Detailed profiles of vegetable plants used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine.
Showing 10 plants
Momordica charantia
Bitterest vegetable in nature — a top Ayurvedic remedy for diabetes, liver, and blood purification.
Luffa acutangula
Light, low-calorie vegetable with blood-purifying and skin-soothing properties in Ayurveda.
Lagenaria siceraria
Cooling, light gourd that supports weight management, heart health, and stress reduction.
Solanum lycopersicum
Lycopene-rich fruit-vegetable that protects against cancer, heart disease, and skin damage.
Spinacia oleracea
Iron and magnesium-packed leafy green that supports blood health, bones, and eyesight.
Abelmoschus esculentus
Mucilage-rich vegetable that soothes the gut, regulates blood sugar, and supports heart health.
Solanum melongena
Deep purple vegetable rich in nasunin — a potent antioxidant that protects brain cells.
Ipomoea batatas
Naturally sweet root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fibre, and potassium — great for gut health.
Moringa oleifera
Nutrient-dense pods from the Moringa tree — used extensively in South Indian cooking and medicine.
Amaranthus tricolor
Ancient grain-leafy superfood that is gluten-free, protein-rich, and iron-dense.