Amla is also known as "amalaki." Other Sanskrit names—names meaning "mother," "nurse," and "immortality"—are a testament to the healing capacity of its fruits.

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Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus. Nasturtium should not be confused with watercress, whose Latin name is Nasturtium officinale. It was in the 1600s that the herb was first introduced from Peru to Europe, but it was used as a medicinal plant for a long time in South America. It is one of the more powerful antibacterial plants available. It is most effective when it is used fresh and is usually made into a compress for external use or into an infusion for internal infections. Despite its value as a medicinal plant and positive results in clinical trials, the freshness factor may

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Botanical Name: Centella asiatica. Other Common Names: Indian pennywort, pennywort, Asiatic pennywort, antanan, pegaga, brahmi, chi-hsueh ts'ao, man t'ien hsing. Habitat: Gotu kola is native to Australia, Pacific Islands, Asia, South Africa, South America and other tropical climates. This perennial is found in shady, marshy areas. It can grow in shallow water or in moist soil. Description: In shallow water, gotu kola uses floating roots and the leaves rest on top of the water. On dry land, numerous small roots give rise to reddish stolons with small, thin leaves. The leaves may reach 1 inch thick by 6 inches long.

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens. Other Common Names Anethumdillaaniseshubiteneldo (Spanish)shih lo (Chinese)dild (Danish)aneth (French). Habitat Dill is probably endemic to the southwestern parts of Asia, where the plant has been known since ancient times. Plant Description Dill is a plant belonging to the celery family (Apiaceae) that can grow up to 40–60 cm in height. It has slender stems and alternate and finely divided, softly delicate leaves around 10–20 cm long. Leaf divisions are 1–2 mm broad, slightly broader than the similar leaves of fennel, which are a thread like, but harder in texture. The flowers are white to yellow. The

Bacopa monnieri is one of Ayurveda's top herbs for supporting a healthy brain. In this article, we'll explore how bacopa benefits the mind, memory, and more.

Botanical Name of Ashwagandha: Withania somnifera. The ashwagandha root is often referred to as the 'Indian ginseng' because it is used in a similar way in Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine as Panax ginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The herb has been used for more than 2500 years to restore overall health and increase longevity. The Indian or Hindu common name ashwagandha (Sanskrit), translates roughly to 'the smell and strength of a horse,' referring to the plant's alleged ability to enhance sexual vigor. Ashwagandha Seedpods (Withania somnifera) - Attribution: Vinayaraj V. R What is Ashwagandha Used For? Some of

Information on the side effects and benefits of the medicinal herb agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) and its common and health uses as tea and extract

Botanical Name: Levisticum officinale. Other Common Names: Old English lovage, Italian and Cornish lovage, maggi plant, smellage, cajoler’s weed, levisticum, maggiqurzel, sauerkrautwurz. Habitat: Lovage is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe and Asia Minor, and can be found growing throughout central and southern Europe, parts of Britain, Eastern U.S., and southwestern Asia. It is cultivated in Europe to be distilled for essential oils. It does best in sunny to partly shaded locations, in a moist, well-drained soil rich in humus. Lovage prefers a pH range from 5.0 – 7.6. Description: Lovage is a perennial plant that may reach

Botanical Name of Cinnamon: Cinnamomum verum. Other Common Names: Cassia, Ceylon cinnamon, kayu manis, canela, vayana. Habitat: It requires hot and humid tropical weather and though native to South India and Sri Lanka, it is widely grown in countries such as China, Vietnam, Brazil, Indonesia. Plant Description: Cinnamon is an evergreen tree which attains the height of about 10-17 meters. It has strong branches, a stout trunk that is 30-60 centimeters in diameter and a thick bark. The tree bears small white flowers; the fruits are oval berries that are blue in color, with white spots and its shiny green

Botanical Name: Lobelia inflata. Other Common Names: Lobelia, pukeweed, Indian tobacco, gagroot, asthma weed, vomitwort, bladderpod, rapuntium inflatum. Habitat: Lobelia is found in the more dry areas of America and Canada. Plant Description: This herb is named after Mattias de Lobel, a botanist who lived in the 17th century. This herb is 30 to 60 cm high and with sparsely leaved stems; Lobelia is an annual or sometimes biennial plant. The delicate flowers stem from a central stalk and are pale blue to violet with a yellow tinge within, making this herb a popular flowering garden plant. The partial explanation

Botanical Name: Portulaca oleracea. There exist two sub species of purslane, wild or common purslane (Portulaca oleracea ssp. oleracea) and garden purslane (Portulaca oleracea ssp. sativa) but forty or more cultivars are currently grown. It is garden purslane that is grown and used as a vegetable plant while common purslane is mostly used as a medicinal herb. Other Common Names: Green purslane, summer purslane, pigweed, pusley, little hogweed, golden purslane, portulakk (Norwegian), pourpier (French), Gelber Portulak (German), portulakka (Finnish), portulak (Danish), verdolaga (Spanish), ma chi xian (Chinese). Habitat: Purslane is probably native to India and Pakistan, where the plant still

Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera. Other Common Names: Wax myrtle, American baybebry, tallow shrub, waxberry, candleberry, vokspors (Norwegian), Wachsmyrte (German), arrayán (Spanish), cirier (French). Habitat: Bayberry is endemic to the coastal areas of eastern and southern North America. It has become a popular garden plant around the world where the climate is suitable. Description: Bayberry is an evergreen shrub or a small tree that can grow up to about 9 meters (30 feet) in height. The leaves are narrow, wedge-shaped, with a few teeth and have a rather fragrant odor when crushed. The small yellow flowers appear from March to May.

Botanical Name: Turnera diffusa. Other Common Names Damiane,OreganilloThe bourriqueMexican damianaMexican hollyDamiana de GuerreroDamina. Habitat Damiana is a small shrub with aromatic leaves that grows in Mexico, Central and South America, and the West Indies. Although it is still found in the wild in certain areas, most of the damiana used in herbal remedies today comes from Mexican and Latin American herb ranches. Plant Parts Used The leaves of the damiana plant are used for medicinal purposes. They are usually dried but can be used fresh as well. The dried herb is used as a tea or tincture, or it can

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Medicinal herbs for diabetes have been a part of traditional medicine for thousands of years. Any herb intended as a treatment should focus on lowering blood sugar levels and reducing some of the damaging effects of the disease. The use of medicinal herbs for diabetes treatment can be an essential addition to the overall management of the disease and should be regarded as a part of a holistic approach that addresses proper nutrition and a good exercise program. It is important to visit a medical professional for proper diagnosis and the available treatment for the disease. After a diagnosis of

Side effects, dosage, and benefits of the medicinal herb Andrographis paniculata and its historical, common and traditional uses as tea or extract