Common Names, Botanical Names and Indications of Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs

Indian Name Latin Name  Common Name  Properties – Indications
Ajwan,
Ajowan,
Ajwain,
Yavani		 Carum
copticum		 Carom,
Bishop’s
weed		 Spastic bowel, flatulence, dyspepsia, sluggish digestion, chronic hiccups, belching, sinus congestion, asthma, menstrual cramping, renal calculi, depression.
Amalaki,
Amla,
Dhatri		 Emblica officinalis Emblic myrobalan,
Indian gooseberry		 Hyperacidity, constipation, ulcers, hepatitis, colitis, high cholesterol, diabetes, anemia, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Argbhada,
Arag-vadha,
Amaltas		 Cassia fistula Indian laburnum,
Purging cassia		 Ringworm, constipation, fevers, bleeding, hemorrhoids.
Arjuna,
Arjun,
Kakubha		 Terminalia arjuna Arjuna myrobalan Heart, lungs, skin, liver, reproductive tissues, anemia, tumors, asthma, cardiac and circulatory problems.
Ashwagandha Withania Somnifera Winter cherry General debility, insomnia, low libido, impotence, infertility, multiple sclerosis, enlarged prostate, skin diseases.
Aswatha Ficus religiosa Peepal Astringent, laxative, cooling, alterative. Boils, ulcers, skin disease, diabetes, constipation.
Avani Hyoscyamus niger Henbane Sedative. Chronic dementia, hysteria, palpitations, asthma.
Badama Prunus amygdalus Almond Laxative, tonic, nervine tonic, mental stimulant.
Bhringaraj Eclipta alba Bhringaraj Alopecia, premature greying, dizziness, hepatitis, cirrhosis, insomnia, bronchitis, asthma, skin.
Bhumyamalaki Phyllanthus amarus; P. niruri; P. fraternus (US) Phyllanthus,
Stonebreaker
Chancra piedra		 Jaundice, liver disease, fever, genitourinary disease, edema, gallstones, menorrhagea
Bibhitaki,
Baheda		 Terminalia belerica Beleric myrobalan Digestive disorders, bronchitis, asthma, Chron’s disease, colitis, parasites, congestion of eyes, ears and nose, insomnia, bladder stones, cardiac congestion.
Brahmi,
Jalabrahmi		 Bacopa
monnieri		 Bacopa,
Indian Gotu kola		 Memory loss, debility, cystitis, headaches, epilepsy, ADHD, Asperger’s syndrome, depression, autism.
Champaka Michelia champaca Champaca Emmenagogue, diuretic. Gastritis, chronic arthritis, colic.
Chitrak,
Chitraka,
Agni,
Jvala		 Plumbago zeylanica White
leadwort		 Digestive problems, non-bleeding hemorrhoids, arthritis, parasites.
Dadima,
Anardana		 Punica
granatum		 Pomegranate Dysentery, diarrhea, hyperacidity, dyspepsia, menopause, prostate problems, circulation.
Datura,
Dhattura		 Datura metel White thorn apple Joint pain, asthma, fevers, lung congestion, dysmenorrhea.
Devadaru Cedrus
deodara		 Devadar Diaphoretic, diuretic, carminative. Fevers, diarrhea, urinary disorders.
Dhanyaka,
Dhaniya		 Coriandrum sativum Coriander, Cilantro Bloating, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrom, worms, allergies, cystitis, dysuria, fevers, respiratory problems, heavy metals.
Ela,
Elaichi,
Sukshma ela		 Elettaria cardamomum Cardamom Bloating, borborygmus, colic, indigestion, coughs, asthma, nausea, morning sickness, painful urination.
Garijara Daucus carota Carrot seed Jaundice, kidney diseases.
Guduchi,
Giloy,
Amrita		 Tinospora cordifolia Tinospora Arthritis, gout, malaria, diabetes, skin diseases.
Haridra,
Haldi		 Curcuma longa Turmeric Infections, ulcers, dyspepsia, diabetes, gallstones, skin diseases, conjunctivitis, cysts, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, fevers, septicaemia, high cholesterol.
Haritaki,
Harde,
Hara		 Terminalia chebula Chebulic myrobalan Constipation, hemorrhoids, eye disorders, dysentery, parasites, hemorrhoids, high cholesterol, coughs, conjunctivitis.
Hing,
Hingu		 Ferula
asafoetida		 Asafoetida Flatulence, cough, constipation, palpitations, aphrodisiac, whooping cough, sciatica, convulsions, arthritis.
Isaphgul,
Sat Isabgol		 Plantago ovata Psyllium husk Constipation, colitis, irritable bowel, cystitis
Jatamansi Nardostachys jatamansi Indian
spikenard		 Nervousness, anxiety, dysmenorrhea, insomnia, hair tonic
Jeeraka,
Jeera		 Cuminum cyminum Cumin seed Antiseptic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, galactagogue, antispasmodic
Kapikachchu, Atmagupta Mucuna pruriens Kapi kacchu, Cowhage Parkinson’s, paralysis, cramps, low libido, infertility, impotence, hypercholesterolemia.
Karpoor Cinnamomum
camphora		 Camphor Diarrhea, nervousness, muscular pain, fever.
Katuka,
Katuki,
Kutki		 Picrorhiza kurroa Gentian Hepatitis C, cirrhosis, acidity, allergies, asthma, rhinitis, eczema, autoimmune conditions, dysentery.
Krishnajiraka, Kalika,
Kaljaji		 Nigella sativa Black cumin, Love-in-the-mist Carminative, antispasmodic, aromatic, diuretic, vermifuge, expectorant, bronchodilator
Kumari,
Ghee kunvar, Kunvar patha		 Aloe indica,
Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis		 Aloe vera Cuts, burns, infections, constipation, enlarged liver or spleen, hepatitis, bursitis, cystitis, vaginitis, bronchitis, asthma, tumors.
