What is Acalypha indica used for?
Acalypha indica is listed in the Pharmacopoeia of India as an expectorant to treat asthma and pneumonia. It was formerly listed in the British Pharmacopoeia. The plant is used against bronchitis, scabies and help to eliminate stomach worms ( A recent survey on the use of herbal therapy among Mauritian people showed that Acalypha indica is commonly utilized against skin conditions (Mahomoodally and Beeharry, 2013).
What is the Ayurvedic name for nettles?
Ancient ayurvedic herb: indian stinging nettle leaves (tragia involucrata), known as duhsparsha or barhanta, are valued in traditional indian wellness practices for centuries. Known as the “king of ayurvedic herbs,” ashwagandha (withania somnifera) is a time-tested adaptogen, native to dry regions like madhya pradesh and rajasthan.