Guggul
Sanskrit Name: Commiphora Mukul

Guggul is the yellowish resin (or gum) that is produced by the mukul Commiphora mukul tree, a small, thorny plant that grows throughout northern India. Guggul is also referred as guggul gum, guggal, gugglesterone, guggul, gugulu and gum gugal. It was traditionally combined with other herbs for the treatment of arthritis, skin diseases, pains in the nervous system, obesity, digestive problems, infections in the mouth, and menstrual problems.

Mesua Ferrea
Sanskrit Name: Nagakesara

Mesua Ferrea is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 13 m. The plant may acquire a trunk that is up to 90 cm in diameter. The plant bears simple, narrow, oblong, dark green leaves with a whitish underside. The leaves possess a length of 7-15 cm. It flowers are 4 - 7.5 cm in diameter with four white petals and numerous yellow stamens.

Plumbago Zeylanica
Sanskrit Name: Chitraka

Plumbago Zeylanica is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, piles, diarrhoea. In Ayurveda Chitraka is popularly used as an appetizer and digestive. Due to its pungent, hot properties, it acts as an appetizer, digestive, but astringent and anthelmintic. Therefore, it is useful in anorexia, indigestion, abdominal pain, liver disorders, sprue, haemorrhoids and worms. Mainly effective in non-bleeding piles. Chitrak enhances the circulation of gastric mucus membrane, thus helps in digestion and absorption. Non-bleeding piles are caused by vata and kapha.

Triphala
Botanical Names: Terminalia Chebula, Terminalia Bellerica, Emblica Officialis

Triphala, ("three fruits"), an herb originating in India, has been found to act as a complete body cleanser. Not only does Triphala help to detoxify and cleanse the colon, it also purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver. Other cleansing benefits of Triphala include reducing some forms of cholesterol (serum cholesterol), and reduces high blood pressure.

Trikatu
Botanical Names: Piper Longum, Piper Nigrum, Zingiber Officinalis

Trikatu is a Sanskrit word meaning “three spices”. It is the main stimulant compound used by Ayurvedic doctors. Containing fruits of black pepper (Piper Nigrum), Indian long pepper (Piper Longum) and the rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber Officinalis), it is a common combination used to stimulate and maintain the digestive and respiratory systems. It is strongly heating and removes cold, congestion, reviving weak organic functions. Also an aphrodisiac and strengthens reproductive functions, warming, and energizing the reproductive organs.

Cyperus Rotundus
Sanskrit Name: Mustaka

Mustaka is pungent, bitter and astringent in taste, pungent in the post digestive effect and has cold potency. It alleviates kapha and pitta doshas, but aggravates the vata dosha. It possesses light and dry attributes. It is fragrant, astringent, diuretic and galactogogue in properties and is used in diarrhea, fever, thirst, distaste, blood diseases etc. Three varieties of Mustaka are mentioned in various Samhita viz.kaivartamusta, nagaramusta and bhadra musta, of which, the commonly used mustaka – magaramusta is the superior most.

Embelia Ribes
Sanskrit Name: Vidanga

Vidanga is a vata and kapha suppressant. It is a wonderful herb in worms infestation. It has the anti bacterial and antiprotozoal properties. It is widely used in skin related ailments due to its cooling effects. It strengthens the nervous system and also improves the brain functioning. It normalizes the digestive activities. It helps in purifying the blood. It is also helpful in urine related problems. It strengthens all the tissues of the body.

Piper Chaba
Sanskrit Name: Chavya

Chavya is a pitta suppressant nad vata and kapha aggravator. It has a strong erge to suppress any kind of infection occurring in the body due to its pungent taste. It helps in en expelling out the mucus that gets accumulated in the respiratory tract and also the sinuses present in face due to its sharp properties. It also strengthens the nervous system. It is a good digestive agent and helps in improving the gastrointestinal condition and also normalizes the peristaltic movements. It has a great effect on the respiratory tract.

Ocium Sanctum
Sanskrit Name: Tulasi

Tulsi reduces stress, enhances stamina, relieves inflammation, lowers cholesterol, eliminates toxins, protects against radiation, prevents gastric ulcers, lowers fevers, improves digestion and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients. Tulsi is especially effective in supporting the heart, blood vessels, liver and lungs and also regulates blood pressure and blood sugar. A person who drinks this regularly will be less prone to falling sick.

