Linum usitatissimum  (Flaxseed) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Linum usitatissimum Family: Linaceae Genus: Linum Related Herbs from the same family: Linum catharticum (Purging Flax, Fairy Flax): A European species traditionally used as a strong purgative, highlighting the varied potency within the genus. Its habitat is meadows and heaths in Europe and Western Asia. Reinwardtia indica (Yellow Flax, Pyoli): A small shrub native to the Indian subcontinent. Its leaves and flowe

Brassica oleracea  var. capitata  (Cabbage) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Brassica oleracea Family: Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) Genus: Brassica Related Herbs from the same family: Brassica oleracea  var. italica (Broccoli, Hara Phool Gobhi): Renowned for its high concentration of sulforaphane, a potent antioxidant and anticancer compound. Widely cultivated and used in health diets globally. Brassica juncea (Mustard Greens, Rai): The leaves are used as a nutritious potherb in

Brassica oleracea  var. gongylodes  (Kohlrabi) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Brassica oleracea Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Brassica Related Herbs from the same family: Brassica nigra  (Black Mustard): The seeds are a potent stimulant and rubefacient used in Ayurvedic and Western herbalism. Brassica juncea  (Brown Mustard, Rai): Seeds used similarly to black mustard, and leaves consumed as a nutritious vegetable. Lepidium sativum  (Garden Cress, Chandrasoor): A fast-growing h

Brassica oleracea  var. italica  (Broccoli) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Brassica oleracea Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Brassica Related Herbs from the same family: Brassica nigra  (Black Mustard): Seeds used for their stimulating, rubefacient properties. Armoracia rusticana  (Horseradish): The root is a potent stimulant and digestive aid used in Western herbalism. Nasturtium officinale  (Watercress): A nutrient-dense aquatic herb used as a tonic and stimulant. This family i

Scientific Name:  Brassica juncea Family:  Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) Genus:  Brassica Related Herbs from the same family: Brassica nigra (Black Mustard):  Used identically for its pungent and rubefacient properties. Raphanus sativus (Radish/Mooli):  Used in Ayurveda for digestive and respiratory conditions (Kaphahara). Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish):  Used in Western traditions as a pungent stimulant and decongestant, sharing the "heating" quality of mustard. 2. Common Nam

Momordica charantia  (Bitter Gourd or Karela) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Momordica charantia Family: Cucurbitaceae Genus: Momordica Related Herbs from the same family: Trichosanthes dioica (Pointed Gourd or Parwal): A popular vegetable in India, also used in traditional medicine for its cooling and digestive properties. Lagenaria siceraria  (Bottle Gourd or Lauki/Dudhi): Used as a cooling vegetable and in medicine for its cardiotonic and diuretic properties. Citrullus co

1. Taxonomic insights Species: Piper betel Family: Piperaceae Genus: Piper Related Herbs from the same family: Piper nigrum  (Black Pepper, Maricha): A fundamental herb and spice in Ayurveda and Indian cuisine, used for enhancing digestion ( Dipana ), clearing respiratory passages, and as a bio-availability enhancer ( Yogavahi ). It is native to South India. Piper longum (Long Pepper, Pippali): Another cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, particularly used in rejuvenating ther

Corchorus tridens  (Tender Jute) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Corchorus tridens Family: Malvaceae Genus: Corchorus Related Herbs from the same family: Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle): Widely used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine for its calyces, which are made into a cooling tea to support cardiovascular health and as a mild laxative. Sida cordifolia (Bala): A highly revered herb in Ayurveda, known as a potent Rasayana (rejuvenative) and used to strengthen the nervous

This is a toxic plant. The information provided here is for educational purposes only 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Hyoscyamus niger Family: Solanaceae Genus: Hyoscyamus Related Herbs from the same family: Atropa belladonna (Deadly Nightshade): A highly toxic plant used in extremely small doses in homeopathy and traditional medicine for its anticholinergic properties. Datura stramonium (Datura or Thorn Apple): Used in traditional medicine and religious rituals in India, bu

Evolvulus alsinoides  (Sankhapushpi) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Evolvulus alsinoides Family: Convolvulaceae Genus: Evolvulus Related Herbs from the same family: Ipomoea batatas (Sweet Potato): The leaves are used as a nutritious vegetable, and the tubers are a food source. While from the same family, its medicinal use is minimal compared to its dietary importance. Cuscuta reflexa (Dodder, Amar bel): A parasitic plant used in Ayurveda for liver disorders, jaundice, and u

