Jamun
Sanskrit Name: Jamun Devanagari Name: जामुन English Name: Indian Black Plum Description: Jamun, also known as Syzygium cumini, is a large, evergreen tropical tree with a dense crown, oblong glossy leaves, and purplish-black, oblong fruits. Native to India, it is widely cultivated for its fruit and medicinal properties. In Ayurveda, Jamun is revered for its […]
Vacha
Sanskrit Name:Vacha Devanagari Name:वाच English Name: Sweet Flag Description: Vacha, also known as Acorus calamus, is a tall, grass-like, semi-aquatic perennial plant with sword-shaped leaves and a thick, creeping rhizome that grows horizontally beneath marshy soils. It is found in wetland regions of Kashmir, Manipur, Bengal, and the Western Ghats. The rhizome has a strong, […]
Elaichi
Sanskrit Name: Elaichi Devanagari Name: इलायची English Name: Cardamom Description: Elaichi, also known as Elettaria cardamomum, is a tall, perennial herb with leafy shoots growing from underground rhizomes, bearing lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers with violet-striped lips. It produces small green pods containing aromatic black seeds, which are harvested by hand just before ripening. […]
Ajmoda
Sanskrit Name:Ajmoda Devanagari Name:अजमोडा English Name: Ajmoda Herb Description: Ajmoda, also known as Apium graveolens, is a strongly aromatic herb with erect, ribbed stems, finely divided compound leaves, and small white flowers arranged in umbrella-shaped clusters called umbels. It is commonly found in cooler regions of northern India and cultivated as a spice and medicinal […]
Shahi Jeera
Sanskrit Name:Shahi Jeera Devanagari Name:शाही जीरा English Name: Shahi Jeera Description: Shahi Jeera, also known as Bunium persicum, is a slender, erect herb with finely divided leaves and delicate white flowers that give rise to small, curved, dark brown seeds resembling caraway but with a milder, sweeter aroma. It is primarily cultivated in the cold, […]
Kapur
Sanskrit Name:Kapoor Devanagari Name:कपूर English Name: Camphor Description: Kapur, also known as Cinnamomum camphora, is a large evergreen tree with glossy, oval leaves that release a distinctive fragrance when crushed. Native to China and Japan, the tree is grown in parts of southern India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. The wood yields crystalline camphor through steam […]
Pahari Pudina
Sanskrit Name:Pahadi Pudina Devanagari Name:पाहाड़ी पुदीना English Name: Mountain Mint Description: Pahari Pudina, also known as Mentha longifolia, is a perennial, aromatic herb with erect, hairy stems that can grow up to 1 meter tall and are often tinged with purple. The leaves are lanceolate, deeply veined, and strongly scented, giving off a cooling minty […]
Zergul
Sanskrit Name:Zergul Devanagari Name:जर्गुल English Name: Zergul Herb Description: Zergul, also known as Calendula officinalis, is an annual flowering plant with vibrant yellow to orange daisy-like blooms, soft, slightly sticky, oblong leaves, and a mildly aromatic scent. It thrives in temperate climates and is cultivated ornamentally and medicinally in garden spaces throughout North India. The […]
Chaipatti
Sanskrit Name:Chaipatti Devanagari Name:चायपत्ती English Name: Tea Leaves Description: Chaipatti, also known as Camellia sinensis, is a hardy evergreen shrub with serrated dark green leaves and delicate white flowers with yellow centers. It is widely cultivated in India’s tea-growing regions including Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiris. The young leaves and buds are hand-plucked and processed into […]
Durva
Sanskrit Name:Durva Devanagari Name:दुर्वा English Name: Durva Grass Description: Durva, also known as Cynodon dactylon, is a sacred, perennial grass that spreads through runners and forms a dense mat of slender, grey-green blades. It produces three-fingered flowering spikes and thrives in fields, roadsides, and temple grounds throughout India. Durva is deeply revered in Hindu rituals […]