Here is a list of key herbs.
Herb |
Benefits |
Guggul (Commiphora mukul) |
contains active ingredient guggulsterone posses anto-inflammatory & potent Anti-oxidan action |
Guduchi |
has potent immunomodulatory& immunostimulatory action |
Manjistha |
exerts potent antibacterial activity |
Amla |
rich source of vitamin C and shows anti-oxidant action |
Mulethi |
contains active ingredient glabridin& licoricidin shows Immunostimulatory action |
Honey |
shows powerful anti-bacterial against URTI pathogens. |
Vasaka |
contains active ingredient vasicine & vasanol Exhibits antitussive action, mucolytic and anti allergic actions. |
Tulsi |
Tulsi has strong antimicrobial, anti-allergic and Antioxidant actions. |
Mulethi |
shows a potent bronchodilatory action. |
Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) |
contains active ingredient Gingerols and α-zingiberene which acts as an anti-tussive and also acts as anti-pyretic. |
Mulethi |
exhibits anti-infective, antiulcer and anti-inflamatory. |
Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica) |
contain alkaloid conessine and conimine. It inhibits enzymes that activate the prostaglandins also suppresses gastric hyper motility. |
Brahmi (Hydrocotyle asiatica) |
shows significant anti-ulcerative properties. |
Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) |
exhibits powerful digestive and carminative action |
Jeera (Cuminum cyminum ) |
shows powerful |
Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare) |
shows powerful |
Khajoor (Phoenix dactylifera) |
exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-mutagenic activity. |
Pippali |
is a bioavailability enhancer and stimulate digestive action. |
Jaiphal (Myristica fragrans) |
powerful digestive and also exhibits carminative action which helps in relieving flatulence. |
Phyllanthus niruri (Bhui awla) |
It inhibits DNA polymerase enzyme and exhibit anti viral properties |
Picrorrhiza kurroha (Kutki) |
contain active ingredient Picroside, Exhibit Cholagogue Action , shows Anti Hepatotoxic properties |
Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh) |
contain active ingredient Andrographolide, Exhibit Hepatoprotective Action. |
Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) |
Anti-oxidant activities, promoting the regeneration of liver tissues and shows Anti Hepatotoxicity properties |
Boerhaavia diffusa (Punarnava) |
Shows Hepatoprotective action through its membrane stabilizing effects |
Eclipta alba (Bhringraj) |
Exhibit Cholagogue Action and Hepatic stimulant |
Aegle mamelos (Bilva) |
helps in controlling acute & chronic diarrhea |
Helicteres isora (Marod Phali) |
exhibit anti spasmodic and anti colic |
Hyoscyamus niger (Parsik Yavanika) |
controls hyper peristalsis movement |
Lajvanti (Mimosa pudica) |
has astringent and styptic properties that are beneficial in treating |
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) |
possess laxative properties |
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) |
possess laxative properties |
Baheda (Terminalia bellirica) |
possess laxative properties |
Amaltash (Cassia fistula) |
possess laxative properties |
Bilva phal (Aegle marmelos) |
possess laxative properties |
Neem (Azadirachita indica) |
helps in fast healing and shows anti-bacterial, anti-infective properties. |
Gimikand (Amorphophallus campanulatus) |
exhibits cytotoxic, anti-bacterial, anti- inflammatory and analgesic properties. |
Nagkesara (Mesua ferrea) |
is a highly effective drug which has good haemostatic action and it used in thrombotic and bleeding piles. It also shows astringent in action. |
Daruharidra |
possess antiinflammatory, anti-tumor and also works as wound healing agent. |
Pashanbhed (Saxifraga ligulata) |
has Antilithiatic activity and possess lithotriptic |
Gokhru small (Tribulus terrestris) |
has diuretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antimicrobial actions. |
Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) |
possess with antiinflammatory, analgesic and diuretic properties |
Palashpushp |
has anti-inflammatory anti microbial action against E.coli and proteus species |
Hajrul |
Yahood Bhasam has lithotriptic actions. |
Apmarg (Achyranthes aspera) |
acts as an astringent and diuretic. |
Ashoka (Saraca indica) |
contains Ketosterol which stimulate endometrium and ovaries and regulates excessive haemorrhagic condition, beneficial in DUB. |
Shatavar (Asparagus racemousus) |
has potent estrogenic activity and regulate Menstural cycle. |
Nag Kesar (Mesua ferrea) |
contain cataphyllide due to its potent activity, tone up endometerial vascularity and arrest execsive menstural bleeding |
Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) |
Promotes normal endometrial proliferation and acts on FSH & LH |
Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus) |
has strong antiinflammatory & analgesic actions. |
Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) |
significantly reduces the degradation of glycosaminoglycans and protects the joints. Inhibits the synthesis of FLAP (5-Lypoxygenase activating protein) a powerful inflammatory mediator. |