Phyllanthus niruri  (Stonebreaker) Phyllanthus niruri  (Stonebreaker) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Phyllanthus niruri Family: Phyllanthaceae Genus: Phyllanthus Related Herbs from the same family: Phyllanthus emblica  (Amla): A renowned Rasayana (rejuvenative) herb, primarily used for its potent antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and cooling properties. While in the same family, its application is broader and more tonic compared to the targeted detoxifying action of P. niruri. P

1. Taxonomic insights Species: Phyllanthus emblica Family: Phyllanthaceae Genus: Phyllanthus Related Herbs from the same family: Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumyamalaki): The entire plant, including the bark of the stem and roots, is used in traditional medicine for liver and kidney disorders. Phyllanthus amarus (Stonebreaker): Similar to P. niruri, the whole plant is utilized, and its bark shares analogous astringent and hepatoprotective tannins. Phyllanthus fraternus : The bark

Phyllanthus emblica  (Amla or Indian Gooseberry) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Phyllanthus emblica Family: Phyllanthaceae Genus: Phyllanthus Related Herbs from the same family: Phyllanthus niruri  (Bhumyamalaki): A key herb in Ayurveda and other traditional systems for liver disorders, jaundice, and kidney stones. It is common throughout India. Phyllanthus amarus  (Stonebreaker): Often used interchangeably with P. niruri , it is renowned for its hepatoprotective and antivira

Benincasa hispida  (Ash Gourd) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Benincasa hispida Family: Cucurbitaceae Genus: Benincasa Related Herbs from the same family: Momordica charantia (Bitter Gourd/Karela): A widely used Pan-Indian herb for diabetes and digestive issues, known for its hypoglycemic and bitter tonic properties. Trichosanthes dioica (Pointed Gourd/Parwal): Another important cucurbitaceous vegetable and medicine in India, used for its cooling and digestive benefits. Cuc

Erythroxylum monogynum  (East Indian Cocoa, Devadaru) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Erythroxylum monogynum Family: Erythroxylaceae Genus: Erythroxylum Related Herbs from the same family: Erythroxylum coca (Coca): The most well-known species from this family, native to South America. Its leaves are a traditional stimulant and are the source of the alkaloid cocaine. It is not native to or traditionally used in the Indian subcontinent. The Erythroxylaceae family is not widely

Barleria prionitis - Porcupine flower Scientific Name:   Barleria prionitis Family:  Acanthaceae Genus:   Barleria Related Herbs from the same family: Justicia adhatoda (Vasaka)  - A quintessential Ayurvedic herb for respiratory ailments like asthma, bronchitis, and cough. Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh)  - A renowned bitter herb used for liver disorders, fevers, and infections. Ecbolium viride (Green Ice Crossandra, Udajati in Sanskrit)  - Used in traditional medicine for

Coccinia grandis  (Ivy Gourd) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Coccinia grandis Family: Cucurbitaceae Genus: Coccinia Related Herbs from the same family: Momordica charantia  (Bitter Gourd, Karela) - A widely used Pan-Indian herb in Ayurveda for managing diabetes and digestive issues. Trichosanthes dioica  (Pointed Gourd, Parwal) - A common vegetable in India, the leaves and fruit are used in traditional medicine for their cooling, laxative, and cardiotonic properties. Benincas

Rauwolfia serpentina  (Sarpagandha or Indian Snakeroot) Warning: Do not self Medicate with this herb 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Rauwolfia serpentina Family: Apocynaceae Genus: Rauwolfia Related Herbs from the same family: Catharanthus roseus (Sadabahar or Periwinkle): A well-known herb used in traditional medicine across India for diabetes, and as a source of the anti-cancer compounds vincristine and vinblastine. Alstonia scholaris (Saptaparni or Devil's Tree): Used in

Grewia flavescens (Rough-leaved Raisin) 1. Taxonomic insights Species: Grewia flavescens Family: Malvaceae Genus: Grewia Related Herbs from the same family: Grewia asiatica  (Phalsa): A cultivated species prized for its sour-sweet fruit, used in Ayurveda as a cooling agent and digestive tonic. Grewia tenax (Gangeran, White Crossberry): A drought-resistant shrub whose fruits are eaten and roots are used traditionally for bone fractures and rheumatism. Grewia hirsuta  (Nagbala

1. Taxonomic insights Species: Cissus vitiginea Family: Vitaceae Genus: Cissus Related Herbs from the same family: Vitis vinifera  (Grape Vine) - As mentioned before, a pan-cultivated plant vital in Ayurveda. Cissus quadrangularis  (Hadjod) - The most prominent medicinal Cissus  in India for bone health. 2. Common Names: Scientific Name: Cissus vitiginea | English: | Sanskrit: Vanajowaka, Amalvel | Hindi: Jangli Angoor, Hathiabel | Tamil: Kattuppirandai, Naralai | Telugu: Ad