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Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera
Vernacular: अश्वगंधा (Ashwagandha), असगंध (Asgandh), बाजीगंधा (Bajigandha), Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry

Comprehensive botanical profile of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera / Indian Ginseng). Learn identification traits, ...

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Brahmi (Water Hyssop)

Bacopa monnieri
Vernacular: ब्राह्मी (Brahmi), जलनीम (Jalneem), Saraswati, Water Hyssop, Herb of Grace

Comprehensive botanical guide on Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri / Water Hyssop). Learn how to grow it at home, diagnostic ...

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Dahiman Plant

Cordia macleodii Hook. f. & Thomson
Vernacular: Dahiman, Dahipalas, Sitapatra, Dahiwan, Shikari, सीतापत्ता

Learn how to identify Dahiman (Cordia macleodii), including its leaves, bark, flowers, traditional uses, cultivatio...

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Giloy

Tinospora cordifolia
Vernacular: गिलोय, गुडूची (Guduchi), अमृता (Amrita), गिलोय लता

Learn about the Giloy plant (Tinospora cordifolia), including botanical identification, growing conditions, stem-cu...

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Haldu Tree

Haldina cordifolia
Vernacular: हलदू (Haldu), करम (Karam), Haridru (हरिद्रु), Dharakadamba

Comprehensive botanical profile of Haldu Tree (Haldina cordifolia). Explore identification characteristics, timber ...

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Kadamba Tree

Neolamarckia cadamba
Vernacular: कदम्ब (Kadam), Kadamba (कदम्बक), Burflower Tree, Laran, Haripriya

Complete botanical guide to Kadamba (Neolamarckia cadamba). Learn about its fragrant globe flowers, medicinal benef...

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Kali Haldi (Black Turmeric)

Curcuma caesia Roxb.
Vernacular: काली हल्दी (Kali Haldi), नर कचूर (Nar Kachur), कृष्ण केदार (Krishna Kedar), Nalla Pasupu, Karumanjal

Explore Kali Haldi (Curcuma caesia), including botanical identification, rhizome characteristics, cultivation, prop...

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Lasoda

Cordia dichotoma G. Forst.
Vernacular: Lasoda, Lasura Gunda Bhokar Indian Cherry, Glue Berry Shleshmataka

Discover Lasoda Plant (Cordia dichotoma / Gunda). Learn tree identification, fruit health benefits, pickle uses, se...

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Punarnava (Spreading Hogweed / Hogweed)

Boerhavia diffusa L.
Vernacular: पुनर्नवा (Punarnava), गदहपुरा (Gadahpura), रक्‍त पुनर्नवा, Shothaghni, Spreading Hogweed

Comprehensive botanical guide on Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa / Spreading Hogweed). Learn kidney benefits, home cul...

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Vidarikand (Indian Kudzu)

Pueraria tuberosa
Vernacular: विदारीकंद (Vidarikand), भुई कोहड़ा (Bhuyi Kohada), विदारी (Vidari), Sural, Ghorbel, Indian Kudzu

Accurate botanical encyclopedia guide for Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa / Indian Kudzu). Explore diagnostic feature...

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हिन्दी

अश्वगंधा

Withania somnifera
स्थानीय नाम: अश्वगंधा (अश्वगंधा), असगंध (असगंध), बाजीगंधा (बाजीगंधा), इंडियन जिनसेंग, विंटर चेरी

अश्वगंधा (विथानिया सोम्निफेरा / इंडियन जिनसेंग) की व्यापक वनस्पति प्रोफ़ाइल। पहचान के लक्षण, जड़ की फसल, खेती और एड...

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Krishna Vat Plant (Makhan Katori): Identification, Care & Complete Growing Guide

Krishna Vat (Ficus krishnae), also known as Makhan Katori or Krishna's Butter Cup, is a distinctive Indian fig tree recognized by its unusual cup-shaped leaf bases. Learn how to identify Krishna Vat, understand its botanical characteristics, grow it in a pot or open ground, propagate it, and care for it in tropical and subtropical conditions.

Sep 18, 2026 • 12 min read
Medicinal & Ayurvedic Herbs हिन्दी

इंसुलिन का पौधा: फायदे, पत्ते खाने का सही तरीका और घर पर कैसे लगाएं (Insulin Plant in Hindi)

इंसुलिन प्लांट (Insulin Plant), जिसे वानस्पतिक भाषा में Chamaecostus cuspidatus या Costus igneus कहा जाता है, आजकल प्राकृतिक स्वास्थ्य और घरेलू बागवानी में काफी लोकप्रिय हो रहा है। इसके पत्तों में पाए जाने वाले औषधीय गुणों के कारण इसे ब्लड शुगर संतुलित रखने के लिए एक बेहतरीन प्राकृतिक विकल्प माना जाता है।

Aug 17, 2026 • 1 min read