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 Oxalis corniculata English Name Creeping Wood Sorrel Hindi Name Amrul Local Name in Chanderi Changeri Used For Medicine derived from the entire plant acts as remedy for piles. It also provides relief from […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Cassia fistula English Name Indian Laburnum Hindi Name Amaltas Local Name in Chanderi Used For Its seeds, when crushed and consumed aid in curing loose motions as well as constipation. The plant clears […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Tridax procumbens English Name Hindi Name Barahmasi Local Name in Chanderi Used For Its leaves, when cooked and eaten, help in combating anaemia Women suffering from post – partum weakness are also benefited. Dosage […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Annona squamosa English Name Custard Apple Hindi Name Local Name in Chanderi Sitaphal Used For Its leaves and seeds, when crushed and applied provide effective relief from abscess. When applied to hair it […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Buchanania lanzan English Name Hindi Name Chaar Local Name in Chanderi Chironji Used For Its seeds are consumed with jaggery as a remedy for post – partum weakness. The tree has also proven useful […]
