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phyllanthus emblica [sci.] , Indian gooseberry, Perunelli [tam.]
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Fruit, culinary, saleable produce
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from: www.pattiveeranpatti.uni.cc—page.php
"Dried Amla fruit is used in Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine for various ailments like fever, liver disorder, indigestion, anemia, heart complaints and urinary problems. It is a rich source of vitamin C which gets assimilated in the human system easily and quickly and is a such utilized for treating scrubby, pulmonary tuberculosis, etc. Raw Amla fruit is also used for making pickle and preserves (morabbas). It is also used in making quality inks, ordinary dyes, hair dyes and shampoos and in tanning industry. Amla fruit paste is a major ingredient of Chavyanprash, a popular tonic"
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2008
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2009
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Cassia auriculata [sci]
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Decorative, medicinal [minor]
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2008
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2009
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Name : Cassia auriculata
Avarai (Tamil)
Parts Used : Roots, Leaves, Flowers, Bark
Uses : This shurb is specially famous for its attractive yellow flowers, which are used in treatment of skin disorders, body odour. The decoction of the flower may be taken internally. The dried flowers can be used as an external scrub for body odours.
Kalpa drug
The five parts of the shrub(Root, leaves, flowers, bark and unripe fruits) are taken in equal quantity, dried and then powered, to give ‘Avarai Panchaga Choornam’ which gives a good effect in treatment of Diabetis. It establishes good control on sugar levels and reduces symptoms like Polyurea and thirst in Diabetis
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Bambusa balcooa [sci.]
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Structural, craft material
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2008
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Tissue cultured, thornless bamboo procured from Growmore Biotech, Hosur in September 2008
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Couropita guianensis [sci.]
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Ornamental, fragrant
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2008
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Alpinia galanga [sci.]
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Medicinal, culinary
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2008
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from www.ammas.com—a150513.html
Response from: CS P,
Registered Member on Ammas.com
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpini…
the botanical name of Chitharathai is Alpinia galanga. It is a rhizome with culinary and medicinal uses, best known in the west for its appearance in Thai cuisine and other Southeast Asian cuisine. Though it resembles (and is related to) ginger in appearance, it tastes little like ginger. In its raw form, galangal has a soapy, earthy aroma and a pine-like flavor with a faint hint of citrus. It is available as a powder from vendors of Asian spices and is also available whole, cut or powdered from vendors of herbs. A mixture of galangal and lime juice is used as a tonic in parts of Southeast Asia. It is said to have the effect of an aphrodisiac, and act as a stimulant. Galangal is also known as laos (its Indonesian name), galanggal, and somewhat confusingly galingale, which is also the name for several plants of the unrelated Cyperus genus of sedges (also with aromatic rhizomes).
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Cocos nucifer [sci.]
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Culinary, edible oil
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2008
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Millingtonia hortensis [sci.]
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Ornamental, fragrance
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2008
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2009
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Ficus exasperata [sci.]
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Biomass, Bird habitat
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2008
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One of the trees planted is Ficus religiosa [Arasa maram].
Locations: 1 near Elephant Pond, 1 on the bund of Catchment pond and 1 near kitchen
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Psidium guajava
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Fruit, essential oil from leaves
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from en.wikipedia.org—Guava
Essential oils from guava leaves have shown strong anti-cancer activity in vitro[6].
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from: www.ideaexplore.net—Chewing-guava-leaf.php
Here's a use from Tapa Dipti Sitaula, of Kathmandu, Nepal, who implemented the following idea from Soumi Dutta: "To strengthen your gum & cure the pain due to loosening of teeth just chew a guava leaf twice a day. You can feel the difference within 2-3 days. This is my grandma's Indian recipe which I have used extensively. She still has all her teeth at 75+." Tapa writes:
I've used the above idea for more than two weeks already and have found the idea useful especially for reducing toothache during the growth of wisdom-teeth and for controlling bad breath. I got the guava leaves from my own garden. And one more suggestion for those who don't have a guava tree handy--guava leaves can be dried and powdered for storage. This can serve one for quite a long time for preparing decoctions or as an addition to the regular toothpaste. This way, one won't have to get to the guava tree regularly. Thank you, ideaexplore.net, for the idea.
The primary disease in teeth and gums is gingivitis. The primary cause of gingivitis is the bacteria that coats the teeth, and if oral hygiene is poor, they form a sticky white substance called plaque. The bacteria here proliferate faster and produces toxins that irritate your gums, keeping them swollen and red. When they are left untreated, they will destroy the tissues connecting the gums to the tooth, and eventually the tooth to the bones, causing a deep pocket and eventually attacking the bony structure. It has now progressed into periodontitis, which is an irreversible form of gum disease.
The bark and leaf extracts of guava (Psidium guajava) have shown to have in vitro toxic action against numerous bacteria. The leaves of guava are rich in flavonoids. The flavonoids have demonstrated anti-bacterial activity. This anti-bacterial property of guava leaves is what causes benefit to the teeth and gums.
