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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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