Herbs are more commonly called plants that have some value with them. They are used because of their qualities such as flavours, scent or some other properties. Each herb is used in different ways. They are mainly used for cooking and for making herbal products that are used for treating various diseases. Indian herbs are a significant part of the history of Ayurveda, the system of traditional medicine which is now popularly called alternative medicine. The herbs have been used by the “Vaidyas”- the traditional Indian doctors for Ayurvedic treatment- since ages. Different herbs are obtained from different parts of a plant. They may come from roots, leaves, barks, seeds or flowers of a plant. However, the herbal extracts obtained from plants are used in very small quantities. Large amounts of herbs may result in poisoning. This is particularly important fact to be considered by those who use herbs as home remedies. They should always use herbs with utmost caution.

Indian Herbs

• Aloe Vera • Ashwagandha • Asparagus Racemosus • Azadirachta Indica • Bacopa Monniera • Basil Herb • Boswellia Serrata • Calamus • Cassia Angustifolia • Cassia Fistula • Cassia Tora • Centella Asiatica • Cinchona Officinalis • Datura Stramonium • Emblica Officinalis

• Ephedra Vulgaris • Guggul • Gymnema Sylvestre • Hyocyamus Niger • Hedychium • Henna • Liquorice • Moringa Oleifera • Mucuna Pruriens • Papaver Somniferum • Pudina • Psyllium Husk • Pterocarpus Marsupium • Punica Granatum • Quince

• Rhubarb • Safed Musli • Sarsaparilla • Sida Cordifolia • Syzygium Cumini • Juglans Regia • Terminalia Arjuna • Terminalia Belerica • Terminalia Chebula • Tinospora Cordifolia • Tribulus Terrestris • Valeriana Wallichii • Vinca Rosea • Zingiber Officinalis

Indian Herbs by Property

• Abortifacient Herbs • Analgesic Herbs • Antiasthmatic Herbs • Antibacterial Herbs