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Plants as Medicine

In ancient times, before the age of capsules and tablets, humans used roots, leaves, barks and
seeds of flowers or plants to get treat their illnesses. This knowledge has been passed down to

us from generation to generation. Let's also learn about these medicinal remedies.
Match the following :

1. The antibiotic penicillin is now synthetically
(a) Neem
prepared, but it was initially produced

naturally from the moulds.
(b) Notatum moulds
2. The strong-scented oil obtained from its
leaves are used to cure coughs, sinuses,

bronchitis and respiratory infections. (c) Foxglove

3. It’s leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, etc.

4. Pain-killing drugs like morphine and codeine (d) Tulsi
are obtained from this plant.

5. Its roots can reduce stress, lower blood (e) Poppy

sugar and cholesterol levels.

6. It is used to reduce bleeding and treat heart (f) Eucalyptus

disorders.

7. Its leaves are used in worship and for curing (g) Cinchona

fever and associated common cold.

8. Quinine is used in the treatment of malaria. (h) Ginseng
It is obtained from the bark of this tree.

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