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Ayurvedic & Medicinal Plants

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Owing to fast paced world that we are living in, we are getting far from the nature. While the lifestyle that we live can have adverse effect on us, it is important to know that by introducing small changes in our daily life can go a long way in keeping us healthy and energetic. Therefore, the importance of Ayurveda holds true in today’s life as it is based on the principal of bringing us close to nature and relying on its natural powers to cure us and keep us healthy without any side effects.

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Thanks to the use of natural ingredients and medicinal herbs, Ayurvedic medicines and products today have become a symbol of safety in contrast to synthetic drugs that are considered unsafe and hazardous for overall health.

One way of understanding the basic fundamentals of Indian Ayurved is to spend more time with nature and observe the plants and herbs. Each plant or herb has a specific quality and can be used to treat multitude of ailments and diseases. Medicinal plants like aloe, turmeric, tulsi, pepper, elachi and ginger are commonly used in a number of Ayurvedic home remedies and are considered to be the best aid among fighting ailments related to throat and skin. As a rich source of nutrients, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties, ayurvedic herbs are non-toxic in nature and so the products or remedies made using them are often recommended for their high therapeutic value.

Treatment with herbal medicinal plants also hold a strong ground because these plants are considered to be safe and have no side effects. Since they are in sync with nature, they hold greater advantage over chemically treated products and synthetic medicines. As opposed to other drugs and medicines, Ayurvedic herbs are known to treat the disease from the root and thus aid in keeping you healthy and fit in the long run.

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Medicinal Plants & Their Uses

Apart from medicinal use, Ayurvedic herbs can also be used for purposes like pest control, natural dyes, and formulation of food items, teas and perfumes among others. If we look at various researches from across the world, a sudden spurt in cases of people turning to natural herbs for treatments and usage in everyday life has gone up significantly. Going back to the basics, people have realized the threat chemically treated products pose to their life and are rightly so adopting healthier ways of life by including Ayurveda and its principals as the mainstay of their life.

