Herb Library
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Parmelia perforata
Parmelia perforata Ach.
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Parmelia perlata
Parmelia perlata (Huds.) Ach.
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Pashanbheda
Bergenia ligulata
पाषाणभेद Part: RhizomeTraditionally used in urinary and kidney-stone-support conversations; any suspected stone or severe pain requires medical evaluation.
Paspalum scrobiculatum
Paspalum scrobiculatum L.
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Passiflora foetida
Passiflora foetida L.
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Patha
Cissampelos pareira
पाठा Part: RootTraditionally used in digestive, women’s-wellness and general cleansing formulations.
Pavetta indica
Pavetta indica L.
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Pavetta indica
Pavetta indica L. var. minor
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Pavetta tomentosa
Pavetta tomentosa Roxb. ex Smith
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Pavonia odorata
Pavonia odorata Willd.
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Pavonia zeylanica
Pavonia zeylanica Cav.
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Pedalium murex
Pedalium murex L.
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Peganum harmala
Peganum harmala L.
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Pentapetes phoenicea
Pentapetes phoenicea L.
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Pentaptera tomentosa
Pentaptera tomentosa Bedd.
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Pentatropis capensis
Pentatropis capensis (L.F.) Bullock
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Pentatropis cynanchoides
Pentatropis cynanchoides R.Br.
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Pippali
Piper longum
पिप्पली Part: FruitTraditionally used in digestive, respiratory and bioavailability-oriented formulations.
Punarnava
Boerhavia diffusa
पुनर्नवा Part: Whole plantTraditionally used in urinary, fluid-balance and liver-wellness preparations.
Rasna
Pluchea lanceolata
रास्ना Part: Leaf/RootTraditionally used in joint, muscle and vata-balancing comfort formulations.
Rose
Rosa centifolia
गुलाब Part: PetalTraditionally used in cooling, aromatic, skin and digestive preparations.
Safed Musli
Chlorophytum borivilianum
सफेद मूसली Part: RootTraditionally used in nourishment, strength and adult-vitality preparations.
Sandalwood
Santalum album
चंदन Part: HeartwoodTraditionally used mainly in aromatic, cooling and topical skin preparations.
Sariva
Hemidesmus indicus
सारिवा/अनंतमूल Part: RootTraditionally used in cooling, skin and general cleansing-wellness preparations.
Sarpagandha
Rauvolfia serpentina
सर्पगंधा Part: RootA potent traditional herb historically used in specialised formulations; it should not be self-medicated and requires qualified professional supervision.
Senna
Senna alexandrina
सनाय Part: Leaf/PodTraditionally used as a stimulant laxative for short-term constipation; prolonged unsupervised use is not appropriate.
Shallaki
Boswellia serrata
शल्लकी Part: ResinTraditionally used for joint comfort and mobility support.
Shankhpushpi
Convolvulus pluricaulis
शंखपुष्पी Part: Whole plantTraditionally used in memory, focus, calm and sleep-quality preparations.
Shatavari
Asparagus racemosus
शतावरी Part: RootTraditionally used as a nourishing herb in women’s wellness, digestive and rasayana preparations.
Tagar
Valeriana wallichii
तगर Part: RootTraditionally used in calming and sleep-support preparations.
Trivrit
Operculina turpethum
निशोथ/त्रिवृत Part: RootTraditionally used in purgative/cleansing formulations; should be used under qualified guidance rather than casual self-use.
Tulsi
Ocimum tenuiflorum
तुलसी Part: LeafTraditionally used in throat, respiratory-comfort, digestive and seasonal-wellness preparations.
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
हल्दी Part: RhizomeTraditionally used as a culinary spice and in joint, skin, digestive and general wellness preparations.
Vacha
Acorus calamus
वचा Part: RhizomeTraditionally used in digestive, speech and cognitive-wellness preparations; professional guidance is advised.
Varuna
Crataeva nurvala
वरुण Part: BarkTraditionally used in urinary and renal-wellness formulations.
Vasaka
Justicia adhatoda
वासा/अडूसा Part: LeafTraditionally used in cough, throat and respiratory-comfort preparations.
Vetiver
Chrysopogon zizanioides
खस Part: RootTraditionally used for cooling, fragrance and skin/water-infused wellness preparations.
Vidanga
Embelia ribes
विडंग Part: FruitTraditionally used in digestive and gut-cleansing formulations.
Vijaysar
Pterocarpus marsupium
विजयसार Part: HeartwoodTraditionally used in metabolic-wellness preparations and as a traditional wood-based infusion practice.
Yashtimadhu
Glycyrrhiza glabra
यष्टिमधु Part: RootAnother common name for licorice/mulethi, traditionally used for throat, digestive and soothing preparations.