Ayurvedic Herbs & Botanical Encyclopedia
Explore authoritative monographs of medicinal plants from Charaka and Sushruta Samhitas. Discover their bio-energetic profiles (Rasa, Virya, Vipaka), Tridoshic balances, and clinical applications.
Anulomana & Longevity Herb
Haritaki
हरीतकी (Haritaki)Known in Tibetan medicine as the 'King of Medicines' and in Ayurveda as Abhaya ('fearless'). It supports downward directional flow of Apana Vayu, purges accumulated metabolic sludge, and enhances longevity across all bodily tissues.
Vatanulomana & Deepana
Hingu
हिङ्गु (Hingu / Sahasravedhi)Hingu is the celebrated oleo-gum-resin tapped from the roots of Ferula. Traditionally fried in cow's ghee (Shodhita Hingu), it instantly dispels upward rushing Vata (Udavarta) and dissolves severe intestinal colic.
Chakshushya & Rasayana
Holostemma
अर्कपुष्पी (Arkapushpi / Jeevanti-Bheda)Holostemma is an endangered climbing vine with delicate purple-centered flowers. Highly prized in Kerala Ayurvedic traditions as the regional botanical source of Jeevanti, it feeds depleted optical nerves.
Jvaraghna & Dahaprashamana
Hrivera
ह्रीवेर (Hrivera / Balaka / Ambu)Hrivera (Sugandhabala) is the delicate aromatic root that completes the classical Shadanga Paniya febrifuge formulation. It cools internal fire, settles vomiting, and cleanses the urinary bladder.