AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Leaves of which plants are used for medicinal purpose?
A
banana
B
tulsi
C
onion
D
mint
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ayurveda’s use of medicinal and culinary herbs draws upon India’s incredible biodiversity with a variety that is unsurpassed by any medical system; yet, of all the herbs used, none has a status comparable to tulsi or holy basil (Ocimum sanctum).

Detailed explanation-2: -Tulsi is used to treat insect bites. Tulsi is also used to treat heart disease and fever. Tulsi is also used to treat respiratory problems. Tulsi is used to cure fever, common cold and sore throat, headaches and kidney stones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tulsi leaves are extensively used in preparing Ayurvedic medicines. The extracts obtained from Tulsi might be helpful for various ailments like the common cold, heart diseases, headaches, stomach disorders, kidney stones, and many more. The Tulsi plant also protects against mosquitoes, flies, and insects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as Tamole or Damole or Domole in the Fiji Islands, holy basil, tulsi or tulasi, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics.

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