Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia Serpentina) Sarpagandha Rauvolfia Serpentina(Apocynaceae) An Undershrub found thought India also cultivated Propagated through seeds and root cuttings Roots rich in alkaloids reserpine, Ajmalicine, serpentine Root and its alkaloids are used as anti-hypertensive and tranquilizer.

Lemongrass Cymbopogon flexuosus (Poaceae): also known as Nibu ghas, Malabar grass; values for its essential oil obtained from leaves; perennial herbaceous grass (3-4 feet long); grows in warm humid climate under a variety of soils; planting is generally done with slips in February-March/June-July of October; aerial parts ready for harvest after every four months; aerial parts used for distillation of essential oil; oil contains citral, linalool, geraniol, citronellol and used in soaps, detergents, perfumery and synthesis of vitamin A; Improved varieties developed by CIMAP : Krishna, Nima,

Ashok (Saraca Asoca) Ashok : Saraca Asoca (Caesalpiniaceae) A small tree with flowers which change colour from yellow to orange and finally to scarlet Found planted as avenue tree throughout India, except north-western India Propagated through seeds Flowers give ß-sitosterol; flavonoids and flavone glycosides Aerial Parts Central Nervous System (CNS) active depressant, diuretic; stem-bark anti-cancer; seed anti-fungal Stem-Bark used in menstrual disorders, menorrhagia and leucorrhoea 'Ashokarishta' made from stem-bark is an important medicine for common gynaecological problems.

Geranium Pelargonium graveolens (Geraniaceae); a bushy aromatic herb valued in perfumery and cosmetic industry for its essential oil; cultivated in a range of climates as perennial (hilly regions) or annual (plains); crop propagated through fresh stem cuttings; in hilly regions planted in November/December, harvesting after 4-5 months; in subtropical plains planted in October-November and harvested in April; parts used leaves and its essential oil; oil contains citronellol, geraniol, iso-menthone,linalool; essential oil smaells like rose, used in perfumery, cosmetics and aromatherapy. Imp

Brahmi Bacopa monnieri (Scrophulariaceae); also known as jal-neem, thyme-leaved gratiola; a creeping succulent perennial herb valued for its memory enhancing properties and extensive use in Ayurvedic, Unani and siddha systems of medicine; growa under varying soil and climatic conditions; grown as an annual crop (March-July) and harvested during October-November; fresh dried whole plant or aerial parts are used in form of fresh juice, powder and water decoction; herb contains saponins-monnierin, hersaponin and bacosides; nervine tonic, used in epilepsy, insanity and memory loss. Improved C