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Latin :
Dioscorea bulbifera;
Dioscorea villosa
English : Wild
Yam
Hindi : Varahi
Kand
The wild yam is native to North America,
Mexico and Asia, though many species now exist throughout the world.
It is actually a vine, of which the roots and rhizome (stem) are used
medicinally.
Wild Yam is edible and medicinal, though said to be bland, when cooked
with seasoning it is tasty. Used since centuries for a wide range
of ailments including many female problems and to relieve the pain of
child birth. Research indicates that this is a powerful alternative
medicine containing many steroidal saponins, mainly Dioscin which is
widely used to manufacture progesterone and other steroid drugs used
as contraceptives and in the treatment of various disorders of the
genitary organs as well as in other diseases such as asthma and
arthritis.
Other constituents Phytosterols (beta-sitosterol), alkaloids and
Tannins make this plant useful as an antiinflammatory, antispasmodic,
cholagogue, diaphoretic and vasodilator. It is used to alleviate many
of the symptoms of menopause and PMS such as hot flashes, night
sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness. It is also used to treat
irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, gall bladder complaints,
spasmodic cramps, painful menstruation, and in small doses is
especially helpful in treating the nausea of pregnant women.
Benefits of this Herb can be experienced
in:
[Golden
Lady; Golden
Eve;
Osteobliss]
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Latin
name : Eclipta alba
English name : Trailing Eclipta
Hindi name : Bhringaraj
This is the main herb
for the hair and cirrhosis in Ayurveda. This herb is found throughout
India and the southwestern U.S. Bhringaraj is a creeping and
moisture-loving herb; it has a short, flat or round stem and small
white flowers on a long stalk. It grows 3" tall; the leaves are
opposite and lance shaped.
It is a rasayana herb,
used to prevent aging, maintains and rejuvenates hair, teeth, bones,
memory, sight, and hearing. It also rejuvenates kidneys and liver.
Hair oil made up of Bhringraja helps to control falling, graying,
balding, thinning and premature graying of hair, makes the hair
darker, and promotes deep sleep. It also improves complexion. Whole
plant of eclipta is used in various Ayurvedic formulations for
indigestion, hepatitis, enlargement of liver, Spleen, jaundice,
anemia, cough, urinary diseases, skin disorders, inflammations and
toxicity. Bhringraja has excellent detoxifying properties. Mixed with
salt, it relieves burning urine. Mixed with a little oil and applied
to the head, it relieves headache.
Benefits of this Herb can be experienced
in:
[Bliss
Pitta Oil; Hair Care]
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Latin name
: Elettaria cardamomum
English name : Lesser Cardamom
Hindi name : Chhoti Elachi
Cardamom is used world over as a flavoring agent. It is the world’s
second most expensive spice, right behind saffron. It is often used as
a mouth freshener in Indian society. It is native to the mountainous
rain forests of Kerala and Sri Lanka where it grows wild. The brownish
black seeds are enclosed inside 1/4”-3/4” long oval shaped pods. The
larger variety known as black cardamom is really brown in color, and
the smaller variety is called green cardamom. Green pods have
excellent fragrance compared to the yellow or white bleached ones.
Cardamom has a pleasant flavor and aroma
and in India it is used in tea, cool drinks, confectionaries and
sweets, as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Cardamom
seeds are either crushed coarsely or powdered fine before using. These
seeds lose their flavour quickly when ground; and it is ideal to buy
only whole pods and crush them just before using. Cardamom is used
internally for indigestion, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, disease of
oral cavity, dry and wet cough and external piles. It can be used with
a laxative to prevent stomach pain, griping, as well as flatulence.
The seeds are also chewed to sweeten the breath and taken to detoxify
caffeine in people taking excessive amounts of coffee. They are also
used as a spice in cooking and as a flavoring in other medicines.
Benefits of
this Herb can be experienced in:
[OJASPUSTHI
PASTE]
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Latin :
Emblica officinalis; Phyllanthus emblica
English: Indian Gooseberry;
Amla
Hindi : Amalaki
Amla is perhaps the single most often mentioned herb in the ayurvedic
classic. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis, Amla or Indian Gooseberry) is
revered by ayurvedic healers as a "wonder rasayana" capable of
delivering a diverse range of benefits to the physiology. It has a
reputation as a powerful rejuvenating herb. This precious fruit is
reputed to have the highest content of vitamin C and E of any natural
occurring substances in nature. It promotes ojas and nourishes all the
tissues of the body and is useful in the treatment of ulcers and
hyperacidity.
