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Known as the “Queen of the Flowers”, Rose is perhaps one of the most ancient medicinal plants known to humans, with fossil records showing it is at least 35 million years old!
According to Ayurveda, Rose primarily balances sadhaka pitta, the subdosha of pitta that governs the emotions and impacts the heart. It also allows better communication between sadhaka pitta and prana vata, the subdosha of vata that governs the mind, breath, respiratory channels, lungs and throat. Rose soothes the heart and emotions and can assist in healing from past grieves so that one can move on and enjoy the present moment. Medicinal properties of the Rose have positive effects on bhrajaka pitta, the subdosha of pitta that governs the skin. It has a cooling effect on the blood which can help prevent skin issues such as acne and rashes.
KEY APPLICATION: Wounds, inflammation, skin health, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, maintain the skin’s delicate ph balance, acne, rashes, women's health, stomach complaints, headache, dizziness, grief and heartache, colds & flu, soothes nervous, angry and sad emotions, natural booster to health and beauty, blood tonic, Rose petal infusion can be used as a gargle for a sore throat, enhances the digestive fire due to its cooling property.
PLANT FAMILY: Rosaceae
BOTANICAL NAME: Rosa Centifolia
VERNACULAR NAMES: Rose, Gulab, Shatapatri, Gulabihuvu, Gulabipuvvu, Paniruppu, Pannirpu, Golap, Gul-e-surkh
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF FLOWER
Phenyl ethanol, Geranyl acetate, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Benzaldehyde, Nerol, Citronellyl acetate. It also contains tannins, oloigomeric proantrocyanides, saccharine matter, mineral salts, salt of mallic acid & tartaric acid, Pectin, Riboflavin, sugars, purgative glycosides (multiflorin A & B).
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
The understanding of medicinal properties will help us utilize the herb better. Below are medicinal properties along with its meaning indicating multiple health benefits:
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa (Taste) – Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)
Guna (Qualities) – Laghu (Light), Snigdha ((Unctuous or oily)
Virya (Potency) – Sheeta (Cold)
Vipaka (Post digestive effect) – Madhura (Sweet)
Effect on tridosha (Humors)- Balances all three doshas (Vata, Kapha, Pitta)
ROSE TEA
Prepare a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon (add more for stronger flavour) of dried Rose petals in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes to get its health benefits and flavour. Green tea blends well with Rose can also be added along in hot water. You can also flavour your cup of tea with lime & honey/Stevia.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The information provided is for educational purposes only. This data is not to be considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Silybum was used by ancient physicians and herbalists to treat a range of liver and gallbladder diseases and to protect the liver against a variety of poisons.
It possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to detoxify the body, especially the blood and liver.
KEY APPLICATION: Chronic hepatitis, alcoholic fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver poisoning and viral hepatitis, jaundice, adrenal disorders and inflammatory bowel syndrome, psoriasis, protect the liver while taking strong drugs or medicine, lower cholesterol, food allergies, lactation disorder, gall bladder disorder, depression, skin eruptions, blotches, pimples, diarrhea
PLANT FAMILY: Asteraceae
BOTANICAL NAME: Silybum Marianum
VERNACULAR NAMES: Cardus Marianus, Milk Thistle, Blessed Milk Thistle, Marian Thistle, Saint Mary's Thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle, variegated thistle and Scotch thistle, Silybum, dudhpattra, garda-marda bhuss
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SEEDS
Milk thistle contains several phytochemicals such as flavonolignans, silybinin, silymarin, isosilibinin, betaine, silymarin, silychristin, and silydianin. It also offers a rich source of flavonoids.
A traditional milk thistle extract obtained from its seeds contains approximately 4 to 6% of silymarin. It is a complex mixture of several polyphenolic molecules that includes seven flavonolignans (isosilybin A, isosilybin B, silybin A, silybin B, isosilychristin, silychristin, and silydianin) and a flavonoid (taxifolin). The milk thistle extract consists of 20 to 35% of fatty acids including linoleic acid.
Milk thistle also contains other important nutrients such as vitamin E and vitamin C. It also contains a high amount of lipophilic compounds that act as a bioflavonoid antioxidant.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
The understanding of medicinal properties will help us utilize the herb better. Below are medicinal properties along with its meaning indicating multiple health benefits:
· Antioxidant- Neutralize the oxidation effect of free radicals.
· Anti-inflammatory- Reduce inflammation
· Anti-cancer- Prevent a malignant and invasive growth or tumour.
· Hepatoprotective- Prevent damage to the liver and cure a liver injury or liver dysfunction.
· Immunostimulating- Stimulate the immune system.
