Description Salacia Reticulata: Salacia Reticulata is a climbing shrub with blackish branches found in southern Orisa & Kerala. It has Salanisol as active principle for diabetic treatment. About 18 species of Salacia grow in India. Chemical Constituents Salacia Oblonga contains two potent a-Glucosidase inhibitors: Salicinol and Kotalanol Medicinal Uses: Salacia Reticulata contains Salaretin and mangiferin …
Ruta graveolens
BENEFITS/USES OF RUTA GRAV: Bruised and Aching Bones: What works so well about ruta grav as a homeopathic remedy is that it not only helps with the actual bruising, but with the root of the problem itself. It goes to work on healing the lining of the bones and therefore offers tremendous help to those …
Rubia cordifolia
General information: Indian Madder is beneficial in treating skin conditions like uneven pigmentation and eczema. The roots, leaves and seeds of the herb are beneficial for amenorrhea, liver diseases and gall bladder and spleen ailments. The climbing rugose vine with reddish roots is found in the Himalayas and in hill stations across India. Therapeutic constituents: …
Rosa damascena
General information: Identified by its pleasing aroma, Persian Rose was introduced to the Middle East more than 800 years ago. Persian Rose water and oil have a number of therapeutic benefits that have been documented in various medicinal Middle Eastern texts. Persian Rose water is a used in beauty treatments as it hydrates, softens and …
Ricinus communis
Description An herbaceous annual plant, castor grows to a height of 3 to 10 feet. The long-stalked glossy leaves are 15 to 45 cm in length with 5-12 deep lobes. The leaf color can vary from dark green with a reddish tinge to dark reddish purple and bronze. The stout stem and spiny seed pods …
Rheum Emodi
Description Rhubarb is a group of herbaceous perennial plants that grow from thick short rhizomes, comprising the genus Rheum. The large, somewhat triangular leaf blades are elevated on long, fleshy petioles. The flowers are small, greenish-white, and borne in large compound leafy inflorescences. Though the leaves of rhubarb are toxic, the plant, especially its stalk, …
Rauwolfia Serpentina
Health and Other Benefits of Sarpagandha Sarpagandha is used for the treatment of paranoia, schizophrenia, and hypertension. In serpant bite, the powder of Sarpagandha roots is given orally, as well as, applied on the site of bite It relieves itching in Urticaria Specially in snake bite, it is extensively used as antidote The Rauvolfia herb …
Raphanus Sativus
Health Benefits of Radish The benefits of radishes in the treatment or prevention of certain ailments and on certain body parts are listed below: Jaundice: Radishes are very good for the liver and stomach, and it acts as a powerful detoxifier too. That means that it purifies the blood and eliminating toxins and waste. It …
Quercus Infectoria
General information: The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India recommends Downy Oak to stop heavy menstrual bleeding, to treat dry and itchy vaginal skin and for dental inflammation. The 2008 article ‘Antioxidant Potential of Galls of Quercus Infectoria’ in the Internet Journal of Pharmacology, revealed that the extracts of Downy Oak have potent antioxidant properties. Therapeutic constituents: …
Pyrus malus
General information: Crab Apples are a small, bitter variety of apples that are beneficial for general skin health with topical application. Due to its rich vitamin and mineral content, Crab Apple strengthens the immune system and prevents diseases. Therapeutic constituents: The fruit is a rich source of various vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and flavanoids. …