Uses of Plants

Moringa Oleifera

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,

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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 CynodonDactylon 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. Parts used for human use are: Herb and root stalk Action: Fresh juice is demulcent, astringent and diuretic. Plant is acid, hemostatic and loxative. Uses of Bermuda Grass The expressed juice of fresh Cynodon Dactylon grass is applied to cuts and wounds as it stops bleeding, for this purpose brushed grass may be applied. Cynodon Dactylon has got the capacity to purify blood by eliminating toxins from the blood. It removes general weakness. Juice when sniffed up in case of epistaxis proves a valuable styptic and stops bleeding. Fresh juice is used also in case of dropsy, anasarca, chronic diarrhea and dysentery. Cold fusion of the grass stops bleeding from piles; it is generally given with milk. The plant is used for the cure for scorpion sting. The medicinal properties of Cynodon Dactylon includes antimicrobial and antiviral properties Continue reading

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

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