Ayurvedic Herbs & Botanical Encyclopedia

While ripe mango is the King of Fruits, the mango seed kernel (Aamra Asthi) and stem bark are potent medicinal astringents packed with mangiferin, arresting intestinal hemorrhage and uterine bleeding.

Agaru is the precious resinous heartwood formed in response to natural fungal infection. Acharya Charaka declares Agaru as the foremost drug for Sheetaprashamana (allaying coldness and chills).

Agastya is named after the revered sage Agastya. Its beautiful white and pink flowers are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A, making it classical Ayurveda's undisputed cure for night blindness and ocular fatigue.

Agnimantha (literally 'churner of internal digestive fire') is an essential component of Dashamoola. Its root bark is renowned for stimulating stagnant metabolism, dissolving subcutaneous fluid retention, and alleviating arthritic stiffness.

Ajamoda ('smell of a goat') is celebrated for its capacity to loosen tenacious Ama bound in deep joint capsules and renal tubules. It acts as a gentle diuretic while neutralizing intestinal gas.

Akshota (Walnut) displays uncanny visual symmetry with the human cerebral cortex. Rich in plant omega-3 ALA, polyphenols, and melatonin, it rebuilds depleted nerve tissue (Majja Dhatu).

Alabu (Lauki) is one of the most celebrated dietary medicines in India. Fresh sweet bottle gourd juice alkalizes the blood, supports cardiovascular tone, and sheds stubborn visceral fat.

Amalaki is the foundation of the legendary Chyawanprash formulation. It contains unique heat-stable tannins that preserve its vitamin C integrity even after boiling. It cools burning Pitta while strengthening digestion (Agni) without overheating.

Amra Haridra is a rhizome that miraculously smells and tastes like raw green mango while possessing turmeric's potent anti-inflammatory curcuminoids. Applied topically, it resolves bruises and sprains overnight.