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Kava Medicinal Use and Effects on People

Kava Powder. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.

Herbal medicine

Kava is chewed by some to relieve symptoms of throat pain, as Kava produces a “numbing” effect on the tongue and throat. The Kava is first chewed in the back of the mouth for 5 to 10 minutes while swallowing the saliva and kavalactones released . . . → Read More: Kava Medicinal Use and Effects on People

Adhatoda

Adhatoda Photo by Aruna at ml.wikipedia

Justicia adhatoda

Justicia adhatoda is a medicinal plant native to Asia.

The plant grows wild in abundance all over Nepal, India, and the Pothohar region of Pakistan, particularly in the Pharwala area.

Botanical Description

This is a shrub with lance-shaped leaves 10 to 15 centimeters in length . . . → Read More: Adhatoda