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Sandal wood











Name :Sandal
Family :Santalaceae

Scientific Name :Santalum album
Malayalam :Chadanam
Hindi :Chandan

Good quality of sandal oil available in Karnataka (Mysore) India .Sandal oil used as a perfume .This is also used as medicine in ayurvedha .Sandal wood is used to make wood statues ,wood jewelry box ,wood photo frames etc. Most of the Sandal woods are medium sized trees. .Sandal wood is developed in Marayoor forests (karnataka)

In Hinduism, sandalwood is used for ceremonies. Its use as an embalming paste is used in temples on god. Majority of Hindus wear a mark of this paste on their forehead right above the middle of the eyes. This is supposed to keep cool the body and the mind.

Jasmine


Name : Jasmine
Family :
Oleaceae
Scientific Name :
Jasminum sambac
Malayalam : Mulla
Hindi : Chameli,Johi

Jasmine is an evergreen plant. It grows up to the height of 8- 10 feet. It has green rich leaves. Jasmine flowers are white in colour. Jasmine plant is found in almost all the parts of India
The Jasmine flower is used as a medicine in Ayurvedha. Jasmine oil is used for making perfumes, incense, shampoos, creams and soaps. Women in India wear this flower in their hair. Some communities even use this flower in marriage. It is also used in temples



Curry Leaves


Name : Curry leaves
Scientific Name : Murraya koenigii
Family name : Rutaceae
Hindi : Kathnim, Mitha neem, Curry pata, Gandhel, Barsenga
Malayalam : Kariveppilei


The plant leaves have been used mostly in South India. It is a flavoring agent in curries and chutneys. More often fresh leaves dried leaves and powdered leaves are also used. The grayish hard wood can be used as timber for manufacture of many types of products. This is also used as a herb.



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