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Aim & Objectives

DEEKSHA has been established to serve the society with a view to bring about an attitudinal change and realization in the mindset of the society in general and individuals in particular that To Build a Sustainable Society, We Must Learn Not To Rival Nature But To Cooperate With It And Live In Harmony. The major Aims and Objectives of the NGO are:

  • To plan and organize programmes and projects for greening our Mother Earth by setting out plans and projects for greening of mind, atmosphere, culture, wisdom, education, technology as well as development.
  • To plan, organize and implement programmes and projects for water management & conservation and rain water harvesting.
  • To collect data regarding greening and environmental education for having a cleaner as well as greener India.
  • To provide education that prepares students for leadership and social responsibility teaching them to think and communicate effectively and develop a global awareness and sensitivity for a better global understanding, world peace and unity with a view to protecting our ‘GAIA’ (Greek for Mother Earth).
  • To aid in organizing conferences, seminars, meetings, discussions, debates, study courses, collection of statistics, exhibitions, shows and tours about environmental awareness and education and natural resource conservation.
  • To introduce environmental education programmes in different schools, colleges/institutions and Universities and strengthen the existing ecological and environment related training infrastructure.
  • To provide consultancy to other institutions and organizations in all countries of the world for the establishment of similar institutions with a view to bringing sustainability.
  • To establish environmental museums and parks in collaboration with local bodies such as State Governments, Municipalities, Corporations and Resident Welfare Associations.
  • To conduct sponsored as well as non-sponsored research programmes with the support of Ministries, Departments and International Bodies.
  • To organize training programmes for vocationalization of environmental careers.
  • To strengthen Global Environmental Education Programmes for standardization of greening activities.
  • To collaborate, affiliate, federate and cooperate with Universities, Government Bodies, NGOs and International Agencies for implementing the projects of environmental development all over the world.
  • To provide consultancy in Solid Waste Management and Recycling/Reuse techniques.
  • To publish books, monographs, magazines and encyclopedias on greening and related fields.
  • To establish institutions and schools for teaching, training and research in different emerging fields and to award degrees, diplomas and certificates to that effect.
  • To strengthen the voluntary as well as Non-Government Organizations in order to make them discharge the responsibility for the implementation of positive social, cultural, economic and educational content bearing environmental projects and programmes in India and all over the world.
  • To introduce environmental education programmes in different schools, colleges/institutions and Universities and strengthen the existing ecological and environment related training infrastructure.
  • To make special plans for the studies and research in the areas of horticulture, vermiculture, plantation, nursery development, floriculture, water & energy conservation and management, rain water harvesting and other related fields.
  • To plan, organize and implement programmes and projects for energy conservation and emphasis on the usage of renewable sources of energy.
  • To provide environmental education that prepares students for leadership and social responsibility by teaching them to think and communicate effectively and develop global environmental awareness and sensitivity for better understanding, world peace and unity with a view to protect our ‘GAIA’ (Greek for Mother Earth).

