Thyme - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description 'Thyme' is known in Hindi as Banajwain, Marizha, Masho, Rangsbur in Punjabi, and Hasha in Urdu. Thyme is a perennial shrub with a semi-evergreen ground cover and greenish-gray aromatic leaves. This is an herb with a distinct aroma. Thyme leaves are small, usually 2.5 mm long, and vary greatly in shape and hair covering depending on the variety, with each species having. Flowers, leaves, and oils are commonly used to flavour foods

Aegopodium Podagraria / Ground Elder - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description Aegopodium podagraria or ground elder is a spreading perennial weed. It spreads by underground stems (rhizomes) and can be quite aggressive. It comes under family Apiaceae, native to europe and northern asia it was brought to north america as a decorative plant and has been used as medicine for treating gout since ancient times. It also shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and ant

Irimeda/ Sweet Acacia / Acacia farnesiana - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description Irimeda (Acacia farnesiana) is an ethnomedicinal ayurvedic plant. It is widely used in traditional medicines to treat various oral and mouth problems, relaxing muscles and balances tridoshas. Also, In modern medicine, various properties of Irimeda are discovered such as Antidysenterica, Antiulcer, Antidiabetics, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, antioxidant etc. It is also used in biofuel produc

Quercus Robur / English Oak - Classification, Medicinal Uses And Dosage Description Quercus robur commonly known as English oak is a huge deciduous tree belonging to the white oak family with broad leaves. For many years, the oak tree was the dominant woodland tree in England and its history is strongly associated with the Druids. Indigenous peoples of Europe use them as antimicrobial and to treat problems of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), including hemorrhoids and diarrhea. Systematic Classi

Tanacetum / Tansies - Classification, Medicinal Uses And Dosage Description Genus Tanacetum, commonly known as tansies, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It consists of about 160 species of flowering plants. It can be an annual, evergreen perennial herb or subshrub depending upon the species. It is majorly present in different parts of America, Europe and Asia. For many centuries, indigenous people have been using this herb for various purposes like food, agriculture, in cosmetics or as a medici

Lamium / Dead-Nettle - Classification, Medicinal Uses And Dosage Description Lamium is a herbaceous annual or perennial, within the family Lamiaceae. Genus Lamium comprises around 40 different species, which are found in temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Africa and Asia. Lamium is commonly known as dead nettle because of its similarity to the stinging nettles, but they do not release toxic chemicals. It is being used traditionally in folk medicines as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant,

Pinus Mugo Turra / Mountain Pine - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description Pinus mugo turra is also known as mountain pine / dwarf mountain pine, is an evergreen small tree or shrub or erect bush growing up to 4.5m (14ft) by 8m (26ft) at a very slow rate 2-3m per year. It is the most slow growing tree species in Europe. The species' maximum age is about 250300 years. It has spreading stems and can spread up to 10m. The post Pinus Mugo Turra / Mountain Pine appeared first on Pla

Bakula / Spanish Cherry / Mimusops elengi - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description Mimusops elengi is commonly known as Bakula. Bakula is a potential therapeutic herbal plant and their medicinal uses are mentioned in Ayurvedic scriptures. In Ayurveda, Bakul is a natural astringent used for strengthening the teeth, reduces toothache, in pyorrhoea, and in diarrhoea. It is useful in heart diseases, and also has good hemostatic activity. In modern science, researchers perceive the

Babbul / Indian Gum Tree / Acacia arabica - Classification, Ayurvedic Properties & Dosage Description Babbul (Acacia arabica) is referred to as a healing tree in Ayurveda. In the traditional medicine system, babbul is used as a natural astringent, wound infections, skin disease, mouth ulcers, diarrhoea. Babbul is a therapeutic potent tree, in recent times researchers have worked on the various activities of this medicinal plant. It is used in the treatment of Alzheimer disease, malaria, diabetes