is a small plant of creeping and ramping reaching at most 15 cm in height,It grows in short grassland on farms and wasteland, It was formerly in much repute as a remedy for epilepsy, asthma and numerous other complaints, and the flowers were considered cordial and good in diseases of the heart, from which may have arisen its popular name of Heartsease as much as from belief in it as a love potion. A strong decoction of syrup of the herb and flowers was recommended by the older herbalists for skin diseases and a homoeopathic medicinal tincture is still made from it with spirits of wine, using the entire plant, and given in small diluted doses for the cure of cutaneous eruptions.This Particular Species is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
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Friday, January 31, 2020
Vayola[Viola tricolor]
is a small plant of creeping and ramping reaching at most 15 cm in height,It grows in short grassland on farms and wasteland, It was formerly in much repute as a remedy for epilepsy, asthma and numerous other complaints, and the flowers were considered cordial and good in diseases of the heart, from which may have arisen its popular name of Heartsease as much as from belief in it as a love potion. A strong decoction of syrup of the herb and flowers was recommended by the older herbalists for skin diseases and a homoeopathic medicinal tincture is still made from it with spirits of wine, using the entire plant, and given in small diluted doses for the cure of cutaneous eruptions.This Particular Species is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
Vettiver [Chrysopogon zizanioides]
It is a perennial Grass
variety and its roots are highly aromatic with medicinal values. grows in Dry
areas. Mainly this Bush Grass is Nativity of Tamilnadu, south india, Vettiver
is also used to control soil erosion in sloppy Lands and it cleans the contaminated
water bodies. it can also protect Fields
against pests and weeds .Oil is extracted and used for Cosmetics and aroma therapy.
This Particular Species is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM
NURSERY .
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Vetrilai[Piper Beetle]
The betel leaf is cultivated mostly in South and Southeast Asia, It needs a compatible tree or a long pole for support. Betel requires well-drained fertile soil. Waterlogged, saline and alkali soils are unsuitable for its cultivation. Betel needs constantly moist soil, but there should not be excessive moisture. Irrigation is frequent and light, and standing water should not remain for more than half an hour. has over a 300 year history in areas of China where it was once promoted for medicinal use. This Particular Species is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Vennandhai[Pterospermum suberifolium]
Medium sized tree to 10 meters; brevi decidious; smooth bark; thornless. Mature specimen are more often found in remnants that are less disturbed, however found in degraded areas in a modified form.Drought tolerant, beautiful foliage, relatively fast growing.
Can be planted in the sun, although can tolerate the half shade; aftercare till establishment is helpful if situation allows; reasonable soil required.Uses: Flower is made into paste with rice washed water and used as an application for hemicrania.This particular species is Conserved and propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Venkodi Veli[Plumbago Zeylanica]
is a herb that grows wild in India and has been used by rural and tribal people for hundreds of years as a traditional system of medicine. Chitrak is native to SE Asia. It is a much branched, evergreen shrub that reaches about 6 feet in nature. Dark green leaves are ovate to 6 inches long by half as wide. They are fast growing plants, but their size is easily controlled by pot size and pruning. The flowers are white in showy dense racemes and will flower all year long. used in treating intestinal troubles, dysentery, leucoderma, inflammation, piles, bronchitis, itching, diseases of the liver, and consumption. The leaves of this herb work well for treating laryngitis, rheumatism, diseases of the spleen, ring worm, scabies, and it acts as an aphrodisiac. A tincture of the root bark is used as an anti-periodic. Chitrak root helps improve digestion and it stimulates the appetite. Chitrak root is also an acro-narcotic poison that can cause an abortion.This particular species is CONSERVED AND PROPAGATED IN ECO HERBS SUGANDHA VANAM NURSERY.
Vella Muttagm[Scaevola Taccada]
is a large evergreen shrub, found on tropical beaches of Indian Ocean. The flowers are composed of five white to pale purple petals in a distinctive fan shape, hence the common name half-flower. The flowers are produced throughout the year. The shrub can reach 3-4 m in height, and the glossy, light green leaves can range from 5-15 cm long. The plant is able to quickly colonize areas because it easily roots wherever branches come in contact with the ground. For this reason, it was introduced to coastal areas outside of its native distribution to be used for erosion control. The fleshy white fruit contains lightweight, buoyant seeds. The seeds remain viable even after prolonged exposure to sea water, but will only germinate in fresh water.This Particular Herb is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
Veli Paruthi[Perugularia Daemia]
is a perennial twining herb, foul-smelling when bruised and with much milky juice, stem hairy. Leaves are thin, broadly ovate, heart-shaped or nearly circular, hairless above, velvety beneath. Fruit is a follicle, with soft spines all over and a long beak. Seeds are densely velvety on both sides. Flowering: August-February.its been used in folk medicine for the treatment of liver disorders.this particular herb is conserved and propagated in eco herbs sugandhavanam nursery.
Vatham kolli[Naravelia zeylanica]
is a climbing shrub with young stem, leaves and buds densely hairy, and roots tuberous. The flowering season is October to April. This Species.is used in Ayurveda. Vine is crushed and inhaled to cure headache; fresh stems chewed in toothache; plant paste consumed with Borassus flabellifer for chest pain. Young leaves paste applied on skin diseases and ulcers, and on forehead for cold and headache.This Particular Herb is Conserved and propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHA VANAM NURSERY.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Aalamaram or vatakatiyamaram [Ficus bengalensis L]
Globally the species occurs in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Now it is widely planted as an avenue tree, in many regions. Within India, it occurs throughout up to 1300 m altitude and is planted extensively. This species is globally distributed throughout the moist and dry deciduous forest regions and plains of South Asia up to an altitude of about 1200 m. Within India, it is found from the sub-Himalayan hills in the north to Peninsular India.This particular species is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
Friday, January 3, 2020
Vasambu [Acorus calamus]
It consists of tufts of basal leaves that rise from a spreading rhizome . The leaves are erect yellowish-brown, radical, with pink sheathing at their bases, sword-shaped, flat and narrow, tapering into a long, acute point, and have parallel veins. The leaves have smooth edges, which can be wavy or crimped. The sweet flag can easily be distinguished from iris and other similar plants by the crimped edges of the leaves, the fragrant odor it emits when crushed, and the presence of a spadix.Used in Ayur Veda medicines.This species is CONSERVED AND PROPAGATED IN ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
Vallarai[Centella Asiatica]
grows in temperate&Tropical swampy Areas around the world.its a is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and wetland regions of the Southeastern US.Because the plant is aquatic, it is especially sensitive to biological and chemical pollutants in the water, which may be absorbed into the plant. It can be cultivated in drier soils as long as they are watered regularly enough,it has a high medicinal values especially ite used in Ayurveda and in Sidha Medicines.This Particular Species is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Valampiri [Helicteres isora.L]
is a small tree or large shrub found in southern Asia . The red flowers are pollinated mainly by sun birds. In the 19th century fibers from the bark were used to make rope and sacks, although nowadays the tree is harvested for the fruits and roots which are used in folk medicine mainly for healing gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, cancer, and infections.This Particular Species is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.
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