Nepali Medicinal Herbs and plants || नेपालमा पाइने जडिबुटिहरू
🌿 Medicinal Herbs & Plants of Nepal
"Ayurveda and traditional wisdom passed through generations — discover nature’s healing pharmacy."
35+ herbs
Traditional remedies
Himalayan origin
| Nepali Name | Roman Name | English / Scientific | How it Helps (Therapeutic Uses) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌿 तुलसी | Tulsi | Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) | Relieves cough, cold, bronchitis & fever; lowers stress & blood sugar; powerful adaptogen & immunity booster. Sacred "Queen of Herbs". |
| 🌱 बेसार | Besar / Haledo | Turmeric (Curcuma longa) | Anti-inflammatory powerhouse; heals wounds, treats arthritis, liver detox, skin glow, natural antiseptic & fights infections. |
| 🫚 अदुवा | Aduwa | Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | Digestion aid, nausea relief, motion sickness, reduces muscle pain, sore throat remedy & anti-viral for common cold. |
| 🌵 घ्यू कुमारी | Ghiu Kumari | Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) | Heals burns, sunburns, eczema & wounds; deeply hydrating; laxative for constipation; boosts collagen & hair health. |
| 🍃 नीम | Neem | Neem (Azadirachta indica) | Blood purifier, treats acne, psoriasis, dental health (twigs), anti-malarial, antifungal & diabetes management. |
| 🍃 गुर्जो | Gurjo | Giloy / Tinospora cordifolia | Immunomodulator, reduces chronic fever (dengue, viral), anti-aging, detoxifies blood and improves metabolism. |
| ⚡ बोझो | Bojho | Sweet Flag / Vacha (Acorus calamus) | Treats sore throat, stammering, memory enhancement; clears respiratory congestion, sedative for epilepsy & nervous disorders. |
| 🔥 सिस्नु | Sisnu | Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) | Iron-rich superfood; treats joint pain, arthritis, allergies, prostate health, increases lactation & purifies blood. |
| 🍊 अमला | Amala | Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) | Highest natural Vitamin C; reverses grey hair, strengthens eyes, improves immunity, controls cholesterol & liver tonic. |
| 🐛 यार्सागुम्बा | Yarsagumba | Caterpillar Fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) | Rare Himalayan aphrodisiac; boosts stamina, lung health (asthma), kidney function, anti-fatigue & athletic performance. |
| 🖐️ पाँचऔंले | Panch Aunle | Salep Orchid / Dactylorhiza hatagirea | Energy revitalizer, treats dysentery, cuts and wounds; traditional tonic for weakness & sexual disorders. |
| 🌸 जटामासी | Jatamasi | Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) | Calming nerve tonic, treats insomnia, epilepsy, migraine, and heart palpitations; rejuvenates skin and memory. |
| 🌿 कुट्की | Kutki | Picrorhiza kurroa | Liver protector, treats hepatitis, jaundice, asthma, allergies & autoimmune disorders; anti-parasitic. |
| 🍂 चिराइतो | Chiraito | Swertia chirayita | Bitter tonic for fever, malaria, intestinal worms, skin diseases & liver regeneration; anti-diabetic. |
| 🌼 सुगन्धवाल | Sugandhawal | Indian Valerian (Valeriana jatamansi) | Treats anxiety, depression, hysteria and sleep disorders; antispasmodic & effective for menstrual cramps. |
| 🍃 टिटेपाती | Titepati | Mugwort / Artemisia vulgaris | Digestive worm expeller, menstrual regulation, joint pain relief, antibacterial & used for moxibustion (Nepali traditional healing). |
| 🌳 दालचिनी | Dalchini | Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) | Lowers blood sugar & cholesterol; anti-inflammatory, boosts brain function & fights bacterial/fungal infections. |
| ⚫ टिमुर | Timur | Nepal Pepper / Zanthoxylum armatum | Used for toothache, digestive gas, cholera, fever & as a spice; relieves numbness & stomach cramps. |
| 🌶️ पिपला | Pipla | Long Pepper (Piper longum) | Respiratory healer (asthma, cough), digestive fire, improves appetite & treats hiccups, chronic bronchitis. |
