Herbs

Amla

What if we say that a single amla fruit can benefit your entire body? Yes, it is true. The various advantages of amla have made the world believe the actual worth and importance of amla. The amla tree or the amla plant is the only necessary ingredient that you need to have a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Amla can also help you to lose those extra kilos. However, the only thing that you should know is how to eat amla for weight loss. You will understand the importance of amla once you start getting the Indian gooseberry benefits.

Botonical Name :Phyllanthus emblica L.

English name: Emblic Myrobalan, Indian Gooseberry

Trade name: Amla

Parts used: Fruit

Arjun

Arjun is one of the most famous herbs today. It has many effective medicinal uses especially for the heart and circulatory system which makes it such a valueable herbal component in the treatment of heart problems in Ayurveda,

The reddish bark of the plant is the main useful part. Although other parts of this tree are also used for treatment.

Botonical Name : Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. Ex DC.) wight & Arn.

English name: Arjuna, White Marudah, White Murdh

Trade name: Arjuna

Parts used: Bark

Arjun

Arjun is one of the most famous herbs today. It has many effective medicinal uses especially for the heart and circulatory system which makes it such a valueable herbal component in the treatment of heart problems in Ayurveda,

The reddish bark of the plant is the main useful part. Although other parts of this tree are also used for treatment.

Botonical Name : Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. Ex DC.) wight & Arn.

English name: Arjuna, White Marudah, White Murdh

Trade name: Arjuna

Parts used: Bark

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is used for arthritis, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), balance, obsessive-compulsive dirorder (OCD), trouble sleeping (insomnia), tumors, tuberculosis, asthma, a skin condition marked by white patchiness (leukoderma), bronchitis, backache, fibromyalgia, menstrual problems, hiccups, Parkinson’s disease, and chronic liver disease. It is also used to reduce side effects of medications used to treat cancer and schizophrenia. Ashwagandha is used to reduce levels of fat and sugar in the blood.

Botonical Name : Withania Somnifera

English Name : Indian Ginseng, Poison Gooseberry, Winter Cherry

Trade Name : Ashwagandha

Parts Used : Bark, Root

Belgiri

Bael, also known as bilwa is a vital tree in Indian culture which is mostly planted around temples. This tree has many medicinal properties. The fruit is hard, woody and smooth with sweet flesh inside that can be consumed fresh or dried. They are also mixed with beverages and desserts with sugar or jaggery. Beal fruit, also known as wood apple, contains protein, beta-carotene, vitamins, thiamine, riboflavin and vitamin C.

Botonical Name : Aegle Marmelos

English Name : Bengal Quince, Bael

Trade Name : Bael

Parts used : Fruit

Bhangra

Bhringraj is a species of plant in the sunflower family. The plant possesses greyish, cylindrical roots. The achenes are narrowly winged and compressed. The herb tastes bitter, hot, sharp and dry.

Botonical Name : Eclipta Prostrata

English Name : False Daisy, Trailing Eclipta

Trade Name : Bhringraj, Bhangra, Maka

Part Used : Aerial part

Bheda Chall

• Bheda is a rejuvenative and laxative. It proves beneficial for hair, throat and eyes.
• Bheda seed oil or fruit paste is applied on swollen and painful parts.
• The seed oil gives excellent results in skin diseases and premature graying of hair.
• Fruit pieces are baked and chewed for cough, cold, hoarseness of voice and asthma.
• Bheda fruit is powdered and used to dress wounds to arrest the bleeding.
• Bheda fruits and kernels are used in making medicated hair oil, used to alleviate pain and burning sensation, boost hair growth and impart black color to the hair.
• The paste of the fruit is applied on eyelids, in case of conjunctivitis.
• The herb is used in various eye ailments, such as myopia, corneal opacity, pterigium, immature cataract, chronic and acute infective conditions.

Caution

• It is best to avoid belerica during pregnancy, as there is some evidence of the herb being unsafe during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Botonical Name : Terminaliabellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb

English name: Bastard Myrobalan, Beach Almond,BelericMyrobalan

Trade name: Behda

Parts used: Bark

Bheda Akha

• Bheda is a rejuvenative and laxative. It proves beneficial for hair, throat and eyes.
• Bheda seed oil or fruit paste is applied on swollen and painful parts.
• The seed oil gives excellent results in skin diseases and premature graying of hair.
• Fruit pieces are baked and chewed for cough, cold, hoarseness of voice and asthma.
• Bheda fruit is powdered and used to dress wounds to arrest the bleeding.
• Bheda fruits and kernels are used in making medicated hair oil, used to alleviate pain and burning sensation, boost hair growth and impart black color to the hair.
• The paste of the fruit is applied on eyelids, in case of conjunctivitis.
• The herb is used in various eye ailments, such as myopia, corneal opacity, pterigium, immature cataract, chronic and acute infective conditions.

