The following points highlight the top eight medicinal plants that are chiefly found in India. The plant are: 1. Sarpagandha 2. Opium Poppy 3. Belladona 4. Datura 5. Quinine 6. Ashvagandha 7. Ocimum 8. Ephedra. 1. Sarpagandha or Serpentine: Botanical Name: Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth.ex Kurz. Family: Apocynaceae 1. It is a small shrub with long leaves, white or pinkish [...]
In this article we will discuss about the two most commonly found beverages that are found in India. 1. Tea (Hindi – Cha or Chat): Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis (L). O. Kuntze (Syn. Thea sinensis L.) Family: Theaceae 1. It is the most common non-alcoholic beverage, used by more than one-half of the world's population. 2. It is obtained from [...]
The following points highlight the five main types of fumitories and masticatories. The types are: 1. Betel 2. Tobacco 3. Bidi 4. Cigarette 5. Prepared Betel. Type # 1. Betel (Paan): Botanical Name: Piper betle Family: Piperaceae 1. Crores of the people in the world use this masticatory. 2. These are the leaves of Piper betel, a climbing shrub. 3. [...]