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NatureLoc shows a traditional way to steam puttu with rice flour and grated coconut. Serve it with kadala curry for a classic Kerala breakfast.
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Curcuma longa · Rhizome
Haridra is the dried rhizome in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. FSSAI’s Ayurveda Aahara compendium also records turmeric rhizome in classical food preparations.
Grate food-grade fresh turmeric into coconut-based curries or use culinary turmeric powder when tempering dal. The yellow pigment readily stains boards and fabric.
Zingiber officinale · Dried rhizome
Shunthi is the dried ginger rhizome. Ayurveda Aahara recipes list it as an ingredient alongside other spices. Fresh ginger and dried ginger are listed as different forms in traditional preparations.
Crush a piece of dry ginger to flavour Kerala chukku kappi or use ground dry ginger in baking and spice blends. Add it gradually because its flavour is concentrated.
Phyllanthus emblica · Fruit
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia identifies amla as Amalaki and documents fresh and dried fruit separately. The source also uses the botanical synonym Emblica officinalis.
Use food-grade fresh amla for tangy Kerala pickles and chutneys. Compare the label when buying dried pieces or powder because these forms are sold for different purposes.
Ocimum tenuiflorum · Leaf and whole plant
The Ministry of Ayush lists tulsi leaves and whole-plant material in separate entries under Ocimum sanctum, a botanical synonym. Traditional references can specify the part because leaves and whole-plant preparations are different.
Tulsi is grown in household gardens in India. Food-grade leaves are used in herbal infusions, while soaps containing tulsi are intended for external cleansing.
Coriandrum sativum · Fruit and fresh leaves
Dhanyaka refers to coriander in Ayurvedic food texts. FSSAI’s compendium records the dried fruit in preparations alongside cumin. The dried fruit is commonly sold as coriander seed.
Toast whole coriander lightly before grinding it into masala. Add fresh coriander leaves at the end of cooking for a different aroma and texture.
Elettaria cardamomum · Pods and seeds
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia lists small cardamom as Sukshmaila and describes its dried fruit. The aromatic seeds are enclosed in the pod.
Crack the pods just before adding them to chai, payasam or rice. Remove whole pods before serving if you prefer a smoother texture.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis · Flower and leaves
The Ministry of Ayush identifies the flower of H. rosa-sinensis in its medicinal-plant reference. NatureLoc’s thali podi is a separate leaf powder sold for hair care.
Chinese hibiscus is grown for its flowers. In Kerala, hibiscus leaves also feature in traditional hair-cleansing preparations. Follow the directions on packaged leaf powder.
Chrysopogon zizanioides · Root
The Ministry of Ayush lists the roots under the older botanical name Vetiveria zizanioides. Root material is the aromatic part documented in the reference.
Dried vetiver roots are used for fragrance in sachets and woven bath accessories. Check the packaging before using raw roots for any other purpose.
Withania somnifera · Root
Ayurvedic texts describe ashwagandha as a rasayana herb. Dried root is a distinct form from extracts, capsules and combination preparations.
Shoppers commonly encounter this herb as dried root or in supplements. Check the exact form on the label. NCCIH advises avoiding ashwagandha during pregnancy and breastfeeding and notes potential interactions with medicines.
Terminalia chebula · Fruit
Haritaki is the dried fruit documented in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. You may also see it named in traditional formulations, including Triphala.
You may encounter whole dried fruit, powders or prepared blends. Compare ingredient lists and follow the product’s directions for its intended use.
Piper longum · Fruit spike
Pippali is the fruit of long pepper in the Ministry of Ayush reference. It also appears in classical food preparations documented in the Ayurveda Aahara compendium.
Food-grade long pepper can be ground into spice blends. It has a more pronounced heat than many everyday seasonings, so taste as you cook.
Lawsonia inermis · Leaf
The Ministry of Ayush lists henna leaf under Mehandi. Leaf powder is the material used to prepare traditional henna pastes.
Henna powder is used as a traditional dye for hair and body art. Choose a product labelled for the intended application and follow its directions.
Cinnamomum species · Bark
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia lists cinnamon bark under Tvak. The Ministry of Ayush separately lists cassia bark under Dalchini, so check the botanical name if a recipe or reference specifies a species.
Use a whole stick to perfume biryani, stewed fruit or spiced tea. Add ground cinnamon to batters and blends for an even distribution of flavour.
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View product ↗Look up 130 botanical references by common or scientific name. Entries identify the plant material where the reference specifies it. For a finished product, follow its label and consult a qualified professional for medicinal use.
Referenced plant material · whole plant. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 1
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 2
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 7
Referenced plant material · bark. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 12
Referenced plant material · bark. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 17
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 19
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 20
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 24
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 25
Referenced plant material · whole plant. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · aerial part. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 26
Referenced plant material · whole plant. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 26
Referenced plant material · wood. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · aerial part. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · whole plant. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · whole plant. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · bark. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · wood. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · wood. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · flower. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 30
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 32
Referenced plant material · wood. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 34
Referenced plant material · bark. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 36
Referenced plant material · stem. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · fruit. Pharmacopoeia, p. 101
Referenced plant material · leaf. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · gum. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 43
Referenced plant material · flower. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · leaf (dried). e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 45
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 49
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · husk. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 53
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · whole plant. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 55
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 56
Referenced plant material · aerial part. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 66
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 67
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 68
Referenced plant material · stigma. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 69
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 70
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 71
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 73
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 75
Referenced plant material · gum. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 76
Referenced plant material · flower. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 78
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 80
Referenced plant material · upper part. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · bark. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 84
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · whole plant. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · leaf. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 86
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · leaf. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 88
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 92
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 94
Referenced plant material · whole plant. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 95
Referenced plant material · fruit. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · leaf. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 97
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 99
Referenced plant material · leaf. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · aerial part. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 100
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 103
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 106
Referenced plant material · root. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 111
Referenced plant material · leaf. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Referenced plant material · leaf. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 113
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 117
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 119
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 120
Referenced plant material · seed. e-Charak reference
Listed as a botanical ingredient in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia. Pharmacopoeia, p. 129
Plant references are drawn from the Ministry of Ayush e-Charak knowledge resources and the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Volume I.
Start with the ingredient list, plant part and intended use. A pantry spice, a cosmetic and an Ayurvedic preparation may share a botanical name while having different directions. If organic certification matters to you, look for the certification details on the specific product or packaging.
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