Curcuma Longa
Sanskrit Name: Haridra

The active constituent is known as curcumin. It has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. First, it protects against free radical damage because it is a strong antioxidant. Second, it reduces inflammation. It accomplishes this by reducing histamine levels and possibly by increasing production of natural cortisone by the adrenal glands. Third, it protects the liver from a number of toxic compounds. Fourth, it has been shown to reduce platelets from clumping together, which in turn, improves circulation and helps protect against atherosclerosis

Berberis Aristata
Sanskrit Name: Daruharidra

The fruits of Berberis Aristata DC. are given as a cooling laxative to children. The stem is said to be diaphoretic and laxative and useful in rheumatism. The dried extract of the roots is used as an application in ophthalmia. It is also an excellent medication in the case of sun-blindness The bark of its root is a valuable medicine in intermittent and remittent fevers. The root is one of the few really good medicines in India. In its efficacy, it is almost equal to quinine and Warburg's tincture. It does not produce any bad effects on the stomach, the bowels, the brain and the organs of hearing (Watt, 1889).

Potassium Metabisulphate
Sanskrit Name:

Used as additive, stabilizer and potent anti-oxidant booster.

Pterocarpus Marsupium
Sanskrit Name: Peethasara

The heart wood is astringent, bitter acrid, anti inflammatory, anthelmintic, anodyne. It is considered as magical for Diabities. It turns the water blue as soon as it comes in contact with the water. It is good for elephantiasis, leucoderma, diarrhoea, dysentary, rectalgia, cough and greyness of hair

Emblica Officinalis
Sanskrit Name: Amalaki

Amalaki include bioflavonoids, flavones, polyphenols and carotenoids. It is the richest natural source of vitamin C available on this planet. The amounts of Vitamin C in mid-sized Amalaki is four times and eight times more than what it is found in mid-sized orange and tomato, respectively. The unique thing about amalaki fruit is the ascorbic acid found is nearly indestructible even by burning or drying it. This makes the richest bio-availability of Vitamin C in this fruit that plays significant role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. It is also required for the collagen and carnitine synthesis, important molecules that produce energy from the fat cells whenever required.

Curcuma Longa
Sanskrit Name: Haridra

The active constituent is known as curcumin. It has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. First, it protects against free radical damage because it is a strong antioxidant. Second, it reduces inflammation. It accomplishes this by reducing histamine levels and possibly by increasing production of natural cortisone by the adrenal glands. Third, it protects the liver from a number of toxic compounds. Fourth, it has been shown to reduce platelets from clumping together, which in turn, improves circulation and helps protect against atherosclerosis.
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Symplocus Racemosa
Sanskrit Name: Lodhra

It has a cooling effect and is used as a cardiotonic, antipyretic, anthelmintic and laxative. It is also used to alleviate stomachache, and is believed to promote appetite. Kutki is useful in ‘Kapha’, billow fever, urinary discharge, hiccup, blood troubles, burning sensations, leucoderma, and jaundice.

Mamordica Charantia
Sanskrit Name: Karavellaka

Due to its properties it is very helpful in cooling the body so as to suppress the skin related problems caused by the excess of pitta. It also promotes wound healing and also helps in suppressing the burning sensation happening in the body. Due to its rasa it is very useful in normalizing the digestive tract and also helps in improving peristaltic movements in the body. Due to its bitter taste it is useful in suppressing the worm infestation. It also helps in curbing infection in the body. It also helps in regularizing the urinary tract. It has remarkable properties in maintaining the blood sugar levels in the body.

Gymnema Sylvestre
Sanskrit Name: Madhunashini

Gymnema Sylvestre, also known as Gudmar and Meshashringi, whose Hindi name literally means 'sugar destroyer', has been used in Ayurveda for several centuries to regulate sugar metabolism. Gymnema leaves raise insulin levels by regeneration of the cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin. Other research has shown that gymnema also improves uptake of glucose into cells by increasing the activity of the glucose utilizing enzymes, and prevents adrenaline from stimulating the liver to produce glucose, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.It also abolishes the taste of sugar, which effectively suppresses and neutralizes the craving for sweets. The leaf extracts contain gymnemic acid, which inhibits hyperglycemia and also acts as a cardiovascular stimulant.

Withania Somnifera
Sanskrit Name: Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. It has many applications, and has been used by Native Americans and Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect against infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune system, improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.

