Botanical Families Taxonomy

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family containing Kalmegh, Vasaka, and immune-support botanicals.

Apiaceae

Carrot & Parsley family containing Centella (Gotu Kola), Ajwain, and Cuminum.

Apocynaceae

Dogbane family containing Sarpagandha, Catharanthus, and Alstonia.

Arecaceae

Palm family containing Areca Nut and Coconut palms.

Asparagaceae

Asparagus family of monocotyledonous flowering plants valued for adaptogenic roots.

Asteraceae

Sunflower family containing Bhringraj, Artemisia, Chamomile, and Calendula.

Bignoniaceae

Bignonia family containing Shyonaka and Patala medicinal trees.

Boraginaceae

Cannabaceae

Hemp family containing therapeutic Cannabaceae botanicals.

Combretaceae

Combretum tree family containing Haritaki, Bibhitaki, and Arjun.

Convolvulaceae

Morning Glory family containing Shankhpushpi and Trivrit vines.

Cucurbitaceae

Gourd family containing Bitter Gourd and Bryonia species.

Euphorbiaceae

Spurge family containing Castor (Erand) and Acalypha.

Fabaceae

Legume family containing Licorice (Mulethi), Senna, Palash, and Lajwanti.

Lamiaceae

Mint or sage family characterized by square stems, opposite aromatic leaves, and essential oil glands.

Lauraceae

Laurel family containing Cinnamon (Dalchini), Camphor (Kapur), and Tejpatta.

Liliaceae

Lily family containing Gloriosa (Kalihari) and therapeutic lily species.

Lythraceae

Loosestrife family containing Pomegranate (Anar) and Henna (Mehendi).

Malvaceae

Mallow family containing Bala (Sida cordifolia) and Hibiscus (Gudhal).

Meliaceae

Mahogany family of flowering trees and shrubs noted for bitter limonoid compounds and pest resistance.

Menispermaceae

Moonseed family of twining woody vines renowned for immunomodulatory alkaloids.

Moraceae

Mulberry & Fig tree family containing Peepal, Banyan, and Gular.

Myrtaceae

Myrtle family containing Clove (Laung), Eucalyptus, and Jamun.

Papaveraceae

Poppy family containing Argemone and therapeutic poppy botanicals.

Phyllanthaceae

Spurge family of tropical woody plants and herbs rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Piperaceae

Pepper family containing Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) and Pippali (Long Pepper).

Plantaginaceae

Plantain family of medicinal herbs and water plants featuring neuroprotective compounds.

Poaceae

Grass family containing Lemongrass, Vetiver (Usheer), and Khas.

Ranunculaceae

Buttercup family containing Kalonji (Nigella sativa) and Aconite.

Rubiaceae

Madder family containing Manjistha, Cinchona, and Haldu.

Rutaceae

Citrus & Rue family containing Bael (Aegle marmelos) and Curry Leaf.

Santalaceae

Sandalwood family containing Chandan (Santalum album).

Sapindaceae

Soapberry family containing Reetha (Soapnut).

Solanaceae

Nightshade family comprising annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees with potent bioactive alkaloids.

Zingiberaceae

Ginger family of aromatic rhizomatous perennial herbs rich in polyphenolic curcuminoids.