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 Leucas aspera English Name Hindi Name Drona Pushpi Local Name in Chanderi Guma Used For The extract derived from this plant is useful in treating amoebic dysentery. It is also an effective […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name English Name Hindi Name Punwar Local Name in Chanderi Used For Its seeds, when crushed and consumed prove to be an effective remedy for anemia. Leucoderma is also said to be treated […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Commelina hasskarlii English Name Hindi Name Kankauwa Local Name in Chanderi Used For Its leaves, when cooked and eaten prove to be an effective remedy for stomach ailments and constipation. Dosage Season Toxicology
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Calotropis gigentea English Name Hindi Name Akauwa Local Name in Chanderi Used For Its leaves when crushed and mixed with mustard oil proves to be an effective remedy for ear ache. Pitta imbalances […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Portulaca oleracea English Name Hindi Name Lunia Local Name in Chanderi Naunia Used For Its leaves, when cooked and eaten, prove to be an effective remedy for nervous disorders and stammering. They […]
