SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

BIOLOGY INVESTIGATORY PROJECT

TOPIC- ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS

GUIDED BY:- Name- Soumendra Priyadarshi

Debjani Mahapatra Class-XII Sec-D Adm no.- 325
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 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
This is to certify Soumendra Priyadarshi, student of XII D has
successfully completed investigatory project on the topic
under guidance of Miss Debjani Mohapatra. This project is
absolutely genuine and does not contain any plagiarism. This
reference taken in making this project has been declared at
the end of the report.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I gratefully acknowledge my sincere thanks to our respected
teacher Miss Debjani Mahapatra for her remarkable, valuable
guidance and supervision throughout the project work. I am
also indebted to all others who gave me their
encouragement, help, suggestion and readily helpful service
in performing the experiment. And most importantly I am
always grateful to my parents for their support to come to
this stage. And last but not the least I thank the almighty for
whatever I have achieved till now.
 INDEX
1. Amla
2. Aloe Vera
3. Neem
4. Tulsi
5. Turmeric
6. Ginger
7. Sandalwood
8. Dalchini
9. Peppermint
10. Lemon
 AMLA

According to Ayurveda, Aamla or Amla fruit is sour and

astringent in taste, with sweet, bitter and pungent secondary
tastes. Aamla’s qualities are light and dry, the poor digestive
effect is sweet and its energy is cooling. As per Ayurveda,
Aamla balances all the three doshas. Aamla is used to
revitalising potency and the digestive system, rejuvenating
longevity, treat constipation, reduce fever, purify the blood,
reduce cough, alleviate asthma, strengthen the heart, benefit
the eyes, stimulate hair growth, enliven the body, and
enhance intellect.
 ALOE VERA
1. Your houseplant could fight your heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that often results in symptoms including
heartburn. The plan to slow toxicity makes it a safe and gentle remedy.
2. A little Aloe Vera gel a day could keep bacteria on fruits and vegetables
away. An Aloe Vera gel coating on tomato plant was able to block, not all, but
many types of harmful bacteria. This means that Aloe Vera gel could help
produce stay fresh for longer without the need for potentially dangerous
chemicals.
3. An alternative to mouthwash. The plant’s natural ingredients, which
include a healthy dose of Vitamin C, can block plaque and also provide relief if
you have bleeding or swelling gums.
4. The new blood sugar regulator is greener than ever. One study
conducted in Thailand found that two tablespoons of Aloe Vera juice per day
caused blood sugar level to fall in people with type 2 Diabetes, which means it
may have a future in diabetes treatment. These results were confirmed with a
later study from Turkey that used pulp extract.
 NEEM
1. Wound Healer. Make a paste out of the neem leaves and dab it on your
wounds or insect bites or few times a day till it heals.
2. Goodbye dandruff. Boil a bunch of neem leaves till the water turns
green, allow it to cool. After washing your hair with shampoo, cleanse it with
this water.
3. Eye trouble. Boil some news leaves, let the water cool completely and
then use it to wash your eyes. This will help any kind of irritation, tiredness and
redness.
4. Treat that zit. Blend a few neem leaves, make a paste and apply it daily
till the acne dries out. The paste also helps any kind of eruptions, dark spots
and chronic ulcers.
5. Ear ailments. Blend some neem leaves and add some honey to it. Use a
few drops of this miser to treat any ear boils.
6. Other skin disorders. Turmeric combined with a paste of neem leaves
can also be used for itching, eczema, ring worms and some mild skin diseases.
7. Boost Immunity. Crush some neem leaves and take them with a glass of
water to increase your immunity.
 TULSI
1. It acts as a detoxifying, cleansing and purifying agent – both from within
and without.
2. Therefore it is good for skin- both when consumed and applied topically.
3. It is also effective in treating skin disorders, itching and issues like
ringworms.
4. It can be made into teas or can be had raw, powdered, paste or in form
of herbal supplements.
5. It has antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-carcinogenic
properties.
6. It helps in relieving from fever, headache, sore throat, cold, cough, flu
and chest congestion.
7. It is also beneficial in treating respiratory ailments like chrome
bronchitis, asthma etc.
8. Helps relieve stress, strengthen immunity, and facilitate proper
digestion.
9. It is loaded with polynutrients, essential orb, Vitamin A and C.
 TURMERIC
It is taken as the blood purifier and is very useful in the common
cold, leprosy, intermittent, infections of liver, dropsy, inflammation
and wound healing. The rhizome of the turmeric plant is highly
aromatic and antiseptic. It is also used for contraception, swelling,
insect strings, wounds, whooping cough, inflammation, internal
injuries, pimples, as a sin tonic. Sweetened milk boiled with the
turmeric is the popular remedy for cold and cough. It is given in liver
ailments and jaundice.
 GINGER
While the best researched use of ginger is in combating nausea and vomiting,
studies have shown that ginger is a multi-faceted remedy with at least six more
healing effects.

