Kasturi bhindi / Abelmoschus moschatusSanskrit : TindishaEnglish name : Musk-Mellow, Musk Seeds,Ambrette Seeds Cultivation :Abelmoschus moschatus (Hibiscus abelmoschus) is a tropical weedy shrub native to India valued for its scented seed. Medicinal Uses : Musk mallow seed oil was once frequently used as a substitute in perfumes for animal musk. The bitter, sweet, acrid, aromatic seeds are used as a tonic and are considered "cooling, aphrodisiac, opthalmic, cardiotonic, digestive, stomachic, constipating,carminative,pectoral,diuretic, stimulant, antispasmodic,deodorant. |
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Kawanch Seeds/Mucuna pruriensSanskrit : Kapikachu, Atmagupta, KaunchEnglish name : Cowhage,Velvet Bean, Buffalo bean, Picapica Cultivation :Mucuna pruriens is mostly found in India as well as other parts like Africa, Caribbean etc. It can be found in low rise forests and it is grown by many farmers in India also. Medicinal Uses :The seeds of Mucuna pruriens have been used for treating many dysfunctions in Tibb-e-Unani (Unani Medicine). |
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Tukmaria/Ocimum SanctumEnglish name : Saint Joseph's WortCultivation :Tukmaria is originally native to India and other tropical regions of Asia. It has been cultivated there for more than 5.000 years. Its scientific name is Ocimum Basilicum. It is an annual herb which grows 30-130cm tall,. The flowers are small, white in color and arranged in a terminal spike.. Medicinal Uses : Basil seeds have antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, antiseptic, antifungal, carminative, galactagogue, stomachic properties.The carminative properties are useful in providing relief in a wide range of digestive issues like flatulence, stomach cramps, indigestion, constipation etc. |
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