9 medicinal trees and plants which have been called Navadurga

(1) First Shailputri (Myrobalan): The medicine which is used in many types of diseases is Myrobalan Himavati, which is a form of Goddess Shailputri. It is the main medicine of Ayurveda. It is Pathaya, Haritika, Amrita, Hemvati, Kayastha, Chetaki and Shreyasi. There are seven types.

(2) Brahmacharini (Brahmi): Brahmi increases lifespan and memory, removes blood disorders and makes the voice sweet. That is why it is also called Saraswati.

(3) Chandraghanta (Chandusur): This is a plant which is similar to coriander. This medicine is beneficial in removing obesity, hence it is also called Charmahanti.

(4) Kushmanda (Petha): Petha sweet is made from this medicine. Hence this form is called Petha. It is also called Kumhra which is helpful in removing blood disorders and cleaning the stomach. Mental
It is like nectar in diseases. Nowadays, do not eat petha made from saccharin, make it at home.

(5) Skandamata (Linseed): Goddess Skandamata is present in flaxseed in the form of medicine. It is a destroyer of Vata, Pitta and Kapha diseases. Due to the high amount of fiber in it, everyone should take it every morning and evening after meals by frying it with black salt. It also purifies the blood.

(6) Katyayani (Moiya): Goddess Katyayani is known by many names in Ayurveda like Amba, Ambalika and Ambika. Apart from this, she is also called Moiya. This medicine cures cough, bile and throat diseases.

(7) Kalratri (Nagdaun): This is known as Goddess Nagdaun medicine. It is beneficial in all types of diseases and cures the disorders of mind and brain. It is also a panacea for piles. It is known in the local language as It is called Dudhi in Jabalpur.

(8) Mahagauri (Tulsi): There are seven types of Tulsi – White Tulsi, Black Tulsi, Maruta, Davana, Kudherak, Arjak and Shatpatra. It purifies the blood and eliminates heart diseases. It should be consumed every morning except Ekadashi.

(9) *Siddhidatri (Shatavari): The ninth form of Durga is Siddhidatri which is called Narayani Shatavari. It is useful for strength, intelligence and wisdom. Especially for pregnant women (mothers who get less milk after operation or less), this is a panacea and should be consumed.

Let us all make ourselves healthy by consuming these natural Ayurvedic medicines on this auspicious occasion of Navratri and reach them to the people.