Nepeta cataria - Catmint (Catnip) seed plant flowers

Catmint plant flowers

Catmint (Catnip)
Nepeta cataria
Family : Lamiaceae
Other common  names : Catnip, catnep, catswort and field balm.

Catmint has a long history of use as a household herbal remedy, being employed especially in treating disorders of the digestive system and, as it stimulates sweating, it is useful in reducing fevers. The herbs pleasant taste and gentle action makes it suitable for treating colds, flu and fevers in children. It is more effective when used in conjunction with elder flower (Sambucus nigra). The leaves and flowering tops are strongly antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, slightly emmenagogue, refrigerant, sedative, slightly stimulant, stomachic and tonic. The flowering stems are harvested in August when the plant is in full flower, they are dried and stored for use as required. An infusion produces free perspiration, it is considered to be beneficial in the treatment of fevers and colds. It is also very useful in the treatment of restlessness and nervousness, being very useful as a mild nervine for children. A tea made from the leaves can also be used. The infusion is also applied externally to bruises, especially black eyes

The main effect of catnip, when taken internally, is the sedative effect it has and it is effective for calming a patient and is used with success to induce natural sleep.

It also helps to ease digestion, to treat treat colic and to promote sweating, while controlling the symptoms of diarrhea.

Traditionally it is used for feverish illnesses such as colds and influenza, infections, rheumatism, allergies, as well as headaches, stress and toothaches. It is used in a preparation to reduce swollen eyes and is useful for dandruff and various scalp disorders.

Catmint is also included in ointments to treat hemorrhoids and as a rub for rheumatism and arthritis. It is used as an effective insect and rodent repellant.

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Achillea millefolium plant in India

Achillea millefolium seed plant

Family : Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Urdu : Tukhm gandana
Marathi: Rojmaari
Hindi: Gandrain, Puthkanda,Buiranjasif, Brinjasuf
Konkani : Rajmari
Tamil  :  Achchilliya
Cashmerian : Pahle Ghasa
Shina : Bergeur
Eng. name : Yarrow, Milfoil
Other names : Thousand-leaf,yarrow include arrowroot, bad man's plaything, bloodwort, carpenter's weed, death flower, devil's nettle, eerie, field hops, gearwe, hundred leaved grass, knight's milefoil, knyghten, milefolium, milfoil, millefoil, noble yarrow, nosebleed, old man's mustard, old man's pepper, sanguinary, seven year's love, snake's grass, soldier, soldier's woundwort, stanch weed, thousand seal, woundwort, yarroway, yerw.

Distribution : Pakistan,IRAN, U.S.A.Canada, Pulwama, Shopian, Anantnag, Pahalgam, Margan, Patnitop (Kashmir)

Chemical composition of Achillea millefolium : The main chemical components of yarrow oil are tricyclene, a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, borneol acetate, 1,8-cineole, y-terpinene, limonene, isoartemisia ketone, borneol, camphor as well as traces of chamazulene - giving the blue color.

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How to Make Lemon Balm Tea

Lemon balm tea leaves

Lemon balm tea is an excellent refreshing summer tea that is easily made from fresh lemon balm growing in the garden. 

Three to four sprays of fresh lemon balm leaves, or 1 oz of dried lemon balm leaves; be sure to use organic leaves (not chemically sprayed)1 pint/ 475 ml boiling water

Steps : Step-by-step instructions that clearly explain how to do the task.

Infuse the leaves in the boiling water for up to 10 minutes. Make Lemon Balm Tea 

Step 1. Strain and pour. Add a sprig of fresh leaves if wished. Make Lemon Balm Tea
Step 2. Sweeten if desired. Add honey or lemon juice to sweeten as wished. Make Lemon Balm Tea.

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Atropa belladonna seed

Atropine is a naturally occurring tropane alkaloid extracted from deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) and other plants of the family Solanaceae. It is a secondary metabolite of these plants and serves as a drug with a wide variety of effects. 

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Cardiospermum halicacabum seeds for sal

Cardiospermum halicacabum

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Family : Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
Common name : Balloon Vine, Love-in-a-puff, heart pea, heartseed

Cardiospermum halicacabum-Balloon Vine is a woody perennial vine distributed almost globally in the tropics. It is a fast growing vine up to 10 feet. Leaves are trifoliate, up to 4 inches long, with highly lobed leaflets. The plant climb with tendrils and needs some form of support.

The small white flowers bloom from summer through fall, flowers are not very showy. The fruit is more interesting, from which the plant gets its common name. It is a brown, thin-shelled, inflated angled capsule up to 3 cm across, containing 3 black seeds each, with a white heart-shaped scar.

Part used : Whole plant,young leaf,roots,leaves, seeds

Actions : Anti-vatha, Analgesic, Diuretic, Laxative, Stomachic, Anti-inflammatory.

Medicinal uses of Cardiospermum halicacabum : : The oil prepared from the leaves acts as a very effective external application for arthritis and other painful conditions of the body.2 to 3 drops of juice of the leaves can be used as a ear drops for ear ache, purulent discharge from ears.

The decoction prepared from the roots can be given for haemorrhoids.
The leaves can be crushed well, ground and applied over the lower abdomen of the delivered woman. This helps in expulsion of waste products out of the uterus.

The decoction prepared from the samoolam or whole plant can be given in the dose of 20 to 30 ml for constipation and abdominal discomfort.

For hydrocele the leaves can be applied as an external paste over the scrotum.
For any inflammation, the leaves cooked in castor oil is ground and applied over the affected areas.

For dandruff, the leaves are soaked in water and then crushed well. This water is used in cleaning the hairs. The oil prepared from the paste of the leaves and gingilly oil can be used as a hair tonic and cure for dandruff.

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