Introduction Turnera ulmifolia Linn. is a plant that belongs to the Turneraceae family. It can be found in West Bengal, Orissa, and the coast of Peninsular India. Its English names include West Indian Holly and Sagerose, while it is known as Bhinjir in Maharashtra. This herb is commonly used in traditional medicine for various ailments […]

Introduction Tussilago farfara Linn., commonly known as coughwort, coltsfoot, or asses’ foot, is a medicinal plant found in the Western Himalayas, ranging from Kashmir to Nepal at altitudes of 1,500 to 3,500 meters. This plant belongs to the Compositae family, also known as Asteraceae. Medicinal Uses The leaves and flowers of Tussilago farfara Linn. have

Introduction Trichosanthes dioica Roxb., commonly known as Patol or Pointed Gourd in English, is a plant that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is primarily found in the warmer regions of India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam. This plant has been widely used in various traditional medicinal practices, including Ayurveda, Unani,

Introduction Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq., also known as Burbush or Burweed, is a plant belonging to the Tiliaceae family. It can be found throughout tropical and subtropical regions of India, including the Himalayas up to 1,200 meters in altitude. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is known as “Jhinjhireetaa” or “Gippit,” while in Siddha and Tamil traditions, it

Introduction Trichosanthes bracteata, also known as Indravaaruni or Korattai, is a climbing plant from the Cucurbitaceae family that has been utilized in traditional medicine across India, particularly in Ayurveda and Siddha practices. Despite its relative obscurity compared to more famous medicinal plants, Trichosanthes bracteata holds significant therapeutic potential. This article explores the various medicinal properties

Introduction Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn., also known as Amritaphala, VanaPatota, and Tikta-Patoli, is a plant from the Cucurbitaceae family that can be found throughout India in scrub-jungles and waste places. This plant has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for various purposes, including its bitter fruits which have blood purifying properties and are used in the treatment

Introduction Thymus serpyllum Linn, commonly known as Mother-of-thyme or Wild Thyme, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Labiatae; Lamiaceae family. It is native to North America and can also be found in the temperate Himalayas from Kashmir to Nepal. In western India, it is grown in gardens. Thymus vulgaris, also known as Garden

Introduction: Horse Purslane, scientifically known as Trianthema portulacastrum Linn., is a herb belonging to the Aizoaceae family. It is commonly found in cultivated fields and wastelands. In Ayurveda, it is known as Varshaabhu, Vrshchira, Vishakharparikaa, Shilaatikaa, Shothaghni, and Kshdra. Although it is sometimes incorrectly equated with Shveta-punarnavaa or Rakta-punarnavaa, it is important to note that

Introduction The Yellow Oleander plant, scientifically known as Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K. Schum., belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This plant is native to tropical America and is widely cultivated as a hedge plant in the plains of India. It is also referred to as Pita-Karavira and Ashvaghna in Ayurvedic medicine, and Pachiyalari in Siddha/Tamil medicine.

Introduction Trachyspermum ammi, commonly known as Ammi, Lovage, Carum, or Ajowan, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Umbelliferae or Apiaceae family. It is cultivated in various regions of India, including Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar. In Ayurveda, Trachyspermum ammi is referred to as Yavaani, Yamaani, Yavaanikaa, Yamaanikaa,