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What is the scientific name of Holy Basil?
What is the scientific name of Holy Basil?
Which plant is known for its neuroprotective properties?
Which plant is known for its neuroprotective properties?
What plant is known for its role in reducing bad cholesterol in the body?
What plant is known for its role in reducing bad cholesterol in the body?
Which plant contains curcumin?
Which plant contains curcumin?
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Which medicinal plant is useful in treating skin-related problems?
Which medicinal plant is useful in treating skin-related problems?
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Which plant's juice is useful in minimizing high blood pressure?
Which plant's juice is useful in minimizing high blood pressure?
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Which plant enhances mental capacity and memory power with regular consumption?
Which plant enhances mental capacity and memory power with regular consumption?
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Which plant has an anti-stress formula?
Which plant has an anti-stress formula?
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Which plant can reduce blood sugar levels when consumed excessively?
Which plant can reduce blood sugar levels when consumed excessively?
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Which plant's paste is traditionally used to treat burns and wounds?
Which plant's paste is traditionally used to treat burns and wounds?
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What are the antimicrobial properties of Holy Basil used for?
What are the antimicrobial properties of Holy Basil used for?
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Which plant is known for being a natural purifier of blood?
Which plant is known for being a natural purifier of blood?
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Which part of the Heart-leaved Moonseed plant is used to propagate the plant?
Which part of the Heart-leaved Moonseed plant is used to propagate the plant?
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What adverse effect can excessive consumption of Heart-leaved Moonseed have?
What adverse effect can excessive consumption of Heart-leaved Moonseed have?
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What is the primary organic chemical in turmeric that gives it its yellow color?
What is the primary organic chemical in turmeric that gives it its yellow color?
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Which properties are commonly found in Asiatic Pennywort?
Which properties are commonly found in Asiatic Pennywort?
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What part of the Tulsi plant is used for medicinal purposes?
What part of the Tulsi plant is used for medicinal purposes?
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Which plant can be found from the terai region to the Himalayan region of Nepal?
Which plant can be found from the terai region to the Himalayan region of Nepal?
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Which plant contains vitamins A, B, B2, and C, along with calcium, phosphorus, and iron?
Which plant contains vitamins A, B, B2, and C, along with calcium, phosphorus, and iron?
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What is a common use of Holy Basil leaves in rural areas during throat pain or cold?
What is a common use of Holy Basil leaves in rural areas during throat pain or cold?
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Study Notes
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
- Scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
- Found worldwide, produces oxygen, and is important for religious and culinary purposes
- All parts of the plant are used, including leaves, shoots, flowers, roots, and seeds
- Stimulates appetite, promotes digestion, and possesses antimicrobial properties
- Used for disinfection, purifying water, and gargling, and to treat throat pain and colds
Neem
- Scientific name: Azadirachta indica
- A tall tree with extremely bitter parts used in Ayurvedic medicine
- Natural purifier of blood, reducing bad cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Neem juice is useful for skin-related health problems, but excessive consumption can lead to complications
Heart-leaved Moonseed (Gurjo)
- Scientific name: Tinospora cordifolia
- Found in nurseries and forests of Nepal, growing as a climbing shrub
- Boosts immunity, has anti-oxidant properties, and is a multipurpose medicinal plant
- Optimum consumption has no negative effects, but excessive consumption reduces blood sugar levels
Asiatic Pennywort (Ghod Tapre)
- Scientific name: Centella asiatica
- Found in tropical places, with a slightly aromatic smell and antimicrobial properties
- A perennial plant with neuroprotective functions, enhancing mental capacity and memory power
- Relieves depression and anxiety, and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and the common cold
Turmeric
- Scientific name: Curcuma longa
- A perennial herb with a yellow colour due to curcumin content
- Rich in vitamins A, B, B2, and C, and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and iron
- Possesses antimicrobial properties, making it a popular spice in cooking
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
- Scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
- Found worldwide, produces oxygen, and is important for religious and culinary purposes
- All parts of the plant are used, including leaves, shoots, flowers, roots, and seeds
- Stimulates appetite, promotes digestion, and possesses antimicrobial properties
- Used for disinfection, purifying water, and gargling, and to treat throat pain and colds
Neem
- Scientific name: Azadirachta indica
- A tall tree with extremely bitter parts used in Ayurvedic medicine
- Natural purifier of blood, reducing bad cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Neem juice is useful for skin-related health problems, but excessive consumption can lead to complications
Heart-leaved Moonseed (Gurjo)
- Scientific name: Tinospora cordifolia
- Found in nurseries and forests of Nepal, growing as a climbing shrub
- Boosts immunity, has anti-oxidant properties, and is a multipurpose medicinal plant
- Optimum consumption has no negative effects, but excessive consumption reduces blood sugar levels
Asiatic Pennywort (Ghod Tapre)
- Scientific name: Centella asiatica
- Found in tropical places, with a slightly aromatic smell and antimicrobial properties
- A perennial plant with neuroprotective functions, enhancing mental capacity and memory power
- Relieves depression and anxiety, and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and the common cold
Turmeric
- Scientific name: Curcuma longa
- A perennial herb with a yellow colour due to curcumin content
- Rich in vitamins A, B, B2, and C, and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and iron
- Possesses antimicrobial properties, making it a popular spice in cooking
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This quiz explores the properties and uses of two medicinal plants, Holy Basil and Neem, including their scientific names, benefits, and applications.