Ocium Sanctum
Sanskrit Name: Tulasi

Tulsi reduces stress, enhances stamina, relieves inflammation, lowers cholesterol, eliminates toxins, protects against radiation, prevents gastric ulcers, lowers fevers, improves digestion and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients. Tulsi is especially effective in supporting the heart, blood vessels, liver and lungs and also regulates blood pressure and blood sugar. A person who drinks this regularly will be less prone to falling sick.

Aegle Marmelos
Sanskrit Name: Bilwamajja

The leaves of the tree are useful as laxative, febrifuge and expectorant, also in ophthalmia, deafness, inflammations, catarrh, diabetes and asthmatic complaints. The fruits are used in treating diarrhoea, dysentery, stomachalgia, and good for heart and brain. The bark and leaves are also used in medicated retention enema. The root improves appetite and relieves nausea. The extract of leaves is used in diabetes mellitus, and the oil from the tree is used as ear drops.

Trigonella Foenum-Graecum
Sanskrit Name: Methika

Used internally, Methika tunes up the appetite, improves digestion, eliminates gaseous distention and relieves the heaviness and abdominal pain. The powder of roasted seeds works well with a pinch of salt to mitigate diarrhea. In diarrhea associated with bleeding, the cold infusion of seeds is salubrious. Methika leaves as a cooked vegetable, is a recommended household remedy for fever and swelling. It also aids in controlling the cough. As an adjunct. Methika seeds are daily consumed to get rid of excessive fats in obesity.

Azadirachta Indica
Sanskrit Name: Nimbatwak

The entire Azadirachta plant is used in various medical preparation. Each part has a different therapeutic value like Root bark is antiperiodic, astringent, tonic, Bark of tree is astringent, antiperiodic, antiviral, bitter, tonic, vermifuge, Leaves are antiviral, discutient, emrnenagogue, Flowers are stimulant, stomachic, tonic, Fruit are anthelmintic, purgative, emollient, Juice are anthelmintic, Oil extracted from the nut is antiseptic, insecticide, local stimulant.

Murraya Koenigii
Sanskrit Name: Kaidarya

The leaves, the bark and the roots of Murraya koenigii are used as a tonic and a stomachic. They are bitter, acrid, astringent, cooling, aromatic, demulcent, antihelminthic, febrifuge, stomachic, carminative, appetizing, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, mild purgative. They are useful in vitiated conditions of Kapha and Pitta, burning sensation, pruritis, skin diseases, bruises , dyspepsia, colic, flatulence, diarrhoea, dysentery and vomiting. Strong odiferous oil occurs in the leaves and seeds of Murraya koenigii. This oil exhibit a strong antibacterial and antifungal activity. Its fruits also have various medicinal properties.

Triphala
Botanical Names: Terminalia Chebula, Terminalia Bellerica, Emblica Officialis

Triphala, ("three fruits"), an herb originating in India, has been found to act as a complete body cleanser. Not only does Triphala help to detoxify and cleanse the colon, it also purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver. Other cleansing benefits of Triphala include reducing some forms of cholesterol (serum cholesterol), and reduces high blood pressure.

Tribulus Terrestris
Sanskrit Name: Gokshura

Tribulus terrestris is a prostrate annual herb. Its principal constituent is harmine. It is a diuretic drug useful in urolithiasis, dysurea, impotence and kidney dysfunction. It has tonic and aphrodisiac properties. It is known to increase the quantity of semen and is useful in diseases of the genitourinary tract. The plant and seeds have spasmolytic and cardiotonic activity.

Terminalia Arjuna
Sanskrit Name: Arjuna

Arjuna is the best known heart tonic. It strengthens the muscles of the heart and improves its efficiency. It is benevolent in dilatation of the heart. The beneficial properties of Arjuna, in treating heart diseases, mentioned in samhitas have scraped just the tip of the ieceberg. Arjuna is used with great advantage in various problems like burning micturition, diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, dysentery and obesity. It effectively controls menorrhagia and leucorrhea, caused due to laxity of the uterus.

Nerdostachys Jatamansi
Sanskrit Name: Jatamansi

Jatamansi is used for treating insomnia, mental instability, and is used as a memory enhancer. As an herbal CNS (Central Nervous System) drug, it is used for epilepsy, hysteria, and convulsions. Due to its anti-arrhythmic activity, Jatamansi is being tested for its effectiveness in treating auricular flutter. It is believed that the active constituent, jatamansone, can reduce hyperactivity, restlessness, and aggressiveness in hyperactive children.

