The Garmalo (Amaltas / Cassia fistula) tree, 20 to 30 feet tall, is recognised by its round, stick-like pods — maroon when ripe and green when young, about one to one-and-a-half feet long and as thick as a thumb — along with the fresh yellow, chandelier-like clusters of flowers that appear on it. A special …
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Category:Herbs – Medicines
Discover Ayurvedic herbs, classical medicines, formulations, their traditional uses, properties, benefits, indications, precautions, and practical information about Ayurvedic herbal care.
Shirish (Albezia lebbeck) – Ayurvedic Vishaghna (Anti-Poison) Herb
“Shirisho Vishaghnanam” — Acharya Charak also described Shirish as a Vishaghna (poison-destroying) herb. Among the ten different classical Vishaghna substances, Shirish is considered the best. Since ancient times, Shirish has been used to counter poison, and this practice is still very common in villages and tribal areas even today. In India, the Shirish tree (also …
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Jatamansi (Nordostachys Jatamansi) – Ayurvedic Herb for the Nervous System
Jatamansi, a grass-like plant found along riverbanks that resembles matted locks (jata), is also known as “Jatashankar”. In Hindi it is called “Balchhad”, and in Sanskrit it is known as “Jatamansi” or “Maasi”. Acharya Charak included it among the Sanjna-sthapana (consciousness-restoring) group of herbs, which itself indicates how important it is. This ground-spreading, perennial plant …
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Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia Serpentina) – Ayurvedic Herb for Blood Pressure
Sarpagandha, known by its scientific name Rauwolfia Serpentina, is a name familiar to doctors across Ayurveda, allopathy, and homeopathy alike, and one that continues to draw the attention of researchers the world over, with studies on it constantly ongoing. Few medicinal plants — perhaps only neem, turmeric, and amla — have earned this level of …
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Rajika (Black Mustard Seed) – Ayurvedic Medicinal Uses
Mustard seeds (Rajika), used every day in dal, vegetables, and pickles, are not something everyone likes the taste of, yet no kitchen can do without them. As an integral part of the traditional Indian diet, Rajika holds its own distinct place as a medicinal substance as well. The mustard plant, about one and a half …
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Kaishora Guggulu: Ayurvedic Elixir for Joint Pain and Skin Diseases – Complete Guide
🌐 Read this article in other languages:ગુજરાતી: કૈશોર ગુગ્ગુલુहिंदी: कैशोर गुग्गुलु हिन्दी ગુજરાતી In today’s modern era, due to improper eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle, increased uric acid, joint pain (arthritis), and skin diseases have become common. For these problems, Ayurveda describes a highly effective medicine known as ‘Kaishora Guggulu’. This is not just …
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Ajwain (Carom Seeds): A Tiny Seed with Big Healing Powers
🌐 Read this article in other languages:ગુજરાતી: અજમો આટલો બધો ઉપયોગી!हिंदी: अजवाइन इतनी उपयोगी! Ajwain (Carom seeds) is a tiny kitchen ingredient with extraordinary healing power. Traditionally used in cooking, as a mouth freshener, and in home remedies, ajwain has been valued in Ayurveda for centuries. It is especially effective as a digestive aid, pain reliever, antimicrobial, …
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