Caution

• It is best to avoid belerica during pregnancy, as there is some evidence of the herb being unsafe during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Botonical Name : Terminaliabellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb>

English name: Bastard Myrobalan, Beach Almond,Beleric Myrobalan

Trade name: Behda

Parts used: Fruit

Bhilama

Bhilama is a plant well-known for its medicinal value in Ayurvedic and Siddha system of medicine. Chemical and phytochemical analyses of its nut reveal the presence of biflavonoids, phenolic compounds, bhilawanols, minerals, vitamins and amino acids.

Botonical Name : Semecarpus Anacardium

English Name : Marking Nut Tree, Oriental Cashew

Trade Name : Bhilaava, Bhilama

Part Used : Seed

Bhoi Amla

This herb is known as ‘Bhumi Amla’ because it is a small plant present in Land (Bhumi) usually found in rainy season. Bhumi amla has powder to clear aggravated pacaka pitta benefits, digestive with hyperacidity, inflammation and dysenter

Botonical Name : Phyllanthus Fraternus

English Name : Gulf Leaf-Flower, Phyllanthus

Trade Name : Bhoi Amla, Bhumi Amla, Bhui Amali

Parts Used : Whole Plant

Brahmi (Bacopa)

Bacopa is commonly used for improving memory, anxiety, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder etc. Bacopa might increase certain brain chemicals that are involved in thinking, learning, and memory.

Botonical Name : Bacopa Monnieri

English Name : Thyme Leaved Gratiola

Trade Name : Jal-Brahmi, Bacopa

Part Used : Whole Plant

Brahmi (Centalla)

Liver damage has been reported to be associated with Brahmi Centella consumption. It is ranked high in the top ten herbs known for antiaging properties and this may be in part due to its antioxidative effects

Botonical Name : Centella Asiatica

English Name : Centella

Trade Name : Mandukparni, Brahmi

Parts Used : Whole Plant

Chitrak

This herb has various properties like carminative and astringent properties. These properties make them suitable for treating intestinal problems such as Dysentery, Diarrhea and Dyspepsia. It is helpful to balance the vitiated vata and kapha doshas. It is useful in piles, recurrent and chronic rhinithis and dry painful and itchy piles etc

Botonical Name : Plumbago Zeylanica

English Name: Ceylon Leadwort, Leadwort, Plumbago, White Leadwort

Trade Name : Chitrak

Part Used : Root

Gudmar

• When used for an extended time period, gudmar reduces blood sugar levels.
• It forms one of the ingredients in the manufacture of all natural medication for diabetes, apart from cinnamon, chromium, zinc, biotin, banaba, huckleberry and bitter melon.
• Extracts of the herb are believed to treat problems like hyperglycemia, obesity, high cholesterol levels, anemia and digestion.
• Gudmar suppresses the taste of sweet foods and consequently reduces the desire to eat.
• Its root is made into a paste or powder and applied to the wounds of snakebites.
• The herb controls and regulates weight, promotes healthy blood lipid levels, controls sugar craving and curbs sweet tooth.
• Gudmar is useful in hepatosplenomegaly, dyspepsia, constipation, jaundice, halminthiasis, cardiopathy and amenorrhoea.
• When used for an extended time period, gudmar reduces blood sugar levels.
• It forms one of the ingredients in the manufacture of all natural medication for diabetes, apart from cinnamon, chromium, zinc, biotin, banaba, huckleberry and bitter melon.
• Extracts of the herb are believed to treat problems like hyperglycemia, obesity, high cholesterol levels, anemia and digestion.
• Gudmar suppresses the taste of sweet foods and consequently reduces the desire to eat.
• Its root is made into a paste or powder and applied to the wounds of snakebites.
• The herb controls and regulates weight, promotes healthy blood lipid levels, controls sugar craving and curbs sweet tooth.
• Gudmar is useful in hepatosplenomegaly, dyspepsia, constipation, jaundice, halminthiasis, cardiopathy and amenorrhoea.

Botonical Name : Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex Sm.

English name: Gurmar, Cowplant, Small Indian Ipecacuanha

Trade name: Gudmar, Gurmar

Parts used: Leaf

Guggal

Guggul is made from the oily sap (gum resin) of the guggul tree, which is native to India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Botonical Name : Commiphora Mukul

English Name : Bdellium, Indian Bdellium Tree, Indian Myrrh   

Trade Name : Guggal, Guggul

Parts Used : Gum

Himej

Himej is very well-liked, traditional and trendy herb used since ancient time. In ayurveda, it is known as ‘herb to increase life’. It is used for improving digestion, common cold and cough, treatment of constipation and piles, for swelling, for swelling etc

BOTANICNAME: TERMINALIACHEBULA

Trade NAME: HIMEJ

Part Used : Seed

Harde

Harad benefits the whole digestive tract. It is said to increase appetite, and improve digestion and absorption. It provides effective cure for piles, gastro-intestinal infections and diarrhoea. It can also be used for colic and wind, worms, constipation, IBS and vomitting. The unripe fruit is considered to be more of a laxative than the ripe one. harad is also useful for infections of the gut and for parasites including amoebas. It is also said to be effective for use in inflammation of the mucous membrane and ulcers.

