Medicinal Plants

Aamratak · Wild Mango

Spondias mangifera

Spondias mangifera, commonly known as "Wild Mango" or "Mombin," is a tropical deciduous tree native to South and Central America.

Aguru · Agarwood

Aquilaria agallocha

Aquilaria agallocha is a medium-sized evergreen tree.

Ajmoda

Apium graveolens

Ajmoda is an annual herb that grows up to the height of 69 to 90 cm.

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe vera

Amalaki · Indian Gooseberry

Phyllanthus emblica

The tree is small to medium in size, reaching 1–8 m (3 ft 3 in – 26 ft 3 in) in height.

Anjeer · Fig

Ficus carica

The fig is the edible fruit of Ficus carica, a species of small tree in the flowering plant family Moraceae, native to the Mediterranean region, together with western and southern Asia.

Aprajita

Clitoria ternatea

It is a slender climbing legume with short, soft hairs on the stem.

Amaltas · Golden Shower Tree

Scientifc name- Cassia fistula

Arjun · White Murdah

Terminalia arjuna

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Damabel · Indian Ipicac

Tylophora Indica

Damabel is a small evergreen, climbing shrub. It is found in dry forest of sub-Himalayan tracts of North and East Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Konkan, Deccan, and plains of Tamil Nadu.

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, fam. Solanaceae) is commonly known as “Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng”.

Peepal · Sacred Fig

Ficus religiosa

Ficus religiosa or sacred fig is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent and Indochina that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family.

Asthishrinkhla

Cissus quadrangularis

Cissus quadrangularis, commonly known as “Asthishrinkhla” or “Hadjod” in Ayurvedic medicine, is a succulent plant native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Africa.

Ativisha · Indian Atees

Aconitum heterophyllum

Ativisa (Aconitum heterophyllum) is an important Ayurvedic herb used for many years for multiple health conditions.

Avartani · Indian Screw Tree

Helicteresisora Linn

It is sub-deciduous small tree or shrub of about 1.5-3.0 m height.

Babool

Acacia nilotica

Acacia nilotica or Vachellianilotica is a tree 5–20 m high with a dense spheric crown, stems and branches usually dark to black coloured, fissured bark, grey-pinkish slash, exuding a reddish low quality gum.

Bakul

MimusopselengiLinn

Mimusops elengi is a medium-sized evergreen tree found in tropical forests in South Asia, Southeast Asia and northern Australia.

Kadali · Banana

Musa

Theone or more pseudostems (upright, trunk-like structures) formed by tightly packed concentric layers of leaf sheaths, an underground rhizome, and a fibrous root system.

Bharangi

Clerodendrum serratum

Clerodendrum is a genus of flowering plants formerly placed in the family Verbenaceae, but now considered to belong to the Lamiaceae (mint) family.

Bhringaraj · False Daisy

Eclipta alba

Bhringaraj is a creeping herb that grows to a height of1to 3 feet .

Bhumyamalaki

Phyllanthus niruri

It grows 50–70 cm (20–28 in) tall and bears ascending herbaceous branches.

Bilva

Aegle marmelos

Bilva,

Brahmi · Water Hyssop

Bacopa monnieri

Brahmi is non-aromatic soft, perennial, creeping herb with succulent leaves.

Chandrashoor · Garden Cress

Lepidium sativum

Chandrashoor is very effective herb of Ayurveda that belongs to mustard family.

Kirattikta · Chirata

Swertia chirata

Chirata is a herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers.

Chitrak

cientific Name: Plumbago zeylanica

Dadima Pomegranate

Punica granatum

Dadima (Pomegranate)

Dantimool · Wild Castor

BaliospermumMontanum

The transverse section of a mature root is circular in outline and shows 5-18 layered cork consisting of brown coloredsuberised or lignified brick-shaped cells and few cells containing tannin and red coloring matter.

