These are the plants at the heart of Ayurvedic medicine. Some, like ashwagandha and aloe vera, have been tested in clinical trials; others are known mostly from classical texts. Several are powerful enough to cause harm — sarpagandha and mulethi in particular — so every profile includes clear precautions and drug-interaction notes.
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Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
Powerful adaptogen that fights stress, boosts energy, and supports overall vitality.
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Versatile succulent prized for skin healing, digestion, and hydration.
Vasaka (Malabar Nut)
Justicia adhatoda
Principal Ayurvedic herb for respiratory diseases — used for cough, asthma, and bronchitis.
Punarnava
Boerhavia diffusa
Rejuvenating Ayurvedic herb that regenerates the body — powerful for kidneys and liver.
Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot)
Rauvolfia serpentina
Source of reserpine — a critical Ayurvedic and pharmaceutical plant for high blood pressure.
Bhringraj
Eclipta prostrata
The ruler of hair herbs — restores colour, prevents loss, and nourishes the scalp and liver.
Mulethi (Liquorice)
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Naturally sweet Ayurvedic root that soothes the throat, supports the liver, and fights inflammation.
Kutki (Picrorhiza)
Picrorhiza kurroa
A powerful Himalayan herb revered as one of the best liver and immune-system tonics in Ayurveda.
Triphala (formula)
Terminalia chebula + T. bellerica + Phyllanthus emblica
Ayurveda's most celebrated compound formula — three fruits that cleanse, nourish, and rejuvenate.
Noni
Morinda citrifolia
Pacific island superfruit used traditionally for pain relief, immunity, and cancer prevention.