Herbs

Agaru: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Agaru (Aquilaria agallocha) Agaru, sometimes known as 'Oud' and more often as Aloe wood or Agarwood, is an evergreen plant.(HR/1) It's a valuable scented wood that's used to create incense and in the perfume industry. It has a strong odour and...

Sal Tree: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Sal Tree (Shorea robusta) Sal is revered as a holy tree and is known as the "House of Tribal Goddess.(HR/1) " It is employed in the furniture industry and has religious, medical, and commercial importance. Because of its astringent properties, sal...

Banyan: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Banyan (Ficus bengalensis) Banyan is regarded as a sacred plant and is also recognised as India's national tree.(HR/1) Many people worship it, and it is planted around homes and temples. The health benefits of banyan are numerous. Because of its antioxidant...

Shilajit: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Shilajit (Asphaltum punjabinum) Shilajit is a mineral-based extract that ranges in hue from pale brown to blackish brown.(HR/1) It is made up of a sticky material and is found in Himalayan rocks. Humus, organic plant components, and fulvic acid are all...

Himalayan Salt: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Himalayan Salt (Mineral Halite) In Ayurveda, Himalayan salt, commonly known as Pink salt, is the most outstanding salt.(HR/1) Because of the high presence of iron and other minerals in the salt, its hue varies from white to pink or dark red....

Chopchini: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Chopchini (Chinese Smile) Chopchini, also known as China root, is a perennial deciduous climbing shrub that is used in traditional Chinese medicine.(HR/1) It is mostly grown in mountainous areas of India, such as Assam, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Manipur, and Sikkim. This...

Rose: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Rose (Rosa centifolia) Rose or Rosa centifolia, also known as Shatapatri or Taruni, is a flowering plant native to India.(HR/1) Rose It is used to treat a variety of ailments in the traditional medical system. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, rose...

Saffron (Kesar): Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Saffron (Kesar) (Crocus sativus) The herb saffron (Crocus sativus) is widely grown in India and other parts of the world.(HR/1) Saffron flowers have a thread-like red-colored stigma that is dried and used as a spice for its strong odour, as well...

Oats: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Oats Oats are a type of cereal grain that can be used to make oatmeal for humans.(HR/1) Oatmeal is one of the easiest and healthiest breakfast options, and it may be used to make porridge, upma, or idli. Oats have been...

Shalparni: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions

Shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum) Shalparni has a bitter and sweet flavour.(HR/1) The root of this plant is one of the ingredients in Dasmoola, a well-known Ayurvedic medicine. Shalparnia's antipyretic properties aid in the management of fever. Due to its bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory...

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