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Astragalus rhizanthus

Botanical Name:- Astragalus rhizanthus Benth. Family:- Fabaceae Sanskrit:- रुद्रवंती Astragalus rhizanthus Benth. is a stemless perennial herb or subshrub, belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family, native to the temperate regions of the Himalayas. It is characterized by its hairy appearance, with pinnate leaves that have up to 28 pairs of small leaflets. The flowers are

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Jatropha gossypiifolia

Botanical name: Jatropha gossypiifolia L. Family: Euphorbiaceae Hindi: रतनजोती, लाल व्याघ्रैरण्ड It is native to South America but is commonly found in the all provinces. In the south, people plant it in their homes. Jatropha gossypiifolia is found growing in abundance along roadsides and in wastelands. Its plants are 1-2 meters tall, with leaves divided into 3-5

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Clitoria ternatea

Botanical Name:- Clitoria ternatea Linn. Family:- Fabaceae Hindi:- अपराजिता, कोयल, कालीजर It is found in all provinces, mostly planted in gardens. Sometimes, it is also seen growing wild around settlements. It has two types, blue and white, based on the flower variety, and many different varieties are found in gardening. Its root possesses purgative (bhedan),

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Roscea procera

Botanical Name:- Roscea procera Wall. Family:- Zingiberaceae Hindi:- काकोली, वायसोली, वीरा और कायस्थिका Asthwarg (अष्टवर्ग) is a special group of eight rare medicinal herbs that hold immense significance in Ayurveda and traditional Himalayan medicine. These plants are considered highly rejuvenating (Rasayana) and are mainly found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas, especially in Uttarakhand,

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Tephrosia purpurea

Botanical Name:- Tephrosia purpurea Linn. Family:- Fabaceae Hindi:- सरफोंका, शरपुंख, प्लीहशत्रु और नीलीवृक्षाकृ Sarfonka-shrub vegetation grows by itself in almost all provinces. It is found in the Himalayas up to an altitude of 2000 m. Its root and panchaang are used in medicine. There is also mention of another variety of this called white Sharapunkha

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