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Latin     : Mangifera indica

English : Mango tree       

Hindi     : Aam  

A large evergreen tree yielding most popular fruit. All the parts of mango have a medidicinal value. The unripe, fully developed mangoes of pickling varieties contain citric, malic, oxalic, succinic and two unidentified acids. The ripe fruits constitute a rich source of vitamin A; some varieties contain fairly good amounts of vitamin C also. ß-Carotene and xanthophyll are the principal pigments in ripe mango. The leaves contain the glucoside mangiferine. The bark of the mango tree and seed kernel contains tannin. Mangiferine has been isolated from the bark. 

Dried mango flowers, containing 15% tannin, serve as astringents in cases of diarrhea, chronic dysentery, catarrh of the bladder and chronic urethritis resulting from gonorrhea. The bark contains mangiferine and is astringent and employed against rheumatism and diphtheria. The resinous gum from the trunk is applied on cracks in the skin of the feet and on scabies, and is believed helpful in cases of syphilis.

Mango kernel decoction and powder  are used as vermifuges and as astringents in diarrhea, hemorrhages, bleeding hemorrhoids and post menopausal bleeding. The fat is administered in cases of stomatitis. Extracts of unripe fruits and of bark, stems and leaves have shown antibiotic activity.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Golden Lady]

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Latin     : Melaleuca leucadendron

English : Cajeput tree

Hindi     : Kayaputi

It is also called White tea tree, White tree, and Swamp tea tree, and is closely related to other members of the Melaleuca group, notably eucalyptus, clove, niaouli, and tea tree. The essential oil obtained from the fresh leaves and twigs of tall green cajeput tree has been used since the ancient time as a valueable remedy for rheumatism, and it provides deep, penetrating action and soothing relief for muscular and rheumatic aches and pains. This oil is highly stimulant, when swallowed produces a sense of heat resulting in profused sweating. It also increases the pulse rate. It is much esteemed by the Malays and other people of the East, who consider it a panacea.. It is useful internally as a stimulating expectorant in chronic laryngitis and bronchitis, and as an antihelminthic, especially against the roundworm. Its most frequent uses, however, are externally in the treatment of various skin diseases.  It is antiparasitic effect is useful in   scabies, tinea versicolor, etc., and its stimulating action helpful in acne rosaces, psoriasis, and other chronic conditions. Like many other essential oils it relieves toothache if introduced into the hollow carious tooth. 

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Bliss Pitta Oil; Easy Move oil]

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Latin     : Mentha piperita  

English : Peppermint        

Hindi     : Pudina

Peppermint is a flowering plant.. Peppermint is widely cultivated for its fragrant oil. The oil contains menthol (50-55%), menthyl acetate, menthone and small amounts of pinene, phellandrene, l-limonene, terpinene, cadinene, cineole, amyl alcohol, acetic acid, isovaleric acid, acetaldehyde, isovaleric aldehyde and a lactone. Peppermint oil has been used historically for numerous health conditions, including common cold symptoms, cramps, headache, indigestion, joint pain, and nausea. Menthol is one of the principle constituent of essential oils derived from peppermint, and acts as a powerful analgesic when applied topically. It produces a cooling sensation to inflamed areas, followed by a profound cooling effect thus, used in pain along with burning sensation. Peppermint has been used used as stomachic, carminative and helps in relieving nausea and flatulence. Also used as expectorant, antispasmodic and sedative. 

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Allerfri Oil; Bliss Pitta Oil; Easy Move oil]

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Latin name    : Mesua ferrea
English name: Cobra’s saffron
Hindi name    : Nagkesar

Pericarp of fruit is astringent; the flowers are astringent and stomachic. Dried powered flowers are given in bleeding piles as well as dysentery with mucus. Fresh flowers are also prescribed for excessive thirst, excessive perspiration, and cough and for indigestion. Nagkesar is astringent, raktasangrahak (styptic) used in bloody dysentery, uterine bleeding (raktapradar), leucorrhoea, hyper sweating etc.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Ulcobliss]

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English : Mica

Hindi     : Abhrak

It is prepared by treating biotite (mica) with the juices of a number of reconstituent plants that make it a powerful cellular regenerator. It is a nervine tonic and is also widely used in respiratory tract infections, and anemia. It contains iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and aluminum in traces. Mica is rock forming mineral. It is a silicate of aluminium together with alkalies and basic hydrogen and it contains 4 to 6% water, which exists as basic hydrogen or as hydroxyl replacing fluorine.  