Dantimool · Wild Castor

BaliospermumMontanum

The transverse section of a mature root is circular in outline and shows 5-18 layered cork consisting of brown coloredsuberised or lignified brick-shaped cells and few cells containing tannin and red coloring matter.

Daruharidra · Indian Berberry

Berberisaristata

Berberisaristata is characterized by an erect spiny shrub, ranging between 2 and 3 m (6.6 and 9.8 ft) in height.

Devdaru · Himalayan Cedar

Cedrus deodara

Devdaru is a large evergreen coniferous tree with needle-like leaves.

Dhataki · Fire Flame Bush

Scientifical Name : Woodfordia fruticosa

Datura · Thorn Apple

Datura stramonium

Datura, (genus Datura), also called thorn apple, genus of about nine species of poisonous flowering plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae).

Draksha

Vitis Vinifera

Drakshais well known for its sweet fruits. It is commonly knownas Grapes and is cultivated through out India.

Durva · Grass

Cynodon dactylon

Durva is a warm-season grass that thrives in tropical and subtropical regions.

Ela · Cardamom

Elettaria

It is also known as elaichi in Hindi

Erand

Ricinus communis

Erand

Flax Seeds

Linum usitatissimum

Flaxseeds:

Gambhari · White Teak

Gmelina arborea

Gmelina arborea, (in English beechwood , gmelina, goomar teak, Kashmir tree, Malay beechwood, white teak, Yamane , locally known as gamhar, is a fast-growing deciduous tree in the family Verbinaceae.

Giloy

Tinospora cordifolia

Giloy

Gokshura · Puncture Vine

Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris is a small, herbaceous plant that is widely distributed in warm temperate and

Meshashringi · Gudmar

Gymnema sylvestre

Gurmar or Gymnema Sylvestre is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family, a popular herb in Ayurveda valued for its indispensable medicinal and healing properties.

Guggulu

Commiphora wightii

The plant grows wild in the arid, rocky tracts, also in low rainy and hot areas.Commiphora wightii grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching a maximum height of 4 m (13 ft), with thin papery bark.

Gulab · Rose

Rosa rubiginosa

Their stems are usually prickly and their glossy, green leaves have toothed edges.

Haritki

Terminalia chebula

Terminalia chebula is a medium to large deciduous tree growing to 30 m (98 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in diameter.

Harshringar Night Jasmine

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Parijat

Hingu · Asafoetida

Ferula narthex

Ferula assa-foetida is a monoecious, herbaceous, perennial plant of the family Apiaceae.

Indrayava · Kutaj Plant

Holarrhena antidysenterica

The Kutaj plant is a deciduous shrub or small tree.

Insulin Plant

Costus igneus

It is a perennial, upright, spreading plant reaching about two feet tall, with the tallest stems falling over and lying on the ground.

Isabgol · Psyllium Husk

Plantago ovate

It is a herb growing to a height of 1 feet all over India. It is cultivated in some parts of North West India like Rajasthan and Punjab.

Jamun

Syzygium cumini

Jamun (Syzygium cumini):

Japa · Hena

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree growing 2.5–5 m (8–16 ft) tall2.5–5 m (8–16 ft) tall and 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) wide, with glossy leaves and solitary, brilliant red flowers in summer and autum

Jati · Chameli

Jasminum officinale

The flowers are borne in cymose clusters with a minimum of three flowers, though they can also be solitary on the ends of branchlets.

Jati · Chameli

Jasminum officinale

The flowers are borne in cymose clusters with a minimum of three flowers, though they can also be solitary on the ends of branchlets.

Jayapal · Nutmeg

Croton tiglium

Jayapal is a medium sized tree which grows upto 20 feet in height.

Kababchini

Piper cubeba

KABABCHINI (TAILED PIPER)a

Kadamba

Anthocephalus Indicus Family – Rubiaceae

According to mythology our earth is made up of panchtatva (fire, earth, air, soil, and water) and is also found in humans, animals and plants.