| 🌱 शतावरी | Shatavari | Asparagus racemosus | Women's reproductive health (lactation, menopause), infertility, stomach ulcers & natural adaptogen. |
| 🌸 अशोक | Ashoka | Saraca asoca | Uterine tonic; treats menorrhagia, painful periods, bleeding disorders & pelvic inflammation. |
| 🍃 भुइँ आँप | Bhui Amla | Phyllanthus niruri | Powerful liver protectant, treats hepatitis B, gallstones, kidney stones & urinary infections. |
| 🍂 रास्ना | Rasna | Alpinia galanga / Vanda | Anti-rheumatic, nerve pain reliever, treats sciatica, arthritis, and nasal congestion. |
| 🫐 कुरिलो | Kurilo | Asparagus (Asparagus filicinus) | Roots used for TB, bronchitis, kidney stones, menstrual disorders & improves semen quality. |
| 🐍 नागबेली | Nagbeli | Cuscuta reflexa | Anthelmintic (expels worms), treats jaundice, fever, enlarged spleen & muscle pain. |
| 🌳 जामुन | Jamun | Terminalia arjuna | Cardio-protective herb; strengthens heart muscles, treats angina, high BP & cholesterol. |
| 🍈 हर्रो | Harro | Chebulic Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) | "King of Medicines" – laxative, rejuvenative, treats constipation, eye diseases & voice hoarseness. |
| 🥜 बर्रो | Barro | Beleric (Terminalia bellirica) | Expectorant, hair growth promoter, treats cough, sore throat, cholesterol & eye inflammation. |
| 🧼 रिठा | Ritha | Soapnut (Sapindus mukorossi) | Natural cleanser; treats eczema, head lice, dandruff, mild asthma & expectorant for mucus. |
| 🌿 आँक | Aank | Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea) | Used for skin diseases, leprosy, asthma, dyspepsia & purgative (highly potent, traditional formulation). |
| 🍃 कालमेघ | Kalmegh | Andrographis paniculata | Fever and liver tonic; antiviral for upper respiratory infections, snake bite & anti-cancer properties. |
| 🌺 केशर | Keshar | Saffron (Crocus sativus) | Potent mood enhancer, antioxidant, treats depression, enhances memory, libido & eye health. |
| 🪵 महाबेरिङ्गी | Mahabaringi | Zanthoxylum rhetsa | Toothache, digestive stimulant, relieves chest congestion & used in rheumatism. |
| 🌺 पदमचाल | Padamchal | Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum) | Juice used for diarrhea, dysentery, headache; flowers reduce cholesterol & liver disorders. |
| 🌾 भुतेश्वर | Bhuteshwar | Rhododendron anthopogon | Fragrant leaves used as incense for coughs, fever & altitude sickness; antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. |
| 🌼 नुनथार | Nunthar | Creeping bamboo / Arundinaria | Used in fractured bones, cuts & respiratory ailments; locals apply paste for quick healing. |
| 💎 पखनभेद | Pakhanbhed | Bergenia ciliata / paashanbhed | Breaks kidney stones, treats urinary infections, diarrhea & bleeding piles. |
| 🌱 मदन | Madan | Catunaregam spinosa | Fruit used for vomiting, nausea & digestive disorders; root paste reduces toothache & ulcers. |
| 🧂 कबाब चिनी | Kabab Chini | Piper cubeba (Tailed pepper) | Treats gonorrhea, stomach issues, bad breath & laryngitis; anti-microbial & diuretic. |
| 🧄 बन लसुन | Ban Lasun | Allium wallichii (Himalayan onion) | Blood pressure regulator, wards off infections, anti-parasitic, increases blood circulation & cold relief. |
| 💚 जीवन्ती | Jiwanti | Bryophyllum pinnatum (Air plant) | Heals kidney stones, wounds, burns, earache & high BP; leaf juice stops bleeding quickly. |
| 🌸 भुइँ चम्पा | Bhui Champa | Kaempferia rotunda | Used for cough, wounds, anti-inflammatory, asthma & as a detoxifying root remedy. |
| ⛰️ शिलाजित | Shilajit | Asphaltum / Mineral pitch | Rejuvenating adaptogen: boosts testosterone, energy, anemia, memory, altitude sickness & male fertility. |
| 🤝 हात्ती जोडी | Hatthajori | Cissus quadrangularis (Bone setter) | Accelerates bone healing after fractures, treats joint pain, obesity & asthma. |
| 🍐 बेल | Bel | Aegle marmelos (Bael) | Treats chronic diarrhea, dysentery, peptic ulcers; promotes heart health & digestion. |