Celastrus Panicualta
Sanskrit Name: Jyotismati

Being hot and sharp in properties, Jyotismati is rewarding in cough and bronchial asthma to alleviate kapha dosa. It also is stimulant to kidneys, hence useful in dysuria to augment the urinary output. In males, it works well as an aphrodisiac and in females it is salutary to regulate the menstrual cycle. In arthritis, the seeds are given along with sunthi and ajamoda in equal quantity, with honey. Jyotismati works well as anti pruritic in skin diseases. It is also used as a tranquilliser in anxiety neurosis. It is diaphoretic and also digests ama, hence benevolent in fever. Jyotismati stimulates the heart, improves circulation and alleviates the edema.

Centella Asiatica
Sanskrit Name: Mandukaparni

Mandukaparni juice is regarded as one of the best psychotropic drugs. Mandukaparni promotes intelligence and memory and has also calming and tranquillizing effect. It is a well known anti-ageing herb. In mental disorders it imparts significant improvement in both general ability and behavioral pattern. As it boosts the agni, it is beneficial in anorexia as well as in colitis. In cough, bronchial asthma and hoarseness of voice, it bestows mucolytic action and eases the problem by relieving the phlegm. It is beneficial in raktapitta, cardiac debility associated with edema and in fever as it digests ama. As it is a tranquillizing and calming herb, it works well in epilepsy, hysteria, agitation, mental stress and insomnia.

Boerhaavia Diffusa
Sanskrit Name: Punarnava

Punarnava is the most commonly used and the best herb to alleviate swelling, due to its potent diuretic property. It boosts up the filteration, rejuvenates the renal functions and takes out the excessive fluids and kleda by augmenting the urinary output. This action of punarnava helps in number of maladies wherein flushing of the kidneys is desired to reduce the excessive body fluids, like anasarca (general body swelling), ascites, congestive cardiac conditions, anaemia, swollen joints in rheumatic disorders etc.

Cedrus Deodara
Sanskrit Name: Devadaru

Cedrus Deodara has anti-inflammatory, depurative, diuretic, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant and sedative properties. It is also applied in skin diseases, catarrh and chest infections. Inhalation has been used for bronchitis, tuberculosis, anxiety and associated tension.Also useful in the treatment of Anxiety, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Cough, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tension, Tuberculosis.

Potassium Metabisulphate
Sanskrit Name:

Used as additive, stabilizer and potent anti-oxidant booster

Vanda Roxburghii
Sanskrit Name: Rasna

The roots or Rasna have great medicinal value and are used for medicinal purpose, externally as well as internally. Externally, the roots mashed in cow’s urine, used as a paste, for topical application in skin diseases like eczema, scabies, pruritus etc. Also, the skin sash with the decoction of Rasna roots is salutary in skin diseases. Rasna contains an alkaloid, which enters into the composition of several medicated oils, for external epplication in rheumatism and allied disorders and also diseases of the nervous system. The massage with Rasna oil is beneficial in swollen and painful joist.

Boswellia Serrata
Sanskrit Name: Shallaki

Shallaki (Boswellia Serrata) is an herbal extract well known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic and anti-arthritic activities. Boswellia serrata, or salai guggal extract is a powder extract of the gum of the Boswellia tree and contains a mixture of Boswellic acids.

Guggul
Sanskrit Name: Commiphora Mukul

Guggul is the yellowish resin (or gum) that is produced by the mukul Commiphora mukul tree, a small, thorny plant that grows throughout northern India. Guggul is also referred as guggul gum, guggal, gugglesterone, guggul, gugulu and gum gugal. It was traditionally combined with other herbs for the treatment of arthritis, skin diseases, pains in the nervous system, obesity, digestive problems, infections in the mouth, and menstrual problems.

Vitex Negundo
Sanskrit Name: Nirgundi

Nirgundi has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and swelling of joints due to rheumatism and injuries. Today, it is most well known for relieving menopausal symptoms. The plant is anti-bacterial, anti fungal, anti inflammatory and analgesic. It treats mild cuts and wounds. It is also an important cure for bruises and different kinds of skin infections.