A research team discovered that when Amalaki is taken regularly as a
dietary supplement, it counteracts the toxic effects of prolonged
exposure to environmental heavy metals, such as lead, aluminum, and
nickel.. In the studies the pro-oxidant or oxygen radical scavenger
qualities of emblica suggest that it is also very effective in
lowering the risk of many chronic disorders. Other studies indicate
that it is much more effective than Vitamin C alone in reducing
chromosomal abnormalities. Amalaki juice has twenty times more vitamin
C than orange juice, and natural tannins prevent oxidation of the
vitamin content in a dry condition – in other words, it is heat
stable. Studies indicate that the naturally occurring vitamin C of
amalaki is easier for the body to absorb than synthetic vitamin C.
This and other studies indicate that naturally occurring vitamin C of
Indian gooseberry may be ten times beneficial to the body than
synthetic vitamins. The Vitamin C content of Amalaki is between 625 mg
– 1814 mg per 100 grams.
Other studies show that it increases red blood cell count and
hemoglobin percentages, and enhances the anabolic phase (metabolic
processes involved in protein synthesis) sooner. The dried fruit of
emblica reduced cholesterol levels, indicating that it is safe to
consume on a long term basis. Amalaki is the essential part of famous
Ayurvedic formula known as Triphala. It reduces unwanted fat because
it increases total protein levels; this is due to its ability to
create a positive nitrogen balance and it also significantly reduces
the levels of free fatty acids. In addition, Amalaki fruit in a raw or
natural form, reduces cholesterol and cholesterol induced
atherosclerosis (Obstruction of the arteries), making it a useful
natural product to fight obesity. One study shows that it prevented
atheroma (degeneration of the artery walls due to fat and scar
tissue).
Benefits of this Herb can be experienced
in:
[Acigad; Allerfri;
Allerimmune;
Ayu Rasayana;
Blissful Mind;
Bliss Pitta Oil;
Cardio Care;
GlucoGard;
Golden Eve;
Golden Lady;
GuggulMax;
Hair Care;
Immunobliss;
Livobliss;
Lymphocare;
Memohance;
Osteobliss;
OjasYoga;
Peaceful Mind;
Peaceful Mind R;
ProstaBliss;
Sleep Vitale;
Triphala Max;
VitalSleep]
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Latin :
Eucalyptus globulus
English: Eucalyptus
Hindi : Nilgiri
An evergreen tree attaining a height of
300 feet or more at a faster rate. The leaves and terminal branchlets
of E. globulus grown in Nilgiris yield 0.9-1.2% of a pale yellow
essential oil containing cineole as a major component. Oil has
stimulant action combined with the its analgesic, antispasmodic and
sedative properties which can ease muscle tension, headaches and
other body aches. Oil also helps to soothe the underlying pain and
discomfort and please the senses, stimulate blood flow and generate
the sensation of warmth. Eucalyptus oil is used locally as an
antiseptic, especially in the treatment of infections of the upper
respiratory tract, and in certain skin diseases. It is also used in
ointments for burns. Internally it is used as a stimulating
expectorant in chronic bronchitis and asthma. It is frequently given
by inhalation or in form of nasal oil to decongest the respiratory
passage.
Benefits of this Herb can be experienced
in:
[Allerfri
Oil; Bliss
Vata Oil; Easy
Move oil]
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Latin :
Eugenia jambolana; Syzygium cumini
English : Java plum;
Jambolan
Hindi : Jamun
Jambul or Jamun is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family
Myrtaceae, native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. This Ayurvedic herb has long been used to reduce the level of sugar in
the blood and urine. Also is a mild astringent, stomachic and pungent
carminative. The seed powder acts as oral hypoglycemic and reduce
liver glycogen, blood urea, serum cholesterol and triglycerides.
Glucoside Jamboline which is
present in Java plum is said to have the
power of checking the pathological conversion of starch into sugar in
cases of increased production of glucose. It is also believed to have
capacity to regenerate beta cells.
Benefits of this
Herb can be experienced in:
[Glucogard]
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Latin :
Ferri oxidum
English : Iron oxide; Iron
Hindi : Lauha
Bhasma
The iron is first
beaten into thin plates which are then heated in the fire and when
becomes red hot, one time each plunged into oil, whey, cows urine and
decoction of dolichos uniflorus. This is repeated three times in
succession to purify iron, which is then dried and fine impalpable
powder of a dark reddish brown colour which floats on water is
obtained. This powder contains the most easily absorbable form of iron
and when used improves the quality of blood, stimulates the functions
of all the organs of the body and is therefore a valuable general
tonic. It is a powerful alterative, astringent, tonic and restorative.
