Question

Which plants in your surroundings are useful for the production of medicines?

Answer 1

Hint:-Medicinal plants are those plants which have several medicinal properties. Leaves, stems, bark, seeds of these plants can be used to treat several diseases. The commonly found plants are: neem, tulsi, aloe vera and mint.

Complete Answer:-
Medicinal plants are also called medicinal herbs. The parts of the plants are used to treat various diseases. Homeopathy is based on these herbs. Various chemical compounds present in the plants that perform specific functions. Defense from their enemies can be done by these chemicals. Phyto-chemicals also perform biological activities in plants.
Neem(Azadirachta indica), also known as nim or margosa. It is a medicinal plant. It is used as a source of organic pesticides, and for timber also. Bark, leaves, and seeds of the tree are used to make medicines. The root, flower, and fruit are also used. The bark of neem trees is used to treat malaria, stomach and intestinal ulcers, skin diseases, pain and fever. Flower is used to treat intestinal worms, etc. The fruit is used to treat urinary tract disorders, etc. cough, asthma and diabetes can be cured by using eating neem twigs. Seed oil is used for leprosy, etc. It is also good for skin.
Basil is commonly known as tulsi. It is a very effective remedy. It has many medicinal properties such as healing property. The leaves of the plant strengthen the stomach and help in respiratory diseases. It can also be used to treat kidney stones, relieve stress, headaches, and aids in digestion, for curing diabetes.

Note:- Neem can also be used to skin diseases, lice, wounds, and skin ulcers, as mosquito repellent, and as a skin softener. Neem is also used for birth control inside the vagina. It is also used as an insecticide. The medicinal property of tulsi helps to maintain insulin level in the body. Some other plants such as aloevera, mint, coriander, curry leaves, etc. have various medicinal properties.