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…
Category: Herbs
Description about All Ayurvedic herbs
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 Boswellia serrata (Sallaki)
Boswellia serrata plant which is also known as salai, is popularly known for its Anti cancer property .Not only that it has many other medicinal values that has been given…
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 –…
Sariva (Hemidismus indica-Radix)
Sariva smells sweet and is also known as sugandhi ‘the fragrant one’ in Hindi. Its red colour relates to its affinity for the blood and it treats all conditions with…
Ayurvedic herb Azadirachta Indica (Nimba)
Neem is the plant with bitter in taste but it has a lot of medicinal value as mentioned in the ayurvedic text. Parts used – All parts Uses – The…