Queen of Spices	King of Spices
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)	Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
Family : Zingiberaceae	Family : Piperaceae

1. Siddha system is widely practiced and culturally accepted in Tamil Nadu.
2. The entire knowledge is documented in the form of poems in Tamil.
3. It is principally based on the Panchabuta philosophy.
4. The drug sources of Siddha include plants, animal parts, marine products and minerals. This system uses about 800 herbs as source of drugs.
5. Great stress is laid on disease prevention, health, promotion, rejuvenation and cure.

1. It is a mixture of glucosides derived from Aloe vera.
2. Gel used as skin tonic. Gives cooling effect.
3. Creams, lotions, shampoos, shaving creams, after shave lotions. Rejuvenation of aging skin. Emollient, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal and antiseptic.
4. Capsaicin is an active component has pain relieving properties derived from Capsicum annum.
5. Good source of Vitamin C, A and E.

S. No	Common name	Botanical name	Uses
1.	Cashew Nut	Anacardium occidentale (Family: Anacardiaceae)	Garnishing sweets Ground for sauces _ Raw Kernels as snacks.

Curcumin extracted from turmeric - yellow colour - good anti oxidant fight against cancer - anti inflammatory, anti diabetic, anti bacterial, antifungal and anti viral activities - stops platelets from clotting.

Caffeine present in the coffee enhances acetylcholine in brain - Iower the incidence of fatty liver diseases, cirrhosis and cancer reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

S.No	Common name	Botanical name
1	Foxtail Millet	Staria italica
2	Kodo Millet	Paspalum scrobiculatum

1. It is Andrographis paniculata belongs to Acanthaceae family.
2. It is a potent hepatoprotective to treat liver disorders.
3. Used to make Nilavembu Kudineer to treat malaria and dengue.

1. I recommend 'Henna' to him.
2. Because lacosone is harmless and causes no irritation to the skin.
3. It is derived from the plant Lawsonia inermis.
4. Other uses: used for hair and finger nails.
5. Used for colouring leather and horse tails

1. Tectona grandis is the plant gives wood better for making furniture.
2. It is one of the best timber in the world.
3. The heart wood is yellow to golden brown turner darker.
4. Durability and immune to attack of termites  and fungi is well known.

Botanical medicines: Medicinal plants which are marketed as powders or in other modified forms.
Bio medicines: Derived from the bio molecules of all organisms include micro organisms.