Planet Ayurveda

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium Linn.) – Properties, Uses & Dosages Abstract

Artemisia absinthium Linn. (commonly known as Wormwood) is a significant perennial shrub from the Artemisia genus, which includes over 500 species widely distributed across temperate regions of the world. In India, it is primarily found in the Himalayan belt. The plant holds an esteemed place in ...

Yellow Cotton Tree (Cochlospermum religiosum) – Properties, Uses & Dosages Abstract

Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, commonly known as the silk cotton tree or yellow silk-cotton tree, is a deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia. Widely recognised for its bright yellow flowers and cultural significance, the species belon...

Nenua / Sponge Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.) – Properties, Uses & Dosages Abstract

Luffa is a genus of tropical and subtropical climbing plants belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, commonly cultivated as annual vines. In common usage, the term luffa or loofah generally refers to the fruits of Luffa aegyptiaca and Luffa acutangula. The genus name originated from the fi...

Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) Testing – What Is It? Why Is It Done? Herbs Used For Cancer Care Abstract

Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) testing represents a paradigm shift in oncology from “macro” to “micro” monitoring. Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) testing is an advanced diagnostic approach used to detect extremely small numbers of cancer cells that remain in the ...

Spondias pinnata (syn. Spondias mangifera Willd.) – Properties, Uses & Dosages Abstract

Spondias mangifera Willd., commonly known as Amora, is a perennial, deciduous, glabrous tree widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and predominantly found in the northeastern regions of India. The plant is characterised by a turpentine-like aroma in its aerial parts and bears mango-like f...