Zingiber Officinale
Sanskrit Name: Shunti

Ginger is known for its medicinal properties from ages and has being in use as a medicine in India, China and Far East since long. Ayurvedic scholars use ginger in carminative and anti-flatulent mixtures. It is routinely used in Indian recipes as a spice where it serves both flavoring as well as medicinal purposes

Mesua Ferrea
Sanskrit Name: Nagakesara

Mesua Ferrea is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 13 m. The plant may acquire a trunk that is up to 90 cm in diameter. The plant bears simple, narrow, oblong, dark green leaves with a whitish underside. The leaves possess a length of 7-15 cm. It flowers are 4 - 7.5 cm in diameter with four white petals and numerous yellow stamens.

Ricinus Communis
Sanskrit Name: Eranda Moola

Internally, Eranda is used as a potent drug in treating diseases of vata viz. arthritis, sciatica, facial palsy, paralysis, bodyache, tremors, headache etc. The drugs commonly used to treat these conditions contain eranda and guggulu. The preparations Simhanada guggulu and sadanga guggulu work well in alleviating these ailments. The decoction of eranda seeds, guduci and vasa, mixed with eranda oil, is a very effective remedy for raktapitta.

Cedrus Deodara
Sanskrit Name: Devadaru

Cedrus Deodara has anti-inflammatory, depurative, diuretic, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant and sedative properties. It is also applied in skin diseases, catarrh and chest infections. Inhalation has been used for bronchitis, tuberculosis, anxiety and associated tension.Also useful in the treatment of Anxiety, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Cough, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tension, Tuberculosis.

Boerhaavia Diffusa
Sanskrit Name: Punarnava

Punarnava is the most commonly used and the best herb to alleviate swelling, due to its potent diuretic property. It boosts up the filteration, rejuvenates the renal functions and takes out the excessive fluids and kleda by augmenting the urinary output. This action of punarnava helps in number of maladies wherein flushing of the kidneys is desired to reduce the excessive body fluids, like anasarca (general body swelling), ascites, congestive cardiac conditions, anaemia, swollen joints in rheumatic disorders etc.

Tribulus Terrestris
Sanskrit Name: Gokshura

Tribulus terrestris is a prostrate annual herb. Its principal constituent is harmine. It is a diuretic drug useful in urolithiasis, dysurea, impotence and kidney dysfunction. It has tonic and aphrodisiac properties. It is known to increase the quantity of semen and is useful in diseases of the genitourinary tract. The plant and seeds have spasmolytic and cardiotonic activity.

Calotropis Procera
Sanskrit Name: Arkamoola

Calotropis Procera is very useful many diseases, especially in ascites. The latex as a strong purgative and accumulations breaking imparts excellent results in ascites of kapha type and hepatosplenomegaly with ascites. To alleviate the oedema in such conditions, of kapha origin, the decoction of its roots combined with triphala and honey, is salutary. In asthma and cough, the flowers and the root skin of arka are commonly used. As a blood purifier, it is benevolent in filariasis and syphilis.

Potassium Metabisulphate
Sanskrit Name:

Used as additive, stabilizer and potent anti-oxidant booster.

Bacopa Monnieri
Sanskrit Name: Brahmi

Brahmi helps improve protein activity and protein synthesis, especially in brain cells, which can increase intelligence and decrease aging. The Bramhi herb is commonly used as an anti-anxiety agent to help calm adults and restlessness in children or as a nervine tonic that enhances learning and academic performance, improves mental aletness and sharpens short-term and long-term memory.

Nerdostachys Jatamansi
Sanskrit Name: Jatamansi

Jatamansi is used for treating insomnia, mental instability, and is used as a memory enhancer. As an herbal CNS (Central Nervous System) drug, it is used for epilepsy, hysteria, and convulsions. Due to its anti-arrhythmic activity, Jatamansi is being tested for its effectiveness in treating auricular flutter. It is believed that the active constituent, jatamansone, can reduce hyperactivity, restlessness, and aggressiveness in hyperactive children.

Evulvus Alsinoides
Sanskrit Name: Shankapushpi

Sankhapushpi is astringent, pungent and bitter in taste, sweet in the post digestive effect and has hot potency. It alleviates all the three doshas, predominantly, vata and pitta. It has a special potency (prabhava), with which it alleviates the psycho-somatic disorders and is also said to avert the evil powers. It possesses oily (snigdha) and slimy (picchila) attributes. It has a special property as modhya, meaning it promotes dhi, dhrti and samrti i.e. intelligence, retention and memory, respectively. It is also beneficial as a rasayana – a rejuvenator. It is useful in epilepsy, as a brain tonic and also as an aphrodisiac.