Aranda (Ricinus communis) |
exhibits Powerful Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory in actions. |
Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) |
exhibits Powerful Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory in actions. |
Mahanarayana Oil |
exhibits an excellent analgesic action and |
Mahavishagarbh oil |
exhibits an excellent analgesic action and |
Pudina (Mentha piperata) |
helps in quicker absorption and rapid action. |
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) |
contains ASIATICOSIDES, which improve concentration, and improving recollection capacity of the brain |
Vacha (Acorus calamus) |
contains ACOLAMONE & CALAMONE, to improve intelligence |
Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) |
contains SANKH PUSHPINE, exhibits brain tonic & memory enhancer. |
Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina) |
contains RESERPINE to reduce the blood pressure and controls , the adrenergic tone and anxiety. |
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) |
act as cardio protective and regulates blood pressure |
Jatamansi |
Act as Anti hypertensive protects the arteries from free radical damage, Exhibits anti anxiety & anti depressant in action. |
Allium sativum |
reduces the risk of blood clots, it also lower blood cholesterol levels. |
Acorus calamus |
contains SAPONIN, exhibits anti-hypertensive and anti-oxidents, anti-anxiety. |
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) |
exhibits anti-anxiety Properties and reduces cholesterol level |
Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre) |
contains gymnemic acid which exhibits anti diabetic activity. |
Vijaysar (Pterocarpus marsupium) |
are polyphenolic compound which significantly lowers the blood glucose level of hyperglycemic. It helps in reducing glucose absorption from gastrointestinal tract and improves insulin and pre insulin levels. |
Shilajeet |
decreases hepatic glucose production and prevents hyperglycemia. |
Methi (Trigonella foneum gracium) |
contains active ingredients 4-hydroxyleucine and |
Karela (Momordica charantia) |
works as a hypoglycemic agent due to its active ingredients such as momordicin, charantin and a phyto-nutrient, polypeptide – P (a plant - insulin known to lower blood sugar levels). |
Neem (Melia azadiracha) |
contains active ingredients of Nimbin, Gedunin and Quercetin which stimulates beta cells of pancreas and minimizes long term complication of diabetes mellitus. |
Safed musali (Chlorophytum borivilianum) |
contains saponins which boosted testosterone levels in the body. |
Kaunch (Mucuna pruriens) |
contains active ingredient L-dopa (7-10%) or Levadopa which acts as a natural dopamine. Because of higher concentration of L-dopa (a direct precursor of the neurotransmitter dopamine), |
Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) |
helps in calming the nerves hence boosts sexual energy and treats impotency. By treating premature ejaculations, |
Gokshura |
acts as tonic for the healthy production of sperm. Its saponins and flavonoid content helps in maintaining the level of hormones related to sexual performance. Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) functions as an aphrodisiac, which augments semen count and enhances libido. It improves flow-mediated vasodilatation of the penile arteries. |
Haldi |
contains volatile oils such as turmerone, atlantone and zingiberene. Haldi (Curcuma longa) exhibits Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-viral, Anti-oxidant properties. |
Aloe vera |
exhibits Anti-histaminic, wound healing and immunostimulant properties. |
Vetiver Tail (Vetiveria zizanioides) |
acts as a coolant and anti-bacterial properties. |
Tea tree Oil |
exhibits anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic properties |
Lemon Oil (Citrus limon) |
potential source of vitamin C, which gives nourishment to skin. It exhibits anti bacterial, anti fungal properties. |
Isabgol (Plantago ovata) |
contains natural gelatinous substance, which possess laxative properties and promotes bowel movement. Isabgoal doesn't absorb any other nutrients as is unaffected by any of the digestive enzyme. It helps in regulating natural bowel movement and works as a bulk laxative. |
Sanay (Cassia angustifolia) |
is a powerful cathartic agent (working through a stimulation of intestinal peristalsis) and is used in the treatment of constipation. |
Amaltas (Cassia fistula) |
exhibit laxative properties. |
Aamlaki (Emblica officinalis) |
possess laxative properties. |
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) |
possess laxative properties. |
Vibhitaki (Terminalia belerica) |
possess laxative properties. |
Tagar |
calms the mind by interfering with brain chemicals Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) that communicates information between nerve cells in the brain. Tagar (Valeriana wallichii) provides sedative and sleep-enhancing properties. |
Brahmi |
calms the mind, promotes relaxation, increases protein synthesis and activity in brain cells. It also possesses properties which decrease anxiety, restlessness, and senility. |