Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Medicine) List-II (Use)  (a) Turmeric  (i) Immunity booster  (b) Fennel Seeds  (ii) Heal Wounds  (c) Clove  (iii) Healthy stomach  (d) Tulsi  (iv) Tooth ache

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Medicine) List-II (Use)  (a) Turmeric  (i) Immunity booster  (b) Fennel Seeds  (ii) Heal Wounds  (c) Clove  (iii) Healthy stomach  (d) Tulsi  (iv) Tooth ache Correct Answer (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) -(iv), (d) - (i)

Concept:

  • Many plants have medicinal benefits that have long been exploited by humans.
  • Medicinal plants usually have a characteristic fragrance and are hence known as aromatic plants.
  • Example of aromatic plants is turmeric, cinnamon, fennel, clove and tulsi.
  • These plants have been employed in Ayurveda, a form of traditional medicine system.

Explanation:

Turmeric:

  • ​Turmeric is a rhizome and has multiple uses.
  • Its medicinal benefits include healing wounds.
  • Turmeric is mixed with oil to apply to wounds.
  • Turmeric is also good for the skin.

Fennel seeds:

  • Fennel seeds are good for the stomach.
  • It is also used as a mouth freshener after meals.

Clove:

  • ​Clove buds have medicinal properties.
  • The buds are used to heal a toothache.

Tulsi:

  • ​Tulsi is another aromatic plant that is an immunity booster.
  • Tulsi holds an important place in the Hindu religion.

Thus, the correct match is (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) -(iv), (d) - (i)

List-I (Medicine) List-II (Use)
 (a) Turmeric  (ii) Heal wounds
 (b) Fennel Seeds  (iii) Healthy stomach
 (c) Clove  (iv) Tooth ache
 (d) Tulsi  (i) Immunity booster

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Plant) List-II (Uses)  (a) Jamun  (i) Cough and cold  (b) Clove  (ii) Cure eyesore  (c) Babool  (iii) Controlling diabetes  (d) Tulsi  (iv) Toothache