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Hindi Name English Name Botanical Name Uses
Adusa/Vasaka Malabar Nut Adhatoda vasica Nees Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis
Ananas Pineapple Ananas comosus Sore Throat, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity
Babool Indian Gum Acacia arabica Willd Oral Care, Bleeding Gums, Wounds
Brahmi Thyme leafed gratiola Bacopa monniera Pennel Enhances Memory, Anxiety
Dhaniya Coriander Coriandrum sativum Linn Useful in Indigestion, Flatulence, Controls Spasmodic Pain
Kalmegh Kalmegh Andrographis paniculata Indigestion, Acne, Diarrhea
Lashun Garlic Allium sativum Ringworm, Dysentery, Wounds
Nagarmotha Nut Grass Cyperus rotundus Linn Fever, Diabetes, Solar Dermatitis
Punarnava Spreading Hogweed Boerhaavia diffusa Linn Anemia, Liver Diseases, Wounds, Kidney health
Shalparni Shal Leafed Bush Desmodium gangetium DC Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory
Tulsi Holy Basil Ocimum sactum Linn Indigestion, Heart health, Respiratory Diseases
Vridhadaru Elephant Creeper Argyreia speciosa Sweet Diabetes, Skin Diseases, Wounds
Agarkasth Eagle Wood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb Bed-Wetting, Incontinence of Urinary Bladder
Ankol Sage leaf alangium Alangium salvifolium Traditionally used in Snakebite, Scorpion Bite, Dog Bite
Badi Elaichi Greater Cardamom Amomum subulatum Pennel Bronchitis, Asthma, Appetizer, Digestant
Chirchita Prickly chaff flower Achyranthes aspera Indigestion, Cough, Asthma, Liver health
Elaichi Lesser Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum Maton Nausea, Vomiting, Dry Cough
Kanghi Country Mallow Abutilon indicum Nervine tonic, Joint Disorders, Increases Strength
Malakangini Staff Tree Celastrus paniculatus Willd Muscle Cramps, Backache, Osteoarthritis, Hair care
Neem Margosa Tree Azadirachta Indica A. Juss Skin health, Eye Disorders, Bloody Nose, Intestinal Worms
Pyaj Onion Allium cepa Linn Prostate health, Digestive,
Shatavari Asparagus Asparagus racemosus Willd Infertility, Loss Of Libido, Uterine health, Improves Lactation
Ulatkambal Devil’s Cotton Abroma augustum a Gynaecological Problems, Irregularity In Periods
Yavasa Camel Thorn Alhagi camelorum Rheumatism, Vomiting, Stomachache, Constipation
Akarkara Pellitory Anacyclus pyrethrum Toothache, Dryness Of The Mouth, Throat, Catarrh, Loss of libido
Ashgandh Winter Cherry Withania somnifera Dunal Stress Tolerance, Immunity, Joint Pains, Skin health
Bael Bengal Quince Aegle marmelos Corr. Dysentery And Diabetes, Coolant, Gut health
Chitrak Leadwort Plumbago zeylanica Linn Arthritis, Skin Diseases, Menstrual Disorders, Obesity
Ghee Kunwar Aloes Aloe vera Tourn ex. Linn Ulcers, Burn Injuries, Jaundice, Acne, Women’s health
Ketaki Crepe Ginger Costus speciosus (Koeing) Sm. Obesity, Hyperlipidaemia, Diabetes
Mandukparni Gotu Kola Centella asiatica Urban Improves memory, Brain health, Hair care,
Palasha Flame of forest Butea monosperma Kuntze Complexion of Skin, Worm Infestations, Roundworm
Ratti Rosary Pea Abrus Precatorius Joint Pains, Fungal skin infections, Alopecia
Shirish Siris Tree Albizia lebbeck (Linn) Benth Pennel Bronchial Asthma, Detoxification
Bach Sweet Flag Acorus calamus Flatulent Colic, Atonic Dyspepsia, Ulcers
Amaltas Indian Laburnum Cassia fistula Linn Mild laxative, Ulcers, Wounds
Ashok Sorrowless tree Saraca indica Menstrual Irregularities, Uterine Stimulant
Bharangi Bharangi Clerodendron serratum Moon Common Cold, Chronic Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis,
Chitvan Dita Alstonia scholaris Skin Ulcers, Fever, Increasing Lactation
Guggulu Indian Bdelium Commiphora mukul Engl Joint Disorders, Heart Diseases, Hypolipidaemic,
Kadirkasth Cutch Tree Acacia catechu Willd Skin & Respiratory Problems, Oral Hygiene, Astringent
Meetha Vish Monks hood Aconitum ferox Fever, Diuretic Action, Arthritis
Patha Velvet Leaf Tree Cissampelos pareira Linn Ulcers, Sinuses, Skin Diseases, Poisonous Bites
Senna Indian Senna Cassia angustifolia Vahl Laxative, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Weight Loss
Supari Areca Nut/Betelnut Areca catechu Linn Obesity, Hyperlipidaemia, Diabetes, Irregular Menstruation
Vajradanti Barleria Barleria prionitis Linn Strengthens Teeth, Useful in Fever, Catarrh
Amla Indian Gooseberry Emblica officinalis Linn Antioxidant, Antistress, Constipation, Fever
Atees Indian Ateech Aconitum heterophyllum Wall Fever, Respiratory
Bhojpatra Himalayan Birch Betula utilis D. Don Wounds, Obesity
Dalchini Bark Cinnamon Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Breyn Antibacterial, Antiseptic
Jimikand Elephant yam Amorphophallus campanulatus Dysentery, Piles, Haemorrhoids
Kulanjan Greater Galangal Alpinia galanga Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Vomiting, Motion sickness, Catarrh
