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List of Herbs

Herbs have been used by the ancient seers and yogis of India in the well proven life science, Ayurveda. Using the natural products to keep the body and mind healthy has been found to be the best way, especially because there are no side effects. Each individual personality is unique in characteristics. Accordingly, Ayurveda specifies unique formulations of herbs and foods for each person. The Ayurveda practioner can identify the specific personality by reviewing the various likes, dislikes, inclinations and propensities of the person. Pulse quality, which includes the rate and pattern of blood flow and frequency etc., also determine the individual nature of the personality. An experienced practitioner can feel the pulse and prescribe the most suitable nutritious diet and any required herbal formulation to maintain health and vitality. Many of the chronic ailments are known* to have been relieved through the natural ways of Ayurveda.

Name Botanical Name Use/Application Photo
1 Adrakh Zingibar Officinalis rhizomes Anti-arthritic, Anti-Nauseant, Carminative  
2 Adulsa Adhattoda Vasica Diuretic, Anti-spasmodic, Expectorant  
3 Ambla Emblica Officinalis AntiOxidant, Rich Source of VitaminC, Rejuvenating Agent  
4 Antamul Tylophora Indica Expectorant, Anti-Asthmatic  
5 Arjun Terminalia Arjuna Bark Cardio Health  
6 Ashoka Saraca Incica Bark Uterine Tonic, Internal Bleeding  
7 Ashwagandha Withania Somnifera Adaptogen  
8 Bahera Terminalia Belerica Anti-Oxidant  
9 Bala Sida Cordifolia root Stimulant, Asthma, cold, Flu Symtomatic Relief  
10 Bhringraj Eclipta Alba Liver Tonic  
11 Bhui Amla Phyllanthus Niruri Liver Tonic, Urolithotriptic  
12 Bitter Orange Citrus Aurantium Anti-Inflamatory, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal  
13 Brahmi Bacopa Monnieri Memory Stimulant, Anxiolytic  
14 Chiraita Swertia Chirata Anti-Diabetic  
15 Coleus Coleus Forskohlii Cardio Health, AntiObesity, Antispasmodic, Lowers BP, Bronchitis and Gaucoma  
16 Daru Haridra Berberis Aristata Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Periodic, Anti-Pyretic  
17 Daru Haridra Terminalia Chebula Laxative and Digestive, Purgative  
18 Garlic Allium Sativum Lowers BP, Cholesterol, Anti-Rheumatic, Digestive  
19 Ginger Zingiber Officinale Antiseptic, Carminative, Antiemitic, Inhibits Cough, Anti-Arthritic  
20 Ginger/ Adrakh Zingiber Officinale Antiseptic, Carminative, Antiemitic, Inhibits Cough, Anti-Arthritic  
21 Gokshuru Tribulus Terrestris Stimulant, Anabolic Tonic, Performance Booster  
22 Green Tea Camellia Sinesis Stimulant, Anti-Septic, Nerve Tonic  
23 Guar Patha Aloe Vera Purgative, Anti-Cancer  
24 Gudmar Gymnema Sylvestre Lowers Sugar, Anti-Diabetic  
25 Guduchi Tinospora Cordifolia Adaptogen, Tonic  
26 Guggul Commiphora Mukul Anti-Arthritic, Lowers Cholesterol, Anti-Bacterial  
27 Hadjora Cissus Quandrangularis Bone Healing  
28 Haldi Curcuma Longa Linn Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Bacterial  
29 Harada Terminalia Chebula Laxative and Digestive, Purgative  
30 Jamun Eugenia Jambolana Anti-Diabetic  
31 Kalmegh Andrographis Paniculata Anti-pyretic, Anti-Viral, Liver Protection  
32 Karela Momordica Charantia Anti-Diabetic  
33 Kattha Acacia Catechu Gum Anti-Diarheal, Astringent  
34 Kava Kava Piper Methysticum Stimulant, Reduces Anxiety, Induces Sleep  
35 Kawach Mucuna Pruriens Anti-Parkinsonian  
36 Khulanjan Alpinia Galanga Rhizomes Stimulant, Expectorant  
37 Kokum Garcinia Cambogia Anti-Obesity, metabolism  
38 Kutja Holarrhena Antidysentrica Powerful Anti-Dysentric  
39 Kutki or Karuka Picrorhiza Kurroa Liver Protectant, Tonic  
40 Lotus/ Kamal Nelumbium Speciosum Aphrodisiac  
41 Mandukaparni Centella Asiatica Leprostatic, For Vericose Veins  
42 Maricha Piper Nigrum Stimulant, Carminative  
43 Marigold Calendula Officinalis Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic  
44 Mulethi Glycerrhiza Glabra Anti-Spasmodic, Anti-Inflammatory  
45 Neem Azadirachta Indica Blood Purifier  
46 Noni Papain Morinda Cirtafolia, Carica papaya Digestive Enzyme, Heals Wounds, Tumors and ulcers, Rejuvenating  
47 Pippali Piper Longum Stimulant, Carminative  
48 Pushkarmool Inula Racemosa Stimulant, Stomachic  
49 Saint John’s Wort Hypericum Perforatum Anti-Stress, Heals Skin Wounds, Anti-Depressant, Anti-Viral  
50 Sallaki Boswellia Serrata Gum Anti-Imflammatory, Anti-Periodic  
51 Sarphankha Tephrosia Purpurea Antioxidant, Liver Tonic  
52 Saunf Foeniculum Vulgare Stomachic, Carminative, Stimulant  
53 Senna Cassia Augustifolia Laxative, Purgative  
54 ShankhaPushpi Evolvulus Alsinoides Linn Memory Tonic  
55 Shatavari Asparagus Racemosus Aprhodisiac, Galactogogue  
56 Shathi Hedychium Spicatum Stomachic, Carminative, Stimulant  
57 Shilajeet Asphaltum Trijubenating, , Diuretic, Detoxi  
58 Thistle Silybum Marianum (L.) Gairtner Liver Tonic  
59 Tomato / Lycopene Lecopersicon Esculentum Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Cancer  
60 Tripahala=Ambla+ Harada+Bahera Emblica Officinalis+Terminalia Chebula + Terminalia Belerica Laxative, Anti-Oxidant, Weight Loss, Detoxificant  
61 Tulsi – Holy Basil Ocimum Sanctum Expectorant, Stimulant  
62 Valerian Falariana Officinalis Stress Relief, Sedative  
63 Vidanga Embelia Ribes Skin Diseases, Anthelmintic  
64 Vijasar Pterocarpus Marsupium Wood Anti-Diabetic, Anti-Diorheal  

Acorus Calamus (Bach)

Aegle Marmelos (Beal Fruit)


Alpinia Galanga (Kulanjan)


Emblica Officinalis(Amla)

Gloriosa Superba (Kali Hari Seed)

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Mulaithi)

Macuna Pruita (Kauch)

Terminalia Belerica (Bahera)

Terminalia Chebula (Harada)

Tinospora Cordifolia (Geloy)

Tribulus Terrestris (Gokhru)

Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha)