The Sirish tree (Albizia lebbeck), also called flea tree, Siris, Vegiai, Vaga, and Koko tree is an important medicinal tree in Ayurveda. It is a tall tree that can grow up to 60 feet in height. Albizia lebbeck is characterized by yellowish-white flowers and flat, long pods. It is found extensively in India, south-east Asia, […]
Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides), commonly called Padam, Wild Himalayan Cherry, Padmagandhi, Pitarakta, Pajja, Sour cherry, and Pathimukam is a well-known herb in Ayurveda. It is a medium to a tall growing tree that grows naturally in the Himalayan belt at an altitude of over 5000 feet. The trunk of this tree has a smell that resembles […]
Gandhapura (Gaultheria procumbens), commonly called Indian Wintergreen, Gandhupura, Kolakkai, fragrant wintergreen is an ayurvedic herb loaded with numerous health benefits. The evergreen plant has aromatic leaves that are used in the preparation of many pain-relieving creams. This ayurvedic herb is native to India and is found in Western ghats, Khasi hills, Himalayas, and the Nilgiris. […]
Madhunashini (Gymnema Sylvestre), commonly called Gurmar, Gudmar, Cowplant, Shirukurinjan, and Medasinghi is one of the potent herbs in Ayurveda. This small climber can be seen all over India in the temperate climate. It is also found in tropical areas in Asia, Africa, and Australia. In India, it is grown extensively in Uttar Pradesh and Goa. […]
Hasraj (Adiantum capillus veneris) commonly called Samalapatti, Hansaraj, Walking fern, Seruppadai, and Maidenhair is a fern that can be found in areas near water sources and moist places. It is found in India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. It is mostly found in the northern part of India. This Ayurvedic plant has been traditionally […]
Baobab (Adansonia digitata), commonly known as Kalpavriskha, tree of life, upside-down tree, and Gorakshi is a large multi-purpose tree that offers protection, provides food, clothing, and medicine as well. It is native to Africa and is found in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Gujrat in India. A unique feature of this tree is that the […]
Gmelina arborea, commonly known as beechwood, Gambhari, Gamhar, Umi-thekku, Gumadi, and Shivana is a popular herb in the Ayurvedic system. Gambhari is a fast-growing tree that is one among Dashmoola- a group of 10 herbs in Ayurveda. Gambhari is native to Pakistan, Bhutan, and India and is also found in Brazil. It is widely distributed […]
Boswellia Serrata (Olibanum Indicum), also called Kundur, Salai, Indian frankincense, Paraginavani, and Boswellia gum is an Ayurvedic herb with numerous health benefits. It is native to India and is extensively found in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is spread in tropical regions across the world. The Boswellia Serrata plant produces fragrant resin […]
Parpataka (Fumaria indica), also called fine leaf fumitory, Indian fumitory, Pugsley, earth smoke, Tura and Pitta Papada is an Ayurvedic herb used for treating numerous diseases in Ayurveda. This is usually seen as a weed and is found in all parts of India and Pakistan. They grow wildly in plains and lower hills of India, […]
Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla), also called Beautyberry Phalini and Daya, is an ayurvedic herb with various health benefits. It is a perennial shrub that is found in the North-Eastern parts of India and the Himalayan region. This plant produces clusters of small violet fruits called Beautyberries that are used for decorative purposes. But this beautiful plant […]