Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the ginger family that has a strong scent. This plant can reach a height of 2-4 meters. This plant has 20–40 cm long, linear–lanceolate leaves with long, pointy tips that alternate in two tiers. Sword-shaped and dark green leaves. Flowers are produced in loose, white … Read more
Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius) sometimes referred to as Crab’s eye, Rosary pea, or Gunja in Hindi, is a small, climbing herb with very vivid red seeds. Growing over hedges, trees, and shrubs is where you can find it. Because plant seeds contain toxins called abrin, this is one of the most dangerous herbal plants. A … Read more
Mangos are known as the “king of fruits” for a variety of health reasons, including their sweet, juicy flavor. Ayurvedic medicine places great importance on the mango, or aam, Mangifera indica. It is a member of the 30 species-strong family Anacardiaceae and genus Mangifera. India is well-known for its vast array of mango types, including … Read more
Hing (Ferula narthex) to cure a wide range of ailments. It is also regarded as the primary spice utilized in Indian cuisine. Gum resins are made by solidifying the fluid obtained from cutting the herb’s roots into small pieces. It smells really strong, bad, and disagreeable. Because of its antiviral, carminative, antibiotic, antibacterial, sedative, anti-inflammatory, … Read more
Karkatshringi (Pistacia integerrima), is a well-known medicinal plant of the Anacardiaceae family. This plant, sometimes known as crab’s claws in English, is indigenous to India and is primarily found between 500 and 2500 meters above sea level in the Himalayas. All sections of this plant have been thoroughly discussed for their medicinal qualities in ayurveda … Read more
Nagakesar (Mesua ferrea) is a well-known plant valued for its economic and therapeutic properties. It is a popular herb among the Chaturjata community. The Nagkesar tree grows slowly, and its wood is highly valued for its durability and weight. It is grown as an ornamental tree due to its beautiful shape. This herb has a … Read more
Shalmali (Salmalia malabarica), a very useful herb used in Ayurvedic treatment, is also referred to as the Indian Kapok Tree, the Silk Cotton Tree, Semal, Buruga, Sittan, Unnamurika, or Sanmali. It is known as the king of the forest due to its immense stature and magnificent flowers. Shalmali’s native countries are India and Burma. It … Read more
Shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum). It is one of the ten herbs that make up the Dashmoola group. This herb has countless beneficial Ayurvedic characteristics. Anthelmintic, expectorant, diuretic, febrifuge, nervine tonic, anti-diarrheal, and stomachic are some of this herb’s qualities. Shalparni, also known as Desmodium gangeticum, is a 2-4 foot shrub with a woody stem. It has … Read more
Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of six feet. It has spikes that carry lilac-colored flowers and pods that resemble beans and contain three or four seeds each. The roots are brown in color, lengthy, and wrinkled. When the shrub’s outer skin is removed, the inner has a yellow, … Read more
Common Daisy (Bellis Perennis) is the most abundant species in the daisy genus and a member of the Asteraceae family. While the term “daisy” is shared by many related plants, this particular kind is more widely known, more widely used, and has more medical uses than the others. Thus, this plant is also known by … Read more