Khadira, Black Catechu, (Acacia Catechu)-Benefits & Side Effects

Acacia Catechu

Khadira, (Acacia Catechu) also known as Black Catechu, is a deciduous tree that can grow to a height of nine to twelve meters. The green leaves of this plant are bipinnately complex, with 50 pairs of leaflets that resemble exquisite feathers. The plant contains short, hooked spines. The bark has a grayish-brown color and peels … Read more

Hadjod (Cissus Quadrangularis) – Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

Cissus Quadrangularis

The fleshy plant hadjod(Cissus Quadrangularis)  is commonly used in Indian traditional soups, chutneys, and dals. Furthermore, Ayurveda provides extensive documentation of its remarkable therapeutic properties. Scholarly sources on this ancient Indian medical practice state that hadjod is a potent natural cure for haemorrhoids, indigestion, weight loss, epilepsy, and flatulence. It also has the ability to … Read more

Aralu (Ailanthus Excelsa)-Uses, Benefits, Properties & Side Effects

Ailanthus Excelsa

Ailanthus Excelsa is another name for aralu; “sona patha” is another popular name for this herb. It is a member of the family Simarubaceae. It’s a large tree with an unpleasant taste and smell. Aralu and Shyonak (Oroxylum Indicum), another significant herb in the Ayurvedic medical system, have often been contrasted. It is usually found … Read more