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Herbs & Natural Substances

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

Kasakasa

Kasakasa

Papaver somniferum

🔮 Siddha

Kasakasa, known botanically as Papaver somniferum, is an annual flowering plant. It is recognized for its medicinal properties, particularly its analgesic and sedative actions.

Kattraazhai

Kattraazhai

Aloe vera

🔮 Siddha

Kattraazhai, commonly known as Aloe vera, is a succulent plant with a long history of medicinal use. It is recognized for its soothing and healing qualities, often utilized for its cooling effect on the body.

Kayathirumeni Thailam

Kayathirumeni Thailam

Pseuderanthemum reticulatum

🔮 Siddha

Kayathirumeni Thailam is a Siddha herbal oil prepared from the Kayathirumeni plant. It is widely used externally for its potent analgesic properties to relieve various types of pain, including joint pain.

Kazharchi Leaves

Kazharchi Leaves

Caesalpinia bonducella

🔮 Siddha

Kazharchi leaves, from the Caesalpinia bonducella plant, are recognized for their medicinal virtues. They possess strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, making them useful for alleviating pain and swelling.

Kazharchi Thailam

Kazharchi Thailam

Caesalpinia bonducella

🔮 Siddha

Kazharchi Thailam is a Siddha herbal oil derived from the seeds of Caesalpinia bonducella. It is known for its purgative action and also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful in various therapeutic applications.

Kernel Of Binola

Kernel Of Binola

🌙 Unani
Kernel Of Jamun

Kernel Of Jamun

🌙 Unani
Khadira

Khadira

Acacia catechu

🌿 Ayurveda

Khadira, also known as Acacia catechu, is a tree native to the Indian subcontinent. Its extract is renowned in traditional medicine for its purifying and healing properties, particularly for the skin.

Kharjura

Kharjura

Phoenix sylvestris

🌿 Ayurveda

Kharjura, commonly known as dates, are the sweet fruit of the date palm tree (Phoenix sylvestris). They are a natural source of energy and are valued in traditional practices for their nutritional content and ability to invigorate.

Khashkhas

Khashkhas

Papaver somniferum Linn.

🌙 Unani

Khashkhas, commonly known as poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum), are small seeds utilized in traditional medicine for their calming and nutritive qualities. They are a source of essential minerals.

Khashkhāsh (Poppy Seed)

Khashkhāsh (Poppy Seed)

Papaver somniferum Linn.

🌙 Unani

Khashkhāsh refers to the seeds of Papaver somniferum Linn. These seeds are known for their calming properties and have been traditionally used in Unani medicine.

Khaskhas

Khaskhas

🌙 Unani

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