Botanical name : Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn
Family : Euphorbiaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Tamalaki, Bhoomyamalaki, Bhoodhatri, Bahupatra.
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Kashaya, Tikta, Madhura
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha,
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English :
Hindi : Jangli amli, Jaramla
Malayalam : Keezharnelli, Kirutanelli
PLANT DESCRIPTION
An annual herb with slender leaf-bearing branches. Leaves numerous, subsessile, elliptic; flowers yellowish green, axillary, males in groups of 1-3, females solitary; fruits small, globose, seen underneath the branches and having 3 seeds.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta and kapha, anorexia, jaundice, intermittent fevers, urinary retention, constipation, ulcers and wounds
Useful part : whole plant
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Piper longum
Botanical name : Piper longum Linn.
Family : Piperaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Pippali, Magadhi
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Katu
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Long pepper
Hindi : Pipli, Pipal
Malayalam : Thippali
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A slender aromatic climber rooting at the nodes, the branches are erect, swollen at the nodes. Leaves are alternate, ovate-oblong, entire, smooth, thin with reticulate venation; veins raised beneath. Flowers in solitary spikes, fruits are berries, small red when ripe. The mature spikes when dried is called pippali
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, lumbar pain, arthritis, dyspepsia, asthma, bronchitis, fever, etc. it has aphrodisiac property.
Useful part : Dried spikes, Root.
Family : Piperaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Pippali, Magadhi
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Katu
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Long pepper
Hindi : Pipli, Pipal
Malayalam : Thippali
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A slender aromatic climber rooting at the nodes, the branches are erect, swollen at the nodes. Leaves are alternate, ovate-oblong, entire, smooth, thin with reticulate venation; veins raised beneath. Flowers in solitary spikes, fruits are berries, small red when ripe. The mature spikes when dried is called pippali
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, lumbar pain, arthritis, dyspepsia, asthma, bronchitis, fever, etc. it has aphrodisiac property.
Useful part : Dried spikes, Root.
Piper nigrum
Botanical name : Piper nigrum Linn
Family : Piperaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Maricha, Krishna, Dharmapathanam, Ooshanam
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu
Guna : Lakhu, Teekshna
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Black pepper, Common pepper, Pepper
Hindi : Kalimirch
Malayalam : Kurumulaku
Distribution – Throughout India up to 1500 meters in height in evergreen forests, also cultivated.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A perennial climber, rooting at nodes, leaves simple, alternate, cordate, and broadly ovate; flowers minute in hanging spikes, usually dioecious; fruits globose, one seeded berries, red when ripe. Seeds globose with acrid taste.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, fever, dyspepsia, cough, cold, asthma, hemorrhoids, and tuberculosis.
Useful part : Fruits.
Family : Piperaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Maricha, Krishna, Dharmapathanam, Ooshanam
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu
Guna : Lakhu, Teekshna
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Black pepper, Common pepper, Pepper
Hindi : Kalimirch
Malayalam : Kurumulaku
Distribution – Throughout India up to 1500 meters in height in evergreen forests, also cultivated.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A perennial climber, rooting at nodes, leaves simple, alternate, cordate, and broadly ovate; flowers minute in hanging spikes, usually dioecious; fruits globose, one seeded berries, red when ripe. Seeds globose with acrid taste.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, fever, dyspepsia, cough, cold, asthma, hemorrhoids, and tuberculosis.
Useful part : Fruits.
Plectranthus amboinicus
Botanical name : Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng.
Family : Lamiaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Karpooravalli, Sugandhavalakam
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Lavana, Kshara
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha, Teekshna
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Indian borage
Hindi : Pathar choor
Malayalam : Panikkoorkka,Kannikkoorkka
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A perennial herb grows up to a height of 30-60 cm; leaves simple, opposite, ovate, fleshy and aromatic; flowers pale purplish in dense whorls at distant intervals in a long slender raceme;
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, stomachache, cough, otalgia, flatulence, fever, and diarrhea especially in children
Useful part : Leaves.
