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Rubia Cordifolia |
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Botanical Name: |
Rubia Cordifolia |
Manjistha Root |
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English Name: |
Indian Madder
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Common Name: |
Manjistha , Manjit |
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Root |
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Actions and Uses:
Manjistha is probably the best alternative or
blood-purifying herb according to Ayurveda. It cools and
detoxifies the blood, dissolves obstructions in blood
flow, and removes stagnant blood. Its role in supporting
heart health is evidenced by studies that show that it
promotes the healing of skin tissues damaged by injury
or infection., thus helpful in erosions of gums and
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Hemidesmus Indicus |
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Botanical Name: |
Hemidesmus Indicus |
Anantmul
Roots |
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English Name: |
Indian Sarsaparilla |
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Common Name: |
Anantmul |
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Plant Part:
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Roots |
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Actions and Uses:
As medicine ‘Indian Sarsaparilla’ holds a reputed place
in all systems of medicine in India. The drug is useful
in fever, skin diseases, loss of appetite, syphilis,
leucorrhoea and other urinary complaints. The drug is
used largely as the blood purifier and in rheumatism.
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Tribulus Terrestris |
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Botanical Name: |
Tribulus Terrestris |
Gokharu
Fruits |
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English Name: |
Small
Caltrops , Puncture Vine |
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Common Name: |
Gokharu (Chota) |
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Fruits |
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Actions and Uses:
Tribulus Terrestris is considered as a miracle herb in
India & used as a physical rejuvenation tonic. This herb
is used in the treatment of urinary disorders and
impotence, kidney diseases and gravel, diseases of the
genito-urinary system, calculus affections, gout etc. It
is also useful for diseases of the heart, and many other
conditions.
Ayurveda practitioners consider this herb to be very
valuable in improving vitality. It revitalizes the
emaciated human system. It strengthens the postpartum
woman. It is being studied as a potential herbal remedy
against AIDS .These days it is used in combination with
a variety of herbal products to treat headaches, eye
conditions such as itching, conjunctivitis and weak
vision, and nervousness. This herb has also been used to
treat high blood pressure and rib pain.
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Zingiber officinale |
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Botanical Name: |
Zingiber officinale |
Adrak
Roots |
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English Name: |
Ginger |
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Common Name: |
Adrak ,Saunth |
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Plant Part:
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Roots |
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Actions and Uses:
Ginger
has been an important herb in Asian medicine, it has
been used to promote cleansing of the body through
perspiration, to calm nausea ,vommitiing, cough etc. In
India ginger tea prepared by cooking slices of fresh
ginger for a few minutes, is taken as a spicy and
healthy drink to get relieved form cold and cough.
Ginger is a classic tonic for the digestive tract.
Classified as an aromatic bitter, it stimulates
digestion. It also keeps the intestinal muscles toned.
Ginger inhibits the production of immune-system
components called cytokines. These chemicals are
believed to create a long-term tendency toward
inflammation. Ginger also stimulates blood circulation.
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Glycyrrhiza glabra |
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Botanical Name: |
Glycyrrhiza glabra |
Mulaithy
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English Name: |
Licorice, Liquorice |
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Common Name: |
Mulaithy |
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Dried roots / rhizomes |
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Actions and Uses:
Licorice roots look like pieces of dried wood, very hard
and fibrous, It is the sweet tasting rhizomes/roots
that are sometimes used as flavorings. It is a popular
remedy for coughs, some complications of tuberculosis,
and chest complaints in general, such as bronchitis. It
is also highly regarded as a soothing ingredient for
sore throat and laryngitis. It is also used to
strengthen and balance the female reproductive system.
Some compounds found in licorice are thought to help the
adrenal glands function more smoothly in conditions of
stress and exhaustion.
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Stevia Rebudiana |
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Botanical Name: |
Stevia Rebudiana |
Stevia Leaves |
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English Name: |
Stevia, Sweetleaf |
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Common Name: |
Stevia |
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Leaf |
Actions and Uses:
The ‘Sweet Herb’ in raw form is somewhere between 10 to
20 times sweeter than sugar .The main content of the
herb is Stevoside responsible for its sweetness.
Now a days It is used as a non-sugar sweetener in food and
drink, particularly because it does not appear to have
any of the side effects of sugar and is not broken down
by heat.
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powdered herb is added directly to tea or to food. |
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