Mulethi Liquorice Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn Digestive Disorders, Ulcers, Bronchitis, Skin health
Pippali Long Pepper Piper longum Linn Asthma, Cough, Indigestion
Shalai Guggal Indian Olibanum Boswellia serrata Roxb. Joint Pains, Headache, Diabetes
Tamalpatra Cinnamon Leaf Cinnamomum tamala Nees Diabetes, Digestion, Cold
Varun Three Leafed Caper Crataeva nurvala Buch-Ham Kidney Stones, Bladder Stones Prostate health
Adusa/Vasaka
  • Hindi Name Adusa/Vasaka
  • English Name Malabar Nut
  • Botanical Name Adhatoda vasica Nees Pennel
  • Uses Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis
Ananas
  • Hindi Name Ananas
  • English Name Pineapple
  • Botanical Name Ananas comosus Pennel
  • Uses Sore Throat, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity
Babool
  • Hindi Name Babool
  • English Name Indian Gum
  • Botanical Name Acacia arabica Willd Pennel
  • Uses Oral Care, Bleeding Gums, Wounds
Brahmi
  • Hindi Name Brahmi
  • English Name Thyme leafed gratiola
  • Botanical Name Bacopa monniera Pennel Pennel
  • Uses Enchances Memory, Anxiety
Dhaniya
  • Hindi Name Dhaniya
  • English Name Coriander
  • Botanical Name Coriandrum sativum Linn Pennel
  • Uses Indigestion, Flatulence, Controls Spasmodic Pain
Kalmegh
  • Hindi Name Kalmegh
  • English Name Kalmegh
  • Botanical Name Andrographis paniculata Pennel
  • Uses Indigestion, Acne, Diarrhea
Lashun
  • Hindi Name Lashun
  • English Name Garlic
  • Botanical Name Allium sativum Pennel
  • Uses Ringworm, Dysentery, Wounds
Nagarmotha
  • Hindi Name Nagarmotha
  • English Name Nut Grass
  • Botanical Name Cyperus rotundus Linn Pennel
  • Uses Fever, Diabetes, Solar Dermatitis
Punarnava
  • Hindi Name Punarnava
  • English Name Spreading Hogweed
  • Botanical Name Boerhaavia diffusa Linn Pennel
  • Uses Anemia, Liver Diseases, Wounds
Shalparni
  • Hindi Name Shalparni
  • English Name Shal Leafed Bush
  • Botanical Name Desmodium gangetium DC Pennel
  • Uses Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory
Tulsi
  • Hindi Name Tulsi
  • English Name Holy Basil
  • Botanical Name Ocimum sactum Linn Pennel
  • Uses Indigestion, Heart Diseases, Respiratory Diseases
Vridhadaru
  • Hindi Name Vridhadaru
  • English Name Elephant Creeper
  • Botanical Name Argyreia speciosa Sweet Pennel
  • Uses Diabetes, Skin Diseases, Wounds
Agarkasth
  • Hindi Name Agarkasth
  • English Name Eagle Wood
  • Botanical Name Aquilaria agallocha Roxb Pennel
  • Uses Bed-Wetting, Incompetency of Urinary Bladder
Ankol
  • Hindi Name Ankol
  • English Name Sage leaf alangium
  • Botanical Name Alangium salvifolium Pennel
  • Uses Snakebite, Scorpion Bite, Dog Bite
Badi Elaichi
  • Hindi Name Badi Elaichi
  • English Name Greater Cardamom
  • Botanical Name Amomum subulatum Pennel
  • Uses Bronchitis, Asthma, Appetizer, Digestant
Chirchita
  • Hindi Name Chirchita
  • English Name Prickly chaff flower
  • Botanical Name Achyranthes aspera Pennel
  • Uses Indigestion, Cough, Asthma, Anemia, Jaundice
Elaichi
  • Hindi Name Elaichi
  • English Name Lesser Cardamom
  • Botanical Name Elettaria cardamomum Maton Pennel
  • Uses Nausea, Vomiting, Dry Cough
Kanghi
  • Hindi Name Kanghi
  • English Name Country Mallow
  • Botanical Name Abutilon indicum Pennel
  • Uses Facial Paralysis, Joint Disorders, Increases Strength
Malkagini
  • Hindi Name Malkagini
  • English Name Staff Tree
  • Botanical Name Celastrus paniculatus Willd Pennel
  • Uses Muscle Cramps, Backache, Osteoarthritis, Paralysis
Neem
  • Hindi Name Neem
  • English Name Margosa Tree
  • Botanical Name Azadirachta Indica A. Juss Pennel
  • Uses  Leprosy, Eye Disorders, Bloody Nose, Intestinal Worms
Pyaj
  • Hindi Name Pyaj
  • English Name Onion
  • Botanical Name Allium cepa Linn Pennel
  • Uses Prostate Cancer, Esophageal, Stomach Cancer
Shatavari
  • Hindi Name Shatavari
  • English Name Asparagus
  • Botanical Name Asparagus racemosus Willd Pennel
  • Uses Infertility, Loss Of Libido, Threatened Miscarriage
Ulatkambal
  • Hindi Name Ulatkambal
  • English Name Devil’s Cotton
  • Botanical Name Abroma augusta Pennel
  • Uses Gynaecological Problems, Irregularity In Periods
Yavasa
  • Hindi Name Yavasa
  • English Name Camel Thorn
  • Botanical Name Alhagi camelorum Pennel
  • Uses Rheumatism, Vomiting, Stomachache, Constipation
Akarkara
  • Hindi Name Akarkara
  • English Name Pellitory
  • Botanical Name Anacyclus pyrethrum Pennel
  • Uses Toothache, Dryness Of The Mouth, Throat, Catarrh
Ashgandh
  • Hindi Name Ashgandh
  • English Name Winter Cherry
  • Botanical Name Withania somnifera Dunal Pennel
  • Uses Stress Tolerance, Immunity, Joint Pains, Skin Sores
Bael
  • Hindi Name Bael
  • English Name Bengal Quince
  • Botanical Name Aegle marmelos Corr. Pennel
  • Uses Dysentery And Diabetes, Sunstrokes, Anti-Cancer
Chitvan
