Today
Today we concluded our personal research for this project. We find that the information we have now is enough, otherwise our project post would become out of hand.
Also we contacted the people responsible for the clima pavillion in Zurich to find out, what they need for us for our collaboration.
Our collaboration team from Kerala has exams at the moment, which means they will send their document with their research as soon as their exams are through (estimated in about one or two weeks).
In three weeks
Due to final exams which are held here at our school, we will not have school for the next two weeks. That means we will not be working on this project as actively until the 24th of June.
On the 24th we will evaluate and analyze our survey and add it to our final document.
Also we will include the research of the team from Kerala into our document as well.
Our idea for the clima pavilion in Zurich would be to plant dandelions. They are easy to plant and flourish easily. Also they are very practial as medical plants, they are mostly used for problems with the liver.
We sent an E-Mail to the school asking for them to forward our survey to everyone & we are waiting for a response.
Like Anabel said, we let Team Kerala know about the research summarizing and we will slowly wrap up our research.
UPDATE: E-Mail has been forwarded by the school to students and teachers.
Today
We asked our collaboration team from Kerala to start summarizing their work into a word document so that we can insert it into a post on dontwastemyenergy soon.
We also emailed the school to ask them to send an E-Mail to the school, so they can all fill our our survey.
Also we will continue and wrap up our research.
Next Week
We will start to prepare our document for publishing.
Today
We didn't have much time to work on our projects today, but in the one lesson we had, we finsihed our survey and published it.
Next week
We will ask our collaboration team from Kerala to start summarizing their work into a word document so that we can insert it into a post on dontwastemyenergy soon.
Also we will continue and wrap up our research.
Hello Everyone!
We have just finished our suvrey. It would be really great if you could fill out the form.
Here is the link to our survey: Survey Medical Plants
Thank you very much!
Anabel & Karla
Ficus religiosa or sacred fig is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent and Indochina that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is also known as the bodhi tree,pippala tree, peepul tree, peepal tree or ashwattha tree (in India and Nepal).The sacred fig is considered to have a religious significance in three major religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Hindu and Jain ascetics consider the tree to be sacred and often meditate under them. This is the tree under which Gautama Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. The sacred fig is the state tree of the Indian states of Odisha and Haryana.
Ficus religiosa is a large dry season-deciduous or semi-evergreen tree up to 30 metres (98 ft) tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 3 metres (9.8 ft). The leaves are cordate in shape with a distinctive extended drip tip; they are 10–17 centimetres (3.9–6.7 in) long and 8–12 centimetres (3.1–4.7 in) broad, with a 6–10 centimetres (2.4–3.9 in) petiole. The fruits are small figs 1–1.5 centimetres (0.39–0.59 in) in diameter, green ripening to purple.
Ficus religiosa is native to most of the Indian subcontinent – Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and India including the Assam region, Eastern Himalaya and the Nicobar Islands, as well as part of Indochina – the Andaman Islands, Myanmar and Peninsular Malaysia. It has been widely introduced elsewhere, particularly in the rest of tropical Asia, but also in Iran, Florida and Venezuela.
Ficus religiosa suitably grows at altitudes ranging from 10 metres (33 ft) up to 1,520 metres (4,990 ft). Due to the climatic conditions which are prevalent throughout different heat zones, it can grow at latitudes ranging from 30°N to 5°S. It can tolerate air temperatures ranging between 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F), beyond this upper limit its growth diminishes. It grows on a wide variety of soils but preferably needs deep, alluvial sandy loam with good drainage. It is also found on shallow soils including rock crevices
Environmental benefits of Peepal Trees
Ecologically, Peepal Tree provides ample Oxygen, purifies the surrounding, kills harmful bacteria, control soil erosion, improve soil structure and its fertility, it is also dust and sound absorbent. Worshipping trees implies that trees too are a part of the cosmos like us and are serving earth selflessly.
Benefits and Uses of Peepal Tree
For Asthma. The bark of the Peepal plant and its ripe fruits are helpful for treating asthma.
For poor appetite.
For stomach pain.
For eczema and itching.
For a brighter complexion.
For cracked heels.
For toothache.
For eye pain.
Karla and I work together with Aaron, Abhishek, Jyothi and Tanya, the team from Kerala.
So far it has worked out really well. We update each other every week about our progress in our project via Whatsapp.
Botanical name : Phyllanthus emblica
Botanical description :The tree is small to medium in size in height. It is deciduous. The leaves are simple, light green, resembling pinnate leaves. The flowers are greenish-yellow.
The fruit is nearly spherical, light greenish-yellow, quite smooth and hard on appearance, with six vertical stripes or furrows. The taste of Indian gooseberry is sour, bitter and astringent, and it is quite fibrous.
Chemical constituents : It consists of phytochemical constituents like tannins, alkaloids, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. It also contains gallic acid, ellagic acid, emblicanin A & B, phyllemblin, quercetin and ascorbic acid.
Uses in traditional medicine :Indian gooseberry is most commonly used for abnormal levels of cholesterol or blood fats (dyslipidemia), and persistent heartburn.
Indian gooseberry also works by reducing total cholesterol levels, including the fatty acids called triglycerides, without affecting levels of the "good cholesterol" called high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
The soluble fiber in gooseberries dissolves quickly in the body, which helps to slow the rate your body absorbs sugar. This can help reduce blood sugar spikes. Gooseberries also have a positive effect on blood glucose and lipid counts in people with type 2 diabetes.
It is also rich in Vitamin A, which helps in improving eye health
It also has the following benefits
1)Improves Immunity
2)Respiratory Health
3)Improve Digestion
4)Skin Care
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iphala is a combination of three herbs -Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki. It is used in the traditional Indian system of medicine.
Triphala is most commonly known for its use as a gentle bowel tonic, being helpful in digestion, and supporting regular bowel movements. The combination of the three fruits has a synergistic effect to bolster many other systems as well.
Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis): It supports the natural functions of the liver and the immune system.
Bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica): This is particularly good for Phlegm, supporting the respiratory system as well as Phlegm accumulations in all systems.
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula): Is known for its “scraping” effect, which removes toxins and helps maintain healthy levels of weight
Triphala also contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that may help protect against certain cancers and other chronic diseases.
Triphala strengthens the eye muscles which in turn improves the eyesight. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce the strain on the blood vessels and help to control high blood pressure.
Uses
Weight Loss
Dental Issues
Cataracts
Helps indigestion
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Ashwagandha is a plant from the nightshade family native to the Indian subcontinent. It is also known as Withania somnifera ( scientific name ).
Most of the benefits from ashwagandha are from the root and the leaves. The leaves are most commonly used in teas. The root can be taken in many ways but it's most commonly dried, powdered and taken as a supplement these days. It is also known as Withania somnifera ( scientific name ).
The root smells like a horse (“ashwa”), which is why it is called Ashwagandha (on consuming it gives the power of a horse). The paste formed when roots are crushed with water is applied to reduce the inflammation at the joints. The leaves are bitter and are recommended in fever, painful swellings.
Ashwagandha is used as a household remedy by Indians, who consider it as the best tonic for old people and children and as an aphrodisiac by young people.
Ashwagandha leaves, though bitter in taste, are rich in iron and can be consumed as herbal tea. The tea helps in relieving conditions like anaemia and also serves as an energy tonic and relieves fever and painful swellings.
Some of the well-known benefits of Ashwagandha include :
Lowers stress hormones and calms anxiety
Improves Insomnia
Boosts immunity
Improves stamina
How can we grow an Ashwagandha shrub?
By planting the saplings of the shrub
