Plants

Psoralea corylifolia (Fruit)

BAKUCI Bakuci consists of dry ripe fruits of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. (Fam. Leguminosae), an erect, 0.3-1.8 m high annual herb.…

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Boswellia serrata (Exudate)

Kunduru consists of exudate of Boswellia serrata Roxb. (Fam. Burseraceae), a moderate sized, deciduous tree, upto 18 m in height…

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Paris polyphylla : Introduction, Synonyms, Chemical Composition, Uses

Latin name: Paris polyphylla Sm. Family: Liliaceae Synonyms: English Name: Love Apple Sanskrit: Haimavati, Shvetavachaa. Chinese Name: Chong lou Nepali Name:…

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Crocus sativus, Saffron -Description,Properties, Dose, Therapeutic use

Kunkuma consists of dried style and stigma from the flowers of Crocus sativus Linn. (Fam. Iridaceae), a small bulbous perennial,…

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Saussurea lappa-Introduction, Properties, Action, Therapeutic Use, Dose

Kushtha means ‘skin disease’ and refers to its ability to treat many skin disorders. It is a large plant with…

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Saraca asoca (Stem Bark)

ASOKA Asoka consists of dried stem bark of Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De. Willd , Syn. Saraca indica Linn. (Fam. Leguminosae),…

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Curculigo orchioides (Musali)-An Endangered Ayurveda Rasayan and Aphrodisiac

Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. of Amaryllidaceae is known as Golden eye grass or Black Musale in English, Kalimusli in Hindi. This…

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