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Chirata (Kalmegh): Health Benefits, Uses
chirayta (Kalmegh) according to ayurveda At one time many Swertia spp. (Indian name chirayta) were well esteemed as bitter tonics. These herbs grew in the temperate Himalayas, but because of over-exploitation these plants became scarce and hence expensive. Andrographis which has widespread distribution in India, was found to be a good substitute for Swertia, and …
Guggal Uses, Benefits & Side Effects
guggal according to ayurveda Guggal has been mentioned in Atheraveda and in most of the other ancient Ayurvedic works. It is considered dry, pungent, aromatic, a Rasayana, anti-tridosha, nutritive, Guggal lubricant for the body systems, stimulant and digestant. This gum is so important in Ayurveda that it constitutes a separate group of preparations under the …
Gokshura (uses, benefits) according to ayurveda
Gokshura according to ayurveda The herb is known as gokshru (go is cow and kshru hoof) in Sanskrit because of the shape of each of the fruit’s cocci, which resemble the hoof of a cow. The corrupted form of this name in Indian languages is gokhru. In the western countries it is commonly known as …
Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia serpentina)
Sarpagandha according to ayurveda Sarpagandha is a flowering plant native to the Indian Subcontinent and East Asia. The plant is now considered as an endangered species and the export of which is banned from India. It usually grows in shady forests. The herb is known to cure numerous disorders due to its constituents like carbohydrates, …
keshar(seffron)
keshar according to ayurveda In Ayurveda, saffron is considered bitter and anodyne. It vitiates the three doshas and helps diseases of the head. In the Greco-Arabic system (Unani medicine) saffron is used for slimming, enlarged livers, urinary, bladder and kidney infections, menstrual disorders, for strengthening the heart and cooling the brain. With ghee, it is …
neem (Azadirachta indica)
neem according to ayurveda According to Indian ayurveda, the tree is of divine origin. It originated. The word neem is derived from Sanskrit nimba which means to bestow health. Other synonyms of this name are: ravisamba – has healing effect like that of sunrays, neta – leader of medicinal plants, pichumarda – antileprotic, arishta – …
punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
punarnava according to ayurveda punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) is a species of flowering plant that has a host of medicinal benefits. As per Ayurveda, punarnava is a plant that acts on six Ayurvedic dhatus (tissues) including blood, muscles, nerves, reproductive organs, plasma and fat. It possesses significant antihypertensive properties that help keep high blood pressure in …
anantmul
anantmul according to ayurveda according to Ayurveda, it is cooling, sweet, anabolic, heavy, oily, bitter, aromatic laxative, sudorific and a blood purifier. It stimulates the flow of bile and is antidote to tridosha and body toxins. It helps in leucoderma, malodour from the body and bronchial problems, leucorrhoea, gastroenteritis, inflammation, physical weakness, fatigue, weight loss, …
sonth
sonth according to ayurveda As per Ayurveda, it is pleasant anti-ama, anti-vata, digestant, pungent, light, oily, hot in effect, laxative and anti-inflammatory. It makes food tasty and increases vital fluids. It helps bronchial troubles, nausea, vomiting and heart diseases. Throughout the whole of Asia, from China to Turkey, ginger has a reputation of being a …
satavri(Asparagus racemosus)
Ayurvedic benefits of satavri Shatavari means “who possesses a hundred husbands or acceptable to many”. It is considered both a general tonic and a female reproductive tonic. Shatavari may be translated as “100 spouses”, implying its ability to increase fertility and vitality. In Ayurveda this amazing herb is known as the “Queen of Herbs” because …
bhatkatiya (kantakari)
bhatkatiya (kantakari) according to ayurveda Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. & Wendl.) of the family Solanaceae is one of the dasamoola and commonly used drug in Ayurveda. Dasamoola literally means combination of ten plant roots together. It comprises roots of five big or major trees (Brihat panchamoola) and roots of five small or minor herbs (Laghu …
arjun
