Nariyal
Sanskrit Name:Nariyal Devanagari Name:नारियल English Name: Coconut Description: Nariyal (Cocos nucifera) is a tall, graceful palm tree that can grow up to 30 meters high, with a single, ringed trunk and a crown of large, feather-like pinnate leaves measuring 4 to 6 meters long. The tree produces large green fruits, which mature into brown coconuts […]
Laung
Sanskrit Name:Laung Devanagari Name:लौंग English Name: Clove Description: Laung (Syzygium aromaticum) comes from an evergreen tree that reaches about 8–12 meters in height, with glossy, aromatic leaves and reddish flower buds that are harvested before blooming. The clove buds, when dried, are reddish-brown and have a hard texture with a characteristic pungent aroma and sharp […]
Sarala
Sanskrit Name:Sarala Devanagari Name:सरला English Name: Sarala Tree Description: Sarala (Pinus roxburghii), also known as Chir pine, is a tall evergreen coniferous tree that can grow up to 30–50 meters in height, with rough reddish-brown bark, long needle-like leaves (15–20 cm) arranged in clusters of three, and woody cylindrical cones that carry winged seeds. The […]
Chirayata
Sanskrit Name:Chirayata Devanagari Name:चिरायता English Name: Chiretta Description: Chirayata (Swertia chirayita) is a small, annual or biennial herb that grows to about 30–90 cm in height, with slender stems that are often purple-tinged, opposite sessile leaves that are lanceolate and sharply pointed, and small greenish-yellow flowers with purple markings arranged in cymose clusters. It thrives […]
Mirchi
Sanskrit Name:Mirchi Devanagari Name:मिर्ची English Name: Chili Pepper Description: Mirchi (Capsicum annuum) is a herbaceous or shrubby plant that grows up to 1–2 meters tall with ovate green leaves, white star-shaped flowers, and elongated fruits (chilies) that vary in color from green to red as they mature. The fruit contains capsaicin, which gives it its […]
Kasni
Sanskrit Name:Kasni Devanagari Name:कसनी English Name: Chicory Description: Kasni (Cichorium intybus) is a robust perennial herb with branching, grooved stems, hairy basal leaves that are lobed like dandelions, and brilliant blue to lavender flowers with toothed petals. The root is thick, tapering, and white, which is often roasted and used as a coffee substitute. Native […]
Amla
Sanskrit Name:Amlaki Devanagari Name:आंवला Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblica English Name: Indian Gooseberry Description Amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is a small, round, greenish-yellow fruit native to India and widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, it is consumed fresh and in various forms like amla juice, amla powder, amla […]
Kantakari
Sanskrit Name: Kantakari Devanagari Name: कंटकारी English Name: Solanum Description: Kantakari, also known as Solanum xanthocarpum, is a climbing plant found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Africa. The plant has green, heart-shaped leaves and produces yellowish flowers that give way to orange fruits. Kantakari is widely known for its […]
Kulthi
Sanskrit Name: Kulthi Devanagari Name: कुल्थी English Name: Horse Gram Description: Kulthi, scientifically known as Macrotyloma uniflorum, is a legume widely cultivated in India and Africa. The plant grows to about 30 cm in height and produces small, round seeds that are brown or black in color. The seeds are used for medicinal and nutritional […]
Vidanga
Sanskrit Name:Vidanga Devanagari Name:विडंग English Name: Embelia Description: Vidanga, also known as Embelia ribes, is a climbing shrub found in the tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. The plant has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces black berries that are used for medicinal purposes. Vidanga is best known for its anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. […]