Family : Lamiaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Karpooravalli, Sugandhavalakam
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Lavana, Kshara
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha, Teekshna
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Indian borage
Hindi : Pathar choor
Malayalam : Panikkoorkka,Kannikkoorkka
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A perennial herb grows up to a height of 30-60 cm; leaves simple, opposite, ovate, fleshy and aromatic; flowers pale purplish in dense whorls at distant intervals in a long slender raceme;
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, stomachache, cough, otalgia, flatulence, fever, and diarrhea especially in children
Useful part : Leaves.
Plectranthus vettiverioides
Botanical name : Plectranthus vettiverioides (Jacob) Singh & Sharma
Family : Laminaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Udeechi, Hreebera, Ambu, Valakam
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Indian plectranthus
Hindi : Valak
Malayalam : Iruveli
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A small, profusely branched succulent aromatic herb. Stems are quadrangular and greenish. Leaves are glandular and hairy, broadly ovate with dentate margins. Flowers are small, bluish in terminal racemes. Fruits are seedless.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, fever, burning sensation, urinary retention, vomiting, diarrhea and ulcers. It promotes hair growth.
Useful part : Whole plant.
Family : Laminaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Udeechi, Hreebera, Ambu, Valakam
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Indian plectranthus
Hindi : Valak
Malayalam : Iruveli
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A small, profusely branched succulent aromatic herb. Stems are quadrangular and greenish. Leaves are glandular and hairy, broadly ovate with dentate margins. Flowers are small, bluish in terminal racemes. Fruits are seedless.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, fever, burning sensation, urinary retention, vomiting, diarrhea and ulcers. It promotes hair growth.
Useful part : Whole plant.
Plumbago zeylanica
Botanical name : Plumbago zeylanica Linn.
Family : Plumbaginaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Chitraka, Agni, Dahana
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha, Teekshna
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Leadwort, White leadwort, Fire plant
Hindi : Chitra, Chita
Malayalam : Koduveli, Vellakkoduveli
Distribution – Throughout India in moist places; growing wild.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A pretty perennial shrub with semi woody stems and numerous branches. Leaves simple alternate, oblong-lanceolate and acute; flower white in long terminal spikes. Roots are cylindrical irregularly bent having transverse shallow fissures at bents.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, diarrhea, inflammation, fever, nervous palsy, hemorrhoids, skin diseases, irritable bowel disease, ammenorrhoea and anemia.
Useful part : Roots
Family : Plumbaginaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Chitraka, Agni, Dahana
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha, Teekshna
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Leadwort, White leadwort, Fire plant
Hindi : Chitra, Chita
Malayalam : Koduveli, Vellakkoduveli
Distribution – Throughout India in moist places; growing wild.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A pretty perennial shrub with semi woody stems and numerous branches. Leaves simple alternate, oblong-lanceolate and acute; flower white in long terminal spikes. Roots are cylindrical irregularly bent having transverse shallow fissures at bents.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, diarrhea, inflammation, fever, nervous palsy, hemorrhoids, skin diseases, irritable bowel disease, ammenorrhoea and anemia.
Useful part : Roots
Premna serratifolia
Botanical name : Premna serratifolia Linn.
Family : Verbenaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Agnimandha, Arani, Ganikarika, Vaijayanta
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu, Tikta, Madhura
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Headache tree
Hindi : Arani, Ganiyari
Malayalam : Munja, Kattappa
Distribution – Throughout India growing wild in planes.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A large shrub or small tree grows up to 10 meters in height. Bark yellowish with lenticels; leaves simple, opposite, serrated; flowers small, greenish white with strong odor, fruits globose drupes.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, nervine pain, arthritis, indigestion, constipation, rhinitis, fever, hemorrhoids and tumors.
Useful part : Root, Leaves.
