RARE AYURVEDIC PLANTS FOUND IN INDIA

BY: PRIYANKA PRAMANIK

Ashwagandha

Known as "Indian ginseng". It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to reduce stress and anxiety, improve brain function, and boost fertility.

Kutki

It is found in the Himalayan region. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat liver diseases, allergies, and respiratory problems.

Sanjeevani Booti

According to Hindu mythology, this plant has the power to bring the dead back to life. It is  used in Ayurvedic medicine.

Kantakari

A prickly shrub found throughout India. Its fruit, leaves, and roots are used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat respiratory ailments such as asthma and bronchitis.

Brahmi

Also known as "water hyssop". It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to improve memory, reduce anxiety, and treat epilepsy.

Safed Musli

It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including sexual dysfunction, diabetes, and arthritis.

Guggul

The gum resin extracted from its bark has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicines. It is used to treat arthritis, high cholesterol, and obesity.

Shatavari

It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to improve fertility, treat menstrual problems, and reduce inflammation.

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