What are the medicinal uses of Pterocarpus?
The deciduous tree Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. PM) is found in Sri Lanka and India. It is known in Hindi as Vijaysar and is a significant medicinal plant used as a folk medicine to treat diabetes. Because of its therapeutic and laxative effects, it is well-known in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Pterocarpus marsupium is an important medicinal plant belonging to family Fabaceae and commonly known as Indian Kino tree or Bijasal.
Can you eat Peperomia leaves?
Many peperomias are herbs in the sense that their leaves carry a spicy flavour and, when crushed, emit a strong odour. Therefore, some species, such as Peperomia pellucida are used in salads and cooking, or to flavour drinks. But it is advised that people should not try to eat the peperomias sold as houseplants. Peperomia pellucida (L. Kunth is a medicinal plant used to manage inflammatory illnesses such as conjunctivitis, and gastrointestinal and respiratory tract disorders in tropical and subtropical regions.