Gazwan / Gao Zaban Leaf | गजवान | Maharanga bracteata
Gazwan / Gao Zaban Leaf
गजवान / गाओ ज़बान
Maharanga bracteata (Wall.) L.Cecchi & Hilger; pharmacopoeial synonym Onosma bracteata Wall.
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Know what you are choosing
- Product category
- Single Herb
- Botanical name
- Maharanga bracteata (Wall.) L.Cecchi & Hilger; pharmacopoeial synonym Onosma bracteata Wall.
- Plant part
- Dried leaf (UPI Goazaban); API Gojihvā also records aerial part
- Available forms
- Natural Dried Leaf
About this product
Gazwan / Gao Zaban
Gazwan / Gao Zaban (गजवान) is a traditional raw drug historically recorded as Onosma bracteata. Current Kew taxonomy accepts the species as Maharanga bracteata.
Ayurvedic / Traditional Context
Goazaban/Gojihvā has a documented Indian pharmacopoeial history. Respiratory, kidney, liver, heart, fertility and skin-disease promises from the old page are not converted into sales claims.
Ayurvedic Property Status
Omitted because the exact verified property set was not directly sourced for this dried-leaf SKU in this pass.
Form & Purchase Decision Support
Current variants are Natural material. The product is not labelled as powder or extract.
Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?
- Modern accepted taxonomy and pharmacopoeial naming are reconciled.
- The direct UPI Goazaban dried-leaf identity is stated instead of generic 'herb' wording.
- Important aliases and look-alike/confusable entities are explained.
- Unsupported disease-treatment and superiority claims are excluded.
Identity & product details
Product at a Glance
| Botanical Identity | Accepted: Maharanga bracteata (Wall.) L.Cecchi & Hilger; pharmacopoeial synonym: Onosma bracteata Wall. |
| Plant Part | Dried leaf for the UPI Goazaban identity; API Gojihvā also records aerial-part material |
| Forms | Natural Dried Leaf |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g |
Identity & Buying Clarity
PCIM&H records Goazaban under the legacy botanical name Onosma bracteata and specifies dried leaf in UPI. API also recognizes Gojihvā from the same legacy species with aerial-part material. This SKU is therefore positioned around the direct Goazaban dried-leaf identity while retaining the API distinction.
Names in Different Languages / Systems
| Unani | Goazaban, Gaozaban, Gaujaban |
| Ayurveda | Gojihvā |
| Hindi_Trade | Gazwan, Gao Zaban, गजवान |
| Accepted_Botanical | Maharanga bracteata |
| Pharmacopoeial_Name | Onosma bracteata |
Storage & precautions
Quality & Storage
Dried leaf material can vary in colour and fragmentation. Store airtight and away from moisture and strong light.
Important Precautions
- Do not treat the old name Onosma bracteata and current name Maharanga bracteata as two different products.
- No kidney-stone, liver, cardiovascular, fertility or respiratory treatment claim is made.
- Medicinal use should be practitioner-guided.
Your questions, answered
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the accepted botanical name of Gazwan?
Maharanga bracteata; Onosma bracteata is the pharmacopoeial legacy name.
Is Gao Zaban the same as Gazwan?
Yes, both are trade names used for this raw drug.
Which plant part is sold?
The Goazaban pharmacopoeial identity is dried leaf; API also records Gojihvā aerial-part material.
What is Gojihvā?
The Ayurvedic pharmacopoeial name associated with the same legacy species.
Why keep Onosma bracteata in the page?
It remains the name used by Indian pharmacopoeial sources and many searches.
Does this page recommend it for kidney stones or liver disease?
No.
How should it be stored?
Airtight, cool and dry.
Reference note: Kew accepts Maharanga bracteata and synonymises Onosma bracteata; PCIM&H UPI lists Goazaban as Onosma bracteatum dried leaf, while API records Gojihvā/aerial part.
Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
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