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Although more than 12,000 Sanskrit plant names have been identified in classical Ayurvedic texts (including samhitas and nighantus) there is great difficulty in establishing exact botanical identities of many referenced species. [13] Plants are prepared according to tradition, utilizing specific plant parts as indicated in historical texts.
The plant is used in Ayurvedic traditions to treat gynecological disorders. The bark is also used to combat oedema or swelling. [137] Satureja hortensis: Summer savory: Its extracts show antibacterial and antifungal effects on several species including some of the antibiotic resistant strains. [138] [139] [140] Sceletium tortuosum: Kanna
Eclipta prostrata, the false daisy, [3] is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of the world. [4] [5] [6] This plant has cylindrical, grayish roots. Solid, circular, purplish stems with white fine hairs 0.8m. Leaves arranged in opposite pairs, hairy in two-sided, lanceolate, serrated 2–12.5 cm long, 5-35 ...
Hygrophila auriculata (Sanskrit: gokaṇṭa, Bangla (বাংলা নাম): kulekhara (কুলেখাড়া) [2] kokilākṣa) [3] [4] is a herbaceous, medicinal plant in the acanthus family that grows in marshy places and is native to tropical Asia and Africa.
Gymnema sylvestre [1] is a perennial woody vine native to Asia (including the Arabian Peninsula), Africa and Australia. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine.Common names include gymnema, [2] Australian cowplant, and Periploca of the woods, and the Hindi term gurmar, which means "sugar destroyer".
Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life. Elsevier/Mosby. ISBN 978-0-7234-3410-8. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010 Contains a detailed monograph on Azadirachta indica (Neem; Nimba) as well as a discussion of health benefits and usage in clinical practice. Azadirachta indica in West African plants – A Photo Guide.
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Boerhavia diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the four o'clock family which is commonly known as punarnava (meaning that which rejuvenates or renews the body in Ayurveda), [2] red spiderling, [1] spreading hogweed, [1] or tarvine. [1] It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses.