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Uses of Cynodon Dactylon

 

English name: Bermuda grass, Dog grass, Hurvallee grass, ahama Grass, Couch Grass, Devil’s Grass, Indian Doab, Grama, and Scutch Grass Cynodon Dactylon is found in Africa, India. It is cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics as a fodder for livestock. Cynodon Dactylon was introduced into Georgia by 1751 and has spread throughout the world.
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Moringa Oleifera

Hindi Name: Sahjan
Malayalam Name: Morniga
Kanada Name: Nuggekai
Telengu name: Murega
Tamil Name: Marungai
Marati Name: Shevaga
 
 
Moringa Oleifera is commonly called as Drumstick Tree. India is the largest producer of drum stick tree in the world with production of about 1.3 million tons. A small to medium sized tree up to 10m height, deciduous, wood soft and leaves compound. [...]

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Uses of Azadirachta Indica(Neem)

Parts used
Every part of the plants is used – From roofs to flower.
Oil from fruit and leaves is a local stimulant, insecticide and antiseptic. Flowers are also stimulant.
A decoction of the bark with the addition of a little black pepper and chiretta is a popular remedy used for fever. Oil of neem is used for [...]

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