Camel thorn (Alhagi pseudalhagi), commonly called Yavasa or Javasa has great medicinal importance in Ayurveda due to its health benefiting properties. This is a tall thorny herb with an extensive root system. This perennial plant is largely found in Central Asia. In India it is extensively grown in the Himalayas, Ganges valley, Kashmir, and in […]
Indian kino tree (Pterocarpus marsupium), commonly called Vijaysar and Malabar kino is indigenous to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is one of the powerful herbs that are widely used in Ayurveda for its therapeutic and healing properties. It is considered an excellent remedy for diabetes. The bark of this plant is called ‘The miracle […]
Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), also called Red spiderling or pigweed is an ayurvedic plant that has been used in Ayurveda for ages. Punarnava means ‘the one that renews or rejuvenates the body’ in Ayurveda. It is one of the amazing herbs in Ayurveda. Although this ayurvedic herb is found in many parts of the world including […]
Noni (Morinda citrifolia), commonly called Indian mulberry or Achi is used in Ayurveda for its numerous health benefits. Native to south-east and southern Asia pacific islands, noni has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties. It is also known as cheese fruit or vomit fruit for its pungent odour. Although noni fruit has […]
Kalmi shora (Potassium nitrate), commonly called Saltpeter or salt stone is a chemical compound that occurs in nature as a mineral. It is primarily used as an active ingredient in making gunpowder, as a fertilizer, medicine, and as a preservative. But surprisingly this chemical compound has several health benefits that have made its way into […]
Basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum), commonly called Sabja or Tukmaria seeds have a long history of use in the Ayurvedic system. Since they come from sweet basil plants, they are also referred to as sweet basil seeds. Basil seeds are native to India and they offer immense health benefits. They are also considered holy in countries […]
Sweetleaf (Stevia rebaudiana), also called sugar leaf or honey leaf is an ayurvedic herb that has numerous health benefits. This plant has been used in the Ayurvedic system for ages. Although this plant is originally native to South America, it is grown in Asia for its health benefiting properties. This plant is used as a […]
Nagarmotha (Cyperus roundus), commonly called Mustak or Nutgrass is a widely popular herb in Ayurveda for its numerous health benefits. Although this plant is considered as the ‘world’s worst weed’, it has many medicinal properties that can be used for the betterment of our lives. This plant can be found across the globe and is […]
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), also called Mary thistle or Holy thistle is one of the most commonly used herbs in Ayurveda. Milk thistle is a flowering plant that comes from the same family of plants as the daisy. It is mainly grown in Mediterranean countries but is also widely cultivated in parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, […]
Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), also called a five-leaved chaste tree or Nallanochi is a potent ayurvedic herb that has various medicinal uses in Ayurveda. Nirgundi in Sanskrit translates ‘the one which protects the body from diseases’. True to its name, there are numerous health benefits of Nirgundi Herb that improve overall human health. This powerful herb […]