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Chebulic myrobalan is a popular remedy for various diseases in Ayurveda. It is known as Haritaki or Harad in Sanskrit. Chebulic myrobalan is one of the…

Gotu Kola is a plant native to India, which has various medicinal benefits in Ayurveda. It is used to treat various health conditions such as hepatitis,…

Butea is commonly called ‘Flame of the Forest’. It is called Palasa and Shimby Kul in Sanskrit and it belongs to the family Fabaceae. Other common…

Datura stramonium has various medicinal uses. The herb is called Dhatura in Sanskrit and is a very important ancient herb. It has religious importance also as…

Madhuca indica is commonly called Butter tree or Honey tree, which belongs to Sapotaceae family. Madhuca is generally known by the name of Mahua. It has…

According to Ayurveda, diets play an important role in keeping a person healthy. In Indian philosophy, the table manners are guided by balance in food for…

Gymnema sylvestre herb is commonly called Gurmar, which belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae. The herb is also known by various other names like Meshasringi, Madhoolika and…

The Ayurvedic name for lumbar spondylitis is Teevar Prishtha Shoola. The disease is associated with lumbar region of spinal cord. The onset of the disease is…

Amaltas is an important herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Its fruit, roots, fruit pulp and seeds are used to prepare various medicines. Amaltas is considered to be…

Pudina is the most traditionally used herb in Ayurveda. It has various health benefits. Ayurvedic physicians recommend pudina leaves and its preparations for indigestion. It has…