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AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL
PLANTS
Medicinal
Plants are the essence of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Treatment. When
used rightly in accordance with their basic principles, they produce
miraculous effects. Their role is not only confined to mere curing diseases
but also to rejuvenate body-mind. Ayurvedic herbs are called elixir of life.
These Ayurvedic herbs are also used in various synergistic combinations. Being natural
they are more significant in
today’s world.
Some of the Ayurvedic
Medicinal Plants are mentioned here for educational purpose.
Medicinal Plans
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Latin
names |
Sanskrit/Hindi names |
Main
indications in ayurveda |
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Azadirachta Indica |
Neem |
Skin Disease, Blood Purifier, Antibacterial |
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Adhatoda Zeylanica |
Vasa |
Cough, Fever, Asthma |
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Apium Graveolens |
Ajmoda |
Liver Disorders, Kidney Stones, Analgesic |
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Acorus Calamus |
Vacha |
Nervine, Sedative, Stomachic, Expectorant, Emetic, Laxative, Diuretic |
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Anacyllus Pyrethrum |
Akarkara |
Mental Disorders, Tooth Ache , Hiccup, |
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Achyranthes Aspera |
Apamarg |
Migraine, Digestive Disorders, Eye Disorders |
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Aconitum Heterophyllum |
Atis, Ativisha |
Children’s Disorders , Antihelminthic , Digestive Disorders |
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Acasia Nilotica |
Babbul |
Pharyngitis , Indigestion, Diarrhea , |
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Aegle Marmelos |
Bel
, Bilav |
Dysentery , Irritable Bowl Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus |
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Aloe Vera |
Ghritkumari |
Skin Disorders, Menstrual Disorders, Piles , Arthritis |
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Asparagus Racemosus |
Shatavari |
Galactogogic, Antispasmodic, Antidiarrhetic, Demulcent |
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Aconitum Ferox |
Vatsnaabh |
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Bacopa Monnieri |
Brahmi |
Nervine Tonic, Diuretic, Sedative |
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Boerhavia Diffusa |
Punarnava |
Diuretic, Expectorant, Laxative |
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Boswellia Serrata |
Shallaki |
Antiarthritic, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory |
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Bauhina Variegata |
Kanchnaar |
Fibroids , Cancer, Bleeding Piles, Goiter |
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Cassia Fistula |
Amaltaas |
Constipation , Hemorrhoids, Indigestion |
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Callicarpa Macrophylla |
Pringu |
Joint Pain, Skin Disease, Blood Disease |
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Calotropis Procera |
Arak |
Migraine , Cough , Asthma |
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Clerodendrum Serratum |
Bharangi |
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Centella Asiatica |
Mandukparni |
Lack of Memory , Stress, Epilepsy, |
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Curcuma Longa |
Haldi |
Anti-oxidant , Blood Purifier, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Cancer
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Cyperus Scariosus |
Nagarmotha, Mustak |
Indigestion , Gout, Joint Pain |
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Convolvulus Microphyllus |
Shankh Pushpi |
Brain Tonic, Loss of Memory, Depression |
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Datura Meteal |
Dhatura |
Paralysis, Vata Disorders, |
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Emblica Officinalis |
Amla |
Rasayan (anti-aging), Falling Hair, Acidity, Jaundice |
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Eclipta Elba |
Bhringraj |
Premature Graying of Hair , Healing Bad Wounds , Immunity Booster |
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Euphorbia Thymifolia |
Duddhi |
Epistaxis , Alopecia, Leucorrhea |
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Ficus Racemosa |
Gular , Udumbar |
Gynaecological Disorders , Dysentery , Bleeding Disorders |
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Gmelina Arborea |
Gambhari |
General Tonic, To increase Strength, Antiviral, Indigestion |
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Glycyrrhija Glabra |
Mulhati |
Sore Throat, Headache , Cough, Stomachache |
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Gmelina Arborea |
Shriparni |
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Hemidesmus Indicus |
