60 Important Ayurvedic Herbs Guide, Dr Ritu Sethi Bharat Ayurved Health Centre, Medicinal plants botanical names list
By Dr. Ritu Sethi
Bharat Ayurved Health Centre
Ayurveda mein prakritik vanaspatiyon (herbs) ka bahut bada mahatvapurna sthan hai. Har aushadhi apne vishesh gunon ke karan sharir ke doshon (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) ko santulit karne aur rogon se ladne mein sahayak hoti hai.
Dr. Ritu Sethi (Bharat Ayurved Health Centre) ke dhyan mein rakhte hue, yahan Herbarium Total ke roop mein 60 mukhya Ayurvedic herbs ke Scientific Names, Hindi Names, Families aur unke mukhya aushadhiya upyog (Uses) ki poori list di ja rahi hai:
Herbarium Total Ayurvedic Herbs List
1. Vasa | Adhatoda vasica (Adusa) – Acanthaceae
- Uses: Bronchodilator, Haemostatic, Antipyretic, Anti-emetic
2. Sudarshana | Crinum latifolium (Sudarshan) – Amaryllidaceae
- Uses: Ringworm, Menorrhagia
3. Madhuka | Madhuca longifolia (Mahua) – Sapotaceae
- Uses: Bleeding disorders, Polydipsia, Emaciation
4. Bilva | Aegle marmelos (Bel) – Rutaceae
- Uses: Diarrhea, IBS, Diabetes, Edema
5. Karpura | Cinnamomum camphora (Kapoor) – Lauraceae
- Uses: Skin diseases, Vomiting, Wounds, Urinary disorders
6. Palash | Butea monosperma (Dhaka/Tesu) – Fabaceae
- Uses: IBS/Malabsorption syndrome, Helminthiasis, Splenomegaly, Skin diseases, Elephantiasis
7. Babbool | Acacia arabica (Keekar/Babul) – Mimosoideae
- Uses: Fractures, Diabetes, Menorrhagia, Diarrhea, Helminthiasis
8. Kanchanar | Bauhinia variegata (Kachnar) – Leguminosae
- Uses: Goitre, Bleeding disorders, Piles, Rectal prolapse
9. Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera (Asgandh) – Solanaceae
- Uses: Sedative, Nervine tonic, Reduces pain & Oedema, Aphrodisiac
10. Saptaparna | Alstonia scholaris (Chhativan) – Apocynaceae
- Uses: Malaria, Abdominal colic, Dysentery
11. Jhendu | Tagetes erecta (Genda) – Asteraceae
- Uses: Menorrhagia, Bleeding piles, Antipyretic, Otalgia
12. Jambu | Syzygium cumini (Jamun) – Myrtaceae
- Uses: Diabetes, Diarrhea, Emesis, Bleeding disorders, IBS
13. Karanja | Pongamia pinnata (Dithouri) – Fabaceae
- Uses: Skin ailments, Bleeding disorders, Helminthiasis, Oedema, Piles
14. Nimbu | Citrus medica (Kagaji Nimbu) – Rutaceae
- Uses: Anorexia, Abdominal colic, Gastritis, Emesis, Otalgia
15. Ashoka | Saraca asoca (Ashok) – Caesalpinioideae
- Uses: Menorrhagia, Renal calculi, Burning sensation, Polydipsia, Cervical lymphadenitis
16. Yavani | Trachyspermum ammi (Ajwain) – Umbelliferae
- Uses: Abdominal colic, Bloating, Hiccup, Vomiting, Diarrhea
17. Sadampushpa | Catharanthus roseus (Sadabahar) – Apocynaceae
- Uses: Blood cancer, Anxiolytic, Diabetes, Hypertension
18. Pashanabheda | Bergenia ligulata (Patthar Choor) – Saxifragaceae
- Uses: Renal calculi, Piles, Oedema, Wounds, Pyrexia
19. Shatavari | Asparagus racemosus (Shatavar) – Liliaceae
- Uses: Lactation insufficiency, Oligomenorrhea, Oligospermia, Piles, Eye disorders
20. Tuta | Morus alba (Sahatoot) – Moraceae
- Uses: Pyrexia, Polydipsia, Helminthiasis, Sore throat
21. Vamsha | Bambusa arundinacea (Bans) – Poaceae
- Uses: Dysuria, Diabetes, Skin disorders, Amenorrhea
22. Arjuna | Terminalia arjuna (Arjun) – Combretaceae
- Uses: Cardiac ailments, Fractures, Dyslipidemia
23. Nirgundi | Vitex negundo (Samhalu) – Verbenaceae
- Uses: Pain & Swelling, Rheumatoid arthritis, Eye disorders, Sciatica
24. Eranda | Ricinus communis (Redi) – Euphorbiaceae
- Uses: Arthritis, Elephantiasis, Splenomegaly, Piles
25. Amlaki | Emblica officinalis (Amla) – Euphorbiaceae
- Uses: Diabetes, Eye diseases, Bleeding disorders, Skin diseases, Piles
26. Vibhitaki | Terminalia bellerica (Bahera) – Combretaceae
- Uses: Fever, Cough, Vitiligo, Diarrhea
27. Hanspadi | Adiantum lunulatum (Samal Patti) – Polypodiaceae
- Uses: Herpes, Burning sensation, Wounds, Sore throat, Loose motions
28. Japa | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Gudhal) – Malvaceae
