🌿 Aaushade — Ayurvedic Plant Identifier

Aushad (औषध) means medicine in Sanskrit. Aaushade bridges 3000+ years of Ayurvedic wisdom with modern AI.

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📖 What is Aaushade?

Aaushade is an AI-powered web application that identifies Ayurvedic medicinal plants from photos and provides comprehensive information about their traditional uses, benefits, and precautions.

Simply upload a photo of any plant and instantly receive:

• 🌿 Ayurvedic & Sanskrit name with Devanagari script
• 📋 Medicinal uses rooted in traditional Ayurvedic practice
• ✨ Health benefits backed by ancient texts
• 👍 Pros & cons for informed decision-making
• 💊 Dosage guidance and preparation methods
• 🚨 Safety precautions and contraindications
• 📖 Historical & cultural facts from Ayurvedic tradition

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✨ Features

Feature	Description
🔍 AI Plant Identification	Upload any plant photo and get full Ayurvedic profile via Claude AI
🌐 Multilingual Support	Full translations in English, हिंदी (Hindi), and ગુજરાતી (Gujarati)
📚 Plant Library	Curated database of 9+ key Ayurvedic plants with search & filters
🎨 Elegant UI	Dark forest-green aesthetic with gold accents — beautiful on all devices
⚡ Fast & Free	Built on Vite — instant load, zero cost to use

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• An Anthropic API key → Get one here

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/aaushade.git

# Navigate into the project
cd aaushade

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start the development server
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser.

Using the Plant Identifier

1. Go to the Identify page
2. Paste your Anthropic API key (never stored, stays in your browser)
3. Upload or drag-and-drop a plant photo
4. Click Identify this Plant
5. Receive a full Ayurvedic breakdown instantly

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🗂️ Project Structure

aaushade/
├── public/
├── src/
│   ├── context/
│   │   └── LanguageContext.jsx   # Global language state (EN / HI / GU)
│   ├── components/
│   │   ├── Navbar.jsx            # Navigation + language switcher
│   │   └── PlantResult.jsx       # AI result display card
│   ├── pages/
│   │   ├── Home.jsx              # Landing page
│   │   ├── Identify.jsx          # AI plant identification
│   │   └── Explore.jsx           # Plant library browser
│   ├── translations.js           # All EN / HI / GU translations
│   ├── app.jsx                   # Root component with routing
│   ├── main.jsx                  # Entry point
│   └── index.css                 # Global styles & CSS variables
├── index.html
├── vite.config.js
└── package.json

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🌍 Languages Supported

Language	Code	Status
English	en	✅ Complete
हिंदी (Hindi)	hi	✅ Complete
ગુજરાતી (Gujarati)	gu	✅ Complete

Switch languages instantly using the 🌐 button in the navbar — all pages, labels, plant descriptions, and AI result cards update immediately.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend — React 18 + Vite 7
• Routing — React Router v6
• AI — Anthropic Claude API (claude-opus-4-5 with vision)
• Styling — Pure CSS with CSS variables (no UI framework)
• Fonts — Cormorant Garamond + DM Sans (Google Fonts)
• Deployment — Vercel

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🌿 Ayurvedic Plants in the Library

Plant	Sanskrit	Primary Benefit
Ashwagandha	अश्वगंधा	Stress relief & vitality
Tulsi	तुलसी	Immunity & respiratory health
Brahmi	ब्राह्मी	Memory & cognitive boost
Neem	नीम	Skin purification & antibacterial
Turmeric	हल्दी	Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant
Shatavari	शतावरी	Hormonal balance & vitality
Triphala	त्रिफला	Digestive health & detox
Giloy	गिलोय	Immunity & fever management
Amla	आँवला	Vitamin C & rejuvenation

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🔒 Privacy

• Your Anthropic API key is never stored — it exists only in your browser session
• No user data is collected or transmitted beyond what is needed to call the Anthropic API
• Images are processed client-side and sent directly to Anthropic's API

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⚕️ Disclaimer

The information provided by Aaushade is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional before using any medicinal plant.

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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🙏 Acknowledgements

• Anthropic for the Claude AI API
• The ancient Ayurvedic scholars whose knowledge forms the foundation of this project
• Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita — the original Ayurvedic texts

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Made with 🌿 to preserve and share the wisdom of Ayurveda

Aaushade · औषधे