Pashanbhed (Bergenia ligulata) Pashanbhed is a highly regarded medicinal Ayurvedic herb but is a highly controversial drug. There h... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Mustaka (Cyperus Rotundus) Mustaka botanically known as Cyperus rotundus belongs to the Cyperaceae family and is an erect peren... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Maricha (Piper Nigrum) King of spices “Maricha'' commonly known as black pepper is largely cultivated in Sarawak State in... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Madanaphala (Randia dumetorum) Madanphala is a deciduous thorny shrub botanically known as Randia dumetorum Lamk.... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) Lodhra botanically known as Symplocos racemosa is a critically endangered medicinal plant that belon... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) Manjistha botanically known as Rubia cordifolia is a member of the coffee family i.e. Rubiaceae.... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) Mandukaparni botanically known as Centella asiatica is the most significant Medhya Dravya. Mandukapa... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum, Caryophyllus aromaticus) Lavanga is a well-known ayurvedic herb that is botanically known as Syzygium aromaticum and belongs ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysentrica) – Part-2 Kutaja is botanically known as Holarrhena antidysentrica Wall. is found in various tropical and subt... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysentrica) – Part-1 Kutaja is botanically known as Holarrhena antidysentrica Wall. is found in various tropical and subt... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kustha (Saussurea Lappa) Kustha botanically known as Saussurea lappa is a potential herb that belongs to Bhringraja Kula i.e ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kupilu (Strychnos Nux Vomica) Kupilu botanically known as Strychnos nux vomica Linn. is a semi-poisonous plant i.e Upa Visha that ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kumkum Kesara (Crocus Sativus) Kumkuma Kesara is a triploid herbaceous plant i.e., the most expensive spice in the world. Kumkuma K... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Ghrit Kumari (Aloe Vera) Ghrit Kumari botanically known as Aloe barbadensis is a succulent plant that grows in subtropical an... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Khair (Acacia catechu) Khair which is famous for the name Cutch tree is botanically known as Acacia catechu Willd.... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) Katuki, a bitter tonic botanically known as Picrorrhiza kurroa, is very famous in the Ayurveda world... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Karkatshringi (Pistacia integerrima) Karkatshringi is a deciduous tree, botanically known as Pistacia integerrima, and belongs to the Ana... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Karpura (Cinnamomum Camphora) Karpura is one of the important miraculous evergreen deciduous trees that are native to India, Korea... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kapikacchu– Mucuna pruriens Bak. Kapikacchu botanically known as Mucuna pruriens belongs to the Fabaceae family and is very famous fo... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kanchnar – Bauhinia variegate Linn. Kanchnara botanically known as Bauhinia variegate is a famous Ayurvedic medicinal plant native to th... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kampillaka – Mallotus philippensis Muell Arg. Kampillaka botanically known as Mallotus philippensis is a widely disturbed perennial shrub that bel... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Jyotishmati- Malkangni – Celastrus paniculatus Willd. Jyotishmati is botanically known as Celastrus paniculatus and is very famous with the name "tree of ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kalamegha – Andrographis paniculata Burm. b. Kalamegha or Bhunimba botanically known as Andrographis paniculata is a small annual herbaceous plan... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Jatiphala- Jaiphala- Jaepatri- Javitri – Myristica fragrans Houtt. Jaiphala is traditionally famous by the name Jatiphala, Javitari in Asian countries. It is botanical... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Jeeraka Dwaya (Shweta Jeeraka, Krishna Jeeraka) Both are a rich source of essential oil and belong to the Apiaceae family. Different authors also me... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Jatamansi – Nardostachys jatamansi DC. Jatamansi botanically known as Nardostachys Jatamansi is found in the Himalayan region and is an imp... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Jambu – Syzygium cumini Linn. – Eugenia jambolana Lam. Jamun/ Jambu is botanically known as Syzygium cumini of the Myrtaceae family. Its English name is bl... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula Retz. Haritaki botanically known as Terminalia chebula has been placed in high esteem among the various he... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Haridra Dwaya – Curcuma longa Linn., Berberis aristata Dc. Haridra Dwaya consists of two herbs Haridra and Daru Haridra. Haridra commonly known as Haldi is a f... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Guggulu – Commiphora mukul Hook ex. Guggulu commonly known as the Indian bdellium tree is a flowering plant with thin papery bark of the... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Giloye- Guduci- Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia Miers. Guduchi botanically known as Tinospora cordifolia is a plant belonging to the Menispermaceae family ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Goksura – Tribulus terrestris Linn. Goksura botanically known as Tribulus terrestris is an annual prostrate herb with multidimensional u... