Fox nut (Lotus seed, Makhana) is used both as food and medicine in Ayurveda and Chinese systems.  It is indicated in gastritis, bleeding disorders such…

Argemone mexicana – a source for biodiesel, is used in Ayurveda to treat non healing wounds, constipation, Malaria, chronic fever etc. It is also used…

Different types of water lilies are explained in Ayurveda. Among them, Nymphaea stellata and Nymphaea alba are most important. Almost all have been explained to…

Lotus has been in use since the times of Sushruta. Lotus stalk was used as a probe in surgical procedures. Its seeds, seed pod, petals,…

Patala Garudi – Cocculus hirsutus is an Ayurvedic herb used in treating intestinal worm infestations, Sun stroke, migraine, anorexia etc. It also possesses antimicrobial potential….

Kashta Daru – Polyalthia longifolia is often referred to as False Ashoka, because it is very commonly used as a substitute for Ashoka – Saraca…

Michelia champaca or Champak is a famous fragrant flowering plant. Its flowers and stem bark are useful in diabetes, quick wound healing, cardiac disorders, gout,…

Chavya – Piper retrofractum is one among Panchakola groups of spices. Its root and fruit are useful in treating indigestion, abdominal colic, poisoning, anorexia etc.  Botanical…

Ranunculus sceleratus is called as Kandira in Ayurveda. It is a poisonous herb, used in treating infected wounds, scabies, leucoderma etc. It is most commonly…

Kalonji – Nigella sativa – Small fennel, a promising spice against cancer and chemotherapy side effects, useful to lower cholesterol, useful in asthma, diarrhea, nephrotoxicity…