A particular hill at Chanderi, close to the Museum, has a profusion of herbs, both trees and plants, which have medicinal and other health benefits. Not confined to the hill, therapeutic plants also grow in the forest areas surrounding the town.
This is reflected in the medical habits of the population who still prefer Ayurvedic cure to modern allopathic medicines. People place a lot of trust in the vaids and ayurvedacharyas who have profound knowledge of the numerous herbs of the area and even beyond. They can prescribe a treatment for virtually every disease which heals the patient naturally without causing any side effects.
What follows is an extensive list of the herbs found and the ailments they treat according to a noted ayurvedacharya of Chanderi, Sh. Yogendrapal Singh Sengar.
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Merremia gangetica English Name Hindi Name Chuha Karni Local Name in Chanderi Used For Its leaves are used to treat a variety of skin diseases. The plant extract also helps in cleansing […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Dioscorea bulbifera English Name Hindi Name Varahi Local Name in Chanderi Barahi Kand Used For The root of Barahi Kand facilitates the digestive process. Urinary disorders are also treated with the help […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Ocimum basilicum English Name Sweet Basil Hindi Name Van Tulsi Local Name in Chanderi Used For The juice of its leaves cures many ailments like intestinal worms, phlegm, blood impurities and infections in […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Argemone mexicana English Name Mexican poppy Hindi Name Swarna Kshiri Local Name in Chanderi Satyanashi Used For Its root, when powdered and consumed proves to be an effective remedy for ailments such as […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Achyranthes aspera English Name Prickly Chaff flower Hindi Name Apamarg Local Name in Chanderi Used For The whole plant has immense medicinal value and its extract when consumed proves to be an […]
