Ginseng ~ Panax quinquefolium, Panax ginseng
Ginseng (“King of herbsâ€) Latin name: Panax quinquefolium (American species), Panax ginseng (Asian species) Family: Araliaceae Part used: root Habitat: native of …
Asparagus ~ Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus Latin name: Asparagus officinalis Family: Liliacea Part used: rhizome; young shoots as food Habitat: Europe, Western Asia, cultivated in other parts …
Oat straw ~ Avena sativa
Oat straw Latin name: Avena sativa Family: Gramineae Part used: whole plant, including leaves and stem; oat seeds are used as well …
Papaya ~ Carica papaya
Papaya Latin name: Carica papaya Family: Caricaceae Part used: leaf (seeds are also used, mainly for their anthelmintic properties; the fruit is …
Kola ~ Cola acuminata
Kola Latin name: Cola acuminata Family: Sterculiaceae Part used: seed Habitat: native to W. Africa; cultivated in the tropics Main constituents: caffeine …
Guarana ~ Paullinia cupana
Guarana Latin name: Paullinia cupana Family: Sapinaceae Part used: seeds Habitat: Brazil, Venezuela Main constituents: xanthine alkaloids (caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, xanthine), tannins …
Motherwort ~ Leonorus cardiaca
Motherwort Latin name: Leonorus cardiaca Family: Lamiaceae Part used: aerial parts in bud stage Habitat: native to central Asia; naturalized in Europe …
Dashmula ~ Aegle marmelos
Dashmula Latin name: Aegle marmelos, Premna mucronata, Ailanthus excelsa, Stereospermum suaveolens, Phaseolus trilobus, Teramnus labialis, Tick Trefoil, Uraria picta, Solanum indicum, Solanum …
Tulsi ~ Ocimum sanctum
Tulsi Latin name: Ocimum sanctum Family: Lamiacae Part used: fresh leaves, entire herb Habitat: India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Main constituents: volatile …
Shatavari ~ Asparagus racemosus
Shatavari Latin name: Asparagus racemosus Family: Liliaceae Part used: roots, leaves Habitat: tropical Africa, Java, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, southern parts of …