Aganosma caryophyllata – (Gandhamalati) – Uses, Qualities, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaGandhamalathi and Gandhakokila are fragrant Ayurvedic herbs mentioned in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu. They are considered as hot in potency and mainly act on…
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Betel leaf (Piper betle) Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, Dose, Research
By Dr Renita D’Souza Betel (Piper betle) is a well known Ayurvedic herb commonly known as Paan. It is widely used in the treatment of…
Granthiparna – Polygonum aviculare: Uses, Qualities, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaGranthiparna is an Ayurvedic herb used in the treatment of asthma, poisoning, itching, diarrhoea, foul smell etc Botanical Name – Polygonum aviculareFamily…
Chasteberry Vitex agnus-castus: Indications, Qualities, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaChasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus Linn) is an Ayurvedic herb which is carminative in nature. It is used to treat poisoning, itching, burning sensation,…
Kachur – Curcuma zedoaria: Uses, Dose, Side Effects, Research
By Dr Renita D’Souza Kachur is an Ayurvedic herb used in the treatment of fever, cough, asthma, piles, skin diseases, worm infestation etc. Commonly known…
Lamajjaka – Andropogon jwarancusa: Benefits, Indications, Qualities, Usage
By Dr Renita D’Souza Lamajjak is an aromatic Ayurvedic herb used in the treatment of burning micturition, fever, bleeding disorders, skin diseases, burning sensation, excess…
Sprikka – Anisomeles malabarica: Benefits, Qualities, Indications
By Dr Renita D’Souza Sprikka (Anisomeles malabarica) is an aromatic Ayurvedic herb used in many Ayurvedic pain relieving and vata balancing formulations. It detoxifies blood…
Hrivera – Pavonia odorata: Benefits, Indications, Remedies, Side Effects
By Dr Renita D’SouzaHrivera is a aromatic medicinal herb used in the treatment of fever, burning sensation, herpes, excessive thirst, giddiness, vitiligo, vomiting, diarrhea etc….
Snail (Nakha) – Benefits, Qualities, Types, Indications
By Dr Renita D’SouzaNakha belongs to the species of land snail. In Sanskrit the literal meaning of nakha is nail. The name Nakha is given…
Ral – Uses, Qualities, Indications, Dose, Side Effects
Ral is the gum extracted from Sal tree (Shaala). It is the astringent Ayurvedic medicine widely used in diarrhoea, dysentery, skin diseases, stops bleeding, heal…