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DefinitionPalm fruit has been used in folk remedies for the treatment of various infectious diseases, cancer and immuno-modulatory activity (Puri et al., 2007). Thus, regular consumption...
DefinitionPansit Pansitan/Peperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about 15...
DefinitionPeperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about 15 to...
DefinitionPiyushvalli Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is referenced from Bhaishajyaratnavali and is indicated in Grahn Radhika. Piyush Valli Ras is an effective medicine for...
DefinitionPlantago major has been used widely since ancient times, to manage a wide range of diseases including constipation?, coughs, and wounds. The aim of this study...
DefinitionPodophyllin is a resin extracted from the root of the plant Podophyllum sp. Berberidaceae (Mandrake), which contains numerous compounds, among which podophyllotoxin. Podophyllin is the principal active component. Podophyllin arrests mitosis in...
DefinitionPokeberry/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for species of Phytolacca include inkberry and ombú....
DefinitionPomelo fruits are good sources of nutrition with an ample amount of vitamin C. Besides, the fruits are abundant in other macronutrients, including sugars, dietary fiber,...
DefinitionPradarantak Lauh is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet or powder form. It is mainly used in the treatment of menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea etc. This medicine is more...
DefinitionPulsatilla nigricans is used in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders. Though in clinical use for many years, the anxiolytic activity of Pulsatilla nigricans (Puls) has not...
Raja Pravartini Vati (also spelled as Rajah Pravartini Vati and called as Kasisadi Vati) is an ayurvedic medicine used for the treatment of women’s health problems. Its main...