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Gambhari – Gmelina arborea Linn. Kashmarya or Gambhari is a fast-growing deciduous tree that is botanically known as Gmelina arborea.... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Eranda – Ricinus communis Linn. Eranda has botanically known as Ricinus communis Linn. a perennial or annual soft wooded small tree ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Ela Dwaya – Elettaria cardamomom Maton. – Amomum subulatum Roxb. Ela is the common spice of India and is famous among people not only for its aromatic taste but also... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Durva – Cynodon dactylon Person. Durva commonly known as “Doob Ghas” is a perennial herbaceous creeping grass of a Poaceae family... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa Salisb. In the Ayurvedic medicinal industries, Dhataki is a plant of high demand and its Pushpa (flowers) ar... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Devadaru – Cedrus deodara Roxb. Devataru or Devadaru, botanically known as Cedrus deodara belongs to the family Pinaceae. Devadaru i... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Dadima – Punica granatum Linn. There is a quote that “Ek Anaar so Bimar”, which clarifies that Anaar is beneficial in curing va... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica Linn. Chitraka is botanically known as Plumbago zeylanica Linn. is the most popular herb belonging to the ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Chandana Dwaya– Santalum album Linn. and Pterocarpus santalinus Linn. Shweta Chandana botanically known as Santalum album Linn. is a commercially significant evergreen tr... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Brihati – Solanum indicum Linn. Brihati is a perennial under the shrub, mostly found throughout India and botanically known as Solan... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Brahmi – Bacopa monnieri Corr. Brahmi botanically known as Bacopa monnieri is a perennial, non-aromatic memory enhancer, the neuro-... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Bilva – Aegle marmelos Corr. Bilva botanically known as Aegle marmelos is a medicinal plant belonging to the Rutaceae family and ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Bijaka– Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Bijakaor Asana commonly known as Vijayasara or Honne Mara in Kannada is widely distributed in severa... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Bibhitaki – Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica Roxb. Vibhitaki which is well recognized as the ingredient of Triphala is a highly efficacious Ayurvedic h... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Bhringraja – Eclipta alba Hassk. False daisy commonly known as Bhringraja is a wild plant with ethnomedicinal significance and it is ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Bharangi – Clerodendrum serratum Linn. In the Indian system of medicine, various herbs are used to treat respiratory disorders.... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Bala Dwaya – Sida cordifolia Linn & Abutilon indicum Sw. For thousands of years, thousands of plants have been used for the treatment of various disorders. ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Bhallataka – Semecarpus anacardium Linn. Bhallataka botanically known as Semecarpus anacardium is used for various ailments since ancient tim... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) Bakuchi has been used from past hundreds of years and is considered as the most conventional herb. ... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) The aconite genus has perennial herbs that occur in the mountain part of the northern hemisphere and... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Ashoka (Saraca asoca) Ashoka botanically known as Saraca asoca is an auspicious tree with various medicinal properties.... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Arka Dwaya – Calotropis gigantea Linn. R. Br. & Calotropis procera Ait, R. Br. Since ancient times for the treatment of various disorders, Arka has been used. As per classical lit... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) In the Ayurvedic system of medicine, Ashwagandha is a very revered herb as a Rasayana (tonic).... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) Arjuna botanically known as Terminalia arjuna belongs to the Combretaceae family, is a plant that ha... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Ardraka (Zingiber officinale) Ardraka and Shunthi are widely used in ancient Ayurveda for various disorders. In Ayurvedic classica... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Aragvadha (Cassia Fistula) Aargvadha botanically known as Cassia fistula is a plant of the family Fabaceae. Aargvadha is very f... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera) Apamarga is a weed that grows throughout the tropical parts of the world including India. Botanicall... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) Amalaki botanically known as Emblica officinalis or Phyllanthus emblica is traditional food and medi... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Ahiphena – Papaver somniferum Linn. Opium botanically known as Papaver somniferum is cultivated in Eastern countries and India only unde... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia) In Ayurvedic classical texts, Agnimantha is considered to be the main ingredient of Dashmool as well... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Agaru (Aquilaria Agallocha) Agaru, famous for the name "wood of Gods' ', is a critically endangered species. It is the oldest sp... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments
Kiratatikta (Swertia Chirata) Kiratatikta is a critically endangered annual or biennial herb that is popular native to the tempera... Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.) No Comments