Identification of MAP (P) Hort 223.pptx a

agriculture

1. Identification & Study of Medicinal & Aromatic Crops

2. ISABGOL ( Psyllium / Ribwort)

3. ISABGOL ( Psyllium / Ribwort ) Scientific Name : Plantago ovata Family : Plantaginaceae Origin : Meditterean region 2n : 8 Economic Part : Seed husk 2 metabolites : Xylose, Arabinose & galacturonic acid Uses : Anti- diarrhoeal and Laxative

4. Aloe Vera (Aloe / Kalabanda / Burn plant / First aid plant / Medicine plant ) Scientific Name : Aloe vera Family : Liliaceae Origin : Africa 2n : 14 Economic Part : Leaves 2 o metabolites : C- glucosides , glucomannan Uses : Sunscreens, X-ray burns, home remedy for thermal burns, dermatitis , cosmetics , used in alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages and in candy to impart a bitter note, as a purgative, moisturizing and emollient properties

5. ASWAGANDHA (Winter cherry / Indian ginseng / Kanchuki ) Scientific Name : Withania somnifera Family : Solanaceae Origin : India 2n : 48 Economic Part : Roots 2 o metabolites : Withanine , Somniferine Uses : Immuno -modulator, used to make tonic, sexual debility, Antibiotic and Anti- tumour

6. PERIWINKLE

7. PERIWINKLE (Old Maid / Madagascar Periwinkle) Scientific Name : Catharanthus roseus / Vinca rosea Family : Apocynaceae Origin : Madagascar region 2n : 16 Economic Part : Whole plant (* Leaves & Roots ) 2 o metabolites : Vincristine, vinblastine, ajmalicine , serpentine, reserpine Uses : Anti-malarial, anti-Cancer & abortificant Vincristine – Oncovin – Cures leukemia Vinblastine – Velbe – Cures Hodgkin’s disease

8. SARPAGANDHA

9. SARPAGANDHA ( Rauwolfia , Rauwolfia root / Serpentine root / Mad Man’s medicine)   Scientific Name : Rauvolfia serpentina Family : Apocynaceae Origin : South East Asia 2n : 22 Economic Part : Roots 2 o metabolites : Reserpine * and serpentine Uses : Snake bite, nervous disorders, hypertension, gynecological ointments for menopause, Sedative / tranquillizing agent

10. KALMEGH (King of bitters-in England / Rice bitters-in West Indies) Scientific Name : Andrographis paniculata Family : Acanthaceae Origin : India Economic Part : whole herb (*leaves) 2 o metabolites : Andrographolide (*leaves), Andhrographidin (*roots) Uses : T o treat Snake bite, acute jaundice, cholera, malaria and B.P control Forms a principle ingredient of a household medicine called “ Alui ”, which is used for general debility (extensively used in West Bengal)

11. SACRED BASIL Scientific Name : Ocimum sanctum (Sacred Basil) Ocimum basilicum (French Basil) Family : Lamiaceae / Labiatae Origin : South East Asia 2n : 32, 48 Economic Part : Leaves, inflorescence (Seed) and Root Imp constituents: O. Sanctum Eugenol (71%), Eugenol methyl ether (20 %), Carvacrol ( 3%) O. Basilicum M ethyl chavicol (70%), D- linallol (55%), methyl cinnamate (28 %) Uses : Perfumery, cosmetics , flavouring , Culinary purpose, Drugs, s kin diseases, ear ache, tooth ache, gastric disorders, strengthens the liver & heart, promotes the secretion of milk in lactating women, anti-bacterial and insecticidal properities

12. CITRONELLA Scientific Name : Cymbopogan winterianus Family : Poaceae Origin : Ceylon 2n : 20 Economic Part : Leaves Imp constituents: Citronellal, Geraniol Uses : Perfumery, Cosmetics and flavouring , soaps   LEMON GRASS Scientific Name : Cymbopogan flexosus Family : Poaceae Origin : India 2n : 20 Economic Part : Leaves Imp constituents : Citral –A (46%), Citral - B (27.7%), Farnesol (12.8%), Farnesal (3%) Uses : Vit -A tablets preparation, insect repellent and perfumery PALMAROSA Scientific Name : Cymbopogan martinii Family : Poaceae Origin : India 2n : 40 Economic Part : Leaves, Stems, Flowering tops (Entire plant) Imp constituents: Geraniol , limonene Uses : flavouring tobacco, preparation of high grade perfumes, blending of soaps

13. VETIVER

14. VETIVER ( KHUS KHUS GRASS) Scientific Name : Vetiveria zizonoides Family : Poaceae Origin : India 2n : 20 Economic Part : Root Imp constituents: Vetivone ( vetiverone ), Khusal , Khusone , Khusene Uses : Acts as natural fixative, Soil binder, Refregerant , Coolant, Carminative, Leaves-fodder, used in the preparation of baskets, hand fans, mats, curtains in houses, perfumery.

15. GERANIUM ( Rose geranium) Scientific Name : Pelargonium graveolens Family : Geraniaceae Origin : South Africa 2n : 80 Economic Part : Leaves Imp constituents: Geraniol , Rhodinol , Citronellal, α- phellandrene Uses : Perfumery, Cosmetics

16. PATCHOULI ( Peholi (Hindi) / Patchetene (Kannada) / Kadir pachai (Tamil)) Scientific Name : Pogostemon patchouli Family : Labiatae / Lamiaceae Origin : Philippines 2n : 34 Economic Part : Leaves Imp constituents: β- patchoulene Uses : Used as fixative, Ingredient in insect repellent preparations, cosmetics, drugs , perfumery , flavouring and to treat nausea ( Vomit feeling), diarrhea , cold, and headache in Chinese S ystem of Medicine

17. MINT ( Pudina ) Scientific Name : Mint sps . ( Mentha arvensis ) Family : Lamiaceae / Labiatae Origin : Mediterrean region 2n : 32, 36, 72 and 96 ( Depends on species and ploidy ) Economic Part : Leaves Imp constituents: Menthol , menthone , linalool, linalyl acetate, carvone Uses : Perfumery, Cosmetics, flavouring , culinary purposes

18. Betel Vine (Neglected green gold of India) Sc. Name: Piper betel ; Family: Piperaceae 2n= 26, 32, 52, 58, 62, 78 and 195 (X=13) Origin: Malaysia Economic part: Leaves Important constituents: Phenols and tannins

19. Piper longum , Piperaceae E.Part : Spikes ( Piperin & Piplatin ) and Roots (Piper longuminine & Piper longumine ) Uses: Asthma, Abdominal pain, inflamation , improves appetite, treats the night blindness Long Pepper

20. Costus (Insulin Plant) Costus igneus , Costaceae E.Part : Leaves Important constituents: Hypoglycin and corosolic acid Uses: Reduces the high blood glucose levels

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