Puga Areca catechu is a medicinal plant originally from Cochin. It is widely found in china and Malaya. Its name Areca is a translation from Malayalam word. It was referred to many of Indian ancient books, mythologies and classics. It was considered as sacred nut offered while welcoming an honoured guest. Sushruta told it is a…
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Shami – Prosopis cineraria
Shami Prosopis cineraria is a medicinal tree. It is well known by Hindus for its spiritual uses. Medicinally it is used in various skin diseases, diseases of eyes, digestive problems and respiratory illness. Botanical name of Shami is – Shami Prosopis cineraria. The family name of Shami is – Mimosaceae. In this post, I tried…
Ingudi – Balanites aegyptiaca
The main action of Ingudi Balanites aegyptiaca are Kapha – Vata hara (kapha vata predominant diseases), Krimighna (deworming), Kusthaghna (cures skin ailments). Botanical Name of Ingudi is Balanites aegyptiaca. Family name of Ingudi is Zygophyllaceae or Balanitaceae (see wiki) It is an important tree having seed oil with excellent therapeutic utility in kushta. Though modern research now…
Harmala – Peganum harmala
Harmala Peganum harmala is a medicinal plant used in various Ayurvedic medicines. It is indicated as an analgesic to get relief from pain like a toothache, earache, sciatica pain etc. Botanical name of Harmala is Peganum harmala. The family name of Harmala is Zygophyllaceae. image source – 10 Literary Review Harmala Peganum harmala is one…
Jayanti – Sesbania sesban
Jayanti Sesbania sesban is a medicinal plant. It is known for its use in sore throat, cervical lymphadenopathy and for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a best medicine for Scorpion sting. Botanical Name of Jayanti – Sesbania sesban, Sesbania aegyptiaca, Aeschynomene elongata, Aeschynomene aegyptiaca, Aeschynomene sesban, Sesbania tchadica or Sesbania punctata. Family Name of Jayanti is…