· Estrogenic- Promote or produce Estrus.
· Galactagogue- Promote the flow and volume of milk in lactating mothers.
· Cholagogue- Promote the flow of bile from the gallbladder into the duodenum.
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa (Taste) – Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna (Qualities) – Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
Virya (Potency) – Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka (Post digestive effect) – Katu (Pungent)
Effect on tridosha (Humors)- Balances Kapha & Vata
DOSAGE
420mg/day in powder form
(Please note that the exact dose depends on the age, strength, digestive power, nature of the illness, the state of the viscera, humors and disorders.)
IMPORTANT NOTE
The information provided is for educational purposes only. This data is not to be considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
There is a concept in Ayurvedic textbooks; called as “yatra Akrutihi, tatra gunaah vasanti” meaning if the shape of an herb resembles a disease or an organ, then that herb is most likely to have benefit in the respective disease, related to the organ. Tribulus fruit has quite a resemblance with oxalate stones of the kidney and bladder.
It has a direct affinity for the urine channels as well as the brain and muscle tissues. It soothes the urinary tract membranes and promotes urination.
KEY APPLICATION: Prostate problems, urine retention or obstructed urinary flow, blood in urine, urinary infection, frequent urination, painful urination, eliminate kidney stones, prevent kidney stone formation, improve the immune system, increase body strength, balance the fluid levels in the body, increase libido in both men & women, beneficial for bodybuilding & the performance of athletes, strong effect on a testosterone
PLANT FAMILY: Zygophyllaceae
BOTANICAL NAME: Tribulus Terrestris
VERNACULAR NAMES: Puncture Vine, Cathead, Land Caltrops, Small Caltrops, Gokharu, Gokhshura, Gokshuraka, Chotagokhru, Bindii, Burragokhru, Trikanta, Trikantaka, Swaadu-kantaka, Shvadamstra, Sirunenunji, Nerunji, Kshudra (Laghu), Khaar-e-Khasak Khurd, Nerinjil
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SEEDS
Fruit contain saponins, glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
The understanding of medicinal properties will help us utilize the herb better. Below are medicinal properties along with its meaning indicating multiple health benefits:
· Aphrodisiac- Stimulate sexual desire
· Anabolic- Help in building up metabolism.
· Antilithic- Prevent or eliminate kidney stones
· Anti-inflammatory- Reduce inflammation
· Cardioprotective- Protect heart
· Diuretic- An agent that increases the flow and volume of urine.
· Demulcent- Help, soothe and protect the mucous membranes in the body, it has a direct action on the lining of the intestines, soothing and reducing irritation.
· Antispasmodic- Used to relieve spasm of involuntary muscle.
· Anti-hypertensive- Lower high blood pressure
· Anti-hyperglycemic- Lower blood sugar
· Lithotryptic- Useful in stones in the kidney & urinary bladder
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa (Taste) – Madhura (Sweet)
Guna (Qualities) – Guru (Heavy), Snigdha (Unctuous or oily)
Virya (Potency) – Sheeta (Cooling)
Vipaka (Post digestive effect) – Madhura (Sweet)
Effect on tridosha (Humors) - Balances all three doshas
DOSAGE
3-6 gm in powder form
(Please note that the exact dose depends on the age, strength, digestive power, nature of the illness, the state of the viscera, humors and disorders.)
IMPORTANT NOTE
The information provided is for educational purposes only. This data is not to be considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Kalmegh is a hardy plant and has been used as medicine since time immemorial. This plant is also known as ‘Rice bitter’ in the West Indies and ‘King of bitters’ or ‘Chiretta’ in England.
Bitter herb used to detoxify the blood and body, especially the lungs - aids in the expulsion of mucus from the lungs, reduces inflammation of the sinuses and respiratory tract during colds due to its expectorant & mucolytic properties.
KEY APPLICATION: Common cold, bronchitis, help to cut through thick phlegm, sinus infection, reduce pitta and kapha in the head and chest, improve appetite, support comfortable digestion, liver and gall bladder protection, Jaundice, intestinal worms infestation, diarrhoea, general debility, blood purifier, enhances immunity, reduces high blood sugar, prevent dengue, high blood pressure, ulcer, leprosy, skin diseases, flatulence, colic, influenza
PLANT FAMILY: Acanthaceae
BOTANICAL NAME: Andrographis Paniculata
VERNACULAR NAMES: Kriate, Kariyat, Creat, Kalmegha, Chuanxinlian, Kalupnath, Kirayat, Mahatita (King of Bitters), Nelabevu, Nelavepu, Nelavemu, Alui , Bhunimba , Bhui-neem, Yavatikta, Sam biloto
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE WHOLE PLANT
The plant contains resinous Kalmeghin (diterpene lactone), andrographolide, diterpene glucoside, neoandrographolide, deoxyandroglycolide, epigenin, flavonoids and phenols.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
The understanding of medicinal properties will help us utilize the herb better. Below are medicinal properties along with its meaning indicating multiple health benefits:
· Antibacterial- Destroy bacteria or suppresses their growth.
