Colocasia esculenta (Taro) 1. Scientific name and Basic Taxonomic classification Species: Colocasia esculenta Family: Araceae Genus: Colocasia Related Herbs from the same family: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Suran, Jimikand): A large tuber used in Ayurveda as a rejuvenative and digestive tonic. It is specifically used for hemorrhoids (Arshas) and abdominal ailments, often after proper processing to remove irritants. Acorus calamus (Vacha, Sweet Flag): A highly revered neur