Kaidarya

Murraya koenigii

KAIDARYA [CURRY LEAVES]

Kanchanar

Bauhinia variegata Family – Fabaceae

Kachnar is closely related to peacock flower and Kachnar tree is considered as a beautiful tree in the world when it blooms.

Kantakari

Solanum xanthocarpom

. A prickly, diffuse perennial undersherb, woody at base, with zig zag branches.

Karanja

Pongamia pinnata

‘Pongam Tree’ is known as one of the richest and brightest tree of India.

Karmard · Karonda

Carissa Carandas

Carissa Carandas is an evergreen thorny shrub belongs to Apocynaceae family, which is commonly known as karonda.

Kasmarda

Cassia occidentalis

Kasmarda,

Kesher · Saffron

Crocus sativus

Crocus sativus is a perennial herb that grows about 10 to 30 cm high.

Khadir · Black Catechu

Acacia catechu

Khadira is a deciduous tree which reaches the height up to 9 to 12 meters.

Khas Khas · Poppy Seeds

Papaver somniferum

Poppy Seeds are the nutty oilseeds obtained from the poppy plant, which is a staple condiment apart from garlic and mustard, found in Indian kitchens.

Kulthi Dal · Horse Gram

Macrotyloma uniflorum

Twining annual or perennial forming dense growth 30-60 cm high.

Kumari · Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

A perennial plant with a short stem.

Kutaki · Hellebore

Picrorhizakurroa

Kutaki is a perennial, more or less hairy herb, globally distributed in the Himalayan range across Pakistan, India and Nepal.

Lavanga · Clove

Syzygium Aromaticum

Lavanga is also called as cloves. It is one of the most common species used in kitchen from ages.

Madanphala · Emetic Nut

RandiaSpinosa

A large deciduous thorny shrub which grows up to 5 metres of height.

Mahanimba · Indian Liliac

Melia azedarach

Melia azedarach, commonly known as the chinaberry tree, pride of India, bead-tree, Cape lilac.The fully grown tree has a rounded crown, and commonly measures 7–12 metres (20–40 feet) tall, exceptionally 45 m (150 ft).The

Mandukaparni

Centella asiatica

"Mandukaparni"

Manjistha

Rubia cordifolia

Manjistha

Mehandi

Lawsonia inermis

mehandi

Mochras · Resins

Salmalia malabarica

Bombax malabaricum is a large deciduous tree, notable for its height and covered with hard conical prickles.

Musli

Chlorophytum borivilianum

Chlorophytum borivilianum is a widely used plant in folk and Ayurvedic systems of medicine.

Mulethi · Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Mulethi is a perennial herb with a woody taproot, reaching up to 1 meter in height.

Musta

Cyperus rotundus

Cyperus rotundus (coco-grass, Java grass, nut grass, purple nut sedge or purple nutsedge, red nut sedge, Khmer kravanh chru is a species of sedge (Cyperaceae) native to Africa, southern and central Europe (north to Franc

Naagdaman · Snake Plant

Scientifiv name: Dracaena trifasciata

Naagkeshar · Ceylon Ironwood

Mesua ferrea

Nagkesar. Botanical description of Mesua ferrea linn. Mesua ferrea linn.

Nimbuka · Lemon

Citrus acida

Lemon (Citrus acida) is a flowering plant of Rutaceae family and it rich in vitamin C, citric acid and essential oil that is widely used for food and medicinal purposes.

Trivritta · Nisoth

Operculina turpethum

Trivrit is a perennial climbing plant with large, fleshy roots.

Naagvalli · Paan

Piper betel

Evergreen, perennial, climber vine;stems 3mm in diameter, woody, dichotomous, articulate, swollen, rooted at nodes;4-2.5cm-long internodes;Leaves simple, spiral, and exstipulate;petiole 5mm long, channelled, and pubescen

Papaya

Carica papaya

The papaya plant, Carica papaya, is a fast-growing tropical tree-like herb native to Central and South America.

