Thematic Grouping of Medicinal Plants

Dashapushpam

Dashapushpam constitutes a group of ten sacred flowers that have significant therapeutic properties and are used in the traditional systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda.

Sl. No.	Malayalam	English	Hindi	Botanical Name
1	Cheroola	Mountain knot grass	Kapurijadi	Aerval anata
2	Karuka	Bermuda grass	Durva	Cynodon dactylon
3	Kayyonni	False daisy	Bhanra	Eclipta alba
4	Mukkuti	Little tree plant	Lajalu	Biophytum sensitivum
5	Muyalchevian	Lila tassel flower	Hirankhuri	Emilia sonchifolia
6	Nilappana	Black musli	Kali musli	Curculigo orchioides
7	Poovamkurunnila	Little iron weed	Shahadevi	Cyanthillium cinereum
8	Thiruthali	Morning glory	Bankalmi	Ipomoea sepiaria
9	Uzhinja	Balloon plant	Kapalphoti	Cardiospermum halicacabum
10	Vishnukranthi	Dwarf morning glory	Vishnukrantha	Evolves aisinoides

Dashamoolam

Dashamoolam comprises dried roots of ten plants. These have valuable medicinal properties and are herbal remedies for numerous health conditions, especially those related to nerves, muscles, bones, joints and lungs. The word Dashamoolam is derived from ‘Dasha’ (ten) and ‘moolam’ (root) in Sanskrit.

Sl. No.	Malayalam	English	Hindi	Botanical Name
1	Cheruvazhuthina	Indian nightshade	Brihati	Solanum violaceum
2	Kandakarichunda	Yellow-berry nightshade	Kantakari	Solanum xanthocarpum
3	Koovalam	Golden apple	Bael	Aegle marmelos
4	Kumizhu	Beech wood	Gambhari	Gmelina arborea
5	Moovila	Sticky desmodium	Chapakno	Pseudarthria viscida
6	Munja	Headache tree	Arani	Premna serratifolia
7	Njerinjil	Puncture vine	Gokshura	Tribulus terrestris
8	Orila	Sal leaved desmodium	Shalaparni	Desmodium gangeticum
9	Palakappayyani	Indian trumpet flower	Shyonaka	Oroxylum indicum
10	Pathiri	Trumpet flower tree	Patala	Stereospermum colais

Nalpamaram

Nalpamaram (“Nal-pal-maram”, meaning four trees with milky sap) is an ayurvedic concoction, which is a combination of four ficus tree barks. It is commonly used for treatment of skin diseases such as ringworm infestation and for cosmetic purposes. Water boiled with Nalpamaram is considered good to bathe pregnant women, new mothers and small babies.

Sl. No.	Malayalam	English	Hindi	Botanical Name
1	Atthi	Cluster fig	Goolar	Ficus racemosa
2	Itthi	Indian laurel	Juvvi	Ficus microcarpa
3	Arayal	Sacred fig	Peepal, Bodhi	Ficus religiosa
4	Peral	Banyan	Vad	Ficus benghalensis

Thriphala

Triphala (“three fruits”) is an Ayurvedic herbal remedy made up of equal parts of dried fruits of three myrobalan plants viz. Nelli (Amalaki), Thanni (Bibhitaki) and Kadukka (Haritaki). Triphala has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and is a multi-purpose medicine for ailments ranging from stomach problems to dental issues.

Sl. No.	Malayalam	English	Hindi	Botanical Name
1	Nelli	Indian gooseberry	Amalaki	Emblica officinalis
2	Thanni	Behada	Bibhitaki	Terminalia bellirica
3	Kadukka	Chebulic myrobalan	Haritaki	Terminalia chebula

Thrikatu

Trikatu is made from three pungent (katu) herbs viz Black pepper, Ginger and Long pepper, which when consumed together stimulate ‘Agni’, i.e. the digestive fire in the body, and improves the assimilation of nutrients in the body. Trikatu is an effective Ayurvedic medicine for digestion, gas, bloating, respiratory health and weight loss.

Sl. No.	Malayalam	English	Hindi	Botanical Name
1	Kurumulaku	Black pepper	Kali mirch	Piper nigrum
2	Inchi	Ginger	Adrak	Zingiber officinale
3	Thippali	Long pepper	Pippali	Piper longum

Thrigandha

Trigandha (“three smells”) blends 3 mood-elating smells, which are extracts of 3 plants viz. Agarwood, Sandalwood and Red sandalwood. Trigandha helps induce adrenal health, positive response to anxiety and stressfulness, healthy mood, and restful sleep.

Sl. No.	Malayalam	English	Hindi	Botanical Name
1	Akil	Agarwood	Oudh	Aquilaria agallocha
2	Chandanam	Sandalwood	Chandan	Santalum album
3	Rakthachandanam	Red sandalwood	Lal chandan	Pterocarpus santalinus