Dravya (Herbs) Part A

Katuki, a bitter tonic botanically known as Picrorrhiza kurroa, is very famous in the Ayurveda world for its promising hepatoprotective action.

Karpura is one of the important miraculous evergreen deciduous trees that are native to India, Korea, and China.

Karkatshringi is a deciduous tree, botanically known as Pistacia integerrima, and belongs to the Anacardiaceae family.

Kapikacchu botanically known as Mucuna pruriens belongs to the Fabaceae family and is very famous for its Vajikarana (aphrodisiac) properties.

Explore uses, benefits, scientific classification, historical background of Kanchnar (Bauhinia Variegata) herb. It is a miraculous herb for Gandamala (Lymphadenopathy).

Kampillaka botanically known as Mallotus philippensis is a widely disturbed perennial shrub that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.

Kalamegha or Bhunimba botanically known as Andrographis paniculata is a small annual herbaceous plant.

Jyotishmati is botanically known as Celastrus paniculatus and is very famous with the name “tree of life” or “Elixir of life” or “Intellect tree” and belongs to the Celastraceae family. 

Jeeraka is the earliest cultivated herb in Asia. As per Ayurvedic classical texts, different varieties of Jeeraka are mentioned. 

Jaiphala is traditionally famous by the name Jatiphala, Javitari in Asian countries. It is botanically known as Myristica fragrans

Know about the uses and health benefits of Jamun (Syzygium Cumini). It is also known as Java Plum, Jambu, Jambul, Black Plum, Jambolan, Indian Blackberry, etc.

Jatamansi botanically known as Nardostachys Jatamansi is found in the Himalayan region and is an important traditional drug of India. In Ayurvedic classical texts