Question

Write the botanical name of two medicinal values of safed musli and amla.

Answer 1

Hint: A botanical name is the scientific name given to particular plant species. It must conform to the system of botanical nomenclature as given by the ICN (International Code of Nomenclature) for algae, fungi and plants.

Complete answer:
India is naturally blessed and is the land of folk remedies and alternative therapies. There are many herbs and other plants that have great medicinal uses. Today, we will read about safed musli and amla in brief.

> Safed musli is a herb also known as white musli is cultivated and eaten as a leaf vegetable in few regions of India and roots of this herb are used as health tonic. It is also used in traditional systems of medicine including Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy. It is used in diabetes, arthritis, cancer and other diseases and disorders.
Botanical name: Chlorophytum borivilianum.
Medicinal use:
- Powder of root of safed musli is used in increasing sexual capacities
- Safed musli is popularly used as tonic in general debility due to diabetes.

> Amla or Indian gooseberry is a deciduous tree from the family of Phyllanthaceae. It has edible fruit and it is a rich source of vitamin C. It helps in boosting immunity, metabolism, and also prevents viral and bacterial infections.
Botanical name of Amla is: Emblica officinalis.
Medicinal use:
- Boiled fruit of Amla is given in the treatment of measles.
- Dried fruits of Amla are used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery.

Note: Safed musli is popularly used that helps male in reducing mental stress and anxiety and stimulates the hormones for increasing libido. It increases stamina on the man. It also helps women.
Amla is rich in antioxidants that help fight free radicals in the body. It reduces cell damage and risk of inflammation and cancer.