Herb Shrub

Leucas cephalotes

Botanical Name:- Leucas cephalotes Spreng. Family:- Labiatae Sanskrit:- गूमा, द्रोणा, द्रोणपुष्पी और फलेपुष्पा It is visible more during rains in almost all the places. It is used in cold, cough, dyspepsia, malaria and skin diseases. (1) Its decoction or fresh juice is given in cold. Its fresh juice is given with Tankan kshar and honey […]

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Terminalia arjuna

Botanical Name:- Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. Family:- Combretaceae Sanskrit:- ककुभ, अर्जुन के संज्ञावाचक सभी शब्द (जैसे अर्जुन, गाण्डीवी, पार्थ, धनञ्जय, कर्णारि आदि), नदीसर्ज, इन्द्रद्रु, वीरवृक्ष, वीर और धवल Hindi:- अर्जुन It is found somewhere or the other in all the provinces, but is more prevalent in the Himalayan foothills, Chhota Nagpur, Central India,

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Caesalpinia bonducella

Botanical Name:- Caesalpinia bonducella Fleming. Family:- Fabaceae Sanskrit:- कुबेराक्ष, लताकरंज, कंण्टकिकरंज, विटपकरंज, प्रकीर्य, पूतिकरंज Hindi:- करंज, करंजवा, कंटकरंज, कंजा, करंजु, कट्कलेजा,सागरगोटा English:- Bonduc Nut, Physic Nut, Fever Nut It is found in the hot regions of India and Lanka, especially on the seashores and on the hills up to a height of 800 m. It

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Sida cordifolia 

Botanical Name:- Sida cordifolia L. Family:- Malvaceae Hindi:- बरियार, बरियारा, बरियाल, खरेठी, बीजबंद English:- Country mallow, Sida It increases the strength and vitality; it is called Bala because it is self-strengthening. It is found in almost all the provinces throughout the year. But in the rainy season, it is found in abundance in the fields and

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Abelmoschus moschatus

Botanical Name:- Abelmoschus moschatus Medic. Family:- Malvaceae English:- Musk Seed, Muskmallow, Ambette Seed Hindi:- लताकस्तूरी, कस्तूरी दाना, मुष्कदाना It grows in Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and particularly in the warm regions of the country. It is planted in gardens and it also grows wild on its own. The name of Latakasturi gives us the idea

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Pyracantha crenulata

Botanical Name:-Pyracantha crenulata (D.DON), M Roem. Family:- Rosaceae Nepali:- घँगारु Pyracantha crenulata, commonly known as Ghingharu, Chota Saib, Nepalese Firethorn, Nepal Firethorn, or Himalayan Firethorn (in English), is a thorny, deciduous, perennial shrub native to the Himalayan region, ranging from Sutlej to Bhutan. It is especially widespread in the districts of Nainital, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Tehri,

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Habenaria intermedia

Botanical Name:- Habenaria intermedia (D. Don) Szlach. Family:- Orchidaceae Hindi Name:- ऋद्धि Ashthwarga is a group of eight rare medicinal plants mentioned in Ayurveda, primarily used in traditional formulations to promote vitality, rejuvenation, and overall health. Ashthwarga is a unique collection of eight potent herbs, most commonly referenced in classical Ayurvedic texts like Bhavprakash Nighantu.

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Crepidium acuminatum & Malaxis muscifera

जीवक ऋषभक Botanical Name of Jeevak:- Crepidium acuminatum (D. Don) Szlach. Family of Jeevak:- Orchidaceae Botanical Name of Rishbhak:- Malaxis muscifera (Lindl.) Kuntze. Family of Rishbhak:- Orchidaceae Ashthwarga is a group of eight rare medicinal plants mentioned in Ayurveda, primarily used in classical formulations to promote vitality, rejuvenation, and overall health. Ashthwarga is a unique

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Gentiana kurroo

Botanical Name:- Gentiana kurroo Royle Family:- Gentianaceae Hindi Name:- करू (कुटकी) Substitute and Adulteration:- (a) In the same name as Kutki, the roots of Gentiana kurroo (Royle; Fam. Gentianaceae) called ‘Karoo’ are sold. They look similar to Kutki in their external form, but there is a difference in the microscopic structure of both. The difference

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