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MADHUCA
Botanical Name :- Madhuca indica
Indian name :- Mahua
Madhuca also known as butter tree is a large tree with 20 meters
height. The bark, leaves, flowers and seeds of the tree constitute
the drug. The name Madhuca comes from the Sanskrit name of the
plant. The tree is native of the central India. It is common
to the mountainous regions of Himalayas. The leaves of the tree
contain alkaloid glucosidic saponin. the seeds contain a fatty
oil.
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| Properties
:- Madhuca is useful in arresting secretions or bleeding because
of its tannin content. The bark of the tree is an astringent
and tonic. The flowers of the tree help the removal of catarrhal
matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes. They also exercise
the soothing effect of the skin. A decoction of the bark can
be given internally in rheumatic diseases. It is also be taken
in diabetes mellitus with beneficial results. Madhuca oil extracted
from the seeds has laxative properties. It helps cure piles
by relieving chronic constipation. The leaves of Madhuca are
effective in the treatment of eczema. |
MARGOSA
Botanical Name :- Azadirachta indica
Indian name :- Neem
Margosa is a very common tree in India. It is a large evergreen
tree growing some 10 to 10.5 metre tall. The leaves of this
trees are divided into numerous leaflets each resembling a full-grown
leaf. This herb is a native of South Asia. The seeds contain
substantial amount of essential oil known as Margosa or neem
oil. The bitter constituents separated from this oil are nimbin,
nimbinin and inmbidin. The flowers contain a bitter substance
and irritant bitter oil.
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Properties :- Neem tree is generally considered to be
an air purifier and a preventive against malarial fever
and cholera. All parts of the tree possess medicinal
properties. The leaves are useful in relieving flatulence,
promoting the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm
from the bronchial tubes and in increasing secretion
and discharge of urine. The gum discharged by the stem
is stimulant and tonic with soothing effect on the skin
and mucous membranes. It is beneficial to the treatment
of malaria, piles, leprosy, skin disorders, eye disorders,
oral disorders and ear ailments.
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