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.

Latin names Sanskrit/Hindi names Main indications in ayurveda
Azadirachta Indica Neem Skin Disease, Blood Purifier, Antibacterial
Adhatoda Zeylanica Vasa Cough, Fever, Asthma
Apium Graveolens Ajmoda Liver Disorders, Kidney Stones, Analgesic
Acorus Calamus Vacha Nervine, Sedative, Stomachic, Expectorant, Emetic, Laxative, Diuretic
Anacyllus Pyrethrum Akarkara Mental Disorders, Tooth Ache , Hiccup,
Achyranthes Aspera Apamarg Migraine, Digestive Disorders, Eye Disorders
Aconitum Heterophyllum Atis, Ativisha Children's Disorders , Antihelminthic , Digestive Disorders
Acasia Nilotica Babbul Pharyngitis , Indigestion, Diarrhea ,
Aegle Marmelos Bel , Bilav Dysentery , Irritable Bowl Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus
Aloe Vera Ghritkumari Skin Disorders, Menstrual Disorders, Piles , Arthritis
Asparagus Racemosus Shatavari Galactogogic, Antispasmodic, Antidiarrhetic, Demulcent
Aconitum Ferox Vatsnaabh  
Bacopa Monnieri Brahmi Nervine Tonic, Diuretic, Sedative
Boerhavia Diffusa Punarnava Diuretic, Expectorant, Laxative
Boswellia Serrata Shallaki Antiarthritic, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory
Bauhina Variegata Kanchnaar Fibroids , Cancer, Bleeding Piles, Goiter
Cassia Fistula Amaltaas Constipation , Hemorrhoids, Indigestion
Callicarpa Macrophylla Pringu Joint Pain, Skin Disease, Blood Disease
Calotropis Procera Arak Migraine , Cough , Asthma
Clerodendrum Serratum Bharangi  
Centella Asiatica Mandukparni Lack of Memory , Stress, Epilepsy,
Curcuma Longa Haldi Anti-oxidant , Blood Purifier, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Cancer
Cyperus Scariosus Nagarmotha, Mustak Indigestion , Gout, Joint Pain
Convolvulus Microphyllus Shankh Pushpi Brain Tonic, Loss of Memory, Depression
Datura Meteal Dhatura Paralysis, Vata Disorders,
Emblica Officinalis Amla Rasayan (anti-aging), Falling Hair, Acidity, Jaundice
Eclipta Elba Bhringraj Premature Graying of Hair , Healing Bad Wounds , Immunity Booster
Euphorbia Thymifolia Duddhi Epistaxis , Alopecia, Leucorrhea
Ficus Racemosa Gular , Udumbar Gynaecological Disorders , Dysentery , Bleeding Disorders
Gmelina Arborea Gambhari General Tonic, To increase Strength, Antiviral, Indigestion
Glycyrrhija Glabra Mulhati Sore Throat, Headache , Cough, Stomachache
Gmelina Arborea Shriparni  
Hemidesmus Indicus Anantmool , Saariva Blood Purifier , To increase Appetite, Cough, Skin
Hibiscus Rosa sinensis Gudhal, Japa  
Holarrhena Antidysenterica Kutaj Diarrhea, Dysentery, Amebiasis, Anthelminthic
Hyoscyamus Niger Yavani Chronic Dementia, Hysteria, Palpitations, Asthma, Sedative
Linum Usitatissium Alsi Arthritis , Headache , Malnutrition
Moringa Oleifera Sahinjan , Shobhanjan Indigestion, Diuretic, Edema, Gout
Mimusops Elengi Molsiri Cardiovascular Disorders , Constipation, Infertility
Momordica Charantia Karela Diabetes Mellitus , Skin Disorders
Melia Azedarch Bakayan , Mahanimb Uterine disorders, Kidney Stones , Piles
Nardostachys Jatamansi Jatamansi Nervousness, Anxiety, Dysmenorrhea, Insomnia, Hair Tonic
Ocimum Sanctum Tulsi Anti-Viral , Anti-Cancer,, Expectorant, Anticatarrhal, Antispasmodic, Anthelminthic
Oxalis Corniculata Changgeri Scurvy , Dysentry, Bleeding Piles, Anorexia
Plumbago zeylanica Chitrak Warts, Rheumatic Joint Pain
Phyllanthus fraternus Bhumiamla, Bahuphala Liver Disorders, Diabetes, Menorrhagea
Pterocarpus santalinus Rakta Chandana Skin Tonic, Liver Disorders, Fever
Psoralea corylifolia Bakuchi Leucoderma, Skin Problems , Jaundice
Plantago Ovata Isaphgol Constipation, Colitis, Irritible Bowel, Cystitis
Ricinus Communis Arand Constipation , Arthritis, Vata Disorders
Saraca Asoka Ashok , Hempushap Leucorrhea , Loss of Memory, Achnes
Sida Cordifolia Bala Paralysis , Muscular Dystrophy, Nervine Tonic
Sphaeranthus Indicus Gorkhmundi Hair Disorders, Gout , Cardiovascular Disorders
Syzygium Cuminii Jaamun Diabetes Mellitus, Throat Problems, Eye
Solanum Nigrum Makoye, Kakmachi Insomnia , Cardiac Disorders , Hepatomegaly, Edema 
Solanum Surattense Kantkari Cough, Arthritis, Vata Disorders
Sapindus Mukorossi Reetha Falling Hair , Asthma, Amenorrhea
Tephrosia Purpurea Sharpunkha Spleen Disorders , Skin, Flatulence
Tamarindus Indica Imali Anorexia, Impotency, Pita Disorders
Terminalia Chebula Harar, Abhaya Constipation, Hemorrhoids,Indigestion
Tribulus Terrestris Gokhru Kidney Stones, Infertility, Fever, Diuretic
Tinospora Cordifolia Giloy, Amrita Liver Disorders, Immunity Booster, Anti-Cancer, Blood Purifier
Terminalia Arjuna Arjun Cardiac Tonic , Blood Pressure, Pigmentation
Trachyspermum Amni Ajwain , Yawani Antihelminthic , Digestive Disorders , Influenza , Diuretic
Terminalia Bellirica Baheda , Vibhitak Bronchitis , Anemia , Heart Problems
Vitex Negundo Nirgundi Menstrual Disorders, Sciatica, Backache 
Valeriana Wallichii Tagar Irregular Menstruation , Osteoarthritis
Withania Somniferra Ashwgandha Nervine Tonic, Stress, Insomnia