Ayurveda - 『Knowledge of Life』 (Part-II)
Medicinalplants of Ayurveda with Geographical Indications (GI)
阿育吠陀——「生命的科學」（第二部分）
有地理標誌（GI）的阿育吠陀藥草
Medicinalplants are among the most precious bio-resources of the planet. AGeographical Indication (GI) is a sign or tag used on agricultural,natural or manufactured products which are correspond to a specificgeographical location. Geographical Indication (GI) tagging ofmedicinal plants is important for quality assurance and trade, aswell for conservation of these species. Some of the medicinalplants of the Ayurveda that are GI tagged are as under :
藥草是地球上最寶貴的生物資源之一。地理標誌（GI）是指農業、自然或製造產品上使用的標誌或標籤，與特定地理位置相對應。藥草地理標誌（GI）對藥草質量、貿易以及保護都具有重要意義。一些被GI標記的阿育吠陀藥草如下：
GreenCardamom - known as Sukshma-ela and Elaichii in Ayurveda.
綠色小豆蔻-在阿育吠陀中被稱為Sukshmaela和Elaichii。
Thereare two categories of Green Cardamom that have been GI tagged -Alleppey andCoorg . Alleppey (Alappuzha) Green Cardamom is the variety whichtraditionally came from the Southern region of Kerala state. It iskiln dried, uniform shade of green colour and is 3 cornered withribbed appearance. Coorg geen Cardamom is grown in southwestKarnataka. It is unique in its colour, size, chemical compounds andoil content. The colour range varies from greenish to brown. Itsglobal dry skin can be ribbed or smooth and pedicels are separated. It is used in treatment of Astham, cough and in difficulty inMicturition.
有兩種綠色豆蔻擁有GI標記-Allepey和Coorg。Alleppey(Alappuzha) 綠色小豆蔻來自喀拉拉邦南部地區。這種豆蔻在窯中烘乾，顏色均勻，呈綠色，三稜狀。Coorg豆蔻生長在卡納塔克邦西南部。它的顏色、大小、化學成分和含油量都是獨一無二的。顏色變化從綠色到棕色不等。這種豆蔻表皮或有羅紋或光滑，其莖部分離。適合用於治療哮喘、咳嗽、排尿困難。
NavaraRice – known as Shashtikashali in Ayurveda,is cultivated largely in Palakkad and neighbouring districts ofKerala. It has wide range of health benefits. The Navara rice iscurative potential for various diseases like rheumatic pains, poliorelated disabilities, blood circulatory disorders, and respiratorydiseases. It is also famous as a critical ingredient of Keralapanchakarm.
Navara大米——在阿育吠陀中被稱為Shashtikashali，主要種植在巴拉卡德和喀拉拉邦的鄰近地區。它對健康十分有益。這種大米可以治療各種疾病，如風溼痛、脊髓灰質炎導致的殘疾、血液循環障礙和呼吸系統疾病。它也是喀拉拉邦的知名特產。
GanjamKewda Flower - known as Ketakipushpa in Ayurveda obtained GI tag from the state of Orissa, where it is extensivelycultivated. It is a well known scent producing and flavoring agent. As medicine, it is useful in treatment of eye ailments andrespiratory disorders.
GanjamKewda花——在阿育吠陀中被稱為Ketakipushpa
從奧裡薩邦獲得的GI標誌，並在那裡被廣泛種植。它是一種著名的香氛和調味劑。作為藥物，它在治療眼睛疾病和呼吸系統疾病方面很有用。
Saffron– known as Kumkuma in Ayurveda,is extensively cultivated in Jammu & Kashmir. It is awell-known spice. As a medicine, it is used in the treatment ofmigraine, wounds, vomiting discoloration and patches on skin.
藏紅花——在阿育吠陀中被稱為Kumkuma，在查謨和克什米爾地區被廣泛種植。這是一種著名的香料。作為一種藥物，它被用於治療偏頭痛，傷口，嘔吐和皮膚斑。
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