Bibitaki (Belleric Myrobalan) is one among the three fruits of triphala. It is generally used in treating the vitiation of kapha dosha of tridosha. It is a healthy option for lungs, throat, and eyes. It also strengthens hair follicles.

It is a laxative and astringent at the same time. It strengthens the digestive and respiratory tracts. It also works against kidney stones.

Bhallataka (semecarpus anacardium) is an Ayurvedic herb that possesses several healing properties. It is an aphrodisiac and is used in the treatment of skin problems, piles, dysentery, loss of appetite, etc. It has cooling effect on body and nervous system. Its healing properties enable the treatment of ulcers, and wounds. It is a good medicine against asthma. At times, it is used as a laxative and medicines for leprosy, inflammations etc. It is also used in the treatment of bronchitis and respiratory diseases.

Bhallataka, bhillava, etc are the names of the herb.

Semecarpus anacardium is in the plant family Anacardiaceae.

Cedar is a large tree growing up to 50 m high in deciduous forests.

The bark and rhizomes of the tree are used as medicines for certain kinds of fever, diarrhea, dysentery, ulcer, etc.

Cedrus Deodara is known by the names cedar, cedarwood, deodar, Himalayan cedar, etc.

Hibiscus Rosasinensis (chembarathi or chemparathi) is an ornamental plant seen in almost all parts of Kerala. Its Latin name, rosa-sinensis translates into the rose of China or Chinese rose. This flower is predominant in almost all parts of India and China.

Women and girls (of Kerala) prepare a special herbal shampoo called chembarathi thali, by rubbing the leaves and flowers of chembarathi against a clean rock slab. This helps them with thickly growing, black shining hair. Ayurveda suggests it is good to prevent premature hair graying, hair loss, dandruff, and other hair related problems. Its petals also form a component of hair oil prepared at home. Coconut oil is boiled with easily available chemparathi petals, nellikka (amalaki), etc.

Other uses of hibiscus include regulation of menstrual cycle, avoid menstrual cramps, and also as a contraceptive medicine. The roots of the plant are used in the treatment of different venereal diseases.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis comes in the plant family Malvaceae.

Choriyanam (Tragia involucrata) is a small annual herb, characterized for its leaf which causes itching on skin when come in contact with. There are certain small hair-like projections on the lower side of the leaf. These hairs are responsible for the itching effect.

The extracts from this plant has diaphoretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The root-paste preparation is used to evict guinea worms. It is also used in the treatment of itchy boils of skin.

Tragia involucrate belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.

Cinnamon is a spice used mainly in the cooking of meat. It is also used in the cooking of variety of dishes. The dried bark of the tree is used as the spice. It is also an Ayurvedic medicine used in the preparation of decoctions to treat digestive problems – like diarrhea, vomiting, etc. It is also used in the treatment of flu and common cold. Arthritis and rheumatism also find cure in cinnamon.

The tree is found widely distributed in India and in Sri Lanka.

Cinnamon Zeylanicum come in the family lauraceae. The popular names of cinnamon are Karuva patta, Karuvappatta (in Kerala), vazhana, tamalapatra, etc in different parts of India and in Sri Lanka.

Chittamrithu (Tinospora cordifolia) is a climber with fleshy stem, aerial roots and heart shaped leaves. The heart shaped leaves are also juicy. Chittamrith produces tiny yellow flowers after the leaves are shed in summer.

The plant is used in the preparation of several decoction medicines and Ayurvedic jams known as rasayana. It has different properties such as antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory. It is used in the treatment of different kinds of fevers and diseases affecting urinary track.

Tinospora cardifolia belongs to the family menispermaceae.

Coriander has long been part of culinary delights from not only India, but also from America and Mediterranean countries.

In Kerala, it is known by the names malli, kottamalli, etc. In other parts of India, it is known by the names dhana, dhanyaka, kustumbari, etc.

Its dried fruits/seeds and leaves are used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Coriander seeds have anti-bacterial properties and are used to treat certain skin diseases and digestive disorders. It is a good medicine for lack of appetite and indigestion problems. Coughs, rash, fever, dysentery, headaches, etc are other diseases treated with coriander.

Coriandum sativum is in the plant family Umbelliferae.

Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa), an Ayurvedic herb is used for different conditions like fever, liver disorders, hemorrhoids, ulcers, wounds, dysentery, etc. This herb is also known by the names tamrapushpi, tatri, etc.

Woodfordia fruticosa is in the plant family lythraceae.

Erukku (calotropis gigantia) is a small medicinal herb found in wastelands. Its leaves are broad and resembe jackfruit leaves. The leaves and stem also has a lactic secretion, which is used in the treatment of different conditions including leprosy.

Calotropis gigantean belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae.

Flax seed or lin seed is used in the production of flaxseed oil or linseed oil, which is used for commercial products like paint and varnish.

The edible seeds are used to treat digestive problems like chronic constipation. It strengthens the digestive tract and repairs any problem associated with misuse of laxatives. Flax seeds also help in maintaining normal blood sugar levels. It promotes cardiovascular health and have certain properties to fight cancer.

Linseed or Flaxseed is seen throughout India. Flax seed oil, leaves and roots are also used as medicinal parts in addition to flax seeds.

Linum Usitatissimum is in the plant family linaceae.