Medicinal plants refer to plants that have recognized medical uses. Their uses range from producing pharmaceuticals to herbal medicine preparations. According to the WHO, around 21,000 plant species have potential medicinal value. The document discusses several common Indian medicinal plants including tulsi, neem, aloe, bhringraj, turmeric, ginger, amla, brahmi, bel, peppermint, and henna and their uses such as treating cold, flu, malaria, dengue, inflammation, cancer, liver and heart issues, hair growth, and more. Medicinal plants are an important part of daily life in India as home remedies and traditional medicine.

1. JAWAHARLAL LAL NEHRU KRISHI VISHWAVIDHYALAYA
ROLE OF MEDICINAL PLANT IN DAILY LIFE
DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Submitted To Submitted By
Dr. S.S. Baghel Satyendra Thakur
Supriya Debnath
Mrunal Ghogare
Rohit Kumar

3. What is medicinal plant
 Medicinal plants refers to use of plants , seeds, roots ,
berries ,leaves, bark of flower for medicinal purpose.
 Medicinal plants are plants that have a recognized
medical use.
 Their uses ranges the production of mainstream,
pharmaceutical products to herbal medicine preparation.
 According to WHO around 21000 plants species have the
potential for being used as medicinal plants.

4.  Medicinal plants such as Tulsi,Neem,Turmeric,Aloe cure
several common aliments . These are considered as
home remedies in many parts of country.
 It is known fact that lots of consumer are using Tulsi for
making medicines ,pooja and other activities in their day
to day life.
 Important of some herbs with the

5. Tulsi
 Blood purifier
 Preventing against malaria and dengue fever.
 Chewing tulsi leaves relives cold & flue.
 The leaves are a nerve tonic also sharpen memory.
 Decoction of leaves+ginger+honey =effective remedy
of bronchitis, asthma,influenza,cough&cold

6. Neem
 Inhibit allergic reaction when applied externally.
 Anti viral,anti bacterial,anti inflammatory.
 Neuro- protective,anti nephrotoxic.
 Immunomodulatory.
 Reduced insulin requirement by between30-50% for
diabetes.

7. Alove-vera(Ghirtkumari)
 Take orally to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides for a
healthy heart.
 Aloe with conditioner for silkier, smoother hair.

8. Bhringraj
 The main herb for the hair care and cirrhosis.
 The root powder used for treating hepatitis,
enlarged spleen and skin disorder.
 Anti inflammatory properties, the herb is also used for
treating hyperacidity.

9. Turmeric
 Stimulate digestion.
 Boost liver function.
 Reducing breast cancer risk
among women.
 Protect against liver damage.

10. Ginger
 Stomach-soothing effect.
 Ginger extract may slow the growth of colorectal and
ovarian cancer cells.
 Usefull in treating chronic inflammation.

11. Amla

12. Brahmi

13. Beal
 Gastro protection properties.
 Anti microbial properties
 Control of diabetes.

14. peppermint
 Leaf tea is used for relief of an
upset stomach.
 Refreshing and cleaning facial.
 Used as an appetite stimulant.

15. Henna/mehndi
 Useful in sore throat.
 Oil of fruit is used traditionally to treat the disorder of liver
and diaphragm.
 Leaf is very useful to promoting hair growth.
 Pest of flower mixed with vinegar is quite reliving in case
of headache.