Family : Verbenaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Agnimandha, Arani, Ganikarika, Vaijayanta
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu, Tikta, Madhura
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Headache tree
Hindi : Arani, Ganiyari
Malayalam : Munja, Kattappa
Distribution – Throughout India growing wild in planes.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A large shrub or small tree grows up to 10 meters in height. Bark yellowish with lenticels; leaves simple, opposite, serrated; flowers small, greenish white with strong odor, fruits globose drupes.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, nervine pain, arthritis, indigestion, constipation, rhinitis, fever, hemorrhoids and tumors.
Useful part : Root, Leaves.
Pseudarthria viscida
Botanical name : Pseudarthria viscida W&A
Family : Fabaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Prsniparni, Chitraparni, Guha, Kandabahula
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English :
Hindi : Pidhavan, Deerkhamoola, Ekamoola
Malayalam : Moovila
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Note: In north India, the plant Uraria picta of Fabaceae family is taking as prsniparni.
A semi erect, pubescent, perennial shrub grows up to 50 cm to 1 meter in height. Branches are covered with whitish hairs. Leaves are hairy, compound; trifoliate, terminal leaflet rhomboid ovate, lateral ones are obliquely ovate or oblong. Flowers are purplish or pink, small numerous, found on terminal and axillary spikes. Fruits pods, flattened and covered with hairs, seeds 4-6
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies tridoshas, cough, asthma, fever, dysentery, cardiac ailments, rheumatoid arthritis and aid in fast healing of fractured bone.
Useful part : Roots
Family : Fabaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Prsniparni, Chitraparni, Guha, Kandabahula
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English :
Hindi : Pidhavan, Deerkhamoola, Ekamoola
Malayalam : Moovila
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Note: In north India, the plant Uraria picta of Fabaceae family is taking as prsniparni.
A semi erect, pubescent, perennial shrub grows up to 50 cm to 1 meter in height. Branches are covered with whitish hairs. Leaves are hairy, compound; trifoliate, terminal leaflet rhomboid ovate, lateral ones are obliquely ovate or oblong. Flowers are purplish or pink, small numerous, found on terminal and axillary spikes. Fruits pods, flattened and covered with hairs, seeds 4-6
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies tridoshas, cough, asthma, fever, dysentery, cardiac ailments, rheumatoid arthritis and aid in fast healing of fractured bone.
Useful part : Roots
Psoralea corylifolia
Botanical name : Psoralea corylifolia Linn.
Family : Fabaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Bakuchi, Vakuchi, Avalgujabeeja, Somaraji, Poothifalee, kushtaghni
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu, Tikta,
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha, Teekshna
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Babchi, psoralea seed
Hindi : Bavchi, Bakchi
Malayalam : Karkokil
PLANT DESCRIPTION
An erect herbaceous annual, 60-120 cm height. Leaves simple, broadly elliptic, rounded, clothed with white hairs on both surfaces, covered with numerous black dots. Flowers blue in dense, axillary, 10-30 flowered racemes; fruit pods, subglobose, slightly compressed, black, seeds oblong, flattened, dark brown with an agreeable aromatic odor and taste.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, leucoderma, ulcers, scabies, leprosy, muco-membraneous disorders and dermatitis.
Useful part : Seeds, leaves
Family : Fabaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Bakuchi, Vakuchi, Avalgujabeeja, Somaraji, Poothifalee, kushtaghni
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu, Tikta,
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha, Teekshna
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Babchi, psoralea seed
Hindi : Bavchi, Bakchi
Malayalam : Karkokil
PLANT DESCRIPTION
An erect herbaceous annual, 60-120 cm height. Leaves simple, broadly elliptic, rounded, clothed with white hairs on both surfaces, covered with numerous black dots. Flowers blue in dense, axillary, 10-30 flowered racemes; fruit pods, subglobose, slightly compressed, black, seeds oblong, flattened, dark brown with an agreeable aromatic odor and taste.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, leucoderma, ulcers, scabies, leprosy, muco-membraneous disorders and dermatitis.