Centella Asiatica
Sanskrit Name: Mandukaparni

Mandukaparni juice is regarded as one of the best psychotropic drugs. Mandukaparni promotes intelligence and memory and has also calming and tranquillizing effect. It is a well known anti-ageing herb. In mental disorders it imparts significant improvement in both general ability and behavioral pattern. As it boosts the agni, it is beneficial in anorexia as well as in colitis. In cough, bronchial asthma and hoarseness of voice, it bestows mucolytic action and eases the problem by relieving the phlegm. It is beneficial in raktapitta, cardiac debility associated with edema and in fever as it digests ama. As it is a tranquillizing and calming herb, it works well in epilepsy, hysteria, agitation, mental stress and insomnia.

Withania Somnifera
Sanskrit Name: Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. It has many applications, and has been used by Native Americans and Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect against infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune system, improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.

Terminalia Bellerica
Sanskrit Name: Bibhitaki

Bibhitaki primarily supports the healthy formation of three bodily tissues -- nutrient plasma (Rasa Dhatu), muscle (Mamsa Dhatu) and bone (Asthi Dhatu). It is most commonly seen along with Amalaki and Haritaki as an ingredient in the popular Ayurvedic formula known as Triphala , which aids digestion and nourishes all the bodily tissues (the Dhatus). Triphala also helps scrub the colon, and supports the action of other ingredients in any well-balanced formula.

Valeriana Wallichii
Sanskrit Name: Tagara

:Valeriana Wallichii is Anti Spasmodic, Stimulant, Calmative and Stomachic. It is useful in diseases of eye blood, livers. It is used as a remedy for hysteria, hypochondriasis, nervous unrest and emotional stress. Also useful in clearing voice and acts as stimulant in advance stage of fever and nervous disorder.

Myristica Fragans
Sanskrit Name: Jaiphal

Jaiphal is a aromatic, carminative, hallucinogenic, stimulant that is considered effective in digestive disorder, de-hydration & skin disorders. The principal constituent of nutmeg is oil that act as a counter irritant and stimulates blood flow to the area applied. Nutmeg helps improving appetite and digestion as it prevent gas and fermentation in the intestinal tract. It is also good for nausea and vomiting. Jaiphal is also used in ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of rheumatism.

Potassium Metabisulphate
Sanskrit Name:

Used as additive, stabilizer and potent anti-oxidant booster.

Terminalia Chebula
Sanskrit Name: Haritaki

Ayurveda considers Haritaki to be one of the best herbs for balancing vata dosha. As a natural laxative and purgative, it removes undigested food and accumulated toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. It strengthens and nourishes the tissues and supports proper function of the colon, lungs, liver and spleen. Haritaki is traditionally used as a remedy for all vata disturbances, including constipation, emaciation, flatulence and indigestion. Haritaki is highly revered, as it is believed to increase energy, intelligence and awareness.

Emblica Officinalis
Sanskrit Name: Amalaki

Amalaki include bioflavonoids, flavones, polyphenols and carotenoids. It is the richest natural source of vitamin C available on this planet. The amounts of Vitamin C in mid-sized Amalaki is four times and eight times more than what it is found in mid-sized orange and tomato, respectively. The unique thing about amalaki fruit is the ascorbic acid found is nearly indestructible even by burning or drying it. This makes the richest bio-availability of Vitamin C in this fruit that plays significant role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. It is also required for the collagen and carnitine synthesis, important molecules that produce energy from the fat cells whenever required.

Terminalia Arjuna
Sanskrit Name: Arjuna

Arjuna is the best known heart tonic. It strengthens the muscles of the heart and improves its efficiency. It is benevolent in dilatation of the heart. The beneficial properties of Arjuna, in treating heart diseases, mentioned in samhitas have scraped just the tip of the ieceberg. Arjuna is used with great advantage in various problems like burning micturition, diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, dysentery and obesity. It effectively controls menorrhagia and leucorrhea, caused due to laxity of the uterus.

Withania Somnifera
Sanskrit Name: Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. It has many applications, and has been used by Native Americans and Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect against infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune system, improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.

