Introduction Yucca gloriosa Linn, also known as Spanish Dagger-Plant or Adam’s Needle, is a plant native to Central America that has been introduced into India as a garden plant. This plant has various medicinal properties and is commonly used to treat a range of ailments. Biomedical Action One of the actions of Yucca gloriosa is […]

Wrightia tomentosa Roem. & Schult., also known as W. arborea (Dennst.) Mabberley, is a plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to regions such as Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar, Assam, and the Western Peninsula. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is referred to as Kutaja (red-flowered) and Indrayava for its seeds. In Siddha/Tamil medicine, it is

Introduction Zanthoxylum armatum DC. also known as Toothache tree or Indian Prickly Ash, belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is found in the Jammu & Kashmir and Garhwal regions. In Ayurveda, it is referred to as Tumburu (fruit), Tejabala, Tejaswani, Tejohva, or Tejovati (stem bark). In Unani, it is known as Faaghir or Kabaab-eKhandaan, and

Introduction Wedelia calendulaceae Less. non-Rich is a plant belonging to the Compositae; Asteraceae family. It can be found in Bengal, Assam, Konkan, and Tamil Nadu. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is known as Bhringaraaja (yellowflowered var.), Pitabhringi, Pitabhringa-raaja, Avanti, Kesharaaja, Kesharaaga. In Siddha/Tamil medicine, it is known as Manjal karisaalai, Potralai kaiyan tagarai, Patalai Kaiantakerai. Therauptic

Introduction: Vegetable Rennet, scientifically known as Withania coagulans Dunal, is a medicinal plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to drier regions of Punjab, Gujarat, Simla, and Kumaon. This plant, also referred to as Indian Cheese-maker, has been widely used in traditional medicine systems like Unani, Siddha, and Tamil for its various

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