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Herbal Encyclopedia

Herbs & Natural Substances

Explore the plants and natural substances used across traditional medicine systems — their properties, uses, and role in holistic healing.

Itrifal-E-Shahtara

Itrifal-E-Shahtara

🌙 Unani

Itrifal-e-Shahtara is a traditional Unani compound remedy. It is often used for its purifying and digestive properties.

Izkhar

Izkhar

🌙 Unani
Jatamansi

Jatamansi

Nardostachys jatamansi

🌿 Ayurveda

Jatamansi is an herb known for its calming and grounding effects on the mind. It is used in Ayurveda to reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and enhance mental clarity, which indirectly supports better memory and concentration.

Jateephala

Jateephala

Myristica fragrans

🌿 Ayurveda

Jateephala, commonly known as nutmeg, is a spice used in traditional medicine for its warming and calming properties. It is often employed in small quantities for its therapeutic benefits.

Joz Masil

Joz Masil

🌙 Unani
Kaadai

Kaadai

🔮 Siddha

Quail meat (Kaadai) is a lean and highly nutritious meat. In Siddha, it is valued for its strengthening properties and is often recommended for convalescents and those needing to regain energy.

Kadal Azhhlinjal

Kadal Azhhlinjal

Salacia oblonga

🔮 Siddha

Salacia oblonga, referred to as Kadal azhhlinjal, is a climbing plant found in the Western Ghats of India. It is esteemed in traditional practices for its health-promoting qualities.

Kadukkai

Kadukkai

Terminalia chebula

🔮 Siddha

Terminalia chebula, or Kadukkai, is a deciduous tree native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Its fruit is a key ingredient in many traditional remedies, celebrated for its multifaceted therapeutic actions.

Kaezhvaragu

Kaezhvaragu

Eleusine coracana

🔮 Siddha

Kaezhvaragu, also known as finger millet (Eleusine coracana), is an ancient and highly nutritious cereal grain. It is a staple in many traditional diets, valued for its rich content of carbohydrates, minerals, and fiber, supporting sustained energy release.

Kaf-I Dariyā (Cuttle Fish Bone)

Kaf-I Dariyā (Cuttle Fish Bone)

🌙 Unani
Kahu Lettuce

Kahu Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

🌙 Unani

Kahu, commonly known as Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), is a leafy vegetable appreciated in Unani for its mild, cooling properties. It is often recommended to support bodily functions.

Kaichukatti

Kaichukatti

Acacia catechu

🔮 Siddha

Kaichukatti, derived from the Acacia catechu tree, is a potent natural substance used in traditional medicine. It is highly regarded for its strong astringent qualities.

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