Ayurveda

The name itself is revealing. “Punarnava” is commonly understood as something like “becoming new again” or “renewed,” and that poetic meaning fits the herb’s place in Ayurveda as a plant linked with restoration.

Curry leaves also occupy an interesting place in discussions of prameha, the broad Ayurvedic disease category that includes disorders of urine, metabolism, and what modern readers often relate to diabetes-spectrum imbalance.

The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia describes these actions in a way that aligns with neem’s traditional use in conditions associated with excess pitta and kapha, especially in skin disorders, itching, wounds, and certain inflammatory states.

ccording to the official announcement, the MoU was signed by Prof. Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, and Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, CEO of Anuvadini AI. The initiative is intended to ensure that authenticated, research-backed Ayurveda knowledge reaches people in different regions of the country in languages they understand more comfortably.

What makes moringa especially powerful from a modern health perspective is its unusual nutrient density. Research reviews describe the leaves as rich in protein for a leafy plant, along with iron, calcium, potassium, carotenoids, polyphenols, and vitamin C, although the exact values vary with soil, climate, and whether the plant is consumed fresh or as powder. This combination helps explain why moringa is often discussed as a functional food rather than just a herb: it nourishes while also delivering bioactive compounds with measurable physiological effects.

The study, titled Clinical Study on Ayurveda as an Adjunct Therapy for Tuberculosis, was formally announced at a high-level event held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The programme brought together ministers, senior officials, scientists, researchers, clinicians and policy stakeholders, underlining the government’s push for evidence-based healthcare solutions that go beyond conventional treatment alone.

The name itself tells a story. “Ashwa” means horse and “gandha” means smell in Sanskrit. Traditionally, the root was said to have a horse-like odor, and the plant was also associated with the idea of imparting horse-like stamina and vigor. The species name somnifera means “sleep-inducing,” which aligns with the herb’s long traditional reputation as a calming, restorative plant.

Solanum nigrum belongs to the Solanaceae family, the same large plant family that includes tomato, brinjal, chilli, and potato. It is generally a small herbaceous plant with soft stems, green leaves, tiny white star-like flowers, and clusters of berries that turn dark purple to black when ripe. Reviews note that both the leaves and berries are edible, though the leaves need proper cooking and the plant as a whole must be handled knowledgeably because of its alkaloid content.

According to the latest official figures, the TKDL now contains 5,19,978 formulations and techniques drawn from Indian systems of medicine and yoga traditions. This includes 1,48,846 entries in Ayurveda, 2,65,496 in Unani, 89,403 in Siddha, 9,097 in Sowa Rigpa, and 7,136 in Yoga practices.