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Botanical Name: Eclipta prostrata Other Names: bhangaara, maakaa, bhangaro, kesuriya, galagara. Eclipta alba is a petite, multibranched annual herbaceous plant characterized by white flower heads, belonging to the composite family. The leaves measure 4-10 cm in length and 0.8-2 cm in width, while the plant can reach up to 90 cm in height. It features slender, stiff…

Botanical Name: Senna italica Other Names: Nilavagai, Nilavarai , Neltangedu, Bhui-tarwad. The powder derived from the leaflets of Senna, specifically Cassia obovata Coll., is a cosmetic product often mistakenly referred to as ‘neutral henna.’ While conventionally known for its use as a laxative, C. obovata contains sennosides A and B as its primary active components, contributing to…

Botanical Name: Acorus calamus Other Names: beewort, bitter pepper root, calamus root, flag root, gladdon, myrtle flag, myrtle grass, myrtle root, myrtle sedge, pine root, sea sedge, sweet cane, sweet cinnamon, sweet grass, sweet myrtle, sweet root, sweet rush, and sweet sedge. Calamus root is a plant thriving in marshy soil, historically utilized by people worldwide for…

Botanical Name: Momordica charantia Other Names: bitter melon, bitter gourd, balsam pear, pare, or karela. Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) holds significance as a key vegetable crop cultivated for its distinctive tuberculate fruits, prized for their unique bitter taste. These fruits are acknowledged for their nutritional value, serving as a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including an…

Botanical Name: Hedychium spicatum Other Names:  Ginger Lily Kapoor kachri is a fragrant leafy herb characterized by rhizomes and a sturdy stem, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters. The rhizomes exhibit a potent aromatic fragrance and a bitter, camphoraceous taste. Internally, they are white, starchy, and emit a distinctive fragrance. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Syzygium cumini Other Names: Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun, jaman, jambul, or jambolan The aromatic flowers of Jamun are petite, measuring approximately 5 millimeters in diameter. Subsequently, the fruit emerges in May-June, taking on the appearance of a sizable berry. The berry itself is oblong and ovoid, initially green upon emergence, transitioning to…

Botanical Name: Boerhavia diffusa Other Names: red spiderling, spreading hogweed, or tarvine. The herb can serve as a diuretic for kidney disorders and aid in alleviating symptoms associated with spleen enlargement. Punarnava extract is also effective in soothing coughs, acting as an expectorant. Moreover, the root of Punarnava possesses anti-helminthic properties, making it beneficial for eliminating intestinal…

Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Other Names: Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow and shoeblack plant The leaves of the Hibiscus plant are ovate, simple, and measure between 8 to 10.5 cm in length. Arranged spirally along a lengthy stalk, these leaves create an attractive pattern. The flowers, exhibiting a bisexual nature, are not only…

Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Other Names: Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow and shoeblack plant. Hibiscus flowers exhibit dominant traits, boasting a diameter of approximately 6 inches and showcasing a diverse array of colors. Characterized by their bell-shaped blooms, these flowers feature a stamen arranged in a spiral pattern, accompanied by a clearly discernible…

Botanical Name: Datura stramonium (D. stramonium) Other Names: thornapple, moon flower, hell’s bells, devil’s trumpet, devil’s weed, tolguacha, Jamestown weed, stinkweed, locoweed, pricklyburr, false castor oil plant, and devil’s cucumber. Datura stramonium is a vertical, annual herb that grows into a bush reaching heights of 1-1.5 meters. Its leaves are pliant, displaying irregular undulations and toothed edges.…