What are the 10 medicinal plants in Nepal?
Table 2
| SN | Trade name | Botanical name |
|---|---|---|
| 7. | Dalchini | Cinnamomum tamala |
| 8. | Daruhaldi | Mahonia nepalensis |
| 9. | Jhyau | Lichen species |
| 10. | Kachur | Curcuma aromatica |
How many types of herbs are in Nepal?
Out of 5856 flowering plants recorded in Nepal (HMGN 2002), 690 species are considered having medicinal properties (Malla and Shakya 1984). This number includes 510 species found in the wild in Nepal; 120 species are in cultivation or have become naturalized, and 60 species are exotic.
Which region of Nepal is famous for medicinal herbs?
Background. Nepal Himalayas have been known as a rich source for valuable medicinal plants since Vedic periods. Present work is the documentation of indigenous knowledge on plant utilization as natural remedy by the inhabitants of terai forest in Western Nepal.
What is the best medicinal plant?
A Guide to Common Medicinal Herbs
- Chamomile. (Flower) Considered by some to be a cure-all, chamomile is commonly used in the U.S. for anxiety and relaxation.
- Echinacea. (Leaf, stalk, root)
- Feverfew. (Leaf)
- Garlic. (Cloves, root)
- Ginger. (Root)
- Gingko. (Leaf)
- Ginseng. (Root)
- Goldenseal. (Root, rhizome)
Which plant is used for medicine?
Medicinal plants such as Aloe, Tulsi, Neem, Turmeric and Ginger cure several common ailments. These are considered as home remedies in many parts of the country. It is known fact that lots of consumers are using Basil (Tulsi) for making medicines, black tea, in pooja and other activities in their day to day life.
What if plants never exist?
Without plants, animals would have no oxygen to breathe and would die. People also depend on plants for food. All animals eat either plants or plant-eating animals. Without plants there would be no food to eat!
How long can we live without plants?
Since we need oxygen at nearly half the current atmospheric concentration to keep going, make that about 10,000 years. Taking other animal life into consideration we’d have about 100 years if there were no die offs. But of course in the absence of plant life, most organisms would be gone in a matter of days to years.
Can we get oxygen without trees?
FILTHY AIR: Without trees, humans would not be able survive because the air would be unsuitable for breathing. Therefore, the absence of trees would result in significantly HIGHER amounts of carbon dioxide in the air and LOWER amounts of oxygen!
Would plants die without animals?
No, plants can’t survive without animals or humans. In terms of energy balance, they can survive. Energy balance in the sense (Photosynthesis and respiration are balanced). There is no depletion in the reservoir of carbon dioxide and oxygen also.