Plant Remedies A to Z

Ushira, Vetiver (Vetiveria Zizanioides)
Since it alleviates all heat-related health problems, ushira (vetiver) is known as nectar in the summer. Vetiveria zizanioides is the scientific na...

Varuna (Crataeva nurvala)
The Crataeva nurvala tree is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that can reach a height of 50 feet. Varuna leaves are trifoliate, 8 to 12 cm in length,...

Vacha, Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus)
This soft plant grows 2-4 feet tall and is found at the wet edges of lakes and streams. The leaves have a green tint and are 2-4 feet long and 1 in...

Vasa (Godsend Herb)
Other well-known names for this family of plants are Adusa, Arusha, Rus, and Bansa. Vasa is Adhatoda Vasica. This powerful herb from Ayurveda aids ...

Vasaka, Malabar nut (Adhatoda Vasica)
Vasaka is a tall, thick, herbaceous shrub that is evergreen. This shrub has several long, contrasting, climbing branches on its trunk. The bark of ...

Vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox)
The perennial herbaceous shrub known as vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox) has tuberous roots and can reach a height of three feet. This plant has simple,...

Vidanga (Embelia Ribes)
The woody creeper shrub Embelia ribes has a flexible yet brittle stem. This plant, also known as vai vidanga, has terete branches and is used medic...

Vijaysar, Malabar kino (Pterocarpus marsupium)
The bark of the large, significant Vijaysar tree is highly helpful in treating diseases like diabetes. "The miracle cure for diabetes" is the monik...

Yashtimadhu, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a 6-foot-tall perennial shrub with spikes of lilac-colored flowers and bean-like pods carrying three or four see...

Karkatshringi (Pistacia integerrima)
It is a glabrous shrub with a 16-meter growth rate and dark gray or blackish bark. Leaflets are 4-5 pairs, lanceolata, coriaceous, and have an obli...