Regions: Pakistan

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  • Caralluma fimbriata

    Botanical Overview Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent cactus-like plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Commonly known as Caralluma, Naagphani, Indian Caralluma, or Fimbriated Caralluma, it is traditionally harvested for its aerial stems. Native to India and Pakistan, it has been used for centuries in regional traditional medicine. Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in…


  • Withania coagulans

    Botanical Overview Withania coagulans, commonly known as Paneer doda, Indian rennet, or Winter cherry, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to regions across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The medicinal parts primarily used include the fruit and root. Energetics This plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture energetics, with bitter and astringent…


  • Picrorhiza kurroa

    Botanical Overview Picrorhiza kurroa belongs to the Plantaginaceae family and is commonly known as Kutki, Kutaki, or Swertia. It is native to the Himalayan regions including India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Tibet. The rhizome and root are the primary parts used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture…


  • Commiphora wightii

    Botanical Overview Commiphora wightii (Family: Burseraceae) is a resin-producing shrub native to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Guggul or Indian bdellium, the medicinally used part is the aromatic resin exuded from the stem and branches. This resin has been prized historically in Ayurvedic and Unani traditions for its therapeutic properties. Energetics…


  • Berberis aristata

    Botanical Overview Berberis aristata, belonging to the Berberidaceae family, is commonly known as Indian Barberry, Tree Turmeric, or Daruharidra. It is native to the Himalayan region including parts of India, Nepal, and Pakistan. The medicinal parts primarily used are the root, stem, bark, and root bark. Energetics This herb is considered to have a cooling…


  • Aconitum heterophyllum

    Botanical Overview Aconitum heterophyllum, belonging to the family Ranunculaceae, is a medicinal plant native to the Himalayan regions of India and Pakistan. Commonly known as Atis or Ativisha, the processed root is primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb exhibits cooling and drying energetics, with bitter and astringent tastes. Its action is predominantly descending,…


  • Inula racemosa

    Botanical Overview Inula racemosa is an aromatic perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Himalayan region, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal. The root is the primary medicinal part used in various traditional systems. Commonly known as Pushkarmool or Indian Elecampane, it is recognized for its respiratory and digestive benefits. Energetics…


  • Saussurea costus

    Botanical Overview Saussurea costus, commonly known as Costus root, Kuth, or Kuth root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to the Himalayan region including India, China, and Pakistan, this plant has a long history in traditional medicine systems. Energetics Saussurea costus is considered warming and drying, with…