**7.15** *Lantana camara* **(Gandhaili)**

*Lantana Camara is a poisonous weed otherwise called wild savvy and presently settled in numerous district of the world, including India. Leaves are bubbled and* 

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*applied for swellings and torment in the body, alkaloidal divisions lower pulse, speed up profound breath and animate gastrointestinal developments, Plant extricates dry spell open minded plant so great Candidates for xeriscaping, Used in society medication for the therapy of malignant growths, chicken pox, measles, asthma, ulcers, swellings, dermatitis, cancers, hypertension, bilious fevers, catarrhal contaminations, lockjaw, stiffness and intestinal sickness. A few examinations exhibit that concentrates from the leaves can be utilized to battle antimicrobial, fungicidal, insecticidal and nematicidal issues. Its capability to fill in as biocide has likewise been represented in a few explores.*

#### **7.16** *Ocimum tenuiflorum* **(Rama Tulsi)**

*Ocimum sanctum Linn, a little spice seen all through India, have been suggested for the therapy of bronchitis, bronchial asthma, loose bowels, skin infections, joint inflammation, excruciating eye sicknesses, persistent fever, bug nibble and so forth.* Medicinal properties of Ocimum are known for 1000 years to various civilizations of the world. Eugenol is available in the leaves of Ocimum, which are utilized as a home grown prescriptions. Eugenol is utilized as a flavor in the food business, has an assortment of natural action and can fill in as a biomarker. Removed rejuvenating ointments have additionally been displayed to contain naturally dynamic constituents, have insecticidal, nematicidal and fungistatic movement due to presence of prevail medicinal oil comprises, for example, methyl chavicol and methyl cinnamate.

#### **7.17** *Mentha piperita* **(Pudina)**

*Mentha piperita L*. is a characteristic crossover that has a few therapeutic properties otherwise called herbal Buena meaning great spice. Pudina is utilized as a tea, color, oil, or concentrate, and applied remotely as a rub or linimentIts development has monetary significance, because of its capacity to create and store natural ointment, whose primary constituent is menthol, utilized in oral cleanliness items, drugs, beauty care products, and food sources. Menthol likewise has high antifungal and antibacterial possibilities, along these lines becoming one of the most requested substances by the fragrances and forces industry.

#### **7.18** *Acacia catachue* **(Kaththa)**

*Acacia catechu* belongs to family Febaceae which is also called pea family or legume family due to presence of single chambered legume in all species of this family. *A. catechu* willd is a small to moderate sized plant widely distributed throughout Asia. It contains polyphenolic components, and seeds of this plant are good source of protein. Catechin present in this plant plays a vital role as anti-oxidant. In vivo Catechins are extensively and rapidly metabolized and impart to its anti-oxidant property. It is very famous for its astringent and tanning effect.

Khersal, a crystalline form of cutch sometimes found deposited in cavities of the wood is used medicinally for the treatment of coughs and sore throat. Catechins also have been used for treating fever, diarrhea, leucorrhoea, piles and erysipelas. The bark is said to be effective against dysentery, diarrhea and in healing of wounds. The seeds have been reported to have an antibacterial action. In East Africa, the powdered bark, mixed with sulphate of copper and egg yolk, is applied to cancerous growths.
