Herbal plants for class 10

6. The pumpkin, a member of
the Cucurbita family
including squash and
cucumbers, got its name
from the Greek word
"pepon" for large melon.

7. Pumpkin seeds contain the
strongest therapeutic
effects.
These help in eliminating
intestinal parasites, cleaning
blood vessels, adjusting
cholesterol level and
stimulating kidney activity.

8. In treating cancer,
leukemia, sclerosis,
or various diseases
which are hard to
cure, pumpkin
seeds have an
energizing role.

9. Pumpkin oil extracted
from the seeds is
recommended for
reducing excess
cholesterol.
Pumpkin offers
protection against heart
diseases by containing
antioxidants.

10. The vegetable has
a laxative action,
being useful in
case of dyspepsia
and constipation.
Fried pumpkin is
healthy for those
who suffer from
heart diseases.


11. Pumpkin juice is
indicated for ulcer and
high acidity.
It is also useful in
cases of insomnia,
having sedative
properties.


12. In external use,
pumpkin is
recommended for
treating burns,
inflammations and
abscesses.
It softens the skin
and diminishes the
inflammatory
processes of mucous.


13. A number of
hydrating and antiwrinkle creams
contain pumpkin.

15. The black radish has
been used in
Asia for many years to treat
various afflictions
It was introduced in Europe during
the latter half of the 20th century.
Its juice or extract is commonly
ingested as a tonic that is good for
the liver and beneficial for the
entire gastrointestinal tract.

16. It contains
antioxidant properties that
eliminate the free radicals often
responsible for lowering a person’s
resistance to disease.
Its diuretic effects stimulate urination,
which helps eliminate toxins from the
body.
It also contains high amounts of some
vitamins and minerals, and is sometime
used to treat nutritional deficiencies.

17. This medicinal radish helps
the
body remove bladder and kidney
stones. It promotes the production
of bile to aid in digestion, and
detoxifies the liver.
The detoxification benefits of this
root vegetable extend to the
circulatory system, since it also
helps purify the blood.

18. Drinking black radish juice
is
considered beneficial during the
winter months when some people
are prone to suffer from
respiratory infections.
It is used in Asia to treat
bronchitis and coughs. The extract
or juice contains antimicrobial and
antiviral properties.

19. These
help protect the immune
system from afflictions like sore
throats, bacterial infections, and
viruses such as colds and flu.
One study showed
that black radish juice provided
more protection than penicillin
against E. coli bacteria.

20. This medicinal vegetable
is a good
source of fiber and also lubricates
the digestive tract.
This
lubrication and increased
peristalsis help those suffering
from constipation since these
actions improve, and can even
eliminate, this disorder.

21. It
contains a high vitamin C content
that has been used to treat scurvy,
and most of the vitamin B complex.
This radish has a high potassium
content in addition to other minerals,
including calcium, magnesium, and
phosphorus.
 It also contains zinc and trace
amounts of copper, manganese, and
selenium.