Because of this reason, guava has been used for centuries to cure problems related to the teeth and gums.
1. Leaves are chewed to relieve toothache and to cure bleeding gums and bad breath.
2. Guava leaf decoction is gargled to relieve mouth sores and inflamed and bleeding gums.
3. The paste of tender leaves of guava is used as toothpaste.
Guava also finds its use in many other problems besides those related to the gums.
1. The ripe fruits of guava are edible.
2. The roots, bark, leaves and immature fruits, because of their astringency, are commonly employed to halt gastroenteritis, diarrhea, dysentery and vomiting in cholera patients.
3. The leaf decoction is taken as a remedy for coughs, throat and chest ailments.
I don't know whether guava leaf has all these effects (except the one about ripe guava fruit being edible, which I have personally tested!), but thank you, Tapa, for chewing on this idea for us.
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2008
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2009
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Lawsonia inermis [sci.], Marudhani [tam.]
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Dye, stain
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2008
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [sci.] Chinese hibiscus
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Flowering, edible
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2008
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2009
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Madhuca langifolia [sci.] Mahua [hin.]
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Vegetable butter, oil; culinary
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2008
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Artocarpus heterophyllus [sci.]
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fruit, vegetable, timber, medicinal, dye
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from www.hort.purdue.edu—jackfruit_ars.html
Jackwood is an important timber in Ceylon and, to a lesser extent, in India; some is exported to Europe. It changes with age from orange or yellow to brown or dark-red; is termite proof, fairly resistant to fungal and bacterial decay, seasons without difficulty, resembles mahogany and is superior to teak for furniture, construction, turnery, masts, oars, implements, brush backs and musical instruments.
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2008
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2009
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Syzgium cuminii
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Fruit, timber, medicinal
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from: www.worldagroforestrycentre.org—SpeciesInfo.asp
Wood:
"Timber: The reddish-grey or reddish-brown heartwood is fine grained and is utilized in exterior joinery and carpentry. Wood is durable in water, resistant to termites, and although difficult to work, it saws and machines well and is used for construction, boat building, commercial tea and chest plywood, agricultural implements, tool handles, cart wheels, well curbs and troughs, sleepers, furniture and as props for shafts and galleries in mines. It is also used for building bridges and for making musical instruments, especially guitars. "
Medicinal:
"The seeds and bark are well known in the Far East for the treatment of dysentery and in control of hyperglycaemia and glycosuria in diabetic patients. The astringent bark may be used as a gargle. Fruits are used as a relief for colic, while the wood yields a sulphate pulp that has medicinal uses."
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2008
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2009
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Pithecellobium dulce [sci.] Manila tamarind, monkeypod
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Bird feed, timber, edible fruit
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2008
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2009
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2009 Planted 5 of the trees along the North-South RWH channel. Is this a wise location? Will it bring the monkeys deeper into the project area?
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Gmelina asiatica [sci.]
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Medicinal [minor], Ornamental shrub
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2008
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2009
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Citrus aurantifolia [sci.] Nimbu [hin]
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Culinary, nutrition
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2008
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2009
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Jan, 09: One year after planting 10 saplings, adaptation has been poor
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Mimusops elengi [sci.] Bakul [hin.]
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Fragrant, Oral hygiene, virility
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From a Tamil book by R S Narayanan ["Vaazhvu tharum marangal" Pub Gadhigram Trust]
For virility:
"Boil 50mg of flowers in 300ml of water till reduced to 100ml. Cool, mix with Palm Sugar and cow's milk"
To stop runny nose:
"Inhale smoke of powdered flowers"
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2008
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2009
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Mangifera indica
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Fruit, timber
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2008
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2009
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Butea monosperma [sci.] Dhak, Palash [hin.] Flame of the forest
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Ornamental, lac production, medicinal
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from: toptropicals.com—cat.cgi
Butea gum is a dried astringent juice obtained from incisions in the stem of the tree. The juice exuded by the bark hardens in to brittle ruby colored gum beads. This gum is sanctioned to be used as a substitute for the kino gum. It finds use for caulking boats as well. The Dhak flowers yield an orange dye. The seeds are used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for treating a number of human maladies. The Dhak tree acts as a host for lac insect and is, therefore, useful in producing natural lac.
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2008
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2009
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Rauvolfia tetraphylla [sci.]
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2008
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2009
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Phyllanthus emblica [sci]
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Culinary, medicinal, dye
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2008
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2009
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Acacia auriculermis [sci.] Pencil maram [tam.]
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Fast growing timber, fragrant blossom
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2008
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2009
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Gmelina arborea [sci.]