Traditionally Abhraka Bhasma is recommended in  General weakness, tuberculosis, asthma, diabetes, anemia, jaundice, chronic diarrhea and dysentery, gastric ulcer, nervous debility, chronic fever, enlarged spleen, heart problem, urinary diseases, impotency and sexual debility and is used in dyspepsia to improve digestion. It is useful in asthma, hepatic fever and cachexia. It is prescribed also in gonorrhea and leucorrhoea. It is said to stimulate metabolic activity in tissue cell generally, and used as aphrodisiac and restorative .As an astringent it is mostly used in diarrhea of nervous origin .As an alternative its use is recommended in enlargement of glands.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Immunobliss]

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English : Mineral Salt

Hindi     : Shwet Parpati

It is a classical ayurvedic preparation combining specially processed and purified powder of Pottasium nitrate (kalmishora), Aluminium chloride (nausadar) and alum. It is a potent diuretic. It purifies the urine and maintains the pH of urine by removing excess salty, acidic or basic substances from the circulation and checks bacterial growth. Also prevents formation of acidic stones and reduce acid reflux in stomach.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Acigard; Urigard, Urigard R]

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Latin     : Momordica charantia

English : Bitter Gourd

Hindi     :  Karela

Momordica charantia is a monoecious climber with slender stem and yellow flowers. Its principal constituents are lectins, charantin and momordicine. The fruits have long been used in India as a folk remedy for diabetes mellitus. The fruit has shown the ability to enhance cells uptake of glucose, to promote insulin release, potentiate the effect of Insulin and influence the enzymes involved in glucose metabolism. Lectins from the bitter gourd have shown significant antilipolytic and lipogenic activities. 

In numerous studies, at least three different groups of constituents found in all parts of bitter melon have clinically demonstrated hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) properties or other actions of potential benefit against diabetes mellitus. These chemicals that lower blood sugar include a mixture of steroidal saponins known as charantins, insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids. The hypoglycemic effect is more pronounced in the fruit of bitter melon where these chemicals are found in greater abundance.

Bitter melon contains an array of biologically active plant chemicals including triterpenes, proteins, and steroids. One chemical has clinically demonstrated the ability to inhibit the enzyme guanylate cyclase that is thought to be linked to the cause of psoriasis and also necessary for the growth of leukemia and cancer cells. In addition, a protein found in bitter melon, momordin, has clinically demonstrated anti-cancerous activity against Hodgkin's lymphoma in animals. Other proteins in the plant, alpha- and beta-momorcharin and cucurbitacin B, have been tested for possible anti-cancerous effects.. Two of these proteins-alpha- and beta-momorcharin-have also been reported to inhibit HIV virus in test tube studies. In one study, HIV-infected cells treated with alpha- and beta-momorcharin showed a nearly complete loss of viral antigen while healthy cells were largely unaffected.  

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Glucogard]

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Latin     : Myrstica fragrans

English : Nutmeg

Hindi     : Jaiphal 

Nutmeg is the dried kernel of the fruit of a tall and evergreen tree found in southern parts of India.  It acts as an aphrodisiac by stimulating the central nervous system and warming the loins.  Being carminative in action it hastens the absorption of other herbs and enhances their effect.  While increasing and maintaining sexual vigor, It has a tranquilizing effect that helps to avert premature ejaculation and helps in  promoting calmness and sound sleep. It has been known to benefit circulation, relaxes the muscles, sedates and calms the body, and helps in removing toxins from the system. In traditional medicine nutmeg and its essential oil were used for illnesses related to the nervous and digestive systems. Externally, the oil is used for rheumatic pain  and can be applied as an emergency treatment to dull toothache. In France, it is given in drop doses in honey for digestive upsets and used for bad breath. 

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Balya Men; Easy Move; Memohance; Peaceful Mind; Peaceful Mind R; Sleep Vitale; Vital Care; Vital Sleep]

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Latin     : Mytilus margaritiferus

English : Pearl Oyster

Hindi     : Muktashukti

Pearl oyster is a kind of shell found in Atlantic and Indian Ocean coasts. Its ash or paste   is used in ancient ayurvedic text to manage various disorders. Its paste which is prepared by triturating its ash with either rose water or with santalum is useful in Phthisis, Hyperacidity, chronic fever, cough, heart diseases, infectious diarrhea, excessive menstrual bleeding, Leucorrhea, and diseases of spleen, liver and duodenum. A natural source of calcium and other essential minerals.. Naturally occurring calcium present in pearl oyster is easy absorbable and assimilate efficiently. Useful in conditions like osteoporosis, fractures and condition where high amount of calcium is required like in pregnancy, in growing children etc.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Ayu Rasayana; Digestobliss; Golden Eve; Golden Lady; Menstru Care; Ojas Yoga; Osteobliss;  Sleep Vitale]