Bacopa Monnieri
Sanskrit Name: Brahmi

Brahmi helps improve protein activity and protein synthesis, especially in brain cells, which can increase intelligence and decrease aging. The Bramhi herb is commonly used as an anti-anxiety agent to help calm adults and restlessness in children or as a nervine tonic that enhances learning and academic performance, improves mental aletness and sharpens short-term and long-term memory.

Eclipta Alba
Sanskrit Name: Bringaraja

Bringaraja leaves are used in the treatment of liver cirrhosis, hepatitis and infective hepatitis,liver enlargement, jaundice and other ailments of the liver and gall bladder. It also shows good antifungal activity and is used for skin diseases, inflammation, and helps to keep the hair dark and lustrous. It has anti-inflammatory effects when applied to insect bites, stings, swellings and other skin diseases. The herb maintains and rejuvenates hair, teeth, bones, memory, sight, and hearing. It is an excellent hair tonic.

Tribulus Terrestris
Sanskrit Name: Gokshura

Tribulus terrestris is a prostrate annual herb. Its principal constituent is harmine. It is a diuretic drug useful in urolithiasis, dysurea, impotence and kidney dysfunction. It has tonic and aphrodisiac properties. It is known to increase the quantity of semen and is useful in diseases of the genitourinary tract. The plant and seeds have spasmolytic and cardiotonic activity.

Guggul
Sanskrit Name: Commiphora Mukul

Guggul is the yellowish resin (or gum) that is produced by the mukul Commiphora mukul tree, a small, thorny plant that grows throughout northern India. Guggul is also referred as guggul gum, guggal, gugglesterone, guggul, gugulu and gum gugal. It was traditionally combined with other herbs for the treatment of arthritis, skin diseases, pains in the nervous system, obesity, digestive problems, infections in the mouth, and menstrual problems.

Mesua Ferrea
Sanskrit Name: Nagakesara

Mesua Ferrea is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 13 m. The plant may acquire a trunk that is up to 90 cm in diameter. The plant bears simple, narrow, oblong, dark green leaves with a whitish underside. The leaves possess a length of 7-15 cm. It flowers are 4 - 7.5 cm in diameter with four white petals and numerous yellow stamens.

Piper Longum
Sanskrit Name: Pippali

The fruits are used for diseases of the respiratory tract, like, cough, bronchitis, asthma, etc. as counter-irritant and analgesic when applied locally for muscular pains and inflammation and as general tonic and hematinic. It acts as a general tonic and hematinic and used as a good rejuvenator in Ayurveda. It is aromatic, stimulant, carminative, in properties and useful in constipation, gonorrhea, paralysis of the tongue, diarrhea, cholera, scarlatina, Chronic Malaria, Viral hepatitis. It also helps to stimulate the appetite and dispels gas from the intestines. An infusion of Piper Longum root is used after birth to induce the expulsion of the placenta. Piper longum is also said to enhance the bio-availability of food and drugs and used in pickles as preservative.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Sanskrit Name: Yastimadhu

The medicinally used part of licorice is the root and dried rhizome of the low-growing shrub Glycyrrhiza glabra . Currently, most licorice is produced in Greece, Turkey, and Asia. Licorice has been used in ancient Greece, China, and Egypt, primarily for gastritis (inflammation of the stomach) and ailments of the upper respiratory tract. Ancient Egyptians prepared a licorice drink for ritual use to honor spirits of the pharaohs. Its use became widespread in Europe and Asia for numerous indications.

Curcuma Longa
Sanskrit Name: Haridra

The active constituent is known as curcumin. It has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. First, it protects against free radical damage because it is a strong antioxidant. Second, it reduces inflammation. It accomplishes this by reducing histamine levels and possibly by increasing production of natural cortisone by the adrenal glands. Third, it protects the liver from a number of toxic compounds. Fourth, it has been shown to reduce platelets from clumping together, which in turn, improves circulation and helps protect against atherosclerosis.

Potassium Metabisulphate
Sanskrit Name:

Used as additive, stabilizer and potent anti-oxidant booster.

Garcinia Cambogia
Sanskrit Name: Vrikshamla

Garcinia cambogia contains hydroxycitric acid(HCA), a potential anti-obesity agent. It suppresses fatty acid synthesis, lipogenesis, food intake and induces weight loss. It is used as an appetite suppressant and to inhibit the absorption and synthesis of Fat, Cholesterol and Triglycerides. Garcinia Cambogia fills the glycogen stores in the liver and other tissues, thereby reducing appetite while increasing energy levels. Garcinia Cambogia lowers the production of triglycerides and cholesterol and may also increase thermogenesis, the burning of calories. Unlike chemical stimulants commonly used in weight loss products, Garcinia Cambogia does not act on the central nervous system. This means that Garcinia Cambogia will not cause insomnia, nervousness, changes in blood pressure or heart rate and its effectiveness will not diminish with time.

