Herbs can be termed as medicinal gifts given by Mother Nature to help us cure our illnesses and lead a healthy lifestyle

Herbs can be termed as medicinal gifts given by Mother Nature to help us cure our illnesses and lead a healthy lifestyle

Some of the herbal plants that you can find in the residential areas of Guwahati include-

Some of the herbal plants that you can find in the residential areas of Guwahati include-

1. Holy Basil Popularly referred to as ‘Queen of Herbs’ according to Ayurveda, holy basil or tulsi is a sacred plant found in every Indian home which is worshipped and used for medicinal purposes

1. Holy Basil Popularly referred to as ‘Queen of Herbs’ according to Ayurveda, holy basil or tulsi is a sacred plant found in every Indian home which is worshipped and used for medicinal purposes

2. Neem A sacred plant considered to be a manifestation of Goddess Durga, all parts of the neem tree are traditionally used for the treatment of inflammation, infections, fever, skin diseases and dental disorders

2. Neem A sacred plant considered to be a manifestation of Goddess Durga, all parts of the neem tree are traditionally used for the treatment of inflammation, infections, fever, skin diseases and dental disorders

3. Indian Gooseberry One of the unique herbs of India is gooseberry or amla or amlokhi as it gives five different taste and its nutritional properties provides immense benefits to the human body

3. Indian Gooseberry One of the unique herbs of India is gooseberry or amla or amlokhi as it gives five different taste and its nutritional properties provides immense benefits to the human body

4. Tomato This vibrant red vegetable which forms an integral part of Assamese cuisine is also a herb and reduces cholesterol levels, blood sugar and blood pressure

4. Tomato This vibrant red vegetable which forms an integral part of Assamese cuisine is also a herb and reduces cholesterol levels, blood sugar and blood pressure

5. Aloe Vera A herbal plant known for its beneficial properties on skincare, it is used in large quantities today for manufacturing  various types of skincare products

5. Aloe Vera A herbal plant known for its beneficial properties on skincare, it is used in large quantities today for manufacturing  various types of skincare products

6. Butterfly Pea The plant, which is noteworthy due to the striking blue flower, butterfly pea or Aparajita is used not only for medicinal purposes but also used for making healthy drinks and religious purposes also

6. Butterfly Pea The plant, which is noteworthy due to the striking blue flower, butterfly pea or Aparajita is used not only for medicinal purposes but also used for making healthy drinks and religious purposes also

7. Betel The leaves of this plant along with areca nut form an integral part of Assamese culture and is widely used for paying respects to elders and deities besides its usage as food items

7. Betel The leaves of this plant along with areca nut form an integral part of Assamese culture and is widely used for paying respects to elders and deities besides its usage as food items

8. Coriander A herb which is used for flavouring almost every dish of Assamese cuisine, coriander or dhaniya is commonly grown in residential areas of Guwahati

8. Coriander A herb which is used for flavouring almost every dish of Assamese cuisine, coriander or dhaniya is commonly grown in residential areas of Guwahati

9. Ginger Locally known as Ada, ginger which has a number of medicinal uses is used in large amounts for cooking food by the people of Assam

9. Ginger Locally known as Ada, ginger which has a number of medicinal uses is used in large amounts for cooking food by the people of Assam

10. Garlic Besides its health purposes, garlic or naharu is often used in Assamese cuisine for making meals delicious for consumption

10. Garlic Besides its health purposes, garlic or naharu is often used in Assamese cuisine for making meals delicious for consumption

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