Useful part : Seeds, leaves
Punica granatum
Botanical Name : Punica granatum Linn.
Family : Punicaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Dadima, Kharakam, Madhuramlaphalam, Kuchaphalam, Dandabeejam.
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura, Amla, Kashaya
Guna : Lakhu, Snigda
Virya : Ushna
Vipaka : Madhura
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Pomegranate
Hindi : Anar, Dhalim
Malayalam : Mathalam, Urumambazam
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A large deciduous undershrub grows up to 10 meters. Bark greenish grey colored. Leaves are opposite, glabrous, pellucid-punctate, with smooth upper surface. Flowers are scarlet red or yellow, solitary or 2-4 together. Fruits globose, brownish red colored crowned by persistent calyx. Seeds are numerous covered with thick sweet testa, the edible part of the fruit.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies tridosha, tapeworm infestation, Increase digestive power; alleviate fatigue and thirst and aphrodisiac.
Useful part : Bark, Fruit, Flower, Leaf.
Family : Punicaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Dadima, Kharakam, Madhuramlaphalam, Kuchaphalam, Dandabeejam.
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura, Amla, Kashaya
Guna : Lakhu, Snigda
Virya : Ushna
Vipaka : Madhura
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Pomegranate
Hindi : Anar, Dhalim
Malayalam : Mathalam, Urumambazam
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A large deciduous undershrub grows up to 10 meters. Bark greenish grey colored. Leaves are opposite, glabrous, pellucid-punctate, with smooth upper surface. Flowers are scarlet red or yellow, solitary or 2-4 together. Fruits globose, brownish red colored crowned by persistent calyx. Seeds are numerous covered with thick sweet testa, the edible part of the fruit.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies tridosha, tapeworm infestation, Increase digestive power; alleviate fatigue and thirst and aphrodisiac.
Useful part : Bark, Fruit, Flower, Leaf.
Pterocarpus santalinus
Botanical name : Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.f.
Family : Fabaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Raktachandana, Raktasara, Kshudrachandana
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Madhura
Guna : Guru
Virya : Seeta
Vipaka : Madhura
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Red sandalwood, Ruby wood
Hindi : Lalchandan
Malayalam : Raktachandanam, Chenchandanam
Distribution – Grows naturally in dry deciduous forests in Western Ghats, also cultivated.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A moderate sized deciduous tree grows up to 15 meters in height. Leaf comound, leaflets alternate, elliptic, obtuse, with fine hairs in under surface, having pale appearance. Flowers yellow in short axillary or terminal racemes. Fruits oblique pods, winged, containing seed.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, burning sensation, skin discoloration, fever, headache, diarrhea, dysentery, skin diseases, hemorrhage, inflammation, psychic disorders and general debility.
Useful part : Heartwood, Fruits
Family : Fabaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Raktachandana, Raktasara, Kshudrachandana
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Madhura
Guna : Guru
Virya : Seeta
Vipaka : Madhura
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Red sandalwood, Ruby wood
Hindi : Lalchandan
Malayalam : Raktachandanam, Chenchandanam
Distribution – Grows naturally in dry deciduous forests in Western Ghats, also cultivated.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A moderate sized deciduous tree grows up to 15 meters in height. Leaf comound, leaflets alternate, elliptic, obtuse, with fine hairs in under surface, having pale appearance. Flowers yellow in short axillary or terminal racemes. Fruits oblique pods, winged, containing seed.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, burning sensation, skin discoloration, fever, headache, diarrhea, dysentery, skin diseases, hemorrhage, inflammation, psychic disorders and general debility.
Useful part : Heartwood, Fruits
Pterocarpus marsupium
Botanical name : Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.
