Herbs That Heal: Natural Remedies For Good Health

by H.K. Bakhru

1. Preface
2. Index of Diseases Which Responds to Herbal Treatment
3. Introduction
4. PART I: HERBS- Healing Power and Curative Properties
   1. Alfalfa, Alfalfa
   2. Aniseed, Velaiti Saunf
   3. Arjuna, Kahu
   4. Asafoetida, Hing
   5. Babul, Kikar
   6. Bael Fruit, Bel
   7. Bamboo, Bans
   8. Banyan, Bar
   9. Belleric Myroblan, Bahera
   10. Betel Leaves, Pan
   11. Bishop's Weed, Ajwain
   12. Black Nightshade, Makoy
   13. Butea, Palas
   14. Caraway Seeds, Siya Jeera
   15. Cardamom, Chhoti Elaichi
   16. Cassia, Amallas
   17. Castor Seeds, Arandi
   18. Celery, Ajwain-ka-Patta
   19. Chebulic Myroblan, Harad
   20. Chicory, Kasni
   21. Cinnamon, Dalchini
   22. Clove, Laung
   23. Coriander, Dhania
   24. Cumin Seeds, Jeera
   25. Curry Leaves, Curry patta
   26. Dandelion, Kukraundha
   27. Datura, Dhatura
   28. Dill, Sowa
   29. Ephedra, Asmania
   30. Fenugreek, Methi
   31. Garlic, Lahsoon
   32. Ginger, Adrak
   33. Henna, Mehndi
   34. Hog Weed, Punarnava
   35. Holi Basil, Tulsi
   36. Indian Gooseberry, Amla
   37. Indian Hemp, Bhang
   38. Indian Pennywort, Khulakudi
   39. Indian Sorrel, Amboti-ki-patti
   40. Indian Spikenard, Jataamansi
   41. Ispaghula, Ishabgul
   42. Kantakari, Kateli
   43. Liquorice, Mulethi
   44. Madhuca, Mahua
   45. Margosa, Neem
   46. Nutmeg, Jaiphal
   47. Onion, Piyaz
   48. Parsley, Prajmoda
   49. Peepal, Peepal
   50. Pepper, Kali Mirch
   51. Poppy Seeds, Khas-Khas
   52. Rauwolfia, Sarpagandha
   53. Rhubarb, Revant Chini
   54. Rough Chaff, Chirchita
   55. Sage, Sefakuss
   56. Sandalwood, Chandan
   57. Saussurea, Kuth
   58. Tamarind, Imli
   59. Trailing Eclipta, Bhangra
   60. Turmeric, Haldi
   61. Turpeth, Nisoth
   62. Vasaka, Adusa
   63. Watercress, Jal-kumbhi
   64. Winter Cherry, Akri
   65. Wood Apple, Kaith
5. PART II: MORE HERBS- Healing Power and Curative Properties
   1. Ash Gourd, Petha
   2. Asoka, Ashoka
   3. Bay Berry, Kaiphala
   4. Bitter Chamomile, babunath
   5. Bloodword, Rojmari
   6. Calamus, Bach
   7. Chalmogra, Garudphal
   8. Chirayata, Chirayata
   9. Colchicum, Hirantutiya
   10. Devils Tree, Saitan-ka-jhad
   11. Digitalis, Tilpushpi
   12. East Indian Rosebay, Chandi
   13. Euphorbia, Lal Dudhi
   14. Fennel, Saunf
   15. Gokulakanta, Gokhulakanta
   16. Hermal, Hermal
   17. Hyssop, Zufah Yabis
   18. Indian Acalypha, Khokali
   19. Indian Aloe, Ghee Kanvar
   20. Indian Barberry, Rasaut
   21. Indian Mallow, Kanghi
   22. Indian Podophylium, Papri
   23. Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantmul
   24. Indian Senna, Bhumiari
   25. Indian Squill, Jungli Piyaz
   26. Jaundice Berry, Ambarbaris
   27. Leadwort, Chitra
   28. Lemon Balm, Bililotan
   29. Lemon Grass, Gandhatrana
   30. Linseed, Alsi
   31. Marigold, Zergul
   32. Marjoram, Marwa
   33. Parslane, Kulfa
   34. Pergularia, Sadorani
   35. Picrorhiza, Kutki
   36. Saffron, Kesar
   37. Snake Gourd, Chachinga
   38. Tenner's Cassia, Tarwar
   39. Wormwood, Asfsanthin
   40. Valerian, Jalakan
   41. Zizyphus, Ber
6. Bibliography

About the Author:

Dr. H.K. Bakhru enjoys a countrywide reputation as an expert naturopath and a prolific writer. His well-researched articles on nature cure, health, nutrition and herbs appear regularly in various newspapers and magazines and they bear the stamp of authority.

A diploma holder in naturopathy, all his current 13 books on nature cure, nutrition and herbs titled, ‘A Complete Handbook of Nature Cure', ‘Diet Cure for Common Ailments', ‘A-Handbook of Natural Beauty', ‘Nature Cure for Children,' ‘Naturopathy for Longevity', ‘Healing Through Natural Foods', ‘Indian Spices and Condiments as Natural Healers', ‘Foods That Heal', ‘Herbs That Heal', ‘Natural Home Remedies for Common Ailments', ‘Vitamins that Heal', ‘Conquering Diabetes Naturally' and ‘Conquering Cancer Naturally' have been highly appreciated by the public and repeatedly reprinted. His first-named book has been awarded first prize in the category ‘Primer on Naturopathy for Healthy Living' by the jury of judges at the ‘Book Prize Award' scheme, organized by ‘National Institute of Naturopathy', an autonomous body under Govt. of India, Ministry of Health.

Dr. Bakhru began his career on the Indian Railways, with a first class first postgraduate degree in History from Lucknow University in 1949. He retired in October 1984 as the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railway in Mumbai, having to his credit 35 years of distinguished service in the Public Relations organisations of the Indian Railways and the Railway Board.

An associate member of the All India Alternative Medical Practitioner's Association and a member of the Nature Cure Practitioners' Guild in Mumbai, Dr. Bakhru has extensively studied herbs and natural methods of treating diseases. He has been honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award', ‘Gem of Alternative Medicines' award and a gold medal in Diet Therapy by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Kolkata, in recognition of his dedication and outstanding contributions in the field of Alternative Medicines.

The Board, which is affiliated with the Open International University for Complementary Medicines, established under World Health Organisation and recognised by the United Nations Peace University, has also appointed him as its Honorary Advisor.

Dr. Bakhru has also been honoured by Nature Cure Practitioners' Guild, Mumbai with Nature Cure Appreciation Award for his services to Naturopathy. Dr. Bakhru has founded a registered Public Charitable Trust, known as D.H. Bakhru Foundation, for help to the poor and needy. He has been donating Rs. 25,000 every year to this trust from his income as writer and author.