Asparagus racemosus(Shathavari)-ಶತಾವರಿ
It is a scandent,much branched,spinous undershrub with tuberous root.it grows 1-2m tall roots are fibrous and tuberous.it has pine needle like phylloclades,uniform shiny green in color.white flowers produced in September. A study of ancient classical ayurvedic literature claimed several therapeutic attributes.Root of A.racemosus has been referred as bitter sweet ,emollient,cooling,nervine tonic,constipating,galactogogue and aphrodisiac,diurectic,rejuvating,carminative,stomachic,antiseptic and as a tonic
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Tinospora cordifolia-ಅಮೃತ ಬಳ್ಳಿ
Habitat: T. cordifolia is a climbing shrub native to lower elevation in tropical areas of the Indian subcontinent and climbs numerous types of trees. It prefers wide range of soil, acid to alkaline and it needs moderate level of soil moisture. Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) is one of the important dioecious plants. In Hindi, the plant is commonly known as Giloe which is a Hindu mythological term that refers to the heavenly elixir that has saved celestial beings from old age and kept them eternally young. In Ayurveda, it is designated as Rasayana drug recommended to enhance general body resistance, promote longevity and as antistress and adaptogen . The fact that it is called “Amrita” signifies its use for revitalization and its importance in Ayurveda.
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis-ದಾಸವಾಳ
Habitat- Hibiscus is easily grown over a wide range of conditions. Their diverse habitats range from wetlands to savannahs and woodlands. Description- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree growing 2.5–5 m (8–16 ft) tall and 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) wide, with glossy leaves and solitary, brilliant red flowers in summer and autumn. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees.The leaves are alternate, ovate to lanceolate, often with a toothed or lobed margin (dentate). The flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, color from white to pink, red, blue, orange, peach, yellow or purple, and from 4–18 cm broad.
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Aloe vera-ಲೋಳೆ ಸರ
Aloe species are mostly inhabitants of arid climates, and are widely distributed in Africa, India, and other arid areas. The largest number of Aloe species is approximately 140, and most are found in South Africa. Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 centimetres (24–39 inches) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm (35 in) tall, each flower being pendulous, with a yellow tubular corolla 2–3 cm long.
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Jatropha gossypiifolia-ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಕಾಡ ಹರಳು
Habitat Jatropha gossypiifolia, commonly known as bellyache bush, black physicnut or cotton-leaf physicnut, is a species of flowering plant in the family, Euphorbiaceae.. The species is native to Mexico, Philippines, South America, Gujarat State (India), and the Caribbean islands. It grows to 2.5–4 m (8.2–13.1 ft) high. The three lobed leaves are purple and sticky when young and become bright green with age. The small red flowers with yellow centres appear in clusters. These are followed by cherry-sized seed pods that are poisonous.
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Garcinia Indica-ಪುನರ್ಪುಳಿ
Kingdom : PlantaeClade : AngiospermsOrder : MalpighialesFamily: ClusiaceaeGenus: GarciniaSpecies: G. indica Habit:Garcinia indica is indigenous...
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Cymbopogon citratus-ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಹುಲ್ಲು
Cymbopogon citratus can be found cultivated and naturalized throughout the tropics and warm subtropics, in warm and humid habitats and along roadsides.
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Calotropis gigantea-ಎಕ್ಕ
Kingdom : PlantaeClade: AngiospermsOrder: GentianalesFamily: Apocynaceae Genus: CalotropisSpecies: C. giganteaCalotropis gigantea is a weed that grows...
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Helicteres isora-ಎಡಮುರಿ
Kingdom : Plantae Clade: AngiospermsOrder: MalvalesFamily: MalvaceaeGenus: HelicteresSpecies: H. isoraHelicteres isora, sometimes called the Indian...
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Lawsonia inermis-ಗೋರಂಟಿ
Kingdom : PlantaeClade: AngiospermsOrder: MyrtalesFamily: LythraceaeSubfamily: LythroideaeGenus: LawsoniaSpecies: L. inermisThe henna...
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