The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is the nodal drug law enforcement and intelligence agency of India and is responsible for fighting drug trafficking and the abuse of illegal substances.

(a) Corchorus capsularis
(b) Corchorus olitorius

Coffee arabica is the prime source of commercial coffee which is native to the tropical Ethiopia. An Indian Muslim saint, Baba Budan introduced coffee from Yemen to Mysore.

Sugar cane is the raw material for extracting white sugar. Sugarcane supports large number of industries like sugar mills producing refined sugars, distilleries producing liquor grade ethanol and millions of jaggery manufacturing units. Fresh sugarcane juice is a refreshing drink. Molasses is the raw material for the production of ethyl alcohol.

Finger millet, Sorghum, Foxtail millet and Kodo millet.

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.

Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system in which plants/crops are cultivated in natural ways by using biological inputs to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage.

1. Aloin - a mixture of glucosides.
2. Its gel used as skin tonic.
3. Cooling effect and moisturizing effect helps in creams, lotions, shampoos, shaving creams, after shave lotions preparation.
4. Used has emollient, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal and antiseptic.

(a) Mango
(b) Capsicum

(a)	Queen of Species	Cardamom
(b)	Black Gold of India	Pepper
(c)	King of bitters	Andrographis paniculata

Pest like aphids, spider and mites can cause serious damage to flowers, fruits, and vegetables. These creatures attack the garden in swarms, and drain the life of the crop and often invite disease in the process. Many chemical pesticides prove unsafe for human and the environment. It turns fruits and vegetables unsafe for consumption. Thankfully, there are many homemade, organic options to turn to war against pests.

Cotton is one of the oldest cultivated crops of the world. It has been cultivated for about 8000 years both in new world and in old world. Commercial cotton comes from four cotton species: two from the new world and two from the old world.
(1) Gossypium hirsutum
(2) G.barbadense are the New world species and
(3) G. arboretum
(4) G. herbaceum are the old world species.
In India, cotton is cultivated in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Foxtail Millet
Botanical name: Setaria italica
This is one of the oldest millet used traditionally in India. Which is domesticated first in China about 6000 years. Rich in protein, carbohydrate, vitamin Band C, Potassium and Calcium. Uses It supports in strengthening of heart and improves eye sight. Thinai porridge is given to lactating mother.

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

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.

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 pest repellent and insecticide made with the dried leaves of Azadirachta indica Preparation of Bio-pest repellent
(i) Pluck leaves from the neem tree and chop the leaves finely.
(ii) The chopped up leaves were put in a 50-liter container and fill to half with water; put the lid on and leave it for 3 days to brew.
(iii) Using another container, strain the mixture which has brewed for 3 days to remove the leaves, through fine mesh sieve. The filtrate can be sprayed on the plants to repel pests.
(iv) To make sure that the pest repellent sticks to the plants, add 100 ml of cooking oil and the same amount of soap water. (The role of the soap water is to break down the oil, and the role of the oil is to make it stick to the leaves).
(v) The stewed leaves from the mixture can be used in the compost heap or around the base of the plants.

Black gram
(i) Botanical name : Vigna mungo.
(i) Origin and Area of cultivation : Black gram is native to India.
(ii) Earliest archeobotanical evidences record the presence of black gram about 3,500 years ago.
(iii) It is cultivated as a rain fed crop in drier parts of India.
(iv) India contributes to 80% of the global production of black gram.
(v) important states growing black gram in India are Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Karnataka.
Uses:
(i) Black gram is eaten whole or split, boiled or roasted or ground into flour.
(ii) Black gram batter is a major ingredients for the preparation of popular Southern Indian breakfast dishes.
(iii) Split pulse is used in seasoning Indian curries.

1. Mix 120 g of hot chillies with 110 g of garlic. Chop them.
2. Blend to form thick paste.
3. Add it with 500 ml of warm water. Stir to mix.
4. Pour it in a glass container leave it for 24 hours. Keep it in sunny location.
5. Strain and pour the fluid part and discard the vegetable sediments for compost.
6. Take the fluid in squirt bottle to spray.
7. Spray every 4 to 5 days to keep the bugs away for all the season.

psychoactive drugs
1	Opium Poppy	Papaver somniferun (Family: Papaveraceae)	Native: South East Europe, Western Asia. Cultivated in MP, Rajasthan, UP (With license)	Morphine strong analgesic during surgery - sleep, relieving Pain.
2	Cannabis/ Marijuana	Cannabis sativa (Family: Cannabiaceae)	Native: Marijuana to China Cultivated in Gujarat, HP, Uttarkand, UR, MP [with license)	1. Trans - tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - cures hypertension, Glucoma, nausea of cancer patients of radio and chemotherapy. 2. Cures bronchial disorder, asthma.

Common Name Botanical name Origin and area Uses PADDY/ RICE:Semi
aquatic crop grown in standing water. Second
position next to wheat Oryza sativa South East Asia - China, lndia,
Thailand- Delta of
TamilNadu 1. Staple food with calcium in many southern hill regions of lndia.
2. Made in to Porridge and gruel.
3. Ragi malt - nutrient drink and fermented beverages

S.No	Common Name	Botanical name	Origin and area
1	RED GRAM	Cajanus cajan	Southern India, cultivated in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Karnataka and Gujarat
2	GREEN GRAM	Vigna radiate	State of Maharashtra. Cultivated in Madhya Pradesh, Karnata and Tamil Nadu.