Table of Contents
Here is the combined table with all the Ayurvedic herbs you listed, including their botanical names and families:
Botanical names and Family
| Sanskrit Name | Botanical Name | Family |
|---|---|---|
| Agnimantha | Clerodendrum phlomidis | Lamiaceae |
| Ahiphena | Papaver somniferum | Papaveraceae |
| Ajamoda | Apium graveolens | Apiaceae |
| Amalaki | Emblica officinalis | Phyllanthaceae |
| Apamarga | Achyranthes aspera | Amaranthaceae |
| Aragwadha | Cassia fistula | Fabaceae |
| Arjuna | Terminalia arjuna | Combretaceae |
| Ashoka | Saraca asoca | Fabaceae |
| Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera | Solanaceae |
| Asthishrunkhala | Cissus quadrangularis | Vitaceae |
| Ativisha | Aconitum heterophyllum | Ranunculaceae |
| Bakuchi | Psoralea corylifolia | Fabaceae |
| Bala | Sida cordifolia | Malvaceae |
| Bhallataka | Semecarpus anacardium | Anacardiaceae |
| Dhanyaka | Coriandrum sativum | Apiaceae |
| Beejaka | Pterocarpus marsupium | Fabaceae |
| Bharangi | Clerodendrum serratum | Lamiaceae |
| Bhrungaraja | Eclipta alba (E. prostrata) | Asteraceae |
| Bhumyamalaki | Phyllanthus amarus | Phyllanthaceae |
| Bilva | Aegle marmelos | Rutaceae |
| Brahmi | Bacopa monnieri | Plantaginaceae |
| Bruhati | Solanum indicum | Solanaceae |
| Chakramarda | Cassia tora | Fabaceae |
| Chandana | Santalum album | Santalaceae |
| Chitraka | Plumbago zeylanica | Plumbaginaceae |
| Dadima | Punica granatum | Lythraceae |
| Dhataki | Woodfordia fruticosa | Lythraceae |
| Dhanvayasa | Fagonia cretica | Zygophyllaceae |
| Ela | Elettaria cardamomum | Zingiberaceae |
| Eranda | Ricinus communis | Euphorbiaceae |
| Gambhari | Gmelina arborea | Lamiaceae |
| Gokshura | Tribulus terrestris | Zygophyllaceae |
| Guduchi | Tinospora cordifolia | Menispermaceae |
| Guggulu | Commiphora mukul | Burseraceae |
| Haridra | Curcuma longa | Zingiberaceae |
| Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Combretaceae |
| Hingu | Ferula narthex | Apiaceae |
| Jambu | Syzygium cumini | Myrtaceae |
| Japa | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | Malvaceae |
| Jatamansi | Nardostachys grandiflora (N. jatamansi) | Caprifoliaceae |
| Jeeraka | Cuminum cyminum | Apiaceae |
| Jyotishmati | Celastrus paniculatus | Celastraceae |
| Kalamegha | Andrographis paniculata | Acanthaceae |
| Jatiphala | Myristica fragrans | Myristicaceae |
| Kampillaka | Mallotus philippensis | Euphorbiaceae |
| Kanchanara | Bauhinia variegata | Fabaceae |
| Sarpagandha | Rauvolfia serpentina | Apocynaceae |
| Kantakari | Solanum xanthocarpum (S. surattense) | Solanaceae |
| Kapikachhu | Mucuna pruriens | Fabaceae |
| Karkatshrungi | Pistacia integerrima | Anacardiaceae |
| Katuki | Picrorhiza kurroa | Plantaginaceae |
| Khadira | Acacia catechu | Fabaceae |
| Kumari | Aloe vera | Asphodelaceae |
| Kumkuma | Crocus sativus | Iridaceae |
| Kutaja | Holarrhena pubescens | Apocynaceae |
| Lajjalu | Mimosa pudica | Fabaceae |
| Lavanga | Syzygium aromaticum | Myrtaceae |
| Lodhra | Symplocos racemosa | Symplocaceae |
| Mandukaparni | Centella asiatica | Apiaceae |
