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Plants > States which are habitats 
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands or
Himachal Pradesh or
Orissa or
Punjab
& Biotic zones inhabited:
Northwestern Himalayas
& Medicinal system where the use is described:
Modern Medicine
& Medicinally useful part :
Flower or
Leaves
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands or
Himachal Pradesh or
Orissa or
Punjab
& Biotic zones inhabited:
Northwestern Himalayas
& Medicinal system where the use is described:
Modern Medicine
& Medicinally useful part :
Flower or
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| Common name | Common hindi name | Introdescription | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azadirachta indica | Neem | नीम Neem | Neem is a tropical and sub-tropical plant which is highly drought resistant. The plant has several medicinal and commercial applications and finds significance in Hinduism. Neem cultivation also has a role to play in agriculture and pest management. |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra | Cultivated Liquorice, Sweetwood | मुलेठी Mulethi | Liquorice or licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a legume (related to beans and peas) that is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. |
| Ocimum tenuiflorum | Holy Basil, Indian Basil | तुलसी Tulsi | ''Ocimum tenuiflorum'' or Tulsi is one of the most sacred plants in Hinduism. The plant has several medicinal properties. It is found throughout India. |
| Phyllanthus emblica | Indian Gooseberry, Amla | आमला Amla | ''Phyllanthus emblica'' or Indian Gooseberry is a species commonly known for its fruit called Amla. The fruit has one of the highest concentrations of Vitamin C (160 times more than apple) and thus is reputed as a strong antioxidant. Amla finds uses in many medicinal and cosmetic products, especially those for hair such as hair oils and tonics. Amla fruit is used in Indian cooking mainly as pickles or as mouth-freshners. It is also a constituent of the popular '''Dabur Chawanprash'''. |
