Gunja (Jequirity) Information and Medicinal Uses
Gunja, Ratti, Chirmiti, Chirmi, Chanothi, Kuch, Kundumani, Wild licorice, Crab's eye, Rosary pea, Precatory pea, John Crow Bead, Jequirity are few common names of plant Abrus precatorius. It is a...
View ArticlePrickly Pear (Nagphani) Information and Uses
Naagphani is a cactus plant. It is a xerophytic shrub with prickly thorns. This cactus has no leaves and it is adapted to dry conditions. Traditionally, this plant is used in treatment of respiratory...
View ArticleChyawanprash Uses, Benefits and Dosage
Chyawanprash is a very well-known Ayurvedic preparation referenced from Charak Samhita which describes it as 'foremost of all Rasayana'.It is general health tonic that improves body immunity to fight...
View ArticleDanti (Croton polyandrum) Information and Uses
Danti is a medicinal herb. It is a leafy undershrub, found in outer range of Himalayas from Kashmir to Assam and in moist deciduous forests all over the India. For medicinal purpose mainly the...
View ArticleMarshmallow (Althaea officinalis) Information and Uses
Marshmallow is a medicinal plant native to Eastern Europe. It is a perennial plant with light pink flowers. In India, it is known as Khatmi and mainly found in Kashmir. For medicinal purpose the leaves...
View ArticleAyurvedic Herbs for Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is associated with age, progressive neurodegenerative and irreversible. This is characterized by severe memory loss, unusual behavior, personality changes, and a decline in...
View ArticleList of Medicinal Plants Used as Toothbrush and Paste For Oral care
Plants used as natural tooth brush since long time. In Aurveda many of them are described with their medicinal properties and uses for overall oral care.Certain trees are used for management of gum...
View ArticleAyurvedic Stambhanakara Yoga For Treatment of Premature Ejaculation
Stambhanakara Yoga is an Ayurvedic Herbal formulation prescribed in the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation. Aakarkarbha and Tulasi seeds are mixed with purified sugar to make this medicine....
View ArticleVanari Kalpa (Sandu) Uses Details
Vanari Kalpa is an herbal Ayurvedic medicine from Sandu. Vanari kalpa contains kapikacchu seeds obtained from a slender climbing plant Mucuna prurita.Kapikacchu seeds or kevanch is known by many names...
View ArticlePrishniparni Detail and Medicinal Uses
Prishniparni is a well-known medicinal herb of Ayurveda. This herb is found in India (Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal), Nepal, China and Northern Australia. In Ayurveda, it is used in treatment of asthma,...
View ArticleKushmanda Detail Information and Medicinal Uses
Ash Gourd is a medicinal plant and used in Ayurveda from ancient times to treat variety of disorders. It is known by many common names such as Petha, Kaddu, Ash Gourd, Hairy Melon, Wax Gourd, Winter...
View ArticleKaith Medicinal Uses In Ayurveda
Kaith tree (Feronia limonia) is found throughout India. Its unripe fruit has astringent, sour taste and eaten with salt. The chutney of ripe fruit is made with salt, tamarind, spices and oil. Kaitha...
View ArticleNripati Vallabh Ras Ingredients and Dosages
Nripati Vallabh Rasa is a herbomineral-metallic Ayurvedic medicine. It is a Ras Aushadhi. Mercury is known as Rasa in Ayurveda and medicines that are prepared using purified mercury, purified Sulphur,...
View ArticleKasni Benefits and Medicinal Uses
Chicory is well known as a substitute of coffee. The dried roots of the plant are used for this purpose. Chicory has distinct taste but does not contain any caffeine. In 19th-20th centuries, it was...
View ArticleArq Elaichi Medicinal Uses Details
Arq Elaichi is a liquid preparation of lesser cardamom. Lesser cardamom is known as Choti Elaichi in Hindi. It is a common aromatic condiment full of medicinal properties. It has cooling, carminative...
View ArticleGajapippali (Scindapsus officinalis) Medicinal Uses Details
Gajapippali consists of dried, mature fruits obtained from a plant Scindapsus officinalis which is a large epiphytic (derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain and usually grows on another...
View ArticleKamal (Sacred Lotus) Information and Medicinal Uses
Kamal, Padma, or Lotus is the national flower of India. It is the most sacred plant in Hinduism. It is sacred to the goddess of prosperity, Devi Lakshmi. Lord Brahma, who is God of creation, sits on a...
View ArticleMakhana Health Benefits
Makhana is a nutritious dry fruit known as Fox Nut (Euryale ferox). It is a good source of carbohydrate, protein and minerals. Some researches has found, it is superior to other common dry fruits such...
View ArticleGiloy Health Benefits And Uses Details
In Ayurveda Giloy is a very important and extensively used Ayurvedic medicinal herb. It is also known as Gurach, Galo, Gulancha, Guduchi, Amrita, Shindilkodi, Guruch, Guduch, Gudurchi, Gulancha,...
View ArticleAlsi Medicinal Uses, Side-Effects and Health Benefits
Alsi is highly nutritious and improves overall health. It is one of the best source of Omega 3 fatty acids is known by many common names such as Linseed, Common Flax, Mary's Linen Cloth, Flax Seed, and...
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