  • Hindi Name Chitvan
  • English Name Leadwort
  • Botanical Name Plumbago zeylanica Linn Pennel
  • Uses Arthritis, Skin Diseases, Menstrual Disorders, Obesity
Ghee Kunwar
  • Hindi Name Ghee Kunwar
  • English Name Aloes
  • Botanical Name Aloe vera Tourn ex. Linn Pennel
  • Uses Ulcers, Burn Injuries, Jaundice, Acne
Ketaki
  • Hindi Name Ketaki
  • English Name Crepe Ginger
  • Botanical Name Costus speciosus (Koeing) Sm. Pennel
  • Uses Obesity, Hyperlipidaemia, Diabetes
Mandukparni
  • Hindi Name Mandukparni
  • English Name Gotu Kola
  • Botanical Name Centella asiatica Urban Pennel
  • Uses Sedative, Antibiotic, Detoxifier, Laxative
Palasha
  • Hindi Name Palasha
  • English Name Bastard Teak
  • Botanical Name Butea monosperma Kuntze Pennel
  • Uses Complexion of Skin, Worm Infestations, Roundworm
Ratti
  • Hindi Name Ratti
  • English Name Rosary Pea
  • Botanical Name Abrus Precatorius
  • Uses Joint Pains, Paralysis, Alopecia
Shirish
  • Hindi Name Shirish
  • English Name Siris Tree
  • Botanical Name Albizia lebbeck (Linn) Benth Pennel
  • Uses Bronchial Asthma,
Bach
  • Hindi Name Bach
  • English Name Sweet Flag
  • Botanical Name Acorus calamus Pennel
  • Uses Flatulent Colic, Atonic Dyspepsia, Ulcers
Amaltas
  • Hindi Name Amaltas
  • English Name Indian Laburnum
  • Botanical Name Cassia fistula Linn Pennel
  • Uses Ulcers, Wounds
Ashok
  • Hindi Name Ashok
  • English Name Sorrowless tree
  • Botanical Name Saraca indica Pennel
  • Uses Menstrual Irregularities, Uterine Stimulant
Bharangi
  • Hindi Name Bharangi
  • English Name Bharangi
  • Botanical Name Clerodendron serratum Moon Pennel
  • Uses Common Cold, Chronic Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis,
Chitvan
  • Hindi Name Chitvan
  • English Name Dita
  • Botanical Name Alstonia scholaris Pennel
  • Uses Skin Ulcers, Fever, Increasing Lactation
Guggulu
  • Hindi Name Guggulu
  • English Name Indian Bdelium
  • Botanical Name Commiphora mukul Engl Pennel
  • Uses Joint Disorders, Heart Diseases, Hypolipidaemic,
Kadirkasth
  • Hindi Name Kadirkasth
  • English Name Cutch Tree
  • Botanical Name Acacia catechu Willd Pennel
  • Uses Skin & Respiratory Problems, Oral Hygiene, Astringent
Meetha Vish
  • Hindi Name Meetha Vish
  • English Name Monks hood
  • Botanical Name Aconitum ferox Pennel
  • Uses Fever, Diuretic Action, Arthritis
Patha
  • Hindi Name Patha
  • English Name Velvet Leaf Tree
  • Botanical Name Cissampelos pareira Linn Pennel
  • Uses Ulcers, Sinuses, Skin Diseases, Poisonous Bites
Senna
  • Hindi Name Senna
  • English Name Indian Senna
  • Botanical Name Cassia angustifolia Vahl Pennel
  • Uses Laxative, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Weight Loss
Supari
  • Hindi Name Supari
  • English Name Areca Nut/Betelnut
  • Botanical Name Areca catechu Linn Pennel
  • Uses Obesity, Hyperlipidaemia, Diabetes, Irregular Menstruation
Vajradanti
  • Hindi Name Vajradanti
  • English Name Barleria
  • Botanical Name Barleria prionitis Linn Pennel
  • Uses Strengthens Teeth, Fever, Catarrh
Amla
  • Hindi Name Amla
  • English Name Indian Gooseberry
  • Botanical Name Emblica officinalis Linn Pennel
  • Uses Antioxidant, Antistress, Constipation, Fever
Atees
  • Hindi Name Atees
  • English Name Indian Ateech
  • Botanical Name Aconitum heterophyllum Wall Pennel
  • Uses Fever, Respiratory
Bhojpatra
  • Hindi Name Bhojpatra
  • English Name Himalayan Birch
  • Botanical Name Betula utilis D. Don Pennel
  • Uses Wounds, Obesity
Dalchini
  • Hindi Name Dalchini
  • English Name Bark Cinnamon
  • Botanical Name Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Breyn Pennel
  • Uses Antibacterial, Antiseptic
Jimikand
  • Hindi Name Jimikand
  • English Name Elephant yam
  • Botanical Name Amorphophallus campanulatus Pennel
  • Uses Dysentery, Piles, Haemorrhoids
Kulanjan
  • Hindi Name Kulanjan
  • English Name Greater Galangal
  • Botanical Name Alpinia galanga Pennel
  • Uses Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Vomiting, Seasickness, Catarrh
Mulethi
  • Hindi Name Mulethi
  • English Name Liquorice
  • Botanical Name Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn Pennel
  • Uses Digestive Disorders, Ulcers, Bronchitis
Pippali
  • Hindi Name Pippali
  • English Name Long Pepper
  • Botanical Name Piper longum Linn Pennel
  • Uses Asthma, Cough, Indigestion
Shalai Guggal
  • Hindi Name Shalai Guggal
  • English Name Indian Olibanum
  • Botanical Name Boswellia serrata Roxb. Pennel
  • Uses Joint Pains, Headache, Diabetes
Tamalpatra
  • Hindi Name Tamalpatra
  • English Name Cinnamon Leaf
  • Botanical Name Cinnamomum tamala Nees Pennel
  • Uses Diabetes, Digestion, Cold
Varun
  • Hindi Name Varun
  • English Name Three Leafed Caper
  • Botanical Name Crataeva nurvala Buch-Ham Pennel
  • Uses Kidney Stones, Bladder Stones