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Fast growing timber tree
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2008
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2009
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Calophyllum inophyllum [sci]
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Valuable oil [Tamanu Oil], hardwood, bats habitat, biodiesel
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2008
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2009
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Punica granatum [sci] Maadulai [tam]
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Fruit, juice, syrup, extract, medicinal,
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2008
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2009
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Pongamia pinnata [sci]
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Oil, biodiesel, oil cake manure
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2008
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2009
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Thespesia populnea [sci], Portia Tree
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Fine quality timber, leaves and fruits are edible, medicinal [minor]
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2008
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2009
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Manikara sapodilla [sci.] Chikoo [hin.]
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Fruit,
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2008
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2009
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Michelis champaka [sci.] Champak [hin.]
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Frangrance, perfumery
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from toptropicals.com—MICHELIA_CHAMPACA.htm
"On a warm humid night, the scents can easily be enjoyed several hundred feet away. If you drive near by, you will notice the scent immediately. People and every insect you can imagine are attracted to the blooms. These are flowers you don't have to "stick your nose in" as the scent exudes from the tree. However, you really can't STOP sticking your nose into a flower over and over again. Nectar insects appear frantic, driven like drug addicts, bashing into each other to get to the heart of every flower on the tree. Planting a Michelia tree either indoors as bonsai or in your backyard really makes your home a sweet home."
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2008
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2009
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Tamarindus indica [sci] Puli [tam.] Imli [hin.]
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Culinary, hardwood
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2008
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2009
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Tectona grandis [sci.] Sagon & Sangwan [hin.]
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2008
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2009
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Terminalia bellirica [sci.]
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40% oil content, medicinal
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www.drugs.com—terminalia.html
"Terminalia has been evaluated to a limited extent for its cardiovascular properties as well as for its role in cancer therapy. Hepatoprotective, cholesterol-reducing, and antioxidant effects have been described. However, there is limited clinical information is too limited to recommend Terminalia for any use."
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2008
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2009
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Muntingia calabura [sci] Singapre cherry
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Fruit, Bird habitat, soft timber
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2008
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2009
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Oscimum tenuiflorum [sci.], Holy basil
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Culinary, medicinal
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2008
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2009
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Pterocarpus marsupium [sci.] Indian Kino tree
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Medicinal
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www.diabetesincontrol.com—modules.php
"in the human trials Pterocarpus marsupium performed amazingly, especially given the testing criteria. In these two clinical trials diabetics were given no other treatment, except an extract of Pterocarpus marsupium. The first study evaluated both newly diagnosed and untreated Type II diabetics. In this study 97 patients were given varying doses of an extract of Pterocarpus marsupium ranging from 2 to 4 grams a day in attempts to achieve blood sugar control."
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2008
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2009
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Wrightia tinctoria [sci.] , Snowflakes tree, Dhudi or Indrajao [hin.]
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from this site: botanical.com—154_tectona.html
"In previous article I have mentioned traditional medicinal uses of diseased Sagon leaves in treatment of many common diseases. The use of diseased Sagon leaves is unique and I have still not found its description in related literatures. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh Plains use the seeds of Sagon in treatment of Pathri (Renal Calculi). The half seed is taken and with the help of cold water, aqueous paste in prepared. This paste is applied externally as treatment, in affected parts. According to the traditional healers, it is promising remedy to reduce the intense pain within no time. The seeds are given internally with rice water simultaneously. The seeds are also used as hair growth promoter. The natives mix the seeds in water used for bath and during bath, rub the seeds on scalp. According to them, it promotes hair growth. According to reference literatures, the seed contains fatty oil (2%) and this oil possess properties to promote hair growth. The natives are not aware of this oil and they use whole seed. They also rub the seeds on body during both to make the skin soft and healthy. This is considered good for the patients having skin troubles. The patients having the problem of Urticaria are advised by the natives to use Sagon leaves. The leaves are boiled in water and decoction is prepared. The patients are advised to take bath with this decoction to get rid from Urticaria. For the patients having the problem of leucoderma, the decoction of bark is used for bath. The healer also add cow urine in decoction to make it more effective. In treatment of Urticaria, the healers use Sagon in different ways. They burn the dried leaves of Sagon with a part of Blanket and collect the ash. This ash is mixed in base oil (mostly Til oil) and applied externally."
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2008
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2009
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from: www.hindu.com—2006041500230200.htm
"Wrightia tinctoria is called dhudi (Hindi) because of its preservative nature. Supposedly a few drops of its sap in milk prevent curdling and enhance its shelf life, without the need to refrigerate. In folk medicine, the dried and powdered roots of Wrightia along with Phyllanthus amarus (keezhanelli) and Vitex negundo (nochi) is mixed with milk and orally administered to women for improving fertility. The bark and seeds are effective against psoriasis and non-specific dermatitis. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-dandruff properties and hence is used in hair oil preparations. The wood of Wrightia tinctoria is extensively used for all classes of turnery. It is made into cups, plates, combs, pen holders, pencils and bed stead legs. It is commonly used for making Chennapatna toys."
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