Kumkuma, Kesar,
Ghusrna		 Crocus sativus Saffron Dysmenorrhea, infertility, anemia, liver congestion, cardiac congestion, angina, impotence, low libido, depression, nervous debility, painful urination.
Kutaja,
Kutaj,
Kureya		 Holarrhena
antidysenterica		 Kutaja Amoebic and bacillary dysentery, diarrhea, colitis, Chron’s disease, hemorrhoids, skin problems, bleeding disorders.
Lasuna,
Rasona		 Allium
sativum		 Garlic Gastric disturbances, food poisoning, candida albicans, catarrh, myalgia, sluggishness, high cholesterol, clotting, infections, blood pressure.
Mandukaparni Centella
asiatica		 Gotu kola (West), Indian pennywort Insomnia, epilepsy, stress, autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, memory loss, inflammatory skin conditions, wounds, hair loss, arthritis, gout.
Manjista,
Manjishta,
Manjith		 Rubia
cordifolia		 Indian
madder		 Female disorders, anorexia, skin diseases, poor appetite.
Maricha Piper
nigrum		 Black
pepper		 Dyspepsia, cough, pharyngitis, headache, diarrhea
Markandika Cassia angustifolia Cassia angustifolia Constipation, liver disease, joint pain
Mustaka,
Musta		 Cyperus rotundus Nut grass Anti-inflammatory, flatulence, fever, estrogenic
Nagadamni Artemisia vulgaris Artemisia vulgaris Anthelminthic, expectorant
Nagbala Grewia hirsute Grewia hirsute Diarrhea, wounds, heart disease, fever
Narikela Cocos
nucifera		 Cocos
nucifera		 Fever, pharyngitis, skin disorders, alterative
Neem,
Nimba		 Azadirachta indica Neem, Margosa, Indian lilac Skin disease, antibacterial, antifungal, blood purifier, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiemetic
Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa Indian hogweed Diuretic, expectorant, laxative
Rakta Chandan Pterocarpus santalinus Red sandalwood Skin tonic, liver disorders, fever
Sariva,
Sugandhi		 Hemidesmus indicus Indian sarsaparilla Alterative. Poor appetite, cough, skin problems
Sarpagandha Rauwolfia serpentina Rauwolfia, Indian snake root Hypertension, anxiety, insomnia, colic
Satapushpi Peucedanum graveolens Peucedanum graveolens Flatulence, colic, abscesses, digestive
Satupuspa Foeniculum vulgare Foeniculum vulgare Cough, flatulence, dysmenorrhea, hookworm, edema
Shallaki Boswellia serrata Boswellia serrata Antiarthritic, analgesic, anti inflammatory
Shankapushpi,
Shankhahuli		 Evolvulus alsinoides Bindweed,
Aloe weed		 Anxiety, diarrhea, bronchitis, memory loss, fever, liver problems, skin diseases.
Shardunika
Gurmar,
Meshasringa		 Gymnema sylvestre Gymnema Diuretic, astringent, hypoglycemic, refrigerant, stomachic
Shatavari Asparagus racemosus Wild
asparagus		 Galactogogic, antispasmodic, anti diarrhetic, demulcent.
Shati Curcuma zedoaria White
turmeric		 Cough, asthma, leukorrhea, tonsillitis.
Shleshmataka Cordia myxa (obliqua) Cordia myxa (obliqua) Expectorant, colic, dyspepsia, ulcers, cough
Shunti,
Ardraka		 Zinginber officinale Ginger Stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, expectorant, emmenagogue, antiemetic
Sigru,
Shigru		 Moringa
oleifera		 Horseradish, Drumstick Antifungal, antiviral, flocculating agent, stimulant, abortifacient, source of vitamin C, colds, boils, fever, joint pain, gout
Sudarshan Crinum deflexum
(asiaticum)		 Crinum deflexum
(asiaticum)		 Emetic, inflammatory conditions.
Talamulika Curculigo orchiodes Curculigo orchiodes Hemmorrhoids, asthma, kidney stones, skin
Tulsi,
Tulasi,
Divya,
Vishnu-priya		 Ocimum sanctum Holy basil Demulcent, expectorant, anticatarrhal, antispasmodic, anthelminthic, nervine, tonic, diaphoretic, digestive stimulant, antiparasitic, antibacterial
Twak,
Daru-sita,
Dalchini		 Cinnamomum
zeylanicum		 Cinnamon Antispasmodic, carminative, aromatic, astringent, expectorant, stimulant, diaphoretic
Udumbara Ficus
racemosa		 Ficus
racemosa		 Diarrhea, hemorrhoids, bleeding disorders, antiseptic
Uma Linum usitatissimum Linum usitatissimum Cystitis, bronchitis, boils, expectorant, demulcent
Vacha,
Ugragandha		 Acorus
calamus		 Calamus,
Sweet flag		 Nervine, antispasmatic, sedative, stomachic, expectorant, emetic, laxative, diuretic
Vasaka,
Vasa		 Justicia
adhatoda		 Malabar nut Bronchitis, asthma, jaundice, antispasmodic
Vidari,
Vidarikand		 Pueraria tuberosa Vidarikanda Cough, hoarseness, respiratory stimulant, tonic
Yashti madhu,
Jethimadh		 Glycyrrhiza glabra Licorice root Wounds, sore throat, colds, coughs, nervous exhaustion, liver, skin conditions,ulcers, cystitis, chronic fatigue.
Zupha Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop Cough, asthma, bronchitis, amenorrhea