NATURAL MIRACLES ; TOP 10 MEDICINAL PLANTS AND HERBS

Plants are the most amazing gifts given by nature to humans .Many of these plants are consists of medicinal properties according to a study there are more than 3000 plants in the world .As we all know that natural therapy has lesser number of side effect as compared to chemicals . Therefore to increase the awareness for natural plants I present you the TOP 10 MEDICINAL PLANTS OF WORLD . These medicinal herbs are used by us humans from the medieval period.Our ancestors knows the better use of these medicinal plants to tackle the diseases burns and cuts.

Aloe Vera

Kingdom : Plantae
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces.This medicinal plant can be used to heal the burns,wounds. The bottom stalk of the aloe vera can be used as a balm on the burn thereby relieving you instantly. Besides this the plant can be used in the treatment of eczema and reducing inflammation. This can also be eaten to treat digestive problems, ulcerative colitis, chronic constipation and poor appetite.

Marijuana

Source : Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis ruderalis

Main producers: Afghanistan, Burma, Canada, China, Colombia, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, United States

 Cannabis, also known as marijuana (from the Mexican Spanish marihuana), and by numerous other names, a preparation of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug and as medicine.Cannabis is most often consumed for its psychoactive and physiological effects which can include heightened mood or euphoria, relaxation, and increase in appetite.According to a 2011 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, obesity is lower in cannabis users than in nonusers. Authors of the study looked at data from two representative epidemiological studies for US citizens aged 18 and over.Cannabis is known for inducing hunger, but two cannabinoids, THCV and cannabidiol, were found to have an appetite suppressing effect. In animal tests, the drug also had an impact on the level of fat in the body as well as its response to insulin.

Holy Basil (Tulsi) 

Kingdom:Plantae

Species:O. tenuiflorum

Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as Ocimum sanctum, Holy basil, or tulasī, is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native throughout the Eastern World tropics and widespread as a cultivated plant.It is an erect, much branched subshrub, 30–60 cm tall with hairy stems and simple opposite green or purple leaves that are strongly scented. Leaves have petioles and are ovate, up to 5 cm long, usually slightly toothed. The flowers are purplish in elongate racemes in close whorls. The two main morphotypes cultivated in India and Nepal are green-leaved (Sri or Lakshmi tulasi) and purple-leaved (Krishna tulasi). It is also worshiped in some parts of indian and regarded as sacred. Coming back to its medicinal uses it is used for to bring down fever, to fight cold and flu, tulsi oil can be used as a potent anti malarial drug, it can be used to reduce earache. Moreover it also increases the antibody production of the body.

Great Burdock

Kingdom:Plantae

Species:A. lappa

Arctium lappa, commonly called greater burdock, gobō,edible burdock lappa,or beggar's buttons,is a biennial plant[citation needed] of the Arctium (burdock) genus in the Asteraceae family, cultivated in gardens for its root used as a vegetable. It is an invasive weed of high-nitrogen soils.This plant finds its use in some traditional way and is used as a blood purifying agent and so it helps in fighting the skin diseases. The flowers of this plant are purple and green in color which adds as an aesthetic use of this plant.Other uses for this medicinal plant include boils, rashes, bruises, burns, acne, ringworm and bites.The flowers are purple and grouped in globular capitula, united in clusters. They appear in mid-summer, from July to September.The capitula are surrounded by an involucre made out of many bracts, each curving to form a hook, allowing them to be carried long distances on the fur of animals. 
Echinacea

Kingdom:Plantae
Genus:Echinacea

Echinacea is a genus, or group of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The nine species it contains are commonly called coneflowers. They are endemic to eastern and central North America, where they are found growing in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. They have large, showy heads of composite flowers, blooming from early to late summer. The generic name is derived from the.Some species are used in herbal medicines and some are cultivated in gardens for their showy flowers.Echinacea is a flowery medicinal herb which is still considered to be the most important herb for the treatment of burns,cuts and wounds. It is a herbaceous plant it also finds its use as a handy medicine which can be applied for treatment of sores, burns, wounds, allergy relief, insect bites, stings and snakebites. This can be used for energy relief and it strengthens the immune system of the body.

