Rhynchosia minima, known as Least Snoutbean or Jumby Bean, is a slender, twining vine that threads through dry grasslands and waste places across the tropics. The plant is easily overlooked: its yellow flowers are barely half a centimetre long, and its pods are no larger than a fingernail. Yet this modest legume carries a chemistry of surprising sophistication. Traditional healers in southern China use the root to relieve itch and swelling, South African practitioners employ

Cassia auriculata (Tanner's Cassia) 1. Scientific name and Basic Taxonomic classification Species: Cassia auriculata Family: Fabaceae Genus: Cassia Related Herbs from the same family: Senna alexandrina (Senna/Sonamukhi): A well-known potent laxative (Rechana) used in Ayurveda for treating severe constipation (Vibandha) and cleansing the colon. It must be used with caution and often with corrective spices. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice/Yashtimadhu): A premier rejuvenative (Ra

Acacia auriculiformis (Earleaf Acacia) Photo courtesy: Music Forest 1. Scientific name and Basic Taxonomic classification Species: Acacia auriculiformis Family: Fabaceae Genus: Acacia Related Herbs from the same family: Acacia catechu (Khair/Khadira): One of the most important Ayurvedic herbs, used for its strong astringent, blood-purifying, and wound-healing properties. It is a key ingredient in many Ayurvedic formulations for skin diseases and oral health. Glycyrrhiza glab