1. It reduces pain and inflammation, making it valuable in managing

arthritis, headaches and menstrual cramps.
2. It has a warming effect and stimulates circulation.
3. It inhibits rhinovirus, which can cause the Common cold.
4. It inhibits such bacteria as salmondella, which cause diarrhoea, and
protozoa, such as Trichomonas.
5. In the intestinal tract, it reduces gas and painful spasm.
6. It may prevent stomach ulcers caused by non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
 SANDALWOOD
Among the many health benefits of sandalwood, it is famous for its antiseptic
property. The heartwood and the essential oil delivered from it are useful for
various medicinal purposes.

1. Sandalwood is used against the infection.

2. Santalum album cures many skin diseases. This is useful in swelling or
patches on skin, inflammation, itching, and eczema.
3. It is also used to cure acne.
4. It is also used for treatment of bronchitis.
5. Sandalwood has been in use against fever and headache.
6. The sandalwood extract is used as a cardiac tonic.
7. It is used for the levelling urine flow.
8. It is cool in nature and has a cooling effect .
 DALCHINI
1. Dalchini helps to maintain blood sugar levels in the body, especially in
the case of diabetes.
2. Dalchini will reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, by lowering
harmful cholesterol in the body.
3. To get rid of menstrual pains, Dalchini is very effective herb.
4. When Dalchini paste is applied on forehead, it is helpful to reduce
headache and migraine.
5. To remove ache and black heads Dalchini is very much useful.
6. Eat Dalchini for few days will help to get rid of toothache.
7. Dalchini is also helpful in treating cough, cold and even sore throat.
8. To tighten one’s skin complexion, Dalchini is the best herb.
9. Dalchini controls hair fall and even gives bright look.
10. Dalchini helps to reduce and maintain constant weight.
11. The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal property of Dalchini cures most
urinary tract infections.
 12. Dalchini helps to reduce the inflammation caused due to indigestion
and ulcers. It also aids in digestion.

PEPPERMINT
Peppermint oil is under preliminary research for its potential as a short-term
treatment for irritable bowel syndrome.
According to German Commission Emonographs, peppermint oil (as well as
peppermint leaf) has been used internally as an antispasmodic (upper
gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts) and to treat irritable bowel syndrome,
catarrh of the respiratory tract, and inflammation of the oral mucosa.
Peppermint oil may also act as a carminative, chalagogue, antibacterial and
secretolytic, and it has a coding action. Externally, peppermint oil has been
used for muscle pain and nerve pain.
Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules (Colpermin) have been used as an
orally administered antispasmodic premedication in colonoscopy. The capsules
were found beneficial in reducing total procedure time, reducing colonic
spasm, increasing endoscopist satisfaction and decreasing pain in patients
during colonoscopy.
 LEMON
1. 1.Mehiere’s disease. There are some reports that a chemical in lemon
called eriodyctiol glycoside might improve hearing and decrease
dizziness, nausea, and vomiting in some people with Meniere’s
disease.
2. Kidney stones. Not having enough citrate in the urine seems to
increase the risk of developing kidney stones. There is some
evidence that drinking 2 litres of lemonade throughout the day can
significantly raise citrate levels in the urine. This might help to
prevent kidney stones in these people.
3. Treating scurvy. Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of Vitamin C.
Lemon can provide some missing Vitamin C.
4. The common cold and flu.
5. Decrease swelling.
6. Increasing urine
Conclusion

I hereby conclude that this project gave me supplement knowledge about

various scientific facts and their application. So, I end my project rendering
hearty thanks specifically to my mentor and parents for their unconditional
support and also to each one who ever have helped me in this regard
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
 WWW.WIKIPEDIA.COM
 Science reporter- Biology