Herbs Plants

Cardamom is a popular spice in India, forming an ingredient for variety of sweet and hot tasting preparations. It is also used for a variety of physical conditions. Cardamom has different properties like properties to treat indigestion, nausea, vomiting, etc. Cardamom is also a good breathe freshener, when chewed will smoothen the breath while suppressing bad smell and promoting a pleasant smell.

Castor is usually a wild plant growing in remote areas where human interaction is little. Castor oil is a natural skin and hair softener and is used to treat skin diseases like ringworm and itching.

The Trees of Kerala

Trees of Kerala are found in forests, villages and even in cityscapes. Trees provide food, medicine, timber and firewood. The medicinal value of trees and tree products were studied many centuries ago. Again, India’s is a culture that acknowledge the importance of trees.

Amherstia (Amherstia nobilis) -Trees of India

Amherstia (Amherstia nobilis) also known as orchid tree or queen of flowering trees is a rare fauna in Indian forests. It is also found in countries like Burma, where it is known as pride of Burma. The flowers are red, bright and attractive.

Areca (Areca catechu) -Trees of India

Areca Nut (Areca catechu) is a palm tree grown extensively in India, mainly for the production of betel nut and for the purpose of the wood for specific building purposes.

Athi (Ficus glomerata) -Trees of India

Athi (Ficus glomerata) is a big tree in the family of ficus trees, which has various applications in Ayurveda medicines.

Banyan (Ficus bengalensis) -Trees of India

Banyan (Ficus bengalensis) is a sacred tree for Hindus of India.

Learning more about the tree is very intriguing and fascinating.

Burmese Pink Cassia (Cassia renigera) -Trees of India

The Burmese pink cassia (Cassia renigera) is a typical tropical Â‘showerÂ’ tree. The tree grows to a height of up to 10 meters, spreads foliage rich branches to all sides. The tree produces bunches of bright pink flowers that cover the tree almost entirely. Pink cassia is also called pink shower.

Flame of the Forest (Butea Monosperma) -Trees of India

Flame of the forest (butea monosperma) is a quick growing tree that bears bright red flowers. It is also known as Â‘bastard teakÂ’, Butea gum tree, etc and is usable as an Ayurvedic medicine. The Sanskrit name is Palasa.

Cheru Narakam (Citrus Limon) -Trees of Kerala

Cheru narakam (Citrus limon) is the common citrus lemon which is commonly used in lemonades and for pickling.

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