Neem Straw ( Neem Ki Khali )

The seeds are credited with acrid, alexipharmic, anodyne, appetiser, aromatic, astringent, bitter, cardiac tonic, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, fragrant, liver tonic, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific and thermogenic properties and are prescribed for the treatment of indigestion, vomiting, biliousness, abdominal pains, halitosis and rectal diseases.

Celosia argentea is a herbaceous plant grown locally in various regions across the globe, in Lagos of Nigeria it is known as Lagos spinach, and among the yorubas it is known as shoko yokoto. it’s had been discovered to have a lot of medicinal value apart from the nutritive value it is generally known for.

Borage (Beebread, Bee Plant, Borago Officinalis) is endemic to the Mediterranean region but has spread from there to other parts of Europe and North America. The herb has for ages been cultivated as a garden plant for its ornamental value, health benefits, medical effects and as a source of nectar for bees.

This species does not contain the toxic alkaloid Aconitine and so it is said to be non-poisonous. Tuberous root is acrid, analgesic, anti inflammatory, antiperiodic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bitter, carminative, cholagogue, digestive, expectorant, febrifuge, stomachic, thermogenic and tonic.