1. Onion regains consciousness Onion contains isophenyl propyl amine, where inhaling strong smell of ammonia gives relief in regaining consciousness in the diseases like giddiness, epileptic fits, hysteria and severe headache. 2. Onion for arthritis treatment When poultice of onion along with mustard oil is applied over painful joints, it provides relief. The paste is …
Albizia lebbeck
Shirish (Albizzia lebbeck) (Woman’s tongue; Rattle pod) : It is available in the markets in powder, and capsule form. Reduces all three faults (doshas) (as per Ayurved there are three doshas or faults, Kapha, Pitta, and Vata). It is an astringent. Used in Asthma and Bronchitis. Helps reduce and control the frequency of asthma …
Aegle marmelos
Health Implications of Bael All parts of the Bael, especially the fruit and the leaves, have immense healing properties. Diarrhea and dysentery Dried fruit pulp and its powder are, generally, used for treating diarrhea. Diabetes Leaf extract of the plant is known for its anti-diabetic activity. It has been found that bael extract could significantly …
Adhatoda vasica
Description Malabar nut is a small evergreen, subherbacious bush. The leaves are 10 to 16 cm in length, minutely pubescent and broadly lanceolate. When the leaves are dried, they appear dull brownish green in color and taste bitter. The inflorescence is dense, short pedunculate, bractate and spike terminal. The corolla is large and white, with …
Acorus calamus
Description Calamus is found all over the world. It is a semi-aquatic perennial, which is cultivated in damp marshy places in India and Burma. The plant is big in size, with leaves in the shape of sword and yellow-green in color. Calamus is quite common in Manipur and the Naga Hills of India and is …
Aconitum spp
Aconite is a plant. The root is used as medicine. However, aconite contains some poisonous chemicals. In Hong Kong, aconite is the most common cause of severe poisoning from herbs. In Asia, toxicity is usually related to the use of aconite in traditional medicines. In western countries, aconite poisoning is usually associated with consuming the …
Achyranthes aspera
General information: The many therapeutic benefits of Prickly Chaff Flower have been documented in Indian and Chinese medicinal manuscripts. According to Ayurveda, it is bitter, pungent, heating, a laxative, a stomachic, a carminative and useful for the treatment of vomiting, bronchitis, heart disease, piles, itching, abdominal pains, ascites, dyspepsia, dysentery and blood diseases (Flora of …
Achillea millefolium
Benefits of yarrow Yarrow fights bacteria. Yarrow has an antiseptic action. The bitter parts and fatty acids encourage bile flow out of the gallbladder, known as the cholagogue effect. The free-flowing action improves digestion and prevents and gallstones from forming. Decongestant. Yarrow contains a drying effect and seems to improve coughs and sinus infections with …
Acacia Concinna
The leaves, barks, fruit pods of shikakai can all be dried, powdered and made into a paste at home. This paste will not produce the normal amount of lather like that produced by a regular shampoo, but can still be used as an effective cleanser. Shikakai contains natural low pH, which makes it a mild …