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43 Medicinal Herbs

Herbal medicine is the oldest and still the most widely used system of
medicine in the world today. It is medicine made exclusively from

plants. It is used in all societies and is common to all cultures.

Read these descriptions and name the herbs.

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This herb contains The leaves of this plant This herb is useful in
omega-3 fatty acids that are useful for the patients treating cuts and wounds
are good for our heart. of anaemia. and when mixed with milk
_______________ _______________ relieves pain. ____________

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This aromatic herb is
This herb is used in many Fruits of this plant are used
used for treating stomach
tooth pastes. to prepare several
ailments. It is also used as
_______________ medicines for hair and skin
flavour in drinks.
problems. _______________
_______________

Clue Corner
This Corner
a) Spinach b) Turmeric
In today’s date and time, over half of all
the medical schools are now offering c) Mint d) Neem
courses on alternative medicine. e) Amla f) Blue Flax

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