| Maricha | Piper nigrum | Piperaceae |
| Meshashrungi | Gymnema sylvestre | Apocynaceae |
| Musta | Cyperus rotundus | Cyperaceae |
| Nagkeshara | Mesua ferrea | Calophyllaceae |
| Nimba | Azadirachta indica | Meliaceae |
| Nirgundi | Vitex negundo | Lamiaceae |
| Pashanabheda | Bergenia ciliata | Saxifragaceae |
| Patha | Cissampelos pareira | Menispermaceae |
| Pippali | Piper longum | Piperaceae |
| Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa | Nyctaginaceae |
| Rasna | Pluchea lanceolata | Asteraceae |
| Rasona | Allium sativum | Amaryllidaceae |
| Sariva | Hemidesmus indicus | Apocynaceae |
| Shallaki | Boswellia serrata | Burseraceae |
| Vacha | Acorus calamus | Acoraceae |
| Shalmali | Bombax ceiba | Malvaceae |
| Shankhapushpi | Convolvulus pluricaulis | Convolvulaceae |
| Shatavari | Asparagus racemosus | Asparagaceae |
| Shigru | Moringa oleifera | Moringaceae |
| Twak | Cinnamomum aromaticum | Lauraceae |
| Usheera | Vetiveria zizanioides | Poaceae |
| Varuna | Crataeva magna | Capparaceae |
| Vasa | Justicia adhatoda | Acanthaceae |
| Vatsanabha | Aconitum ferox | Ranunculaceae |
| Vibhitaki | Terminalia bellirica | Combretaceae |
| Vidanga | Embelia ribes | Primulaceae |
| Yashtimadhu | Glycyrrhiza glabra | Fabaceae |
Family-Wise of Ayurvedic Herbs
| Family | Number of Drugs | Drugs |
|---|---|---|
| Fabaceae | 10 | Aragwadha, Bakuchi, Beejaka, Chakramarda, Dhanyaka, Haritaki, Jatiphala, Khadira, Kantakari, Vatsanabha |
| Lamiaceae | 6 | Agnimantha, Bharangi, Gambhari, Jyotishmati, Nirgundi, Tulasi |
| Zingiberaceae | 4 | Ela, Haridra, Shunthi, Talisapatra |
| Apiaceae | 4 | Ajamoda, Dhanyaka, Jeeraka, Mandukaparni |
| Combretaceae | 3 | Arjuna, Haritaki, Vibhitaki |
| Apocynaceae | 4 | Kutaja, Meshashrungi, Sariva, Sarpagandha |
| Asteraceae | 3 | Bhrungaraja, Rasna, Chakramarda |
| Poaceae | 2 | Usheera, Vetiveria zizanioides |
| Phyllanthaceae | 2 | Amalaki, Bhumyamalaki |
| Solanaceae | 3 | Ashwagandha, Bruhati, Kantakari |
| Meliaceae | 2 | Jambu, Nimba |
| Burseraceae | 2 | Guggulu, Shallaki |
| Rutaceae | 2 | Bilva, Jatamansi |
| Malvaceae | 3 | Bala, Shalmali, Japa |
| Menispermaceae | 2 | Guduchi, Patha |
| Ranunculaceae | 2 | Ativisha, Vatsanabha |
| Primulaceae | 2 | Vidanga, Embelia ribes |
| Moringaceae | 1 | Shigru |
| Asparagaceae | 1 | Shatavari |
| Lauraceae | 1 | Twak |
| Iridaceae | 1 | Kumkuma |
| Euphorbiaceae | 1 | Eranda |
| Celastraceae | 1 | Jyotishmati |
| Pinaceae | 1 | Talisapatra |
| Capparaceae | 1 | Varuna |
| Myrtaceae | 1 | Lavanga |
| Acanthaceae | 1 | Vasa |
| Amaranthaceae | 1 | Apamarga |
| Asphodelaceae | 1 | Kumari |
| Zygophyllaceae | 1 | Gokshura |
| Nyctaginaceae | 1 | Punarnava |
| Santalaceae | 1 | Chandana |
| Plumbaginaceae | 1 | Chitraka |
| Saxifragaceae | 1 | Pashanabheda |
| Vitaceae | 1 | Asthishrunkhala |
| Cypereaceae | 1 | Musta |
| Rosaceae | 1 | Lodhra |
| Anacardiaceae | 1 | Bhallataka |
| Symplocaceae | 1 | Lodhra |
| Acoraceae | 1 | Vacha |
Summary
- Most common families: Fabaceae (10 drugs), Lamiaceae (6 drugs), Zingiberaceae & Apiaceae (4 drugs each).