It scraps away the excessive fats, improves the haemoglobin level in
the blood and specially enhances the functioning of liver. As a
haematinic tonic it is used in both simple and secondary anemia. It
stimulates the appetite and has a general vitalizing effect.
Benefits of this Herb can be experienced
in:
[Ayu
Rasayana;
Livobliss;
Menstru
Care, Ojas Yoga]
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Latin name :
Ferula narthex
English name: Asafoetida
Hindi name : Hing
The name asafoetida
originates from the Persian word aza (mastic resin) and a Latin word
foetida meaning stinking. It is also known as devil’s dung because of
its strong pungent smell. It is an erect perennial monoecious herb
with a long taproot. Its pungent odor results from sulfur compounds
mainly Diallyl Sulfide. The root is a source of the gum ‘asafoetida’;
it is used as a condiment and as a medicine. When the plants are about
four or five years old, they develop very thick and fleshy, carrot
shaped roots. Gum resin is obtained by incision of these roots and by
drying the plant's milky sap. It is antihelminthic, antispasmodic,
expectorant and nervine. A very little amount is sufficient to flavor
curries, pickle and a number of cuisines. It is considered a digestive
aid and it helps to neutralize flatulence. Some people believed that
tying of small bags of Asafoedita around their neck prevent from
winter diseases.
The gum resin is used as intestinal antiseptic,
carminative, and for removing threadworms. It is also used in the
treatment of indigestion, torpidity of liver, asthma, whooping cough,
flatulent colic, and in pneumonia and bronchitis in children. Gum
resin is helpful in scorpion sting, toothache, hysteria, treatment of
habitual abortion, and epilepsy.
Benefits of
this Herb can be experienced in:
[Digestobliss;
Digestobliss R]
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Latin name :
Foeniculum
vulgare
English name: Fennel
Hindi name : Saunf
Fennel is a
biennial or perennial plant that grows wild in the Mediterranean area
and in the Asia Minor, but is commonly cultivated in the US and
Europe. Fennel is used in folk medicine as carminative,
digestive, lactagogue and diuretic. The leaves, stalks and fruits
are edible. It is an annual herb grown especially for its bulb-like
swollen leaf bases which are delicious in salads. Fennel fruits, often referred to as “fennel seeds are
ancient spice of indian kitchen. Fennel seed is used as a
flavoring agent in many herbal medicines, and to help to open
obstructions of the liver, spleen & gall bladder. Fennel relaxes the
smooth muscle lining the digestive tract making it a better
antispasmodic. It is a old age remedy for gas, acid, digestion, gout,
cramps, colic and spasms. Fennel seeds are a commonly chewed after meals, as a mouth-freshener to prevent gas and upset stomach, by several
cultures in India. Recent studies have found fennel to possess
diuretic, choleretic (increase in production of bile), pain-reducing,
fever-reducing, and anti-microbial actions. It increases the flow of
urine and also increases the menstrual flow and good for obesity.
Fennel oil was traditionally rubbed over painful joints to relieve
pain. It was gargled for hoarseness and sore throat. Saunf has an
excellent positive effect on our digestive system that’s why it helps
to control nausea, vomiting, indigestion, pain abdomen, flatulence,
piles and dysentery. It is a soft laxative. It helps to stimulate
lactation in females and in males it helps to stimulate
spermatogenesis. Saunf is used in numerous Ayurvedic formulations
meant for cough, urinary obstruction and fevers of various types.
Fruits, oil and root powder are widely used in ayurveda as cardiac
tonic, brain tonic and to improve sight.
Benefits of
this Herb can be experienced in:
[Bliss
Kapha Oil;
Digestobliss;
Digestobliss R;
Livobliss;
Memohance;
Triphala Max]
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Latin :
Fossil Encrinite
English :
Calcium Silicate
Hindi
: Ber Patthar
It is a fossilized
stone primarily containing silicate of lime. It is used as a diuretic
and lithontriptic. It is prescribed in the retention of urine and in
diseases of the urinary organs. It has a useful application as a
dusting powder in vesicular eruptions in children, for itching,
ringworm and other skin diseases.
Benefits of this Herb can be experienced
in:
[Urigard;
Urihealth]
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