PLANTS - A Collaboration of Art and Nature - Maharashtra Today

1. PLANTS - A Collaboration of Art and Nature - Maharashtra Today Plants are mainly multicellular organisms, predominantly photosyntheticeukaryotes of the kingdomPlantae. Historically, plants were treated as one of two kingdoms including all living things that were not animals, and all algae and fungi were treated as plants. However, all current definitions of Plantae exclude the fungi and some algae, as well as the prokaryotes (the archaea and bacteria). By one definition, plants form the cladeViridiplantae (Latin name for "green plants"), a group that includes the flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms, ferns and their allies, hornworts, liverworts, mosses, and the green algae, but excludes the red and brown algae.

2. 1. Introduction to Botany Many times you will see a tree with long pods on the side of the road. These pods are thick, round and long, like the rods in Viti Dandu. This tree has attractive yellow flowers. This tree is Argwadh. In Marathi it is called Bahawa. A very useful tree in Ayurveda. Various alternative names like Argvadh (Destroyer of Diseases), Rajvriksha (Beautiful Tree), Shampak (Beneficial Fruit Giver), Chaturangul, Dirghaphala, Swarnabhushan (Yellow with Gold Flower) have come up for flow. The husks, flowers, leaves and roots of Bahwa pods are used for medicinal purposes.

3. 2. Audumbar: - A tree with religious and medicinal properties The amber tree of religious significance is familiar to all. Udumbar is famous as the favorite tree of Datta Maharaj. Audumbar tree is usually found near Datta Mandir. Umbar tree with alternate names like Udumbar, Jantufal, Yajnang, Hem Dugdhak has the same medicinal properties. At the end of the rainy season, the roots of the threshing floor are cut off and the leaking water is collected and filled in a clean container. This water calms bile, stops bleeding, reduces heat in measles and chicken pox.

4. 3. Vala - a heat-reducing plant! During the summer days, you can see a lot of sand in the market. After cleansing and putting it in the mouth, the water smells good and drinking it makes the body feel cold. In Ayurveda, hair is called late. Nalad (smelling) Sevya (consumable) Jalwas (growing in aquatic areas) Amrinal, Samagandhak, Waritar, Gandhadhya are some of the alternative names for sand. This plant is known as Vala in Marathi and Khas in Hindi.

5. 4. Adulsa - a plant that reduces phlegm! Adulsa plants with alternative names like Vasa, Simhasya, Vajidanta, Taurus, Atarushak, Adusa. It often looks like a tree in the yard. It has white flowers. The structure of the petals is such that the flowers look like the jaws of a lion from a distance, hence the alternative name Simhasya (like the mouth of a lion The thick mucus accumulated in the chest is thinner so the airways widen. That is why it is very useful in asthma, cough and sore throat. Adulsa juice given with honey thins the phlegm.

6. 5. Nirgundi - aerating plant! Nirgundi leaves are very familiar in rural areas. Nirgundi trees can be seen a lot. It has a pungent odor. Sinduvar, Shefali are the names given to it. Its leaves, roots and seeds are used as medicine. Nirgundi reduces flatulence, so in cases of headaches, rheumatism, rheumatism, swelling or pain, If there is pain and swelling in the throat, it should be rubbed with Nirgundi extract. Dried leaves are used in the form of incense in headaches and colds. Useful for unruly hair. Nirgundi oil is useful for hair loss, dryness and lice.

7. 6. Pimpal Vriksha - Bodhidrum Mahavriksha! Wad Pimpal Udumbar All these trees have religious significance for us. The Sacred Fig is also very important. There are Pimple trees in many places near Shani Mandir. Pimple roots go deep into the soil. In Ayurveda, like Wad Umbra, the bark of Pimpal tree, fruit horn is used for milk medicine. Pimple peel is soothing. Whether it is a diabetic wound or an accidental wound, the wound is cleansed with an extract and an ointment or oil is applied. It is very beneficial to heal wounds quickly. They crush this year's powder on the wound.

8. 7.Wad: Mahavriksha in terms of mythology, religion and medicine! A large tree with branches on all four sides. The banyan tree is also called an inexhaustible tree. Vada's parambas penetrate into the soil and keep expanding this tree. This wide tree is very important from a religious point of view.. These drugs are used in cold, diarrhea, various disorders of the reproductive system, gonorrhea. This banyan tree is the most oxygen-giving, shade-giving, religious, mythological tree. In the same way, this banyan tree cures various ailments in the body!

9. 8. Guggul - Devdhup, many ailments! Guggul is used as an evening incense in many homes. Google incense is available in the market. Guggula is used by many people as it is fragrant and purifies the environment. Guggul is the export of the plant. The plant grows in areas where rainfall is low. Due to the intense heat of the sun's rays, this export starts leaking from the Google tree in summer. In winter and autumn, when the gum thickens and forms a ball, it is scraped off. As such, it is used in the form of incense. There is a lot of adulteration in Google. There are some tests in Ayurveda on how to identify pure Guggul.

10. 9. Neem - The best remedy for many ailments and healthy skin! Neem tree. With many medicinal uses. From time to time we use it for various skin problems. Neem oil, neem toothpaste, neem soap are used in many homes. Needless to say, neem is good for the body. Neem is as important to Gudipadva in the month of Chaitra as it is to Goda. The science behind it is to take the peel of this neem tree so that the heat of Chaitra month does not bother the body. Indians know how useful neem is. Neem is bitter in juice and cold in nature. Therefore, neem works to reduce body heat.

11. 10. Basil - a herbaceous plant in every home! Even a Vrindavan of Tulsi or a plant of Tulsi is rare in a house without a pot in the house. Tulsi has a unique general significance in our culture. Tulsipatra is required for worship or on the plate of Naivedya. Surasa in Ayurveda (because Tulsichara is beneficial and flows to God). Bhootaghni (being a disinfectant), Bahumanjiri, Sulbha, Gramya (plants are planted in the house) are different names for Tulsi. Basil is said to be anthelmintic. Basil purifies the atmosphere, so it is beneficial to walk around in the morning.

12. 11. Lead - Shravanmas plant special Mangalagaur hartalika Gauri Ganapati Pujan Aghadapatra is definitely worshiped on all these days. In Ayurveda, Apamarga i.e. Lead trees are often seen growing along the road and in the fields. The fruits are small, oblong, cylindrical, covered, with small pointed thorns on the fruit and stick to limbs and clothes. Many times we see but often ignore because we do not know its importance. Most of these plants are said to be worshiped on the day of the festival so as not to neglect its abundant and valuable qualities found in the rainy season.

13. 12. Belpatra destroys many diseases! As the month of Shravan begins, the atmosphere becomes pleasant due to Sanwar, Poojaarcha. Different flowers, leaves are brought to each puja. When Shravan Monday comes, Belpatra has a special significance. Bel leaves flow on the pindi of Mahadev. The Bilvashtak Mantra is said to be a hymn praising Bella and her greatness. In Ayurveda, Belvriksha is known as Bilv (destroyer of diseases), Shandilya (remover of pain) and Shrifal. Bella's letter Fruit-root-peel Each part is a medicine for different ailments.

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