Anantmool , Saariva |
Blood Purifier , To increase Appetite, Cough, Skin |
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Hibiscus Rosa sinensis |
Gudhal, Japa |
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Holarrhena Antidysenterica |
Kutaj |
Diarrhea, Dysentery, Amebiasis, Anthelminthic |
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Hyoscyamus Niger |
Yavani |
Chronic Dementia, Hysteria, Palpitations, Asthma, Sedative |
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Linum Usitatissium |
Alsi |
Arthritis , Headache , Malnutrition |
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Moringa Oleifera |
Sahinjan , Shobhanjan |
Indigestion, Diuretic, Edema, Gout |
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Mimusops Elengi |
Molsiri |
Cardiovascular Disorders , Constipation, Infertility |
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Momordica Charantia |
Karela |
Diabetes Mellitus , Skin Disorders |
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Melia Azedarch |
Bakayan , Mahanimb |
Uterine disorders, Kidney Stones , Piles |
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Nardostachys Jatamansi |
Jatamansi |
Nervousness,
Anxiety, Dysmenorrhea, Insomnia, Hair Tonic |
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Ocimum Sanctum |
Tulsi |
Anti-Viral , Anti-Cancer,, Expectorant, Anticatarrhal, Antispasmodic,
Anthelminthic |
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Oxalis Corniculata |
Changgeri |
Scurvy , Dysentry, Bleeding Piles, Anorexia |
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Plumbago zeylanica |
Chitrak |
Warts, Rheumatic Joint Pain |
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Phyllanthus fraternus |
Bhumiamla, Bahuphala |
Liver Disorders, Diabetes, Menorrhagea |
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Pterocarpus santalinus |
Rakta Chandana |
Skin Tonic, Liver Disorders, Fever |
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Psoralea corylifolia |
Bakuchi |
Leucoderma, Skin Problems , Jaundice |
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Plantago Ovata |
Isaphgol |
Constipation, Colitis, Irritible Bowel, Cystitis |
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Ricinus Communis |
Arand |
Constipation , Arthritis, Vata Disorders |
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Saraca Asoka |
Ashok , Hempushap |
Leucorrhea , Loss of Memory, Achnes |
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Sida Cordifolia |
Bala |
Paralysis , Muscular Dystrophy, Nervine Tonic |
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Sphaeranthus Indicus |
Gorkhmundi |
Hair Disorders, Gout , Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Syzygium Cuminii |
Jaamun |
Diabetes Mellitus, Throat Problems, Eye |
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Solanum Nigrum |
Makoye, Kakmachi |
Insomnia , Cardiac Disorders , Hepatomegaly, Edema |
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Solanum Surattense |
Kantkari |
Cough, Arthritis, Vata Disorders |
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Sapindus Mukorossi |
Reetha |
Falling Hair , Asthma, Amenorrhea |
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Tephrosia Purpurea |
Sharpunkha |
Spleen Disorders , Skin, Flatulence |
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Tamarindus Indica |
Imali |
Anorexia, Impotency, Pita Disorders |
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Terminalia Chebula |
Harar, Abhaya |
Constipation, Hemorrhoids,Indigestion |
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Tribulus Terrestris |
Gokhru |
Kidney Stones, Infertility, Fever, Diuretic |
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Tinospora Cordifolia |
Giloy, Amrita |
Liver Disorders, Immunity Booster, Anti-Cancer, Blood Purifier |
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Terminalia Arjuna |
Arjun |
Cardiac Tonic , Blood Pressure, Pigmentation |
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Trachyspermum Amni |
Ajwain , Yawani |
Antihelminthic , Digestive Disorders , Influenza , Diuretic |
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Terminalia Bellirica |
Baheda , Vibhitak |
Bronchitis , Anemia , Heart Problems |
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Vitex Negundo |
Nirgundi |
Menstrual Disorders, Sciatica, Backache |
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Valeriana Wallichii |
Tagar |
Irregular Menstruation , Osteoarthritis |
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Withania Somniferra |
Ashwgandha |
Nervine Tonic, Stress, Insomnia |
Disclaimer:
All information provided in this website is
for basic information only. Consult your own physician regarding
the treatment of any medical condition. People should not try to medicate
themselves or others with any of the plants referred in here without the
guidance of a qualified Ayurveda practitioner.
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