Author Archives: Mitraher Mitage

It is a fairly small shrub with small pale green flowers, simple leaves and red berries. It has a tuberous root, carrot or ginger shaped. It also has a distinct smell, described as horse-like, which is where it gets its … Continue reading →

Bacopa is a succulent, glabrous, creeping herb, with rooting at nodes. The plant is easily recognized by its spreading habit, sessile and fleshy leaves, and light bluish, purple or white flowers. Brahmi reduce stress and anxiety as it decreases the levels of cortisol, … Continue reading →

This herb is usually grown in the foothills of most mountainous terrains across India and is famed for its all-round medicinal and antioxidant properties.  In Ayurveda, this creeper vine and its roots are identified to treat ailments such as venereal … Continue reading →

Putranjiva roxburghii is an evergreen tree growing up to 12 metres tall. An ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of eye disorders, burning sensation, elephantiasis, difficulty in micturition, azoospermia and habitual abortions. The name Putranjivaka denotes – which promotes or … Continue reading →

It is a small to medium-sized deciduous shrub or tree; flowers have five white petals 2-3 cm long which turn cream yellow as they age. It is a remedial solution for hair fall, dandruff and skin problems. Dhanthapala Oil is prepared … Continue reading →

Tylophora indica is an important medicinal and endangered climber of Asclepiadaceae family. The plant is used by the common people in certain regions of India for the treatment of various diseases including bronchial asthma, cancer, dysentery, hay fever, inflammation, rheumatism, arthritis, … Continue reading →

Pseudarthria viscida is an ascending, much branched perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody. One of the main ingredients in Dasamoolam (a category of 10 roots) – Used in pain, rheumatic problems, asthma, heart diseases, sexual problems, piles, … Continue reading →

An erect branched undershrub with a short woody stem and numerous prostrate branches .Tender aerial parts of the plant are used in Ayurveda for various formulations.Shalaparni is a component of Dashamoola group. Like other ingredients of Dashamoola, it has a marked … Continue reading →

Sida cordifolia is a plant belonging to the cotton family and is also known as Country mallow. The seeds, leaves, and root are used to make medicine.  This plant is known to promote beauty and grace. Regular use of this … Continue reading →