Sage:

Kingdom:Plantae

Species:S. officinalis

Salvia officinalis (sage, also called garden sage, or common sage) is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the family Lamiaceae and is native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "sage" is also used for a number of related and unrelated species.Sage is a plant which can be used for both purposes cooking as well as for medicinal purposes. Sage has got its name from a latin word sage where it means “heal”. So as per its name the healing property of this medicinal plant lies in curing skin infections, gum infections and mouth infections. It can also help with indigestion, flatulence, depression and even menopausal problems. This also acts as a good salve for insect bite.

Blackberries

Kingdom:Plantae

Species:Rubus fruticosus

The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family, hybrids among these species within the Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera. What distinguishes the blackberry from its raspberry relatives is whether the torus (receptacle) picks with the fruit, a blackberry, or remains on the plant when picked, leaving a hole in the fruit, a raspberry. The term 'bramble', a word meaning any impenetrable scrub, has traditionally been applied specifically to the blackberry or its products,though in the United States it applies to all members of the Rubus genus. With its taste and its use in our food in the form of jam or as an vegetable, Blackberries enriched with antioxidants and vitamins has also various uses as medicines. The leaves and root can be used as an effective treatment against dysentery and diarrhea as well as can be served as an anti-inflammatory and astringent. This plant is ideal for treating cuts and inflammation in the mouth therefore can be used as a substitute of Glycerin.

Peppermint 

Kingdom:Plantae

Family:Lamiaceae

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita, also known as M. balsamea Willd.) is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. The plant, indigenous to Europe, is now widespread in cultivation throughout all regions of the world. It is found wild occasionally with its parent species.Best smelling plant of all time whenever you feel low the mint candy always help you in keeping your spirits high. It sends a cooling sensation from your throat to your esophagus. This medicinal plant finds its application from the ancient times. This plant is naturally enriched with Vitamin A , C and manganese. It is also very helpful  in reducing number of symptoms including irritable bowel syndrome, upset stomachs, fevers, flatulence and spastic colon.

Tea Tree

Kingdom:Plantae

Species:M. alternifolia

Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as Narrow-leaved Paperbark, Narrow-leaved Tea-tree, Narrow-leaved Ti-tree, or Snow-in-summer, is a species of tree or tall shrub in the plant genus Melaleuca. Native to Australia, it occurs in Southeast Queensland and the north coast and adjacent ranges of New South Wales. It grows along streams and on swampy flats, and is often the dominant species where it occurs.Ask any beautician or read the over cover of any beauty product for its ingredients you will definitely find Tea Tree oil. This exactly shows how much important that tea tree oil is for medicinal purposes. This medicinal plant’s oil is extracted from its leaves and twigs. It has many uses including the treatment of acne, vaginal infections,insect bites, cold sorts,warts,minor burns,thrush and other syndromes like chronic fatigue.

Ginseng

Kingdom:Plantae

Genus:Panax

Ginseng is found only in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America and in eastern Asia (mostly Korea, northeastern China (Manchuria), Bhutan, and eastern Siberia), typically in cooler climates. Panax vietnamensis, discovered in Vietnam, is the southernmost ginseng known. This article focuses on the series Panax ginsengs, which are the adaptogenic herbs, principally Panax ginseng and P. quinquefolius. Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides.Ginseng is the medicinal plant which has its popularity in the eastern part of the world .This herb has many uses, besides this it can be said to be focused on the general health of the homo sapiens instead of being useful only for a particular type of ailment.The root of Ginseng is used for nervous system relaxation. the leaves of this plant is used to improve your immune system as well as stamina. It also helps in reducing cholesterol levels and also in treatment of lack of appetite and insomnia.

So these were the plants which I think are the most widely used for medicinal purpose may be you have another list or there may be other suggestions also so please suggest me in the comments.