Herbs, Herbal, Ayurved, Nature and Healthcare

As science advance, development of synthetic pesticides and insecticides is occurred. These products have number of harmful side effects and kills harmless and beneficial insect also. Due to this, more emphasis is being given to natural alternatives of these synthetic pesticides that are safe and effective. These natural products have been ignored from long time and exhibit insecticidal / insect repellent effects. Some of them are Neem (Azadirachta indica),  Pyrethrum ( Chrysanthemum), Derris, Cinerariaefolium, Acorus Calamus, Anethum, Nigella sativa, Cyperus rotandus etc. Few are explaining below: Pyrethrum: The insecticidal principles of pyrethrum are located in the oleoresin secretion of floral parts of partially open and closed flowers.  Pyrethrin I and Pyrethrin II are two main active constituents of pyrethrum. It also contains other active constituents such as cinerin I, cinerin II, Jasmoline I and Jasmoline II. All these constituents are chemically esters. ...

Neem or Azadirachta indica is very common name in Indian and Indian subcontinents countries. Most of Indian people once in life time has been used Neem for cleaning their teeth. In past it was very popular tooth cleaner for Indian people but as time passes and being more commercialization of market impact at people habits and gave them dangerous and chemical tooth paste and cleansers that caused damage more than benefits. Every part of Neem can be used medicinally. Its leave, seed, bark, rhizome everything is used for different purposed and in different conditions. Due to insufficient research and lack of awareness, Neem’s effectiveness and usability is doubtful. But no one can challenge Neem's effectiveness. Some traditional uses of Neem are: ·          It prevents clothes from insects eating. ·          Its leave burnt to keep away mosquitoes. ·   ...