Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants

	AMALAKI   Botanical Name— Emblica officinalis Gaertn [Phyllanthus emblica] Family- EUPHORBIACEAE  Names in different languages Hindi- Amla, English- Indian-goose-berry; Telugu-Usiri kaya; Tamil-Nellikkai; Malayalam- Nelli; Kannada-Nelli Synonyms— Abhayã, Amrita, Dhãtri, Vayasthã, Vayäsyà  Introduction—This drug described in  Vedic literature. It show quick action in prameha Its fruits along with haridra & kasturi  were mixed in water and used for bathing during marriage rituals.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------             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.....