Herbs In Nepal And Their Uses

Nepal being a small and Himalayan  country, itself is icon of the world.Not only that It has always been the center of herbal richness with more than ten thousand species of herbs in its alpine belt. The medical herbs databases listing for Nepal shows 1,624 species of medical and aromatic species founded in Nepal.

These herbs have been integral part of traditional medicine practices of  indigenous community in Nepal. Seeing the same impact and long history of herbal use, these herbs of Nepal are now exported to many countries and companies for medical purposes. Many big companies import such herbs to make medical extract and derivatives which are used in treating various diseases and health deficiency:according to http://www.nepalhomepage.com.

It is said that In Nepal medicinal plants have been cultivated since 300 years ago. But due to the people's negligence or governmental policies the trend have been extinction.But in recent days Ayurbedic medicines are engaged in growing different types of medicinal plants for making medicine by using herbs to treat different kinds of disease commercially. Most of the medicinal plants are grown in holly region of Nepal

SOME USES OF HERBS AS MEDICINES:

1-Amala: It is use for Acidity,hair fall, constipation, diarrhea etc.

2- Tulsi: Common Cold, Cough, Fever, blood purifier.

3-Barro: Diarrhea, Asthma, Constipation, pills, fever, jaundice etc.

4- Neem: It is used for skin disease, blood pressure, tooth shaking, body itching, mouth stinking and many more.It is also used for soap, cream, detergent etc as well.

5-Ghiukumari: Ghiukimari(Aloe Vera) is used in acidity, constipation, abdominal pain, fever, burnt, liver disease, diabetes, and more. It is also used for making some cosmetic products such as shampoo and facial cream.

6-Haledo: Turmeric root is used for common cold, cough, menstrual problem, fever, pain of body ,wounds and more.

7-Yarshagumba: It is used for all kinds of disease. it is a kind of tonic, is used for sexual disability and many more..

8- Panch Aunle: It is used for all kinds of disease.

9- Jatamasi: Spikenard is used for indigestion.And it used for scented oils, perfumes and other products.

10-Bel: Wild hard nut is used for constipation, dysentery, fever etc.

11- Chiraeto: used as blood purifier, indigestion etc.

12- Dhaturo: Used in fever, skin disease, jaundice etc.

13- Gurjo: Used in acidity, blood purifier, fever, diabetes, urine problem etc.

14- Neer Masi: Used in sting of venomous insects such as snake, scorpio etc.

15- Ghodtapre: It is used to treat urine burn, blood pressure, blood purifier, etc.

16- Ban Lasun(wild garlic: It is used to treat cordial pain.

17- Timur:It is used for treat cold, heart problem, oil toothpaste, tooth powder etc.

18- chutro: It is used to make different kinds of colors.

19- Chari Amilo: It is used to treat cold , fever, body pain etc.

20- Harro: It is used for pain relief,throat problem , body pain etc.