Family : Fabaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Asana, Beejaka, Petaca, Bandhukavriksha
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Kashaya, Tikta
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha
Virya : Seeta
Vipaka: Katu
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Indian kino tree, Malabar kino tree
Hindi : Vijayasara, Bijasal, Bila
Malayalam : Venga
Distribution – Throughout India, grows up to 1000 meters of elevation.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A medium to large sized tree grows up to 40 meters in height. Leaves compound, imparipinnate, leaflets 5-7 oblong obtuse and partially bilobed, with prominent nerves. Flowers yellow in terminal panicles. Fruits are pods, nearly flat with wings.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, diabetes, skin disease, leucoderma, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, arthritis cough and graying of hair. The gum Kino extracted from the bark is useful in many diseases including diabetes.
Useful part :Heartwood, Leaves, Flowers, Gum
Family : Fabaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Asana, Beejaka, Petaca, Bandhukavriksha
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Kashaya, Tikta
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha
Virya : Seeta
Vipaka: Katu
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Indian kino tree, Malabar kino tree
Hindi : Vijayasara, Bijasal, Bila
Malayalam : Venga
Distribution – Throughout India, grows up to 1000 meters of elevation.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A medium to large sized tree grows up to 40 meters in height. Leaves compound, imparipinnate, leaflets 5-7 oblong obtuse and partially bilobed, with prominent nerves. Flowers yellow in terminal panicles. Fruits are pods, nearly flat with wings.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, diabetes, skin disease, leucoderma, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, arthritis cough and graying of hair. The gum Kino extracted from the bark is useful in many diseases including diabetes.
Useful part :Heartwood, Leaves, Flowers, Gum
Psidium guajava
Botanical name : Psidium guajava Linn.
Family : Myrtaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Peruka, Svaduphala
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura, Amla, Kashaya
Guna : Guru
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Guava tree.
Hindi : Amrud, Saphed saphari, Lal saphari
Malayalam : Pera, Koyya, Adakkapazham
Distribution – Throughout India growing wild as well as cultivated.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A medium sized tree growing up to 15 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, elliptic oblong, pubescent with prominent nerves. Flowers white, fragrant, in axillary cymes. Fruits globose or pyriform berries in variable sizes, containing numerous white stony hard seed embedded in white or red sweaty pulp.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, hemorrhage, diarrhea, dysentery in children, ulcers, gingivitis, vomiting, ulcers, wounds and general weakness.
Useful part : Root, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits.
Family : Myrtaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Peruka, Svaduphala
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura, Amla, Kashaya
Guna : Guru
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Guava tree.
Hindi : Amrud, Saphed saphari, Lal saphari
Malayalam : Pera, Koyya, Adakkapazham
Distribution – Throughout India growing wild as well as cultivated.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A medium sized tree growing up to 15 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, elliptic oblong, pubescent with prominent nerves. Flowers white, fragrant, in axillary cymes. Fruits globose or pyriform berries in variable sizes, containing numerous white stony hard seed embedded in white or red sweaty pulp.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, hemorrhage, diarrhea, dysentery in children, ulcers, gingivitis, vomiting, ulcers, wounds and general weakness.
Useful part : Root, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits.
Premna lattifolia
Botanical name : Premna lattifolia Linn.
Family : Verbenaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Agnimandha, Arani, Ganikarika, Vaijayanta
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu, Tikta, Madhura
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Headache tree
Hindi : Arani, Ganiyari
Malayalam : Kattappa, Nattachedi.
Distribution – Throughout India growing wild in planes.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A large shrub or small tree grows up to 10 meters in height. Bark yellowish with lenticels; leaves simple, opposite, serrated; flowers small, greenish white with strong odor, fruits globose drupes.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, hemorrhoids, arthritis, indigestion, constipation, rhinitis, epilepsy, nervine weakness, fever and tumors
Useful part : Roots, Leaves.
Family : Verbenaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Agnimandha, Arani, Ganikarika, Vaijayanta
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu, Tikta, Madhura
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Headache tree
Hindi : Arani, Ganiyari
Malayalam : Kattappa, Nattachedi.
