Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants

	Acacia catechu -KHADIRA   Botanical Name— Acacia catechu Willd. Family- MIMOSOIDEAE  Names in different languages Hindi-Khaira; English- Cutch tree; Telugu- Chandra; Tamil-Karangalli; Kannada, Malayalam-Karingali Synonyms— Gãyatri, Dañtadhavana, Raktasara, Sömavalka, Kantaki, Bãlapatra, Yajñiya. Scientific classification: Acacias belong to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae).  Introduction                According to Rig-Veda, Khadira is one of the important trees both of rituals and medicinal. Its heartwood is considered to be very strong   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       If You need complete  details  with pictures please buy our CD Rom	Kumkum / safron - Crocus sativus Crocuses belong to the family Iridaceae. The saffron crocus is classified as Crocus sativus, It is a shrub. Leaves are seen towards the base of the stem and are compactly arranged.Read More about safron.....