Astrological botany is based on the notion that if plants or seeds are to be used for medicinal purposes then their planting and collection must be carried out with regard to the positions of the planets and other heavenly bodies, which are at the heart of the disease process.Trees those are to be used on male patients should be gathered when the Sun and Moon are in one of the male signs of the zodiac such as Sagittarius or Aquarius, whereas those for the treatment of females should be gathered under a female sign such as Virgo.
Astrological botany was often used in connection with the doctrine of signatures, according to which the physical form of a plant reflects its medicinal use. Like almonds in whole form look like brain,so useful for brain, memory. Astrological botany became very popular in England in the 17th century according to Agnes Arber.
Remedies through using plant parts according to Vedic Astrology, is the most important part of astrology for the propitiation of planets and getting their useful effects.
The trees that should be used in propitiation have been determined by scholars of astrology. This ceremony requires a specific type of wood. Sandalwood, Palash, mango, teak, ficus, banyan, pipal, fig, cedar, and other woods are considered helpful for propitiation according to Vayu Purana ceremonies.
Trees for Planets
Different plants have been associated with different planets as given below:
Sun: Arka (English Name: Mudar); Bael (English name: Wood apple tree),Ash tree(Fraxinus)
Moon: Dhak (English Name: Butea); Khirni (English name: Ceylon ironwood); Willow tree (Salix)
Mars: Khaira (English name: marshmallow) ; Anantmool (English name: Indian Sarsaparilla),Oak tree(Quercus)
Mercury: Apamarga ( English name: Prickly Chaff ) Vidhara Root, Cinnamon ( Cinnamomum verum)
Jupiter: Peepal (English name: Peepal tree); Banana tree (Musa); Clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum)
Venus: Gular (English name: cluster fig) Sarpankhi (Tephrosia)
Saturn: Shami (English name: Cikura pod); Peepal (Ficus); Neem(Azadirachta indica)
Rahu: Durva (English name: Bermuda Grass) Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Ketu: Kush (Eragrostis cynosuroides) ; Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Remedies for Sufferings from Planets
Remedies to get relief from sufferings for 9 planets are explained below.
Sun Planet
Belpatra’s roots, bound in scarlet fabric, provide comfort from difficulties. Hawana is made from the wood of the aank tree.
Moon Planet
Moon advantages can be obtained by wearing the roots of Khirni plant wrapped in white fabric. The Palash tree’s wood is used in the Havana ceremony.
Mars planet
To gain the benefits of Mars, wear the roots of the Anantmool plant knotted in a red fabric. For the Hawana ceremony, the wood of the Khair tree is used. Neem tree is considered the form of Mars.
Mercury Planet
To receive the benefits of Mercury, wear Vidhaar plant roots tied with green thread.The Apamarg (Amaranthus)tree’s wood is used in the Havana ceremony for Mercury.
Jupiter planet
To obtain Jupiter’s blessings, wear the roots of a banana plant tied with yellow thread. The wood of the Peepal tree is utilized in the Havana ceremony to counteract the malefic Jupiter’s influence.
Venus Planet
To gain the benefits of Venus, wear the roots of the Sarponkha plant are tied with dazzling thread. The wood of the Gular tree is employed in Havana to counteract the malefic effects of Venus.
Saturn planet
Banyan tree is known as the most ancient and sacred of all trees. The banyan tree has many advantages, which is why it is used in Ayurveda to treat a number of diseases. Aside from well being, special worship of the Banyan tree empowers people to have a happy marriage and children.To obtain Saturn’s blessings, wear roots of the Bichu plant tied with black thread. The wood of Neem tree is related to Saturn and Ketu.
When there is any affliction in horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More due to these two planets , planting a neem tree and worshiping it gives relief. Also, by doing havan with neem wood, the anger of Lord Shani is reduced and he is pleased and showers special blessings on the natives.The wood of the Shami tree is utilized in Havana to relieve Saturn’s bad effects.
Rahu planet
To reap the advantages of Rahu, sandalwood should be worn. The color of the thread will be determined by the sign-in in which Rahu is located. Havana is made from the wood of the Durva tree.
Ketu Planet
To profit from Ketu, wear the root of the Asangadh tree. The colour of the thread will be determined by the sign in which Ketu is located. Havana is made from the wood of the Kush tree.