Common name Purging cassia (E), Amaltas (H) Sanskrit A-rag-vadha Latin Cassia fistula–Fructus, Folium (Caesalpiniaceae) The general use of this plants are- A gentle laxative used to clear pitta from the…
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Herbs for treatment
Home made Ayurvedic herbal face pack
A facial pack is important because it is an intensive healing treatment that makes use of moist heat to remove deep-seated impurities.It helps to cleanse the face impurities opening the…
Dravyaguna Vijnayan (Science of Medicinal Herbs)
The term “Dravyaguna Vijnana” means the pharmacological & Clinical properties and the actions of medicinal plants with morphological & clinical application. It is the branch of medicine dealing with the…
Ayurvedic Herb Butea monosperma (Palasa)
This plant is also known as Flame of Forest. It is medium sized around 15 m tall, deciduous tree found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a religious view;…
Ayurvedic herb Buchanania lanzan (Priyala)
Buchanania lanzan is popular with its local name Chironji (चिरोंजी). This tree grows about 50 feet tall. It has a dark grey crocodile bark with red blaze. Parts used –…
Ayurvedic Herb Boerhavia diffusa (Punarnava)
In Ayurveda text, Boerhavia diffusa has a lot of medicinal value. Boerhaavia diffusa L. is found as a weed. It is a perennial herb with creeping and spreading structure, also…
Ayurvedic Herb Baliospermum montanum (Danti)
Sanskrit Names: Danti English Name: Hindu Name: danti, hakum, hakun, dante, dantt, jangli jamalghota Botanical Name: Baliospermum montanum Synonyms: Laghudanti, Vishodhini, Ruksha, Rochani, Family: Euphorbiaceae Parts used – Root, leaves,…
Ayurvedic Herb Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi)
Brahmi is also called Centella asiatica, particularly in north India. It has been reported that the plant is used a traditional Ayurvedic treatment for epilepsy and asthma Parts used –…
Andrographis paniculata (Bhunimba)| Ayurvedic herb Kalmegh
Andrographis paniculata has extremely bitter taste. In Ayurveda herb it is known as Kalmegh or Kalamegha, meaning “dark cloud”. It is also known as Bhui-neem, meaning “neem of the ground”,…
Aloe Vera best medicinal herb in Ayurveda
“A leaf of Ayurveda is just like a pancreas.” After studying a lot about Ayurveda here I found a very informative pdf file on Ayurvedic herb Aloe Vera. Please download…