Medicinal Herbs
Hindi Name | English Name | Botanical Name | Uses |
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Adusa/Vasaka | Malabar Nut | Adhatoda vasica Nees | Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis |
Ananas | Pineapple | Ananas comosus | Sore Throat, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity |
Babool | Indian Gum | Acacia arabica Willd | Oral Care, Bleeding Gums, Wounds |
Brahmi | Thyme leafed gratiola | Bacopa monniera Pennel | Enhances Memory, Anxiety |
Dhaniya | Coriander | Coriandrum sativum Linn | Useful in Indigestion, Flatulence, Controls Spasmodic Pain |
Kalmegh | Kalmegh | Andrographis paniculata | Indigestion, Acne, Diarrhea |
Lashun | Garlic | Allium sativum | Ringworm, Dysentery, Wounds |
Nagarmotha | Nut Grass | Cyperus rotundus Linn | Fever, Diabetes, Solar Dermatitis |
Punarnava | Spreading Hogweed | Boerhaavia diffusa Linn | Anemia, Liver Diseases, Wounds, Kidney health |
Shalparni | Shal Leafed Bush | Desmodium gangetium DC | Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory |
Tulsi | Holy Basil | Ocimum sactum Linn | Indigestion, Heart health, Respiratory Diseases |
Vridhadaru | Elephant Creeper | Argyreia speciosa Sweet | Diabetes, Skin Diseases, Wounds |
Agarkasth | Eagle Wood | Aquilaria agallocha Roxb | Bed-Wetting, Incontinence of Urinary Bladder |
Ankol | Sage leaf alangium | Alangium salvifolium | Traditionally used in Snakebite, Scorpion Bite, Dog Bite |
Badi Elaichi | Greater Cardamom | Amomum subulatum Pennel | Bronchitis, Asthma, Appetizer, Digestant |
Chirchita | Prickly chaff flower | Achyranthes aspera | Indigestion, Cough, Asthma, Liver health |
Elaichi | Lesser Cardamom | Elettaria cardamomum Maton | Nausea, Vomiting, Dry Cough |
Kanghi | Country Mallow | Abutilon indicum | Nervine tonic, Joint Disorders, Increases Strength |
Malakangini | Staff Tree | Celastrus paniculatus Willd | Muscle Cramps, Backache, Osteoarthritis, Hair care |
Neem | Margosa Tree | Azadirachta Indica A. Juss | Skin health, Eye Disorders, Bloody Nose, Intestinal Worms |
Pyaj | Onion | Allium cepa Linn | Prostate health, Digestive, |
Shatavari | Asparagus | Asparagus racemosus Willd | Infertility, Loss Of Libido, Uterine health, Improves Lactation |
Ulatkambal | Devil’s Cotton | Abroma augustum a | Gynaecological Problems, Irregularity In Periods |
Yavasa | Camel Thorn | Alhagi camelorum | Rheumatism, Vomiting, Stomachache, Constipation |
Akarkara | Pellitory | Anacyclus pyrethrum | Toothache, Dryness Of The Mouth, Throat, Catarrh, Loss of libido |
Ashgandh | Winter Cherry | Withania somnifera Dunal | Stress Tolerance, Immunity, Joint Pains, Skin health |
Bael | Bengal Quince | Aegle marmelos Corr. | Dysentery And Diabetes, Coolant, Gut health |
Chitrak | Leadwort | Plumbago zeylanica Linn | Arthritis, Skin Diseases, Menstrual Disorders, Obesity |
Ghee Kunwar | Aloes | Aloe vera Tourn ex. Linn | Ulcers, Burn Injuries, Jaundice, Acne, Women’s health |
Ketaki | Crepe Ginger | Costus speciosus (Koeing) Sm. | Obesity, Hyperlipidaemia, Diabetes |
Mandukparni | Gotu Kola | Centella asiatica Urban | Improves memory, Brain health, Hair care, |
Palasha | Flame of forest | Butea monosperma Kuntze | Complexion of Skin, Worm Infestations, Roundworm |
Ratti | Rosary Pea | Abrus Precatorius | Joint Pains, Fungal skin infections, Alopecia |
Shirish | Siris Tree | Albizia lebbeck (Linn) Benth Pennel | Bronchial Asthma, Detoxification |
Bach | Sweet Flag | Acorus calamus | Flatulent Colic, Atonic Dyspepsia, Ulcers |
Amaltas | Indian Laburnum | Cassia fistula Linn | Mild laxative, Ulcers, Wounds |
Ashok | Sorrowless tree | Saraca indica | Menstrual Irregularities, Uterine Stimulant |
Bharangi | Bharangi | Clerodendron serratum Moon | Common Cold, Chronic Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, |
Chitvan | Dita | Alstonia scholaris | Skin Ulcers, Fever, Increasing Lactation |
Guggulu | Indian Bdelium | Commiphora mukul Engl | Joint Disorders, Heart Diseases, Hypolipidaemic, |
Kadirkasth | Cutch Tree | Acacia catechu Willd | Skin & Respiratory Problems, Oral Hygiene, Astringent |
Meetha Vish | Monks hood | Aconitum ferox | Fever, Diuretic Action, Arthritis |
Patha | Velvet Leaf Tree | Cissampelos pareira Linn | Ulcers, Sinuses, Skin Diseases, Poisonous Bites |
Senna | Indian Senna | Cassia angustifolia Vahl | Laxative, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Weight Loss |
Supari | Areca Nut/Betelnut | Areca catechu Linn | Obesity, Hyperlipidaemia, Diabetes, Irregular Menstruation |
Vajradanti | Barleria | Barleria prionitis Linn | Strengthens Teeth, Useful in Fever, Catarrh |
Amla | Indian Gooseberry | Emblica officinalis Linn | Antioxidant, Antistress, Constipation, Fever |
Atees | Indian Ateech | Aconitum heterophyllum Wall | Fever, Respiratory |
Bhojpatra | Himalayan Birch | Betula utilis D. Don | Wounds, Obesity |
Dalchini | Bark Cinnamon | Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Breyn | Antibacterial, Antiseptic |
Jimikand | Elephant yam | Amorphophallus campanulatus | Dysentery, Piles, Haemorrhoids |
Kulanjan | Greater Galangal | Alpinia galanga | Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Vomiting, Motion sickness, Catarrh |
Mulethi | Liquorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn | Digestive Disorders, Ulcers, Bronchitis, Skin health |
Pippali | Long Pepper | Piper longum Linn | Asthma, Cough, Indigestion |
Shalai Guggal | Indian Olibanum | Boswellia serrata Roxb. | Joint Pains, Headache, Diabetes |
Tamalpatra | Cinnamon Leaf | Cinnamomum tamala Nees | Diabetes, Digestion, Cold |
Varun | Three Leafed Caper | Crataeva nurvala Buch-Ham | Kidney Stones, Bladder Stones Prostate health |