School ;-Government High School.Thanisandra

Topic :-Versatility of HerbsResearch on :- Medicinal PlantsParticipant No.1:-Irfan pashaParticipant No.2:-Asma Banu.C.IParticipant No.3:-Sayeeda kousar

Topic:VERSATALITY OF HERBS

(An informative Programme about Herbs)

Aims and ObjectivesTo bring awareness among people about

the use of HerbsTo encourage students to identify & use

locally available herbs

To encourage the use of herbs for good health.

CONTENTS

Herbs as Bio-Fertilizers

Medicinal herbs

Ornamental Herbs

Herbs as Food

INTRODUCTION• Among 1.7 million species of living organisms 2,89,640

species are plants.• Plants are the main Source for the survival of all living

organisms. They are the major producer community in the Ecosystem.

• Herbal usage is an age old practice of the Human beings.

• The WHO estimates that about three quarters of the world population currently use heaaaarbs

Medicinal Plants

•Herbalism or PhytotheraphyIt is folk or traditional medicinal practice based on use of

plants.

Types of herbal medicines

Herbal TinctureHerbal Teas

Herbal teas

herbalpowders

Herbal tablets

Herba

Herbal Oils

Herbal poultices

Herbal Creams and ointments

Locally available medicinal Herbs

Uses : - To Cure Cough, cold and throat pain

Tulsi

• constipation, diarrhoea, gastritis, duodenal ulcers.

Isabgol

•cooling, antiseptic, digestive,liver stimulant.

Jatamansi

Hypertension, appetizer, sedative etc.

Sarpagandha

. Used to control cholesterol level of blood.

. Controls Blood pressure,plateletaggregation and has antibacterial properties.

A research published in the Japanese Journals of Cancer indicates that garlic offers protection against stomach Cancer

Three cloves a day is recommonded

GarlicGarlic ‘Garlic is as good as ten mothers.’

Uses :- To cure Fever and stomach ache

Lemon grass

• Mimosa pudica(Touch me not)-Used to increase haemoglobin content of the blood. Used to control bleeding during menstrual cycle.

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Mimosa pudica

HibiscusIts leaves and flowers use to cure hair loss.Used for expelling gases.

Hair conditioning

Aloe Vera

Use for cooling, promotesMenstrual flow,softensSwollen parts and used As major ingredient for cosmetics item

Plants as food

VegetablesVegetables

SpicesSpices

Beverages

FruitsOils

Government high schoolThanisandra

Medicinal Garden

opinions for not using medicinal herbs

• Lack of knowledge.• Lack of faith.• Need immediate effect.• Faith in Allopathy.• Herbal treatment is believed

As Supersticious.

M. S. Ramayya North City ParkBanglore.

M.S. Ramayya North City ParkBanglore

Botanical gardens in BangloreLalbagh

“Use Herbs keep doctors away and save money”.

Herbs family happy family

Conclusion

• Use more herbs to maintain good health .

“Grow HerbsGrow Health”

"Your food shall be your medicine and your medicine shall be your food." ~ Hippocates (the Father of Medicine) Save plants as they are living resources.

Our cardial thanks to our Head Mistress and Teachers for their guidance and Support.