Ayurvedic Benefits Of Salam Panja (Dactylorhiza Hatagirea)

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Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a species of orchid. It is locally known as salam panja or hatta haddi and panchaule in nepali and himalayan regions. The name panchaule is derived from its shape, which resembles fingers of hand with 3-5 fingers. Salam panja is a perennial herb with long flowering stems.  The root of this plant … Read more

Prishniparni (Uraria Picta) Ayurvedic Benefits & Side Effects

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Botanically known as Uraria picta, the Prishniparni plant is locally recognized as Dabra and Pithavan as well. Mentioned numerous times in ayurvedic texts, this shrub is home to potent remedies. The roots, the leaves and the plant itself heal and repair, providing numerous remedies to a variety of health issues and diseases. Moreover, this is … Read more

Mahabeera / Talmakhana Seeds: Benefits And Side Effects

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Mahabeera seeds or Talmakhana seeds are the seeds extracted from the plant of Hyptis Suaveolens which is also referred to as Vilati tulsi, Jungli tulsi, pignut, bushmint, chan or American mint. Seeds are found in abundance on every single plant of Jungli Tulsi and they are helpful for excessive pollination and growth in the surrounding … Read more

Kamarkas (Palas / Dhaak Gond): Uses, Benefits and Side effects

The word Kamarkas is actually a Hindi nomenclature for “tightening of waist”: Kamar- waist, kas- tightening. It is not a herb in itself but a resinous gum extracted from the stem of a tree called by various names in India i.e. Palash tree/ Tesu tree / Dhaak tree or Kinshuk tree. Other names of this … Read more

Charoli / Chironji (Buchanania Lanzan) Ayurvedic Benefits & Side Effects

Known as Priyala in Ayurveda, Chironji is an almond kind of nut which grows on Buchanania lanzan, a deciduous tree. The tree produces small fruits which contain a kernel called the Chironji seed. These nuts are of the size of lentils and brown in colour. Containing around 52% oil, their oil also known as charoli … Read more