Botonical Name : Terminaliachebula Retz.

English name: Black Myrobalan, ChebulicMyrobalan, Ink Nut, Yellow Myrobalan

Trade name: Myrobalan / Harda

Part used: Fruit

Harde Chall

Harad benefits the whole digestive tract. It is said to increase appetite, and improve digestion and absorption. It provides effective cure for piles, gastro-intestinal infections and diarrhoea. It can also be used for colic and wind, worms, constipation, IBS and vomitting. The unripe fruit is considered to be more of a laxative than the ripe one. harad is also useful for infections of the gut and for parasites including amoebas. It is also said to be effective for use in inflammation of the mucous membrane and ulcers.

Botonical Name Terminaliachebula Retz.

English name: Black Myrobalan, ChebulicMyrobalan, Ink Nut, Yellow Myrobalan

Trade name: Myrobalan

Part used: Bark

Isabgul

Isabgul is a soluble fiber derived from the seeds of Plantago ovata, an herb mainly grown in India. Isabgul is the main active ingredient in Metamucil, a fiber supplement often used to reduce constipation.Because of its excellent water solubility, Isabgul can absorb water and become a thick, viscous compound that resists digestion in the small intestine.

Botonical Name : Plantago Ovata Forssk

English Name : Blood Psyllium, Desert Indiawheat, Isabgol

Trade Name : Isabgol, Isabgol Bhusi, Pysllium Husk

Part Used : Seed Husk, Seed

Mulethi / Jethimadh

Mulethi is commonly known as licorice. It is an herbal supplement which treats a lot of medical conditions. It is very popular in Middle Eastern and Asian cooking. It can have a lot of health benefit if used topically or taken orally. It also has a good taste, therefore this makes it a delicacy and a flavouring agent in most places. Mulethi is also used as flavourings in sweets and candies in Middle Eastern and European countries. Apart from this they are also used as folk and herbal medications. It grows to a height of about 1 meter with leaves about seven to fifteen centimetres longs with 9 to 17 leaflets. The flowers are whitish blue and are very pale, the fruit is usually an oblong pod containing several seeds.

Botonical Name : Glycyrrhiza Glabra

English Name : Licorice, Liqorice

Trade Name : Mulethi, Mulathi

Parts used : Root

Kalmegh

Traditionally, Kalmegh has been used for liver complaints and fever, and as an anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant. In clinical trials, andrographis extract has been studied for use as an immunostimulant in upper respiratory tract infections and HIV infection. The potential for use of andrographolide as an anticancer agent as well as for its immune and anti-inflammatory effects is being investigated. However, limited clinical studies have been published to support any of these uses.

Botonical Name : Andrographispaniculata(Burm. F.) Wall.

English name: Andrographis

Trade name:Kalmegh, NakliChirayita

Parts used: Whole Plant

Neem

The Neem Tree has been an integral part of life in India. Each and every part of the tree (bark, leaves, seed etc) serves a certain purpose. It is claimed that neem provides an answer to many incurable diseases. Traditionally neem products have been used against a wide variety of diseases which include heat-rash, boils, wounds, jaundice, leprosy, skin disorders, stomach ulcers, chicken pox, etc.

Botonical Name : Azadirachta Indica A.Juss

English Name : Indian Liliac, Margosa, Neem

Trade Name : Neem

Part Used : Bark, Leaf, Seed

Panner Dodi

Panner Dodi is a magical herb that helps in curing diabetes. Continuous use of its fruit has proven to control high blood sugar spikes. In addition, it not just utilizes the blood glucose but also repairs the beta cells of the pancreas. It promotes the secretion of insulin in the right amount. The herb promotes the depletion of blood sugar with improvement in glucose utilization and carbohydrate metabolism. It lowers the complication of hyperglycemia. The usage of antidiabetic drugs and insulin is lowered on regular use of Paneer Dodi. Hence Panner Dodi is a safe and effective way to manage Diabetes Mellitus as a single supplement to synthetic antidiabetic drugs.