Benefits & Importance of Medicinal Plants

Ayurvedic herbs are time tested for their health and other benefits. The nutritive value that they pack are highly recommended for their healing powers. Known to induce no side effects, they have a unique aroma and flavor and when consumed regularly, they act as a perfect mechanism to bring about a balanced harmony between mind and body. They rejuvenate the whole system instead of focusing on one specific organ or body part.

  • They have a holistic approach and aid in proper absorption and digestion
  • They are not disease specific but act as a preventive medicine that positively effects the overall health and well-being by boosting the immune system
  • They are at par with allopathic medicines and are at times known to be effective in treating diseases like cancer and autoimmune diseases
  • They are self-contained and nutritive holistic in nature, therefore, are non-toxic and harmless
  • It deals with the overall well-being and aims to bring harmony between mind, body and soul
  • Several metabolic and chronic conditions can be treated without any side effects using Ayurvedic medicines and treatments

Ayurvedic Herbs/Spices & Their Medicinal Values

  • Ayurvedic Herbs and spices such as black pepper, cinnamon, aloe, sandalwood, ginseng, red clover, burdock, bayberry, and safflower are used to heal wounds, sores and boils.
  • To reduce fever and the production of heat caused by the condition, certain antipyretic herbs such as Chirayta, black pepper and sandal wood are recommended
  • Sandalwood and Cinnamon are great astringents apart from being aromatic. Sandalwood is especially used in arresting the discharge of blood, mucus etc.
  • Ajwain, Amalaki, Aswatha etc., serve as antacids and are recommended for healthy gastric acid flow and proper digestion
  • Herbs like Cardamom and Coriander are renowned for their appetizing qualities. Other aromatic herbs such as peppermint, cloves and turmeric add a pleasant aroma to the food, thereby increasing the taste of the meal
  • Herbs like Aloe, Sandalwood, Turmeric, Sheetraj and Khare Khaskhas are commonly used as antiseptic and have very high medicinal values
  • Camomile, Basil, Cardamom, Ginger, Peppermint and Coriander are known to promote blood circulation in the body and keep the heart healthy