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 […]
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical, tall perennial grass used in cooking and herbal medicine. The lemongrass oil extracted from the leaves of this plant has a citrus flavour and fresh lemony smell. Because of its unique scent, it is used in soaps and many other personal care products. But this flavourful oil has more […]
Babool (Acacia arabica), commonly called the Indian gum Arabic tree or Babul is one of the well-known herbs in the Ayurvedic system. This medicinal plant is found throughout the dry and sandy parts of India. Babool is a small tree that contains tiny spikes all over its branches. Babool is known as the ‘Healing tree’ […]
Ashwagandha (Withania sominifera), also called Indian ginseng or poison gooseberry or winter cherry is one the most powerful and important herbs in Ayurveda. This potent ayurvedic herb is native to India. It is mentioned as the ‘King of Ayurvedic herbs’. The name Ashwagandha translates to ‘odour of the horse’. It is believed that this plant […]
Marine Costus (Saussurea lappa Clarke), commonly called Qust al Bahri or Qust e Shireen is an ayurvedic herb that commonly grows in a cold and humid region. It is found in Kashmir, neighboring Himalaya regions, Garhwal, etc. It is also found in the high mountain region of Korea, China, and Japan. This plant is well-known […]
Vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox), also known as Himalayan Monk’s hood or Indian aconite is one of the powerful herbs in Ayurveda. It is called the Himalayan monk’s hood because the flowers of this plant resemble the hoods of medieval monks. This ayurvedic herb is native to India and it grows in the high alpine region of […]
Paneer Doda (Withania coagulans), commonly called Indian rennet is an important herb in Ayurveda. This incredible Ayurvedic herb can be found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Afghanistan. This ayurvedic herb is used extensively in the Ayurvedic system for the treatment of diabetes. It is considered as one of the best herbs for treating diabetes. What […]
Chinese fever vine (Paederia foetida), also called skunk vine, is an important ayurvedic herb that has been used for ages for its amazing health benefits. It is a fast-growing perennial plant that can be found in central and eastern Himalayan ranges. It is called skunk vine or stink vine or ‘Gandha Prasirini’ because crushing the […]
Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (Argyreia Nervosa), also called Vidhara or Elephant creeper or Adhoguda, is an ornamental plant preferred for its beautiful flowers. Although it is called Hawaiian baby Woodrose, this plant is a native of the Indian subcontinent and introduced around the world like Hawaii, Africa, and the Caribbean. This purple flowering plant may seem […]