Parnabeej

Bryophyllum pinnatum

Patharchatta

Parnayavani

Coleus amboinicus

Parnayavani (Country borage)

Pashanbhed

Bergenia ligulata

Pashanbhed is a perennial herb mostly found in temperate Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan at an altitude of 2000-3000 m and in Khasia hills upto1500 meter altitude.

Pippali · Long Pepper

Piper longum

(Piper longum), sometimes called Indian long pepper or pippali, is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning.

Khas Khas · Poppy Seeds

Papaver somniferum

Poppy Seeds are the nutty oilseeds obtained from the poppy plant, which is a staple condiment apart from garlic and mustard, found in Indian kitchens Known by the vernacular names khus khus in Hindi, kasakasa in Tamil an

Prasarini

Paederia foetida

Prasarini

Rudraksh

Elaeocarpus ganitrus

Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus ganitrus):

Shahtoot · Mulberry

Morus Alba

Shahtoot tree also known as Mulberry tree is a medium sized, deciduous tree which grows fast when young and grows into a lush tree.

Sallaki Niryas

Boswellia serrata

Sallaki is a proprietary Ayurvedic herbal formulation that typically contains extracts from Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian Frankincense.

Sarpagandha

Rauvolfia serpentina

Sarpagandha

Shatavari

Asparagus racemosus

Asparagus racemosus is a climber having stems up to 4 m long.

Mishreya · Fennel Seed

Foeniculum vulgare

Common name: Saunf

Shami

Prosopis cineraria

- Prosopis cineraria, commonly known as Shami or Khejri, is a drought-resistant, medium-sized, deciduous tree native to arid and semi-arid regions of South Asia, including India, Pakistan, and parts of the Middle East.

Shankhpushpi

Convolvulus pluricaulis (CP) Choisy , syn; Convolvulus microphyllus Sieb

Shankhapushpi

Shati · Spiked Ginger Lily

Hedychium spicatum

Shati is a small shrub growing to a height of 2-3 feet and is found in the Himalayan range and mountains of Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan.

Sehjan

Moringa oleifera

Sehjan (Moringa oleifera):

Shinshapa

Dalbergia sissoo

Shinshapa,

Shirish

Albizia lebbeck

Shirish,

Shunthi · Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Sunthi is known to have originated and widely cultivated in India and introduced to China.

Tailsh Plant · The Himalayan Fir Or Talispatra

Abies webbiana

Talish plant is a tall evergreen tree, reaching heights of up to 40-60 meters

Tulsi

Ocimum sanctum

O. sanctum is a widely grown, sacred plant of India. Hindus grow Tulsi as a religious plant in their homes, temples and their farms.

Twak · Cinnamon

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Cinnamomum zeylanicum, commonly known as Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon.

Ushir · Cuscus Grass

Vetiveria zizanioides

It is distributed in India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh from Southwest Asia to tropical Africa.

Vanshlochana · Bamboo Manna

Bambusa arundinacea

Vanshlochan is a herbal silica concretion obtained from nodes of the female bamboo trees.

Varun

Crataeva nurvula Family – Capparidaceae

Varun

Vasa

Adhatodavasica Family - Acanthaceae

It commonly known in English as Malabar nut, adulsa, adhatoda, vasa, vasaka, is native to Asia.

Vata · Banyan Tree

Ficus benghalensis

Banyan, also spelled "banian" is a fig that develops accessory trunks from adventitious

Bibhitaki · Baheda

Terminalia bellirica

T.bellirica A large deciduous tree 10-12 m or more high, with straight & tail trunk.

Vidarikand · Indian Kudzu

Pueraria tuberosa

Botanical description: Vidarikand a perennial herb which is commonly known as Indian Kudzu.

Vidhara

Argyreia nervosa

Argyreia speciosa (Linn f.) (syn. Argyreia Nervosa) is the traditional ayurvedic medicinal plant that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family.