The seeds are considered to be anti-pyretic, strong analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic, sedative, antispasmodic, mydriatic and anodyne. Used in Impotency, asthma, heart diseases, earache, baldness, colicky pains, loose motions, dandruff, gums. Leaves used in cigarettes for asthma.

An annual sub-glabrous spreading herb which grows from seeds. Easily grown both in pots and outdoors.

The herb is considered to be liver tonic, hair tonic, deobstruent, antihepatotoxic, anti-inflammatory, astringent hemostatic, anodyne and absorbent. In India it is applied on the scalp for promoting hair growth. Also used in liver and spleen enlargements, catarrhal jaundice, cough and in skin diseases. In Chinese medicine (Mo-han-lian) it is used as liver and kidney tonic prescribed for dizziness, blurry vision, headache, and premature greying of hair.

An annual herb that grows from seeds. Easy to grow in pots or outdoors in monsoon.

The dried fruit is considered anthelmintic, astringent, carminative, alterative, antibacterial and stimulant. Its principal use is in elimination of worms. Also used in ascariasis, fevers, disease of the chest and skin.

A large scandent shrub that grows from seeds. Easy to grow outdoors.

The fruits are considered to be anabolic, antibacterial, expectorant, cardiotonic, antipyretic, antioxidative, antiviral, anti-emetic, astringent, tonic, coolant, diuretic, laxative, acrid, refrigerant. Richest source of natural Vitamin – C. Used in the preparation of hair dyes and for promoting hair growth. The fruit has resistance building properties and is also used in rejuvenation, anaemia, jaundice, haemorrhage, acidity, burning sensation, immuno modulator, rasayana, diarrhea, dysentery, leucorrhea, arteriosclerosis, piles and intestinal worms. One of the three ingredients of the popular Ayurved blend called Triphala.

It is a deciduous tree with abundant fruits. Grows from seed and grafts.

The fruits are considered to be carminative, expectorant, tonic, stimulant, galactagogue, diuretic, aromatic, stimulant, emmenogogue, oxytocic and abortifacient. Used in disease of chest, spleen, kidney, tumours. Also used in infantile colic, flatulence, griping abdominal pain, distention, hookworm. Seeds are also used as digestive and mouth freshner and chopped leaves as garnish.

A stout, glabrous, aromatic, perennial herb . Easy to grow in pots or outdoors in monsoon. The seeds yield Oil.

Used in piles, leucorrhoea, rheumatism, skin diseases, wounds, parasitic worms. Shoot milk as aphrodisiac. The milky juice is applied for toothache, pains and bruises and as an anodyne in rheumatism and lumbago. Leaves are heated and applied as poultice to abscesses. The bark is tonic, astringent and cooling used in diarrhoea, dysentery & diabetes. The seeds are also considered as cooling and tonic.

A very large evergreen tree, with spreading branches and aerial roots. Known to last for centuries. Propagates from seeds passed through the gut of a bird or animal.

The fruit rind is considered to be fat burner, anti-obesity, digestive, purgative, antiseptic and source of hydroxycitrates. It limits the synthesis of fatty acids in the muscles and liver lipogenesis (production of fat) by inhibiting the enzyme ATP-citrate lyase. Used in weight reduction, rheumatism and bowel complaints.

A medium sized tree grown from seeds and grafts.

The tubers are considered to be alterative, purgative, anthelmintic, abortifacient and wormicidal. Used to promote labour pain. Seeds and tubers are sources of colchicine (poisonous).

An annual herb that grows from tubers, seeds Easy to grow in pots or outdoors in monsoon.