Biology · Kingdom Plantae
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Leaves of ____ are used to cure cough and cold in horses.
- A
Glycyrrhiza glabra
- B
Cassia alata
- C
Bamboo
- D
Both bamboo and Glycyrrhiza glabra
Bambusa (Bamboo) are used as building material for the thatching huts, making boats, carts, pipes etc. and the split stem are woven into mats, baskets, fans, hats, course umbrella. Leaves are also given to horses as a cure of cough and cold etc. Certain grasses yield aromatic oils, e.g. Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) which yield lemon grass oils used in perfumes and soap industry and for making infusions. Some species of the grasses are used in making papers.
Glycyrrhiza glabra globally, locally called the Mulhethi, traditionally used to treat many diseases, particularly in respiratory disorders in humans only
Cassia alata, also known as ringworm bush, is used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions such as ringworm, eczema, and psoriasis. It has antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Bambusa(Bamboo) leaves are also given to horse as a cure of cough and cold, etc.
This option is incorrect. Glycyrrhiza specifically not used for horses
Tagged under Biology · Kingdom Plantae · 2015