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Datura stramonium

Image1: Datura stramoniumThis is the official source of the drug Stramonium of British Pharmacopoeia. In low doses, it is used as a common remedy for asthma, whooping cough, muscle spasm and symptoms of Parkinsonism. It is a very poisonous plant also. Cattle and sheep have died from eating it, and children have been poisoned by sucking nectar from the flowers. Symptoms include dilated pupils, thirst, fever, loss of coordination, confusion, rapid pulse, labored respiration, hallucinations, convulsions, and eventual coma. Death is rare however, and, if stomach contents are removed immediately, recovery usually follows in several days.

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Health Care by Plants

Many plants contain minerals, vitamins, and even antibiotic substances that can help in building our body's immune system against various harmful disease, these are Medicinal plants. These are used for curing certain skin, hair, dental remedies and have found wide application in health industry.

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Chyavanprash - Rejuvenative

Chyavanprash is a famous herbal jam made from amalaki fruit, one of the highest sources of vitamin C, but the formula contains many other herbs as well including Bamboo manna, Pippali, Haritaki, Guduchi, Punarnava, Musta and Bilva. It is fortified with over 20 herbs to rejuvenate and strengthen the immune system.

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Poisonous Plants

Image of Poisonous PlantsWe eat many plants, herbs and so forth in our daily diet. But, we must remember to be choosy. Some plants, trees or shrubs are potential killers of man. Some part of the ornamental plants or flowers in our yard may contain deadly poison. Many poisonous plants are so common and seemingly innocuous us do not suspect their toxic qualities.

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Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)

Over the years scientists have verified many of the traditional uses of this bitter plant that continues to be an important natural remedy in herbal medicine systems. They have turned their focus on the beneficial properties of the fruit, leaves and seed  in diabetes and conditions related to diabetes, viruses( as well as HIV and certain cancers.), colds and flu, and tumors, high cholesterol, and psoriasis.

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Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri)

Bacopa shows significant psychotropic action which assists in heightening mental acuity and supports the body's ability to relax. And conformation changes in the brain as well as blood. It has anticancer and antioxidant effect also.

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Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna)

Image of ArjunaThe bark of Arjuna is esteemed as a cardiac tonic used in Ayurveda for a variety of heart conditions. . It improves cardiac muscle function, pumping action of the heart and also Used to lower blood pressure and heart rate. It is astringent, sweet, acrid, cooling, aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, urinary astringent, expectorant, alexiteric and is useful in fractures, ulcers, cirrhosis of the lever, hyperhidrosis, otalgia and hypertension.

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Image of AshwagandhaAshwagandha has been traditionally used for general debility, sexual debility and nerve exhaustion. Ashwagandha acts a good nutrient and hormonal function for thyroid, promote healing of tissues, improves physical endurance and support sound sleep. It is considered the primary adaptogenic Ayurvedic herb for its ability to build reserves for handling stressful conditions. Ashawagandha as an adaptogen.

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Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

Image of AmlaAmla contains the highest amount of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). Amla is used for all Pitta diseases, all obstinate urinary conditions, anemia, biliousness, bleeding, colitis, constipation, convalescence from fever, cough, diabetes, gastritis, gout, hepatitis, hemorrhoids, liver weakness, to relieve stress, osteoporosis, palpitation, spleen weakness,etc.

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