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 A few of the herbal plants are listed below along with their uses for your reference
# Scientific Name Common Name Medicinal Values Part(s) Used
1 Abrus Precatorius Ratti Swellings, Purgative, Emetic, Aphrodiasic Leaves, Seeds
2 Acorus Calamus Vach CNS Stimulant, Carminative, Tonic Rhizome
3 Withania Somnifera Ashgandh General Weakness, Diuretic, Antibiotic, Antibacterial Roots, Leaves
4 Adhatoda Vasica Vasaka Expectorant, Bronchitis Leaves
5 Aloe Vera Ghrit Kumari Purgative, Cosmetics Leaves
6 Alpinia Galanga Barakulanjan Rheumatism, Stomach Disorders Rhizome
7 Althea Officinalis Gulkhera Demulcent, Emollient Roots
8 Ammi Majus Atri Lal Leucoderma Fruits
9 Andrographis, Paniculata Kalmegh Tonic, Fever, Worms, Dysentery Stem, Leaves, Inflorescence
10 Anethum Graveolens Soya Condiment, Carminative Fruits
11 Artimesia Anua Sweet Worm Wood Malaria, Fevers Aerial Part
12 Asparagus, Racemosus Shatawari Demulcent, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac Roots
13 Asparagus, Adscendens Safed Musli Demulcent, Diarrhoea Roots
14 Bacopa Monniera Brahmi Diuretic, Nerve Tonic, Cardiotonic, Insanity Whole Plant
15 Balanitis Roxburghii Hingot Steriod Harmones, Oral Contraceptives Seeds, Oil
16 Barleria, Prionites Kala Bansa Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge Bark Juice, Leaves, Roots
17 Caesalpinia, Bonducella Karanjwa Tonic, Antipyretic Seeds
18 Cannabis Sativa Bhang Sedative, Anti-Spasmodic, Analgestic, Stomachic Leaves, Flowers
19 Carissa Carandas Karaunda Pickles, Jams Fruits
20 Catharanthus Roseus Sada Bahar Anti Cancer Activities Roots, Leaves
21 Cassia Angustifloia Senna Laxative, Cathartic, Purgative Leaves,Fruits
22 Centella Asiatica Mandukaparni Diuretic, Tonic, CNS 8 Skin Diseases Whole Plant
23 Cichoriurn Intybus Kasni Fever, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Spleen Enlargement, Stomachic, Diuretic Roots
24 Cissus, Quadrangularis Hadjor Joining Of Fractured Bone Stem
25 Clerodendron Phlomidis Arni Gunela Worms, Gonorrhea, Demulcent, Nervous Disorders Leaves, Roots, Root Bark
26 Clerodendrun Viscosum Ushna Tumors, Skin Disease, Hernia, Fever, Malaria Leaves, Roots
27 Clitorea Ternatea Shankpushpi Purgative, Cathartic, Diuretic Seeds, Roots
28 Coleus Froskohlii Patharchur Hypertension, Asth ma, Vasodla lation, Cardiac Problems Tubers
29 Cymbopogon Citratus Lemon Grass Cold, Cosmetics Leaf Oil
30 Datura Stramonium Datura Expectorant, Demulcent, Asthma, CNS Stimulant Leaves, Seeds
31 Dioscorea Bulbifera Zimikand Asthama, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Piles, Tumours Diosgenin Bulbs
32 Dioscorea Floribunda Ratalu Steroid Hormone Dlosqenln Bulbs
33 Dracaena Sanderina Lucky Bamboo Antimalarial, Antibacterial, Antifungal Plant Extract
34 Emblica Officinalis Aonla Diuretic, Carminative, Cooling, Astringent Fruits, Flowers, Bark
35 Glycirrhiza Glabra Mulheti Tonic, Laxative, Gastric Ulcers Roots
36 Glycosmis Pentaphylla Ban-Nimbu Fever, Liver Complaints etc. Fruits
37 Gymnema Sylvestre Gudmar Jaundice Leaves
38 Jatropa Curcas Jangli Arand Purgative, Biofuel Seeds
39 Lepidium Sativum Haloon Stimulant, Diuretic, Tonic, Aphrodiasic Leaves, Seeds
40 Linum Usitatissimum Alsi Gonorrhoea, Nervine & Cardiac Tonic, Diuretic, Emollient Leaves, Flowers, Seeds
41 Majorana Hortensis Murwa Sprains Of Paralytic Limbs, Carminative, Stimulant Leaves, Flower Heads, Oil
42 Mentha Arvensis Pudina Carminative, Refrigerant, Stimulant Leaves
43 Mentha Piperita Vilaiti Pudina Carminative, Vomiting, Headache, Rheumatic Pains, Cough Drops Leaves
44 Mentha Aquatica Tivra Headache, Cholera Volatile Oil
45 Matricaria Chamomilla Babuna Tonic, Gastric Stimulant Seeds
46 Moringa Oleifera Sonjna Gout, Acute Rheumatism Seed Oil
47 Neriurn Indicum Kaner Ringworm, Cardiac Stimulant Roots, Dried Leaves
48 Nyctanthes Arbortristis Harsinghar Laxative, Diuretic, Cholagouge, Fevers, Expectorant Leaves, Seeds
49 Ocimum Sanctum Tulsi Bronchitis, Asthma, Cold, Digestion, Urinary Complaints Leaves, Seeds
50 Ocimum Basilicum Bantulsi Dysentery, Chronic Diarrhoea Leaves
51 Plantago Major Lahuriya Inflammation Of GIT & GUT Seeds
52 Plantago Ovata Isabagol Dysentely, Digestive Disorders Seeds
53 Pluchea Lanceolata Rasna Cooling Effect Aerial Part
54 Plumbago Zeylanica Chitrak Appetizer ,Skin Diseases, Diarrhoea, Scabies, CNS Stimulant Roots, Milky Juice
55 Polianthes Tuberosa Rajnigandha Diuretic Emetic, Gonorrhoea Bulbs
56 Psorelia Corylifolia Babchi Leucoderma, Leprosy Skin Diseases Seeds (Resin)
57 Rauwolfia Serpentina Sarpgandha Insanity, Insomnia, Schizophrenia, CNS Disorders Roots
58 Rauwolfia Canescens Barachandrika Chronic Skin Infections Bark
59 Rourea Minor Vidhara Diabetes, Rheumatism Roots
60 Ruta Graveolens Sadab Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic Oil
61 Santalurn Album Chandan Cooling, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Fevers Roots, Wood
62 Saraca Indica Ashok Astringent, Antipyretic Stern Bark
63 Sarcostemma Acidum Somlata Insect Repellent Stem
64 Silybum Marianum Milk Thisle Anti Diabetic Flowers
65 Solanum Nigrum Makio Liver Ailments, Dropsy Leaves, Fruits
66 Tamarix Aphylla Farash - -
67 Tecoma Stans Pila Kaner Diuretic, Vermifuge, Tonic Roots
68 Tinospora Cordifolia Giloe Dysentery, Joints Pain, Arthiltis Dried Stem
69 Tylophora Indica Antamul Fevers, Rheumatic Arthritis Leaves
70 Urginea Indica Jangli Pyaz Expectorant, Stimulant, Cardio Tonic, Bronchitis, Epidermal Carcinoma, Asthma Bulbs
71 Viola Serpens Banafsa Swellings Root Paste
72 Vetiveria Zizanioides Khas Swellings Root Paste
Note: The list above is only indicative and not exhaustive.