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15 Nature’s Doctors

Have you ever found your grandma running after a doctor or medical store for

every and now? We have so many wonderful natural remedies all around for any
burns, cut, cold, fever, sneezes and more. It is very important to have medicinal
plants around the house because you never know when you might need them.

Let us read to know about such magical plants with medicinal values.

Ashwagandha is best known for stress reduction, neural
protection and a lot more from an ancient herb. The
benefits of ashwagandha are many, in addition to
promoting fertility, adding in wound care and boosting
the immune system.

The bark of the Cinchona plant is processed for making
quinine which is used to treat malaria, fever and pain. It is
also used to make quinidine which is used to cure certain
heart disorders.

Curry leaves are used in cooking. The curry leaves have
digestive tonic and stimulating properties and are rich

in vitamin A and calcium. These leaves are also used for
treating diarrhoea, dysentery and to control vomiting. A
paste is made by grinding the bark of the plant, which is
used as an antiseptic that can be applied to skin
eruptions. Its root extract provides relief from renal

colic.

Aloe vera helps people stay young. The juice of this
plant is used to make cosmetics and medicines for
treating burns. Aloe vera contains over 20 minerals, all
of which are essential for the human body. It is also

used for treating diabetes.

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