The Significance of Medicinal Plants in Sustainable Human Health

What are the medicinal uses of Acorus Calamus?

• Improves memory and speech.

• Strong aroma considered to be of best quality.

• Calamus oil is obtained from it, used in perfumery and as an insect repellent.

• Used primarily as a cooking spice.

What is the significance of medicinal plants in human health?

• They are primarily used for decorative purposes.

• They provide natural remedies and support overall well-being.

• They are only effective in treating minor ailments.

• They have no impact on human health.

What is Centella Asiatica commonly known as?

• Indian Pennywort

• Asian Watercress

• Creeping Charlie

• Water Hyssop

What are the medicinal uses of Bacopa Monnieri?

• Brain tonic.

• Non-aromatic.

• Used for asthma, epilepsy, and insanity.

• Used for digestive issues.

Describe the characteristics of Centella Asiatica.

• It is a herbaceous, perennial plant with adventitious roots and reniform leaves.

• It is a woody, annual plant with fibrous roots and oval leaves.

• It is a succulent, biennial plant with deep roots and serrated leaves.

• It is a climbing, perennial plant with shallow roots and lanceolate leaves.

Describe the characteristics of Bacopa Monnieri.

• It is a tall, woody shrub with broad leaves.

• It is a succulent, glabrous, creeping herb with rooting at nodes and fleshy leaves.

• It is a small, flowering plant that grows in dry conditions.

• It is a vine that produces large, colorful flowers.

What is the overall conclusion of the presentation?

• The presentation highlights the role of technology in modern medicine.

• The presentation emphasizes the importance of medicinal plants in promoting sustainable human health.

• The presentation discusses the impact of climate change on agriculture.

• The presentation focuses on the benefits of a balanced diet for overall well-being.

What are the contributions of Agathiyar's 108 disciples?

• They contributed thousands of texts on Siddha and medicinal systems.

• They built numerous temples across South India.

• They developed new agricultural techniques for better crop yield.

• They composed classical music and dance forms.

Who is considered the first Siddhar?

• Saint Agathiyar

• Saint Ramalinga

• Saint Manikkavacakar

• Saint Thirumoolar

What is the Siddha system?

• A modern medical practice developed in the 20th century.

• An ancient therapeutic medicine system practiced by Siddhars, believed to have been handed over to Saint Agathiyar by Muruga, the son of God Siva.

• A form of yoga that focuses on physical fitness and meditation.

• A traditional cooking method used in South Indian cuisine.