- Less common families: Several families have only one representative drug.
Family-wise Karma and Modern Pharmacological Effects of Ayurvedic Herbs
| Family | Ayurvedic Karma (Traditional Effects) | Modern Pharmacological Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Fabaceae | Laxative, Blood purifier, Antimicrobial, Detoxifier | Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Antidiabetic |
| Lamiaceae | Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotective, Immunomodulator | CNS stimulant, Antiviral, Analgesic, Antimicrobial |
| Zingiberaceae | Digestive stimulant, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory | Gastroprotective, Anti-nausea, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant |
| Apiaceae | Carminative, Antispasmodic, Memory enhancer | Digestive tonic, Antiflatulent, Hepatoprotective, Cognitive enhancer |
| Combretaceae | Cardioprotective, Rejuvenative, Laxative | Hypolipidemic, Antioxidant, Cardiotonic |
| Apocynaceae | Antidiabetic, Blood purifier, Antihypertensive | Hypoglycemic, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial |
| Asteraceae | Hair growth promoter, Anti-inflammatory, Vata-pacifying | Hepatoprotective, Wound healing, Antioxidant |
| Poaceae | Cooling, Diuretic, Pitta-pacifying | Antipyretic, Diuretic, Antioxidant |
| Phyllanthaceae | Rejuvenative, Liver tonic, Immunomodulator | Hepatoprotective, Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory |
| Solanaceae | Adaptogenic, Strength promoter, Expectorant | Anxiolytic, Anti-stress, Anti-asthmatic |
| Meliaceae | Antidiabetic, Blood purifier, Antimicrobial | Antifungal, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic |
| Burseraceae | Anti-inflammatory, Joint pain reliever, Lipid-lowering | Anti-arthritic, Hypolipidemic, Antioxidant |
| Rutaceae | Nervine tonic, Digestive stimulant, Memory booster | Neuroprotective, Antispasmodic, Gastroprotective |
| Malvaceae | Strength promoter, Rejuvenative, Cooling | Anti-inflammatory, Muscle relaxant, Antioxidant |
| Menispermaceae | Immunomodulator, Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory | Immunostimulant, Antipyretic, Anti-cancer |
| Ranunculaceae | Digestive stimulant, Detoxifier, Antipyretic | Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotective |
| Primulaceae | Anthelmintic, Digestive stimulant, Blood purifier | Antiparasitic, Hepatoprotective, Antioxidant |
| Moringaceae | Anti-inflammatory, Nutrient-rich, Antioxidant | Anticancer, Anti-inflammatory, Nutrient-dense |
| Asparagaceae | Rejuvenative, Female tonic, Cooling | Estrogenic, Reproductive health booster, Antioxidant |
| Lauraceae | Carminative, Digestive, Warming | Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive stimulant |
| Iridaceae | Blood purifier, Skin glow enhancer, Mood stabilizer | Antidepressant, Skin tonic, Anti-inflammatory |
| Euphorbiaceae | Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Vata-pacifying | Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic |
| Celastraceae | Memory booster, Nervine tonic | Cognitive enhancer, Neuroprotective, Antioxidant |
| Pinaceae | Expectorant, Antimicrobial | Antibacterial, Respiratory tonic, Anti-inflammatory |
| Capparaceae | Diuretic, Stone dissolver | Nephroprotective, Antilithic (Kidney stone dissolver) |
