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 English Name Hindi Name Chirol Local Name in Chanderi Chirol Used For The extract obtained from crushing its leaves is applied in the area of the skin affected with ringworm as a treatment. Dosage […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Terminalia arjuna English Name Hindi Name Arjun Local Name in Chanderi Kuhaan Used For The extract of its bark is brewed like tea and drunk as a measure of regulating blood pressure. Dosage Season […]
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Gymnema sylvestre English Name Hindi Name Gurmar Local Name in Chanderi Used For The leaves of this plant are an effective treatment for those suffering from diabetes. Dosage Season Toxicology
Following table will give you the brief idea about the usage, dosage and much more of this particular herb: Botanical Name Holarrhena pubescens English Name Hindi Name Indrajau Local Name in Chanderi Dudhi Used For It is an exceedingly effective remedy for chronic diarrhea. Medicine derived from the bark is beneficial in treating skin diseases. […]
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 Kadvi Torai Local Name in Chanderi Used For Dosage Season Toxicology
