Top 10 Home Medicines:
There are lot of medicines found in our home all the time.
Here we are going to have a look on what are the medicines available in our
home without our knowledge.
1. Ginger:
Ginger scientific name is Zingiber officinale. It have a
important role in our day to day life. The chemical compounds present in ginger
are terpenes and oleoresinl. The medicinal properties of ginger are:
- Act as a good antiseptic.
- Fight against Cold and Flu
- Prevention of Blood clot reduce the risk of Cardiovascular diseases.
- Cures sore throat, Indigestion etc…
Dried ginger also have this medicinal qualities.
Can be used as Ginger tea.
2. Turmeric:
Turmeric scientific name is Curcuma longa. The chemical compound
present is curcumin. The medicinal
properties of Turmeric are:
- Act as a good antiseptic and antibacterial agent.
- Smoke vapours of Turmeric to cure running nose.
- Having anti inflammatory property.
- Prevent cancer.
- Prevent skin from infections.
3. Pepper:
Pepper scientific name is Piper nigrum. The chemical
compound present is piperine. The medicinal properties of Pepper are:
- Cures Loss of appetite.
- Good for Cold and Cough.
- Relieves pain and aches.
- Cure jaundice, anemia etc...
4. Purple Fruited Pea Eggplant (Thuthuvalai):
Thuthuvalai scientic name is Solanum trilobatum. The
chemical substance present is Solasonine. The medicinal properties of
Thuthuvalai are:
- Good for Asthma, Cold, Cough and Flu.
- Prevent throat infections.
- Increases blood level in our body.
- We can take daily intake as Thuthuvalai Candy.
5. Basil Leaf:
Basil scientific name is Ocimum basilicum. The medicina
properties of Basil leaf are:
- Rich in Vitamins and Minerals.
- Good Antimicrobial property.
- Remedy for antibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue etc...
- Cures sore throat.
- Can eat raw leaves to cure Cold and Cough.
6. Fenugreek:
Fenugreek scientific name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. The
chemical compound present is Trigonelline. The medicinal preoperties of
Fenugreek are:
- Reduces Body heat.
- Antimicrobial activity.
- Prevent Breast cancer.
- Cure mucus related disorders.
- Used in the treatment of Asthma, Sinus etc...
- Can soak in water and drink to reduce body heat.
7. Garlic:
Garlic scientific name is Allium sativum. The chemical
compounds present are Diallyl Sulphate, Alliin, Ajoene and Allicin. The
medicinal properties of the Garlic are:
- Reduce blood cholesterol and reduce fat deposition in body.
- Anti-bacterial and anti-virus property.
- Reduce Blood Pressure.
- Anti inflammatory property.
- Can have as boiled Garlic or fried Garlic.
8. Neem:
Neem scientific name is Azadirachta indica. The chemical
compound presents are Nimbidin and Nimbin. The medicinal properties of Neem
are:
- Improves Immunity.
- Cures heat-rash, boils, wounds, jaundice, leprosy, skin disorders, stomach ulcers, chicken pox, etc…
- Can eat as raw tender leaves. It can improve our Immunity.
9. Clove:
Clove scientific name is Syzygium aromaticum. The chemical
compound presents are Acetyl Eugenol, Beta-Caryophyllene, vanillin and
Crategolic Acid. The medicinal properties of Clove are:
- Good for curing teeth related problems mainly toothache.
- Clove oil drops relieve ear pain.
- Act as respiratory aid.
- Keep clove in toothacre area for sometime relieves pain.
10. Cumin Seeds (Jeera):
Cumin scientific name is Cuminum cyminum. The chemical
compound found is Pigenin and Luteolin.
The medicinal properties of Clove are:
- Reduce body heat.
- Act us Anticancer, Hypoglycemic, Antiepileptic, Ophthalmic, Antiosteoporotic, Ophthalmic, Antibacterial, and Larvicidal effects.
Can have as Jeera Lassy and Drink by soaking in water to
cool our body.
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