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Botanical Name: Gossypium Other Names: Gossypium hirsutum or Gossypium barbadense Santol, commonly referred to as cotton fruit, is a robust and resilient tree that can reach a height of 50 meters, with a diameter of up to 100 centimeters. Its outer bark is typically smooth but may exhibit a flaky texture, showcasing shades of greyish to pale…

Botanical Name: Gossypium Other Names: Gossypium hirsutum or Gossypium barbadense The cotton plant produces white blossoms 80–100 days after planting, transitioning to a reddish hue. Once fertilized, these blossoms drop within a few days, giving way to small green triangular pods known as bolls. These bolls mature over a span of 55–80 days. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Gossypium Other Names: Gossypium hirsutum or Gossypium barbadense Cotton is cultivated on a commercial scale as an annual shrub, attaining a height of approximately 1.2 meters. Characterized by broad, heart-shaped leaves featuring coarse veins and three to five lobes, the plant boasts numerous branches, with a primary central stem. The taproot of the cotton plant…

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus Labill Other Names: Tailapatra, Sugandhapatra, Tailaprana, and Nilgiri Taila Durable and exhibiting a graceful demeanor with a silvery-blue hue, Eucalyptus pods make a delightful addition to winter containers and holiday centerpieces. Also recognized as Silver Bells Eucalyptus, these pods are, in fact, the buds of the Eucalyptus flower. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Other Names: Garden Marigold, Pot Marigold, ruddles, Mary’s gold or Scotch marigold. Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, common marigold, ruddles, Mary’s gold, or Scotch marigold, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae. Although likely native to southern Europe, its extensive cultivation throughout history renders its exact origin…

Botanical Name: Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa, popularly referred to as globe amaranth, belongs to the edible plants within the Amaranthaceae family. Distinguished by its spherical flower inflorescences, this plant boasts visually striking features. Cultivars have been selectively bred to showcase a spectrum of vibrant hues, including magenta, purple, red, orange, white, pink, and lilac. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Other Names: Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Tulsi Tulsi Dry Extract, derived from Ocimum sanctum, commonly known as holy basil, holds a pivotal position in India, revered for its religious significance and medicinal properties. This plant thrives in moist soil conditions. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Passiflora incarnata L. Other Names: passion flowers or passion vines Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) has a historical tradition of use in the Americas and later in Europe as a soothing herb for conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. Today, it continues to be utilized for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Phillanthus Niruvi Other Names: gale of the wind, stonebreaker or seed-under-leaf. Phyllanthus niruri is a medicinal plant frequently employed in the treatment of mild malaria and the expulsion of kidney stones. Despite its common use, there is a scarcity of studies examining its toxicity. The research aimed to assess the potential toxic effects…