Its fruit is mild laxative, stomachic, tonic, alterative, adaptogen, hepatoprotective, febrifuge, antispasmodic, expectorant, anti-asthmatic, antiviral and hypoglycaemic. It is useful...
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A walnut is an edible seed of any tree of the genus Juglans, especially the Persian walnut, Juglans regia. Broken...
The bael is a large tree, 8 to 10 metres in height. It has a big stout trunk, unusual branches...
Vasaka, also called adhatoda, adalodakam.The name of this plant was derived from Malayalam . The leaves of this plant was...
It has a small tree or a fleshy or pulpy creeper that attains a height of 6 to 20 feet....
Called by many names such as Aragwadha, Chaturungal, Karnaikar and Rajvriksha in Sanskrit and Cassia fistula scientifically, amaltas has been...
Shireesha is an important anti-poisoning herb of Ayurveda. Its use is even indicated in snake bite poisoning. It grows into...
Indian bay leaf or malabathrum (Cinnamomum tamala, Lauraceae) is somewhat similar in appearance to the leaves of bay laurel, but...
The Indian Gooseberry belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. This fruit is ripe in autumn season in wet forest of hill...
The plant is an annual, climbing shrub with long vines that can reach over 15 m in length. When the...
Shatavari is considered to be the most helpful herb for women as it helps in balancing the female hormonal system....
Codyceps sinesis, also know as Chinese caterpillar fungus, or cordyceps is a parasitic fungus Cordyceps bat moth larvae in the...
Apple of sodom, Botanical Name: Calotropis procera Family Name: Asclepiadaceae Common Name: Giant Swallow wort, Milkweed Parts Used: Leaves, Flowers,...
Indian Hemp is an annual and an erect herb that grows up to 1to 5 metres. The leaves are angular...
The herb Daruharidra is an important Ayurvedic medicine. It has various health benefits. The bark, stem, wood, extract and root...