Butterbur is a perennial herb traditionally used in both Ayurvedic and European medicine. Its roots, rhizomes, and leaves are valued for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It is primarily used to manage migraines, allergies, and respiratory issues like asthma.
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Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is a medicinal herb found in wet, marshy areas of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has large, broad leaves that resemble an umbrella, and its name originates from its historical use to wrap and preserve butter. Ayurveda and traditional medicine systems use Butterbur for its potent anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.The herb contains active compounds such as petasin and isopetasin, which work to reduce inflammation, relax smooth muscles, and alleviate pain. Butterbur is commonly recommended for managing migraines, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and gastrointestinal spasms. Standardized extracts of Butterbur (free of harmful pyrrolizidine alkaloids) are used in modern herbal formulations.
Pashan Bhed, also known as Bergenia ligulata or stone breaker, is a herbaceous plant used in traditional medicine, particularly Ayurveda, for its ability to treat kidney stones and urinary disorders. With thick, fleshy rhizomes and leathery leaves, it supports kidney health, acts as a diuretic, and has anti-inflammatory properties
Chirata Detox is a medicinal herb known for its bitter properties and extensive use in traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda. It is recognized for its therapeutic benefits across different domains, including its application in modern medicine and emerging areas such as nanotechnology.
Chorak, or Kutaj, is a small deciduous tree or shrub known for its medicinal bark, seeds, and flowers. Its primary use in Ayurveda is to treat gastrointestinal disorders, especially dysentery and diarrhea. It is highly valued for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Morchella esculenta, commonly known as Morel, is an edible mushroom belonging to the Morchellaceae family. Renowned for its unique honeycomb-like appearance, Morels have a distinctive cap that is pitted and wrinkled, supported by a hollow stem. They are typically found in temperate regions, emerging in spring, often near hardwood trees like elm, ash, and apple.
Purple Clover, also known as Red Clover, is a flowering plant used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine to balance hormones, improve respiratory health, and detoxify the body. Its flowers and leaves are rich in isoflavones, which mimic estrogen in the body, making it beneficial for menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.
Stinging Nettle is a perennial herbaceous plant with serrated leaves and tiny stinging hairs. Widely used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine, it is known for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. It helps treat joint pain, allergies, urinary disorders, and anemia.
Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a fragrant flowering plant with a long history of medicinal use in Ayurveda and traditional medicine systems. Known as Banafsha in Ayurveda, it is valued for its cooling, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is often used to manage respiratory conditions, fever, and skin ailments.
