Durva – Cynodon dactylon Person.
Durva commonly known as “Doob Ghas” is a perennial herbaceous creeping grass of a Poaceae family.
Dravya (Herbs) Part A
Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa Salisb.
In the Ayurvedic medicinal industries, Dhataki is a plant of high demand and its Pushpa (flowers) are highly valued in the Indian system of medicine.
Devadaru – Cedrus deodara Roxb.
Devataru or Devadaru, botanically known as Cedrus deodara belongs to the family Pinaceae. Devadaru is known as the tree of Gods
Dadima – Punica granatum Linn.
There is a quote that “Ek Anaar so Bimar”, which clarifies that Anaar is beneficial in curing various diseases.
Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica Linn.
Chitraka is botanically known as Plumbago zeylanica Linn. is the most popular herb belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family i.e leadwort family.
Brihati – Solanum indicum Linn.
Brihati is a perennial under the shrub, mostly found throughout India and botanically known as Solanum indicum Linn.
Brahmi– Bacopa monnieri Corr.
Brahmi botanically known as Bacopa monnieri is a perennial, non-aromatic memory enhancer, the neuro- protective herb that belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.
Bilva – Aegle marmelos Corr.
Bilva botanically known as Aegle marmelos is a medicinal plant belonging to the Rutaceae family and has Indian origin.
Bijaka– Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.
Bijakaor Asana commonly known as Vijayasara or Honne Mara in Kannada is widely distributed in several regions of India.
Bibhitaki – Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica Roxb.
Vibhitaki which is well recognized as the ingredient of Triphala is a highly efficacious Ayurvedic herb.
Bhringraja – Eclipta alba Hassk.
False daisy commonly known as Bhringraja is a wild plant with ethnomedicinal significance and it is considered a weed by farmers.
Bharangi – Clerodendrum serratum Linn.
In the Indian system of medicine, various herbs are used to treat respiratory disorders.
