Rakta Chandana is a tree reaching upto 15-30 feet height and possess yellow flowers. It is useful in conditions like burning sensation, hyper acidity, skin diseases, blood impurities and for beauty purposes. Rakta Chandana Pterocarpus santalinus grows mainly in the forest of Eastern ghats in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil nadu and Karnataka. Synonyms In Ayurveda, many synonyms of […]
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Puga Areca catechu is a medicinal plant originally from Cochin. It is widely found in china and Malaya. Its name Areca is a translation from Malayalam word. It was referred to many of Indian ancient books, mythologies and classics. It was considered as sacred nut offered while welcoming an honoured guest. Sushruta told it is a
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Shami Prosopis cineraria is a medicinal tree. It is well known by Hindus for its spiritual uses. Medicinally it is used in various skin diseases, diseases of eyes, digestive problems and respiratory illness. Botanical name of Shami is – Shami Prosopis cineraria. The family name of Shami is – Mimosaceae. In this post, I tried
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The main action of Ingudi Balanites aegyptiaca are Kapha – Vata hara (kapha vata predominant diseases), Krimighna (deworming), Kusthaghna (cures skin ailments). Botanical Name of Ingudi is Balanites aegyptiaca. Family name of Ingudi is Zygophyllaceae or Balanitaceae (see wiki) It is an important tree having seed oil with excellent therapeutic utility in kushta. Though modern research now
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Harmala Peganum harmala is a medicinal plant used in various Ayurvedic medicines. It is indicated as an analgesic to get relief from pain like a toothache, earache, sciatica pain etc. Botanical name of Harmala is Peganum harmala. The family name of Harmala is Zygophyllaceae. image source – 10 Literary Review Harmala Peganum harmala is one
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Jayanti Sesbania sesban is a medicinal plant. It is known for its use in sore throat, cervical lymphadenopathy and for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a best medicine for Scorpion sting. Botanical Name of Jayanti – Sesbania sesban, Sesbania aegyptiaca, Aeschynomene elongata, Aeschynomene aegyptiaca, Aeschynomene sesban, Sesbania tchadica or Sesbania punctata. Family Name of Jayanti is
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Musali Asparagus adscendens is a medicinal plant. It is known by different names in Ayurveda, such as – Talamuli, Musali, Chamara Musali etc. Musali Asparagus adscendens is known for its aphrodisiac property which enhances sexual power. The Ayurvedic classics mention two varieties of Musali viz. Shweta (white) and Krishna (black). The word Musali alone denotes the white variety,
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Introduction of Patranga Caesalpinia sappan Patranga Caesalpinia sappan is a medicinal plant. It is used in various diseases related to mouth, menorrhagia and other menstrual problems, burning sensantion and skin diseases. The recent researches found that Patranga Caesalpinia sappan shows analgesic, anti-diabetic and antibacterial effects. Botanical Name of Patranga is Patranga Caesalpinia sappan Linn. Family Name of Patranga is Caesalpinaceae. Literary
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Introduction of Kasamarda Cassia occidentalis Kasamarda Cassia occidentalis is a medicinal plant mainly used in respiratory problems like cough, asthma, bronchitis etc. As the word Kasa refers to cough, and marda to end or to cure in Ayurveda, Kasamarda Cassia occidentalisis hence a drug of choice for all types of cough. Botanical Name of Kasamarda is Cassia
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Amlika (Tamarindus indica): A Tangy Treasure of Health Basonym of Drug: The medicinal plant known as Amlika is scientifically referred to as Tamarindus indica. Main Synonyms: In Ayurveda, Amlika is known by various synonyms, including: Amla Chukrika Chincha Chinchaka Shukta Tuntika Vrikshamla Bahupatrakam Raktapura Amti Amlapura Vishaghnanika Regional Name: Amlika is also known by different
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