Anachuvady (Elephantopus scaber) is a small perennial herb found in tropical conditions, almost throughout the world. Anachuvady literally means something with the foot of an elephant. The plant appears to have only a bunch of leaves radiating from a point on ground. The plant will also produce two or three bunches of flowers. The leaves are 4-6 inch long and 1-2 inch wide. The base and roots are used in different [url=http://www.spam[/url].
Anachuvadi is used in the treatment of small pox, bronchitis, diarrhea and is used as a brain tonic. The extracts from this plant have analgesic, diuretic and astringent properties. Anachuvadi is also anti bacterial. Elephantopus scaber belongs to the family Asteraceae.
Bakul or Bakula (mimusops elengi) is an Ayurvedic herb used mainly for treating dental disorders. Bakul leaves when boiled in water makes an excellent mouthwash, capable of preventing bad breath. It also helps to keep the gums and tooth-roots healthy. It also has antiseptic and curative properties and is good for wounds and cuts. Mimusops elengi is in the plant family Supotaceae.
Kerala’s climate is so blessed that many types of flowers grow abundantly and naturally in the soil. Many flowers are so common and some are very rare. Some flowers are found on almost all household, while some are found only in specific locations of forests. There are different types of orchids that can’t be found elsewhere outside the silent valley forest of Kerala.
Different climates support different types of plants and flowers. Almost all types of flowers in south India are found in Kerala too. Trekkers identify new variety of orchids from the forests of Kerala.
Flowers have a prominent place in the pooja rooms (prayer rooms) of Kerala, temples and churches. The most common types of flowers are China rose (hibiscus), rose, orchids and a wide variety of wild flowers.
Many of the flowers are of interest to Ayurveda practitioners because of their medicinal properties. The most common hibiscus flowers form a part of natural herbal shampoo that cleans the heads and hair of village women.
Some flowers are poisonous too. Such flowers usually have a repelling smell too. The flowers of many plants go into the production of Ayurvedic medicines, along with leaves, seeds, fruits and roots