Distribution – Throughout India growing wild in planes.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A large shrub or small tree grows up to 10 meters in height. Bark yellowish with lenticels; leaves simple, opposite, serrated; flowers small, greenish white with strong odor, fruits globose drupes.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, hemorrhoids, arthritis, indigestion, constipation, rhinitis, epilepsy, nervine weakness, fever and tumors
Useful part : Roots, Leaves.
Portulaca oleracea
Botanical name : Portulaca oleracea Linn.
Family : Portulacaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Lonika, Brihat loni, Khotika
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Amla, Lavana
Guna : Guru, Snigdha
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Common purslane
Hindi : Badi noni, Bara laniya
Malayalam : Kozhuppa, Kozhuppacheera, Karicheera
Distribution – Throughout India growing wild as a weed.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A small annual succulent weed usually seen in wet areas. Leaves simple, fleshy, oblong-ovate, obtuse and sessile. Flowers small, bright yellow, in terminal or axillary clusters. Fruits ovoid capsules with numerous small black seeds.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, tumor, inflammations, jaundice, diabetes, burns, headache, burning sensation, vomiting, dysentery, skin diseases, and stomatitis.
Useful part : Whole plant
Family : Portulacaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Lonika, Brihat loni, Khotika
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Amla, Lavana
Guna : Guru, Snigdha
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Common purslane
Hindi : Badi noni, Bara laniya
Malayalam : Kozhuppa, Kozhuppacheera, Karicheera
Distribution – Throughout India growing wild as a weed.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A small annual succulent weed usually seen in wet areas. Leaves simple, fleshy, oblong-ovate, obtuse and sessile. Flowers small, bright yellow, in terminal or axillary clusters. Fruits ovoid capsules with numerous small black seeds.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, tumor, inflammations, jaundice, diabetes, burns, headache, burning sensation, vomiting, dysentery, skin diseases, and stomatitis.
Useful part : Whole plant
Polygonatum verticillatum
Botanical name : Polygonatum verticillatum (Linn.) All.
Family : Liliaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Mahameda
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura, Tikta
Guna : Guru, Snigdha
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Mahameda
Hindi : Mahameda
Malayalam : Mahameda
Distribution – In Himalayan peninsula.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A perennial erect herb grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Leaves simple, in whorls, sessile, lanceolate; flowers 2-3 clusters, white in leaf axils. Fruits berries, red when ripe.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, burning sensation, fever, general weakness, anorexia, and aphrodisiac.
Useful part : Root.
Family : Liliaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Mahameda
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura, Tikta
Guna : Guru, Snigdha
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Mahameda
Hindi : Mahameda
Malayalam : Mahameda
Distribution – In Himalayan peninsula.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A perennial erect herb grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Leaves simple, in whorls, sessile, lanceolate; flowers 2-3 clusters, white in leaf axils. Fruits berries, red when ripe.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, burning sensation, fever, general weakness, anorexia, and aphrodisiac.
Useful part : Root.
Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Botanical name : Polygonatum cirrhifolium (Wall.) Royle.
Family : Liliaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Meda
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura
Guna : Guru
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Meda
Hindi : Meda
Malayalam : Meda
Distribution – In Himalayan peninsula.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A glabrous herb grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves simple, alternate, sessile, acute and linear; flowers whitish or pale purple, 2-3 together; fruits blue black oblong berries, red when ripe
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, burning sensation, skin disease, cough, ulcers, fever and general debility.
Useful part : Root.
Family : Liliaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Meda
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura
Guna : Guru
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Meda
Hindi : Meda
Malayalam : Meda
Distribution – In Himalayan peninsula.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A glabrous herb grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves simple, alternate, sessile, acute and linear; flowers whitish or pale purple, 2-3 together; fruits blue black oblong berries, red when ripe
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, burning sensation, skin disease, cough, ulcers, fever and general debility.
Useful part : Root.
Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Botanical name : Polygonatum cirrhifolium (Wall.) Royle.
