Marshmallow is known as Khatmi in Ayurveda. It is a recently included herb into Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. It reduces high cholesterol, blood sugar levels and is…

Pareesha – Thespesia populnea (Linn) Soland ex corr is also called Indian Tulips tree. Its bark is astringent and is used in treating nasal bleeding,…

Musk mallow – Abelmoschus moschatus – Muskdana seeds are added to coffee for flavoring. Its leaves are used as vegetables. It cleanses urinary bladder, acts…

Ashwakarna, Indian Gurjan – bark is used in treating abscess, urinary tract infection and hearing disorders. Its oil, called Gurjun balsam oil, is useful in…

Kokum – Garcinia indica is an antioxidant rich fruit used in the name of Vrikshamla in Ayurveda. Kokum butter juice, prepared from its fruits, is…

Sarja -Vateria indica resin is used in treating infected wounds, diarrhea, earache, intestinal worms etc. The gum resin is used as a base to prepare…

kankushta – Garcinia morella is used in the treatment of dysentery, gastritis, fatigue, boils, burning sensation, dizziness etc. It is an excellent anti-inflammatory herb, also…

Surapunnaga is explained with similar qualities as Punnaga – Calophyllum inophyllum. It is botanically identified as – Ochrocarpus longifolius (Mammea suriga) or Mammea longifolia.Family- Guttiferae…

Alexandrian Laurel – Calophyllum inophyllum, a source for biodiesel is used in treating skin disorders, diarrhea, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Kapha and Pitta imbalance disorders and…

Vikankata – Flacourtia indica is a recent inclusion to Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. It is widely used in treating liver disorders, has anti malarial, anti bacterial and anti…