Arjuna in Vedic compendium In Rigveda, this word means “white” but in later samhitas and other texts it denotes a small herb also known as “Phalguna” and used as a substitute for soma. In Kathuka samhita, it is mentioned as two types–Lohita tula (having red spikes) and Babhru tula (white grey spikes). Arjuna has been …
amla(indian goooseberry)
Ayurvedic benefits of amla Amla In Ayurvedic Medicines And Supplements: Ayurveda and ancient texts on holistic medicine consider Amla or Amalaki as a divine medicine and it is also known as a Rasayana. Rasyana means a top herbal product with outstanding rejuvenating, longevity and holistic properties that ensure both mind and body balance. This wonder …
sahjan(moringa Oleifera,munga)
moringa according to ayurveda Moringa is very popular ayurvedic herb that used all around the world to treat many health disorders. In English, it is titled Horse Radish Tree or Drum Stick Plant. Moringa Oleifera is its Latin name and in India, in Hindi people call him “Sahjan” and “Munga” mostly. In Ayurveda, on many …
mulethi(licuorice)
mulethi according to ayurveda Licorice or Mulethi is a medicinal herb which is used in various Ayurvedic medicines. Its underground stems and roots are used for medicinal purpose. It has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. Mulethi is useful in cough, sore throat, bronchitis, sexual weakness, skin problems, jaundice, hoarseness, vata dosha, ulcers etc. It …
bhringraj(false daisy)
bhringraj according to ayurveda The Keshya (hair) herb as per Ayurveda, Bhringraj is an effective remedy used to treat various hair concerns for centuries. Its properties including its pungent & bitter taste (Katu tikta rasa), light weight (laghu), dry texture (ruksha), hot composition (ushna), make it a perfect herb for balancing Vata and Kapha Doshas …
tulsi(holy basil)
Tulsi in Ayurveda Tulsi, also known as ‘holy basil’, is probably the most widely known and common household herb in the Indian sub-continent. It is considered sacred, and rightly so, owing to its diverse healing properties. Known in Ayurveda as a kind of “elixir of life”, it is believed to promote longevity. Tulsi is considered …
turmeric(haldi)
Turmeric and Ayurveda Turmeric is used in Ayurveda to balance vata, pitta, and kapha, though in excess, it can aggravate pitta and vata. It has a particular beneficial effect for rasa and rakta dhatus (the blood and plasma of the circulatory system). It also kindles agni (digestive fire), helping reduce kapha and ama (toxins). As …
brahmi
Brahmi and Ayurveda In India, Brahmi is largely treasured as a revitalizing herb used by Ayurvedic medical practitioners for almost 3000 years. The herb has been mentioned in several Ayurvedic treatises including Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita in the 3rd century AD 11. In addition to being a well-known Nootropic herb for centuries, it has …
sankhapuspi
TRADITIONAL USES oF SANKHAPUSPI Shankhpushpi is used for its action on the central nervous system, especially for boosting memory and improving intellect. Shankpushpi is a perennial herb that looks like the common morning glory. The plant is used locally in Indian and Chinese medicine to cure various diseases. It is used in the Ayurvedic formulation …
giloy
giloy according to ayurveda “Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) is an ayurvedic herb that has been used and advocated in Indian medicine for ages”, says Delhi-based Nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat. In Sanskrit, Giloy is known as ‘Amrita’, which literally translates to ‘the root of immortality’, because of its abundan medicinal properties. “The stem of Giloy is of maximum …
dalchini
what is dalchini? Cinnamon is known as Twak in sanskrit and Dalchini in Hindi. Cinnamon stick is a bit thick, it is dry and brown in color. Cinnamon powder is available in brown and coarsely ground powder form. The cinnamon used as a spice and medicine has a distinct fragrance and sweetness to it. It …
Ashwagandha
what is ashwagandha? The Sanskrit term Ashwagandha translates to “smell of horse”, and rightly so. Traditionally, it is believed that a person who consumes this herbal medicine will gain horse-like strength and vitality. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and a red fruit, native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. The extract …
aloe vera
What is aloe vera? Aloe vera has been known for its healing properties for at least 6,000 years. In the early days, the plant was known for being a “plant of immortality” and was presented to Egyptian pharaohs as a funeral gift. These days, aloe has an entire industry behind it. Its juices are used …