneficial for the prevention of liver diseases.
4. Its fruit consists potassium which is good for muscle recovery and prevents cramping.
5. It is full of B6 Thiamin, Vitamin C, and fiber.
6. Its juice is good for Cancer disease. It acts as cancer fighter.
7. The roots of Garden Asparagus is good for diarrhea and dysentery.