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DefinitionTurpeth, Operculina turpethum, is also known from other names such as Indian Jalap, Turpeth root (in English), Nisoth, Panola, Turpeth, Pithori (in Hindi), Trivrit (in Sanskrit),...
DefinitionTypha angustifolia, commonly known as narrow-leaf cattail, is a semi-aquatic, perennial plant of genus Typha belonging to Typhaceae (Cat-tail family). The plant is native to Nova...
DefinitionTypha latifolia also known as Cattail, Lesser Bulrush, Lesser Reed-Mace, Nail- Rod, Narrow-Leaf Cattail, Narrow-leaf Cattail, Reed-Mace, Small Reed-Mace and Small Bulrush is actually a slender...
DefinitionUlluco scientifically known as Ullucus tuberosus is one of the most economically important and widely grown plants belonging to Basellaceae (Basella family). The scientific name for...
DefinitionUraria picta is an annual woody erect herb that reaches 1 to 2.5 m in height. The stems are woody at the base. Leaves are pinnately...
DefinitionUrginea Indica commonly called squill, Vanapalandu, Jangli pyaz, or Nasivengalaym is a powerful Ayurvedic herb with numerous health benefits. It is native to the Mediterranean region...
DefinitionUrtica dioica often called Stinging nettle, common nettle, stinging nettle, nettle leaf, Big string nettle, Nettle, devil’s leaf, European nettle, Grosse Brennesse is a dioecious, herbaceous, perennial flowering...
DefinitionThe focus is on nourishing healthy tissue in the mouth; preventing and healing gum infections; and preventing and healing bone loss. When there are deep pockets, gaps between...
DefinitionTulsi is called the queen of all herbs, it is used widely in Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicines which helps in the healing of the human body...
DefinitionUsnea, also known as Beard lichen, tree’s dandruff, woman’s long hair, or tree moss, old man’s beard, Beard Moss, Mousse D Arbre, oak moss, Sodium Usniate, Usnea...
DefinitionVaccinium uliginosum with many common names including Bog bilberry, Bog blueberry, Moorberry, Western-huckleberry, Alpine Blueberry, Northern Bilberry, Bog whortleberry and Ground Hurts is a low, highly branched,...
