Plants As Natural Resources

1.What Is a Biofuel? Why Do Biofuels Cause Less Pollution Than Fossil Fuels?

• The fuels obtained by processing biomass like plant and animal waste are called biofuels, for example, Biogas.
• Biofuels release less greenhouse gases into the environment.
• Biofuels are renewable sources of energy that are not exhaustible resources like fossil fuels.
• These are less flammable, easy to use and good for vehicle engines.

 

2.What is Ayurveda?

• Ayurveda is a natural medicine system invented in India long back around 3000 years ago.
• Ayurveda is a therapy and a way of medical treatment which uses plants and plant parts to prepare medicines.

 

3.Why Is Arnica a Vital Ingredient Used in Ayurveda Medicines?

Arnica is used in many Ayurveda preparations due to following reasons:

• It heals joint pain and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• It is used to treat muscle aches, sprains and burns.
• Arnica is topically applied on bruises and insect bites.

 

4.Name a Few Plants That Can Be Used to Treat High Blood Pressure.

The following plants can be used to treat high blood pressure: Garlic, celery, ajwain, cinnamon, basil, flaxseeds, ginger, cardamom, parsley, and Brahmi.

 

5.What Is Spirulina? State Its Medicinal Properties.

• Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that is used as a food supplement.
• It is a highly nutritious food supplement packed with proteins, copper, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin B complex.
• Spirulina has anti-cancerous properties and controls bad cholesterol in the blood. It helps to check blood sugar and haemoglobin levels in the body.