House of botany

 In this blog we will discuss about some common  herbs found  in our kitchen that have versatile role beyond just adding flavor and aroma to our food. These tiny herbs are gifts  from nature as these can cure various disease and in used since ancient times. These herbs include:Coriander,  Rosemary, Mint, tulsi and lemon grass.  Scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Common name : Holy Basil (Tulsi)  Traditional uses of tulsi Tulsi has been  traditionally used to relief cough, cold due to bronchodilater properties, its antifungal,antibacterial properties help in healing of wound and micro nutrient content is responsible for boosting immunity. In ancient times it was also used during headache and to lower cholesterol level.  Modern Health uses Today use to detoxify body support kidney or liver health.  According to various researches it has Anti diabetic and anti cancerous uses due various bioactive compound found in it.  How to consume?...

  Scientific name: Azadiractha indica Common name:Neem  Neem plant belong to family Meliacea. The plant is also know as Nature's Pharmacy  due to its medicinal value. This plant is commonly found in asia mainly in Pakistan and India.Its various parts like leave, bark and oil are used in  traditional medicine and for various other home remedies.  Key compounds found in neem Azadirachtin, nimbin, nimbidin, various flavonoids, terpenoids and polyphenoyl are found in neem leaves and other parts like barkbark. These compounds provide it strong antibacterial, antifungal and anti inflammatory properties.  Benefits of neem  Neem is medicinal plants it has anti  inflammatory and healing properties due to numerous bioactive compounds found in it.It leaf extract is use in many skin care products like neem oil, neem base toothpaste,soap, fash wash etc.  Here are few main benefits of this plant is discussed: Medicinal value It has ability to detoxify body...

  Cherry Scientific name: Prunus avium Local name : Sweet cherry Introduction Cherry is little round, red or black colour fruit known for its various health benefits.It is found on the plant of genus Prunus. It is use in many form can be added in dessert, can be preserved to be use in frozen,dried form but much better to use it in its natural form to obtain it's numerous health benefits. Nutritional value This mini fruit is rich source of many vitamins like C, K, and calcium,potassium, magnesium, iron, and in small amount various other. Beside vitamin it is source of carbohydrates, fiber or fats depending on the amount of Cherry being use in your diet.  Health benefits Cherry is known for its numerous health benefits as it is rich source of vitamin antioxidants,and other useful compounds. Some are summarize as: Lower blood sugar level The skin or peal of Cherry is known to lower for lowering the blood sugar level according to various research.It is also a natural sugar. Less h...

Role of plants in combating climate change: Climate change is one of the major problem across the globe now a days to cope with climate change nature itself is providing a way.Plants, often overlooked in climate conversations, play a crucial role in mitigating environmental impacts.Plants help us to reduce the the amount of carbon in the environment which is one of the major cause of climate change besides this these plants also protect soil and support biodiversity.This blog explores the remarkable ways specific plants contribute to climate change mitigation. From towering redwoods that sequester carbon to versatile seaweeds that absorb oceanic CO2, we'll delve into how these green warriors support a healthier planet. Trees Redwood tree: Coast redwood trees can clean more carbon from the air and store it longer than any other tree. Coast redwood trees also play an important role in the water cycle helping to capture water from rain, and even fog, and trickle it down to streams whe...

  Plants for Mental Health: Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.Mental health decide how we respond in different situation.  To improve mental health we should spend some time with nature which seems difficult in daily tough routine. So, here are some plants that improve mental health and provide you health benefits.  Lavender  Peppermint Chamomile Alovera  English ivy  Snake plant   1:Lavender Lavendula Known for its calming properties, lavender can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. According to the principles of aromatherapy, breathing in the scent of lavender essential oil or applying lavender essential oil to the skin transmits messages to the limbic system, a brain regi...

  Organic farming: Organic farming is way of producing healthy organic food without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Which in turn produce healthy food, providing numerous health benefits and also ecological beneficial.  Meaning of organic farming System of farming that uses organic inputs like green manures, cow dung, etc., for cultivation. Need of organic farming • Excessive use of chemical fertilisers reduces the fertility of soil. • Excessive use of chemicals has led to soil, water, and air pollution. • To conserve ecosystem. • To promote sustainable development. • Inexpensive farming. • Increased demand of organic products due to safety of food. Organic farming, sustainable agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Modern organic farming was developed as a response to the environmental harm caused by the use of chemical pesticides an...