Jalkumbhi – Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) – Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaJalkumbhi (Pistia stratiotes) is an Ayurvedic herb found floating on the surface of a stagnant water pond. It is used therapeutically to…
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Land Lotus (Sthalakamal) – Uses, Remedies, Side Effects, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaLand lotus (sthalakamal) is a therapeutically important Ayurvedic herb with edible flowers. The special feature of these flowers is that you can…
Jalapippali Herb (Lippia nodiflora) – Uses, Dose, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaJalapippali (Lippia nodiflora) is an Ayurvedic herb used to treat blood disorders, wounds, burning sensation, boils, diarrhoea, joint pain, indigestion, asthma, bronchitis,…
Kakoda (Vandya Karkoti – Momordica dioica) Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaKakoda (Momordica dioica) is commonly used for both culinary and therapeutic purposes. It is an under-utilized vegetable with high nutritional value. It…
Hurhur Herb – Uses, Remedies, Dose, Side Effects, Research
By Dr Renita D’Souza Hurhur plant is known as Suvarchala herb in Ayurveda. It is used to treat blood disorders, bronchitis, boils, earache, headaches, cough,…
Arkapushpi Herb (Holostemma ada-kodien) – Uses, Remedies, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaArkapushpi (Holostemma ada-kodien) is an Ayurvedic herb mentioned in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu. It is used in diabetes, renal calculus, urinary disorders, burning micturition,…
Dugdhika (Euphorbia hirta) – Uses, Remedies, Side Effects, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaDugdhika (Euphorbia hirta) is an Ayurvedic herb commonly known as Asthma plant is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery,…
Sarpakshi (Ophiorrhiza mungos) – Uses, Qualities, Side Effects, Research
By Dr Renita D’SouzaSarpakshi (Ophiorrhiza mungos) is an Ayurvedic herb best used as antidote for snake poison. It is also used to treat worm infestation,…
Kakajangha (Peristrophe bicalyculata) – Uses, Remedies, Side Effects, Research
By Dr Renita D’Souza Kakajangha (Peristrophe bicalyculata) is an Ayurvedic herb used to treat fever, poisoning, wounds, bleeding disorders, snakebites, worm infestation, fracture, sprains, conjunctivitis…
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Lemongrass – Uses, Remedies, Dose, Side Effects, Research
By Dr Renita D’Souza Lemongrass is an aromatic Ayurvedic herb used to treat gastro intestinal problems,vomiting, ringworm, fever, worm infestation, asthma, cough, rheumatic pain, fungal…