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Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

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

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Insulin Plant / Fiery Costus / Spiral Flag

Chamaecostus cuspidatus (syn. Costus igneus)

Vernacular: Insulin Plant (इंसुलिन पौधा), Kostam, Jarul, Keukand

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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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