Ayurvedic Herbs

Apamarga – Achyranthes aspera linn – Ayurvedic herb

Apamarga Achyranthes aspera linn - Ayurvedic herb         “Apamarga” it is known by the botanical name. “Achyranthus aspera Linn Yajurveda texts quote it saktu for anti microbial property. The process of preparation of apamarga ksara is also delineated in veda Madyandini samhitha used a special name i.e, apaga for apamarga. Atharvana veda extensively quoted Apamarga and according to the etymology...

Ahiphena – Papaver somniferum – Ayurvedic Herb

Ahiphena Papaver somniferum - Ayurvedic Herb       SYNONYMS Khasaphalasheera - The exudates obtained from the fruit which is bearing the khasakhas seeds Aphukam - It is the Arabic name for the drug. It...

Agnimantha – Premna integrifolia – Ayurvedic Herb

Agnimantha Premna integrifolia - Ayurvedic Herb       Introduction Agnimantha is a important plant during vedic period. It is the one among the Dhashamoolas. Its stem or sticks were used to produce fire. This plant is considered essential for rituals also, Agnimantha is best sothahara and vathahara drug. Like patala agnimantha is also found to be shothahara according to...