Triphala
Botanical Names: Terminalia Chebula, Terminalia Bellerica, Emblica Officialis

Triphala, ("three fruits"), an herb originating in India, has been found to act as a complete body cleanser. Not only does Triphala help to detoxify and cleanse the colon, it also purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver. Other cleansing benefits of Triphala include reducing some forms of cholesterol (serum cholesterol), and reduces high blood pressure.

Trikatu
Botanical Names: Piper Longum, Piper Nigrum, Zingiber Officinalis

Trikatu is a Sanskrit word meaning “three spices”. It is the main stimulant compound used by Ayurvedic doctors. Containing fruits of black pepper (Piper Nigrum), Indian long pepper (Piper Longum) and the rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber Officinalis), it is a common combination used to stimulate and maintain the digestive and respiratory systems. It is strongly heating and removes cold, congestion, reviving weak organic functions. Also an aphrodisiac and strengthens reproductive functions, warming, and energizing the reproductive organs.

Guggul
Sanskrit Name: Commiphora Mukul

Guggul is the yellowish resin (or gum) that is produced by the mukul Commiphora mukul tree, a small, thorny plant that grows throughout northern India. Guggul is also referred as guggul gum, guggal, gugglesterone, guggul, gugulu and gum gugal. It was traditionally combined with other herbs for the treatment of arthritis, skin diseases, pains in the nervous system, obesity, digestive problems, infections in the mouth, and menstrual problems.

Asphaltum
Sanskrit Name: Shilajith

Asphaltum is a natural mineral rich in healing qualities that is found and picked in the rocks of the Himalayas during hot weather and is a mass of organic vegetable matter mixed fibres and earth matter. Asphaltum does have some remarkable powers and is an extract that can be used to clear ailments from the whole spectrum of bodily dysfunction. It can used as, but not limited to; An antiseptic, laxative, rejuvenation tonic, respiratory stimulant, disinfectant, aphrodisiac and diuretic.

Embelia Ribes
Sanskrit Name: Vidanga

Vidanga is a vata and kapha suppressant. It is a wonderful herb in worms infestation. It has the anti bacterial and antiprotozoal properties. It is widely used in skin related ailments due to its cooling effects. It strengthens the nervous system and also improves the brain functioning. It normalizes the digestive activities. It helps in purifying the blood. It is also helpful in urine related problems. It strengthens all the tissues of the body.

Plumbago Zeylanica
Sanskrit Name: Chitraka

Plumbago Zeylanica is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, piles, diarrhoea. In Ayurveda Chitraka is popularly used as an appetizer and digestive. Due to its pungent, hot properties, it acts as an appetizer, digestive, but astringent and anthelmintic. Therefore, it is useful in anorexia, indigestion, abdominal pain, liver disorders, sprue, haemorrhoids and worms. Mainly effective in non-bleeding piles. Chitrak enhances the circulation of gastric mucus membrane, thus helps in digestion and absorption. Non-bleeding piles are caused by vata and kapha.

Cyperus Rotundus
Sanskrit Name: Mustaka

Mustaka is pungent, bitter and astringent in taste, pungent in the post digestive effect and has cold potency. It alleviates kapha and pitta doshas, but aggravates the vata dosha. It possesses light and dry attributes. It is fragrant, astringent, diuretic and galactogogue in properties and is used in diarrhea, fever, thirst, distaste, blood diseases etc. Three varieties of Mustaka are mentioned in various Samhita viz.kaivartamusta, nagaramusta and bhadra musta, of which, the commonly used mustaka – magaramusta is the superior most.

Acorus Calamus
Sanskrit Name: Vacha

Acorus Calamus is Nauseant, Stomachic, Anthelmentic, Stimulants, Emetic, Expectorant, Carminative, Antispasmodic and Nervine Sedative. Rhizome is used in the cure of host of diseases such as epilepsy, mental; ailments, chronic diarrhoea and dysentary. It is used in incense sticks and dhup and is widely used as insecticide for lice, bedbugs, worms etc.