Flowers as medicine

Chemparathi (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis)

Chemparathi:-The flowers and leaves are used in preparing natural hair shampoo that cleans the hair and fights dandruff, lice, and premature greying.

Sankhupushpam (Clitoria ternatea)

Sankhupushpam:-The roots of this plant is used in ayurvedic medicines. The root extracts are found to have antidepressant properties.

Savam nari (Catharanthus roseus)

Savam nari:-Its stem, leaves, and roots are used to treat diabetes, hypertension, asthma, gastrointestinal problems, and problems in female sexuality. It is also effective in treating conditions like leukemia, skin cancer, and breast cancer.

Chempakam (Michelia champaca)

Chempakam:-This plant is used as a carminative and used in treatment of nausea, fever, renal diseases, etc.

Arutha (Ruta Graveolens)

Arutha:-Its oil is used as an anti-spasmodic and anthelmintic. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy and amenorrhoea.

Arali (Nerium indicum)

Arali:-It is used as a diuretic, expectorant, and emetic.

Ambal (Nymphaea stellata)

Ambal:-It is used in the treatment of diarrhea, certain skin diseases, piles, and diseases that affect urinary tract and kidney. The leaves and seeds of the plant are used in stomach upset.

Mulla (Jasmine)

Jasmine:-Its well-known for its smell. It is used in aromatherapy. Its oil is used as a diuretic, astringent, anthelmintic, stimulant, antidepressant, and aphrodisiac.