Botonical Name : Withania Coagulans

English Name : Panir-Dodi

Part Used : Fruit

Pipar

Long pepper finds a wide range of applications in Ayurveda. It is used as a “Rasayana” in the treatment of respiratory disorders and also as an important constituent in digestive formulations. Ayurveda uses it as an ingredient of Trikatu. Individually long pepper is used in correcting digestive disturbances and minor respiratory ailments. Trikatu is an important constituent in many Ayurvedic formulations.

Botonical Name : Piper Longum

English Name : Indian Long Pepper, Joborandi

Trade Name : Pipar, Pipla

Part Used : Fruit, Root

Punarnava

 It offers a whole range of health benefits. It is extremely good for the liver and prevents infections from occurring in it.  It is good for patients with arthritis and diabetes. It is good for the eyes and digestion, and is also used as a laxative. It can also help with certain kinds of cancer.

Botonical Name : Boerhavia Diffusa

English Name : Spreading Hog-Weed

Trade Name : Punarnava

Part Used : Root

Reetha

Reetha is one of the popular herb listed among the Ayurveda, The benefits and uses of reetha (soapnut) are for hair, skin & different health properties. It is mainly popular for good hair health

Botonical Name : Sapindus Mukorossi Gaertn

English Name : Chinese soap Berry, North Indian Soap Nut

Trade Name : Reetha, Aritha

Part Used : Fruit

Ringni

The Sanskrit name for an important Āyurvedic drug.—Vyāghrī and Nidigdhikā are its synonyms. The plant is fully covered with thorns. Kaṇṭakārī is pungent, bitter, useful for throat and alleviates cough, bronchial asthma and fever.

Botonical Name : Solanum Surattense

English Name : Thai Eggplant, Thorny Nightshade, Yellow Berried Nightsahde

Trade Name : Kantakari, Kata Ringni,

Part Used : Whole, Plant

Senna Leaves

Senna is a commonly found medication traditionally used by Arabian physicians primarily as a cathartic

Botonical Name : Senna Alexandrina

English Name : Alexandrian Seena, Bombay Seena, Tirunelveli Senna

Trade Name : Sonamukhi, Seena Leaves

Part Used : Leaves, Pod

Shatavari

Shatavari is a medicinal herb which is considered to be one of the most potent herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is an adaptogen, which means it can give the body what it needs in order to bring it back into a state of balance or homeostasis. It has a range of uses, but is best known for its properties as a tonic for women.

Botonical Name : Asparagus Racemosus Willd

English Name : Asparagus

Trade Name : Shatawar, Shatawari

Parts Used : Root

 Shikakai

It is a useful herb for external use especially for controlling hair fall and dandruff. Shikakai possesses therapeutic properties like laxative, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, blood pressure lowering and liver protective. It helps to manage constipation, piles and loss of appetite. It might also help manage diabetes.

Botonical Name : Acacia Consinna

English Name : Shikakai, Soap – Pod

Trade Name : Shikakai

Part Used : Pod

Vijaysar

Vijaysar is widely used in Ayurveda as a “Rasayana”(rejuvenating) herb. The bark of Vijaysar has significant importance in Ayurveda in managing “Diabetes” and is also known as “The miracle cure for Diabetes”. It has a bitter and astringent taste and possesses antibiotic, hypoglycemic, astringent, antidiarrheal and anti-hemorrhagic properties. It is also useful in the management of boils, sores, elephantiasis, leucoderma, diarrhea, dysentery, rectalgia (pain in anus or rectum), cough and graying of hair.

Botonical Name : Pterocarpus Marsupium

Trade Name : Bijasar / Vijaysar

Parts Used : Wood

Mamejava

Mamejava is used for the treatment, control, prevention and improvement of the few diseases. Mamejava helps in diseases like Diabetes, Microbial infections, Oxidative Stress, Ulcer, Inflammation, Tumor, Hepatotoxcity, Hyperlipidaemia.

Botonical Name : Enivostema Axillare

English Name : Indian Whitehead

Trade Name : Mamejao, Mamejva

Part Used : Aerial Part

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is an very popular herb, the most common of all the herb is Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera leaves are mainly used for making its ‘GEL’. It parts are also used in Food, Cosmetics and Food supplements. Aloe Vera is used for Teeth and Gums, Constipation, Diabetes, Protection from skin damage, treatment of second degree burn wounds and many more.

Botonical Name :  Aloe Vera

English Name : Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Curacao Aloe, Indian Aloe, Jafarabad Aloe

 Trade Name : Aloe, Gawar Pattha, Kumaripan

Harjod

Harjod is used for strengthening bones, joints and promoting bone growth. In increases bone mineral density. It also has other benefits like improving men’s stamina, vigor and strength.

Botonical Name : Cissus Quadrangularis

English Name : Adament Creeper, Devil’s Backbone, Edible Stemmed Vine

 Trade Name : Hathjod