| Myrtaceae | Antimicrobial, Digestive stimulant | Antibacterial, Antifungal, Gastroprotective |
| Acanthaceae | Expectorant, Cough suppressant | Bronchodilator, Antitussive, Anti-asthmatic |
| Amaranthaceae | Detoxifier, Laxative, Kaphahara | Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective |
| Asphodelaceae | Skin healer, Digestive, Liver tonic | Hepatoprotective, Wound healer, Antioxidant |
| Zygophyllaceae | Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Kidney tonic | Nephroprotective, Libido-enhancing, Anti-inflammatory |
| Nyctaginaceae | Diuretic, Swelling reducer, Liver protector | Nephroprotective, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory |
| Santalaceae | Cooling, Skin tonic, Blood purifier | Antioxidant, Skin protector, Anti-inflammatory |
| Plumbaginaceae | Digestive stimulant, Detoxifier | Gastroprotective, Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial |
| Saxifragaceae | Kidney stone dissolver, Diuretic | Antilithic, Diuretic, Nephroprotective |
| Vitaceae | Bone strengthener, Anti-inflammatory | Osteoprotective, Anti-arthritic, Antioxidant |
| Cypereaceae | Digestive stimulant, Antipyretic | Antipyretic, Gastroprotective, Anti-inflammatory |
| Rosaceae | Skin healer, Hormonal balancer | Wound healing, Antioxidant, Hormone balancing |
| Anacardiaceae | Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Detoxifier | Libido-enhancing, Digestive stimulant, Hepatoprotective |
| Symplocaceae | Anti-inflammatory, Skin tonic | Skin healing, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory |
| Acoraceae | Nervine tonic, Memory enhancer | Neuroprotective, Cognitive enhancer, Anxiolytic |
Key Insights:
- Immunomodulators & Rejuvenatives:
- Menispermaceae (Guduchi, Patha) → Immunostimulant, Anti-cancer
- Phyllanthaceae (Amalaki, Bhumyamalaki) → Hepatoprotective, Antiviral
- Asparagaceae (Shatavari) → Female reproductive health booster
- Digestive & Metabolic Enhancers:
- Zingiberaceae (Shunthi, Ela, Haridra) → Gastroprotective, Anti-nausea
- Apiaceae (Jeeraka, Dhanyaka) → Antiflatulent, Digestive tonic
- Combretaceae (Haritaki, Vibhitaki) → Laxative, Hypolipidemic
- Nervine & Memory Boosters:
- Celastraceae (Jyotishmati) → Neuroprotective, Cognitive enhancer
- Rutaceae (Jatamansi, Bilva) → Memory booster, CNS tonic
- Acoraceae (Vacha) → Cognitive enhancer, Anxiolytic
- Anti-inflammatory & Pain Relievers:
- Burseraceae (Guggulu, Shallaki) → Anti-arthritic, Lipid-lowering
- Acanthaceae (Vasa) → Bronchodilator, Anti-asthmatic
- Vitaceae (Asthishrunkhala) → Osteoprotective, Bone strengthener
- Blood Purifiers & Skin Healers:
- Santalaceae (Chandana) → Cooling, Skin protector
- Rosaceae (Lodhra) → Hormone balancing, Wound healing
- Iridaceae (Kumkuma) → Skin glow enhancer, Mood stabilizer
This classification links Ayurvedic karma with modern pharmacology, providing a holistic understanding of herbal propertie
References
NCBI – Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants
NCBI – Antioxidant Response of Ayurvedic Plants
PubMed – Adaptogenic Properties of Rasayana Herbs
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Very useful
It’s really a very easy way to study and remember all drugs botanical names and family names.
It’s just like a short notes of drugs to revice before going to exams
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