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Latin     : Mucuna pruriens

English : Cowhage

Hindi     : Kapikachu or kaunch

Mucuna Pruriens, also known as Cowhage, and velvet bean contains a very powerful neurotransmitter pre-cursor L-Dopa. Mucuna pruriens is a reputed remedy of Ayurveda in nervous and sexual diseases. Traditionally, Mucuna pruriens is commonly used as carminative, hypertensive and hypoglycemic agent. Mucuna pruriens has been found to contain L-DOPA, 40 mg/g of the plant. The plant/seeds contain the bioactive alkaloids mucunine, mucunadine, mucuadinine, pruriendine and nicotine, besides B-sitosterol, glutathione, lecithin, oils, venolic and gallic acids. Studies in experimental model show L-Dopa also helps in the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels. 

Mucuna pruriens is very well recognized as an aphrodisiac (vrishya) in Ayurveda. It helps in reducing sexual weakness, increase stamina & vitality and reduces nervous debility. Mucuna helps increase Testosterone levels in Men and thus increase Potency and Power. The extract is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve coordination. The alkaloids from seeds of Mucuna pruriens comprising five alkaloidal bases were found to bring about a note-worthy increase in the counts of spermatozoa and in the weight of Testes, Seminal vesicles and Prostatic tissue, thus useful in increasing total sperm count and quality of semen in Men. The same alkaloids help regulate the process of ovulation in women.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Ojas Yoga; Peaceful Mind; Prostabliss Vital Care]

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Latin     : Myrica cerifera

English : Wax myrtle

Hindi     : Kaiphal

Kaiphal is kaha pacifying herb which is helpful for cough, upper respiratory infections, bronchitis and pneumonia. It has antibacterial and antiallergic properties and has been used in many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Its powder is used in Nashya karma (nasal cleansing) and helpful in rhinitis. 

It is an aromatic and astringent, heating and stimulant herb. According to Ayurveda, decoction of bark mixed with ginger and cinnamon is valuable in Asthma, fever, lung infection and chronic bronchitis. A classical Ayurveda compound powder of bark of myrica cerifera with other herbs, known as Katphaladi powder is good for throat infection, cough and asthma.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Respibliss]

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Latin     : Nardostachys jatamansi
English : Muskroot, Indian Spikenard 
Hindi     : Jatamanshi

Nardostachys jatamansi is grows up to 17000 feet on the Himalayas, in India, Nepal and Bhutan. Root of spikenard is nerve sedative, nerve stimulant, tonic, promotes appetite and digestion. In Ayurveda, the roots of Nardostachys jatamansi have been clinically employed for their anti-ischemic, antioxidant, anticonvulsant, neuroprotective activities and promoting natural sleep.

Researches prove that ethanolic extract Nardostachys jatamansi shows significant antidepressant-like effect in Swiss young albino mice. The results suggested that the antidepressant-like effect of the extract may also be due to interaction with GABAB receptors, resulting in decrease in the levels of GABA in mouse brain. Thus, the extract may have potential therapeutic value for the management of mental depression.

Some study provides evidence of effectiveness of Nardostachys jatamansi in rat cerebral ischemia most probably by virtue of its antioxidant property. Nardostachys jatamansi is a useful memory restorative agent in the treatment of dementia seen in elderly persons. The underlying mechanism of action can be attributed to its antioxidant property.

Jatamansi essential oil is extracted from the rhizome of the plant. In India, it had been used since ancient times as an aromatic adjunct in the preparation of medicinal oils and was popularly believed to promote mental relaxation. Tibetan herbalists use jatamansi oil for the purpose of hair growth and color restoration. The herb is used in tribal medicine for incurable skin conditions and is believed to contain anti-aging properties. It is one of the early aromatics used by the ancient Egyptians and is mentioned in the Bible that mother Mary used it to anoint the feet of Jesus.

Spikenard oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, antiseptic, calmative, sedative and tonic. Spikenard oil can be effective for tension, stress, migraine, nervous indigestion and insomnia. It has rejuvenating qualities especially for the mature skin, and can help with allergies, skin inflammations and rashes.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Peaceful Mind R; Sleep Vitale]

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