Herbal Drugs vol 10

Shaalmali

• Parts used for: Almost all the parts of the tree are used for different medicinal purposes.
  
  It is used for: Diarrhoea, dysentery, General Weakness, small wounds and inflammation, acne valgaris

Shallaki

• Parts used for: Bark Gum.
  
  It is used for: Rheumatic disorder, dyspepsia, Diarrhoea.

Tagar

• Parts used for: Rhizome or rootstock.
• Used for:
• Anxiety, insomnia , Arthritis , Dysmenorrhea.

Talmakhana

• Parts used for: Rootstock.
• Used for: Erectile impotence; spermatorrhoea.
• General weakness
• Burning and fatigue.

Piles and menorrhagia.

Tulsi

Fevers:
The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season when the malaria or dengue fever are widely spread, tender leaves boiled with tea is very preventive for this disease. In case of acute fever, a decoction of leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature.

Respiratory Disorders:
This herb is useful treatment of respiratory system disorders. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold.

Kidney Stones:
Basil has a strengthening effect for kidney, in case of renal stones, the juice of basil leaves and honey.

Children's Ailments:
Common pediatric problems like cough, cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil seeds. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appreance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.

Stress:
Basil leaves are regarded as an adoptogen or anti-stress agent. Recent studies are shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress.

Eye Disorders:
Basil juice a effective remedy for soar eyes and night blindness.