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Magical Medicines

India is a land of plenty. Herbal plants and trees are found in every corner of the country. Medicines are derived from
these herbs and are used for curing various ailments. Even the most common plants have some medicinal qualities.
In fact, even fruits and vegetables have medicinal value.

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Banyan: This tree is called ‘bar’ in
hindi. The seeds of the banyan are Tulsi: it is commonly found in all parts of
used to make a tonic, and the sap can the country and its leaves are used for curing
heal wounds. it has antiseptic and Illustration by: Disha Swami, a number of diseases including diarrhoea,
astringent properties. IX, VVDAV Public School bronchitis and arthritis.
asoka: The bark of this tree is used to make Neem: Neem leaves are the best antiseptic.
a lotion which has astringent qualities and is They are used for curing skin ailments as
used to heal open wounds. well as chicken pox.
arjuna: The extract from the bark of this tree is Henna: henna leaves have astringent
used as a clinical treatment for hypertension. a properties. They are used for curing wounds,
powder from the bark, taken orally, is a valuable ulcers, cough, fever, and anaemia.
cardiac tonic.
Curry: Curry leaves have antiseptic properties,
amaltas: The powdered bark of this tree has
high medicinal properties and is effective and used for curing burning sensation, skin
Illustration by: against dysentery, skin rashes and jaundice. diseases, vomiting, among other ailments.
Neha Arora, X,
Green Wood Bael: The roots of this tree are used to cure
Sr. Sec. School, many ailments. The leaves are used for curing fASCINATING frUITS
Rampur diabetes and deafness.
amla: The fruit from the amla tree is a
cure against diabetes. it is also used for
Did you know? treating hair and scalp related problems.
The National Flower of India—Lotus— anar: This sweet fruit is a cure for many
also known as kamal has unique medicinal ailments including gastric disorders,
properties. The leaves are used for
fighting bacterial infections. The petals anaemia, and earache. Illustration by: Sabhya
are used for curing snake bites and Shehtut: Known as mulberry in english, it Gupta, V, Bal Bharati
scorpion stings. is used in folk medicine as a cure against Public School, Rohini,
ringworms. Delhi
WhO AM I?

1. I am bitter, I am better dO IT yOUrSelf
I am green, I am mean w Find out which local species of plants are used for
I am used to cure ailments and help your skin medicinal purposes.
get some sheen
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2. Indian weddings are incomplete without me cure, as well as the method by which the medicine is
I give a special colour for all to see made.
__________________________________ w Collect samples of these plants. You can make a
3. My fruit is sour, but I am a miracle by far scrapbook and document each of these plants, their
I am good for the hair scientific and local names, where they are found, and
With me you don’t need any special care what they are used for.
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Background Illustration by: Neha Arora, X, Green Wood Sr. Sec. School, Rampur

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