Question

Describe the following medicinal plants (i) Haldi, (ii) Bahera, (iii) Bael, (iv) Arjun.

Answer 1

(i) Haldi: It is an underground stem called rhizome which has great medicine value. It is an aromatic stimulant antiseptic in nature so it is used for the treatment of various diseases.
(ii) Bahera: Dry fruits of this plant are used for the treatment of stomach diseases.
(iii) Bel-Fruit's juice is used as medicine. Boiled baked or half-ripe fruits are used for controlling dysentery and diarrhoea.
(iv) Arjun- Bark, leaves, fruit and contain medicinal qualities. It is used to control beri beri disease and to rejoin broken bones. It is also used as a remedy for gynaecological diseases. Leaf extract is used to get relief from ear pain.