- Uses: Hairfall, Premature greying, Contraceptive, Menorrhagia, Bleeding piles
29. Changeri | Oxalis corniculata (Teen Patiya) – Oxalidaceae
- Uses: IBS, Rectal prolapse, Piles, Diarrhea
30. Falgu | Ficus carica (Anjeer) – Moraceae
- Uses: Hepatosplenomegaly, Debility, Blood purifier, Arthritis, Diuretic
Herbarium Total Ayurvedic Herbs List
31. Plaksha | Ficus lacor (Paakar) – Moraceae
- Uses: Wound healing, Syncope, Delirium, Vertigo
32. Tulsi | Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) – Lamiaceae
- Uses: Helminthiasis, Respiratory ailments, Skin diseases, Adaptogenic
33. Mushli | Asparagus adscendens (Safed Musli) – Liliaceae
- Uses: Oligospermia, Emaciation, Debility, Diuretic
34. Dhatura | Datura metel (Dhatura) – Solanaceae
- Uses: Pyrexia, Skin diseases, Wounds, Helminthiasis, Gastritis, Enuresis
35. Vata | Ficus benghalensis (Bargad) – Moraceae
- Uses: Haemorrhagic disorders, Herpes, Melasma, Emesis, Polydipsia
36. Parijata | Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Harsingar) – Oleaceae
- Uses: Sciatica, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pyrexia, Cough
37. Arka | Calotropis procera (Madar) – Asclepiadaceae
- Uses: Purgative, Skin disorders, Wounds, Ascites
38. Apamarga | Achyranthes aspera (Chirchita) – Amaranthaceae
- Uses: AGE, Lymphadenitis, Diuretic, Spasmolytic
39. Kakmachi | Solanum nigrum (Makoy) – Solanaceae
- Uses: Skin diseases, Cardiac ailments, Eye diseases, Hiccup, Diabetes
40. Kukundara | Blumea lacera (Kukroundha) – Compositae
- Uses: Pyrexia, Haemostatic, Rhinitis, Headache
41. Gunja | Abrus precatorius (Ratti) – Leguminosae
- Uses: Vertigo, Eye disorders, Alopecia
42. Aragwadha | Cassia fistula (Amaltaas) – Caesalpinioideae
- Uses: Fever, Cardiac ailments, Skin disorders, Gout
43. Snuhi | Euphorbia neriifolia (Sehund) – Euphorbiaceae
- Uses: Ascites, Manic disorders, Piles
44. Ashwatha | Ficus religiosa (Peepal) – Moraceae
- Uses: Gout, Wounds, Gynaecological disorders
45. Dadim | Punica granatum (Anar) – Punicaceae
- Uses: Anorexia, Cardiotonic, Helminthiasis, Pyrexia
46. Kumari | Aloe vera (Gheekuwar) – Liliaceae
- Uses: Hepatomegaly, Splenomegaly, Burns, Tumors
47. Amra | Mangifera indica (Aam) – Anacardiaceae
- Uses: Diarrhea, Emesis, Menorrhagia, Diabetes, Aphrodisiac
48. Lajjalu | Mimosa pudica (Chhuimui) – Leguminosae
- Uses: Menorrhagia, Oedema, Skin ailments, Respiratory ailments, Wounds
49. Bhumiamlaki | Phyllanthus urinaria (Bhuiamla) – Euphorbiaceae
- Uses: Anemia, Cough, Hiccup, Diabetes, Urinary ailments
50. Draksha | Vitis vinifera (Angoor) – Vitaceae
- Uses: Bleeding disorders, Debility, Respiratory ailments, Emaciation
51. Karavira | Nerium indicum (Kaner) – Apocyanaceae
- Uses: Skin ailments, Helminthiasis, Cardiotonic, Antipyretic
52. Panasa | Artocarpus heterophyllus (Kathal) – Moraceae
- Uses: Aphrodisiac, Hemostatic
53. Madayantika | Lawsonia inermis (Mehndi) – Lythraceae
- Uses: Skin ailments, Hematochezia, Hair growth, Reduces swelling & burning
54. Nimba | Azadirachta indica (Neem) – Meliaceae
- Uses: Skin disorders, Emesis, Piles, Eye disorders, Wounds
55. Guduchi | Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) – Menispermaceae
- Uses: Jaundice, Anemia, Gout, Skin disorders, Emesis
56. Vacha | Acorus calamus (Vach) – Araceae
- Uses: Epilepsy, Nervine tonic, Diuretic
57. Mustaka | Cyperus rotundus (Nagarmotha) – Cyperaceae
- Uses: Pyrexia, Diarrhea, Helminthiasis, Anorexia
58. Haridra | Curcuma longa (Haldi) – Zingiberaceae
- Uses: Improves complexion, Skin ailments, Anemia, Wounds, Rhinitis
59. Udumbara | Ficus glomerata (Gular) – Moraceae
- Uses: Polyphagia, Wounds, Bleeding disorders, Syncope
60. Shleshmataka | Cordia dichotoma (Lasoda) – Boraginaceae
- Uses: Skin ailments, Aphrodisiac, Antipyretic
60 Important Ayurvedic Herbs Guide, Dr Ritu Sethi Bharat Ayurved Health Centre, Medicinal plants botanical names list
