Herbal Drugs vol 6

Lashoon

Effective in Asthma, High blood pressure. Lashoon is perhaps the most effective remedy for blood disorders, digestive disorders, Rheumatism, cancer and skin disorder

Lavang

Stimulant and effective in relieving flatulence, cholera, caughs, asthma and headaches. Cloves promote enzymatic flow and boost digestive functioning. It is also useful for treating cholera, 4 gms of cloves are boiled in 3 litres of water until half the water has evaporated, taken in draughts, will check severe symptoms of the disease. Chewing a clove with a crystal of common salt eases expectoration, relieves the irritation in the throat and stops cough in the pharyngitis. A paste of clove and salt crystals in milk is a common household remedy for headaches.

Lajalu

Parts used for: Roots, leaves and seeds.
It is used for: Menorrhagia Piles Minor skin wounds Diarrhoea

Linseed

Effective in coronary heart diseases and stroke, hypertension and inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Omega - 3 fatty acids in the linseed oil help to dissolve tumors and eliminate breast, lung and prostrate cancer cells. It is helpful in treatment of arthritis also. It can relieve asthma noticeably sometimes within a few days of starting to take the oil. Crushed linseed make a very useful poultice for uncertain and superficial or deep seated inflammation. Continuous use of fresh linseed oil for one month completely relieves premenstrual syndrome.

Mandukparni

• Parts used for: whole plant and leaves.
  It is used for: Anxiety neurosis Minor memory disturbance As a psychotropic agent.

Mehendi

• Excellent hair conditioner & tonic.

Herbal bleach: Make a blend of cucumber, orange & lemon juice with henna and apply

Musta

• Parts used for: Bulbous root.
  
  It is used for: Conjunctivitis Diarrhoea Indigestion

Mahua

Effective in arresting bleeding and secretions and in bronchitis,diabetes,eczema and Orchitis.
The flowers of the tree (30 gms with 250 ml of milk ) are effective in bronchitis. A decoction of the bark can be given internally in rheumatic diseases and a decoction of the bark can also be taken in diabetes. Vapours of boiling madhuca leaves are useful in relieving the pain of Orchitis. And the leaves are also effective in the treatment of eczema.

Manjishtha

• Effective for acne, pimples, boils and aczema
  
  For Acne, Pimples Boils,Eczema: Apply an amalgamation of Indian madder with red sandalwood powder, turmeric, kuth and fuller's earth (multani mitti) on the affected area.

Methi

Effective in bad breath, body odour, anaemia and stomach disorders. The leaves help in blood formation. The cooked leaves help prevent anaemia. Tea made from fenugreek seeds in equal in value to quinine in reducing fevers and bad breath and body odour. The seeds are useful in the removal of dandruff