Family : Liliaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Meda
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura
Guna : Guru
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Meda
Hindi : Meda
Malayalam : Meda
Distribution – In Himalayan peninsula.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A glabrous herb grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves simple, alternate, sessile, acute and linear; flowers whitish or pale purple, 2-3 together; fruits blue black oblong berries, red when ripe
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, burning sensation, skin disease, cough, ulcers, fever and general debility.
Useful part : Root.
Family : Liliaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Meda
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Madhura
Guna : Guru
Virya : Seeta
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Meda
Hindi : Meda
Malayalam : Meda
Distribution – In Himalayan peninsula.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A glabrous herb grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves simple, alternate, sessile, acute and linear; flowers whitish or pale purple, 2-3 together; fruits blue black oblong berries, red when ripe
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, burning sensation, skin disease, cough, ulcers, fever and general debility.
Useful part : Root.
Pogostemon cablin Benth
Botanical name : Pogostemon cablin Benth.
Family : Lamiaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Patra, Gandhaparta
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu, Tikta
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Patchouli
Hindi : Patchouli
Malayalam : Patchouli, Pacholi
Distribution – Throughout warmer parts of India, cultivated.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A bushy herb reaching two or three feet in height. Leaves simple, opposite, membraneous, serrate or dentate and acute. The seed-bearing flowers are very fragrant and bloom in late fall. Seeds are small and delicate. Reproduction usually by vegetative manner. Leaves are harvested several times a year, dried, and exported for distillation of the patchouli oil.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, inflammation, arthritis, cough, anorexia, indigestion and is commonly used as an adulterant for the plant Cinnamomum tamala. (Patra)
Useful part : Leaves
Family : Lamiaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Patra, Gandhaparta
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Katu, Tikta
Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Patchouli
Hindi : Patchouli
Malayalam : Patchouli, Pacholi
Distribution – Throughout warmer parts of India, cultivated.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A bushy herb reaching two or three feet in height. Leaves simple, opposite, membraneous, serrate or dentate and acute. The seed-bearing flowers are very fragrant and bloom in late fall. Seeds are small and delicate. Reproduction usually by vegetative manner. Leaves are harvested several times a year, dried, and exported for distillation of the patchouli oil.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, inflammation, arthritis, cough, anorexia, indigestion and is commonly used as an adulterant for the plant Cinnamomum tamala. (Patra)
Useful part : Leaves
Plumeria rubra (Red variety)
Botanical name : Plumeria rubra Linn. (Red variety)
Family : Apocynaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Ksheerachampaka
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Katu, Kashaya
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Pogodo tree (red variety), Plumeria
Hindi : Chameli, Gopurachampa, Golenchi
Malayalam : Chuvanna eezhachempakam, Alari, Kumkumapoov
Distribution – Throughout India, cultivated near temples and gardens.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A deciduous fleshy stemmed tree grows up to 15 meters in height. Leaves simple, arranged in a whorl, with prominent veins, crowded at the end of branches. Flowers reddish, with fragrance. Fruits follicles. Reproduction by vegetative manner.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, ulcers, skin diseases, inflammations, arthritis and constipation.
Useful part : Root, Leaves, Latex, Bark.
Family : Apocynaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Ksheerachampaka
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Katu, Kashaya
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Ushna
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Pogodo tree (red variety), Plumeria
Hindi : Chameli, Gopurachampa, Golenchi
Malayalam : Chuvanna eezhachempakam, Alari, Kumkumapoov
Distribution – Throughout India, cultivated near temples and gardens.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A deciduous fleshy stemmed tree grows up to 15 meters in height. Leaves simple, arranged in a whorl, with prominent veins, crowded at the end of branches. Flowers reddish, with fragrance. Fruits follicles. Reproduction by vegetative manner.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, ulcers, skin diseases, inflammations, arthritis and constipation.
Useful part : Root, Leaves, Latex, Bark.
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