Question

Conduct research to find out the plant source of each products, the country or orgin of the plant, and the uses of the product. (4 marks for each products, 16 marks total)

Answer 1

1.Neem- Origin Indian

Uses- It is used as a traditional remedy in ayurvedic medicines.

It act as anti malerial vermi fuge.

Its organic manure is used in agriculture.

Used in product such as soaps ,toothpaste and oil because of its anti- microbial effects.

Neem increses nitrification in orhanic manure.

Neem is used to feed cattle because it is rich in protein and free from fat .

Every part of neem tree has its uses in day -to -day life.

Product - Medicines,toothpaste , oil, organic manure, food suplement, anti- malarial vermi fuge, neem coated urea, neem cake, neem leaves powder.

2. Tulsi -origin : Indian

Used in ayurveda for its healing properties, antioxidant , anti tumor effect, anti fertility drug , used to cure diabetes Melitus , used to treat ring worm and other skin diseases. It is used in India from centuries as home remedy. It is a herb .

Product - drugs made from tulsi is used to treat many disease as mentioned above.

3. Cotton -origin :Indian

Uses: woven or knitted into fabrics as velvet , jersey.

Used in fishnet, tents etc . Cotton seed oil is used for making emulsifier, cosmetic rubber. pharmaceuticals, rubber, paint, water proofing agents and candles.

The by-product of the oil-extraction process is meal, which is used as stock feed. Cotton seed hulls are a valuable feed source for livestock.

4. Datura- origin: Mexico

It act as a analgesic and anesthesia. Datura seeds are hypnotic, narcotic , increase fertility rate.