· Antifungal- Have a killing action on fungi or destroys fungi.
· Antiviral- Destroy or inhibit the growth and reproduction of viruses
· Antipyretic- Reduce fever
· Anthelmintic- Used to destroy parasitic worms.
· Anti-inflammatory- Reduce redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, heat etc.
· Carminative- Cause expulsion of gas from the stomach or bowel.
· Cholagogue- Promote the flow of bile from the gallbladder into the duodenum.
· Expectorant-Promote the secretion of sputum by the air passages; used to treat coughs.
· Hepatoprotective- Prevent damage to the liver and cure a liver injury or liver dysfunction.
· Hypoglycemic- Reduce blood sugar
· Hypochlesterolemic- Prevent the abnormal deficiency of cholesterol in the blood.
· Stomachic- Stimulates gastric activity and improves appetite and digestion.
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa (Taste) – Tikta (Bitter)
Guna (Qualities) – Light (Laghu), Ruksha (Dry)
Virya (Potency) – Sheeta (cold potency)
Vipaka (Post digestive effect) – Katu (Pungent)
Effect on tridosha (Humors)- Balances Pitta & Kapha doshas
DOSAGE
1-3gm in powder form
(Please note that the exact dose depends on the age, strength, digestive power, nature of the illness, the state of the viscera, humors and disorders.)
IMPORTANT NOTE
The information provided is for educational purposes only. This data is not to be considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Consumption of hot tea with lemon peel can be beneficial in preventing the development of cancer cells. Add it to your favorite drinks and foods to experience a pleasant zing that tastes good and increases your physical well-being.
KEY APPLICATION: Support body’s detoxification process; improve bone health, reduces cholesterol levels, promote good health, anti-aging, rejuvenate the skin, prevent scurvy, anemia, gum disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory polyarthritis, osteoporosis, appetizer, immunity booster, antidepressant, kill internal worms and parasites, heal varicose veins, bloodshot eyes, phlebitis and hemorrhoids (especially when the lemon peel is used to make a tea).
PLANT FAMILY: Rutaceae
BOTANICAL NAME: Citrus Limon
VERNACULAR NAMES: neembu chilka
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF PEEL
Bio flavonoids, salvestrol Q40 and limonene
Lemon peels contain as much as 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the lemon juice itself. To name a few: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, beta carotene, folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, iron, copper.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
The understanding of medicinal properties will help us utilize the herb better. Below are medicinal properties along with its meaning indicating multiple health benefits:
· Antioxidant- Neutralize the oxidation effect of free radicals.
· Antibacterial- Destroy bacteria or suppresses their growth.
· Anti-depressant- Used to alleviate depression.
· Anti-fungal- Have a killing action on fungi or destroys fungi.
· Antiseptic- Destruct microorganisms that produce septic diseases.
· Astringent- Cause the drying and tightening of skin cells and other body tissues.
· Anti-cancer- Prevents a malignant and invasive growth or tumour.
· Anti-arthritis- Treats chronic inflammation of joints, accompanied by pain & structural changes.
· Cardioprotective- Protect heart
· Stomachic- Stimulates gastric activity and improves appetite and digestion.
LEMON PEEL TEA
Drinking one cup of hot lemon peel tea 30 minutes before meals several times a day will not only lower skin cancer risk; but also aid in digestion and help prevent stomach irritations.
Put one piece of dried lemon peel to a cup of boiling water. Steep it for 5-10 minutes. Add sugar or honey if you like. It blends well with green tea. Its great as an iced tea too.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The information provided is for educational purposes only. This data is not to be considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland which is considered to be the cause for erection failure in men. The beans of Kaunch are known to release L-dopa which combines with dopamine to restrict the release of prolactin hormone by the pituitary glands. Oral intake of Kaunch seed powder helps in promoting fertility and improves erection.
Treats leucorrhoea (vaginal discharge), menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding) and spermatorrhoea (involuntary ejaculation) which are all signs of leakage of Jing/Ojas, which is the foundational essence of health.
KEY APPLICATION: Uterine stimulant, parkinson’s disease, mood disorders, anxiety, low testosterone in men, erectile dysfunction, impotence, oligospermia, physical weakness, useful in neurological disorder, nervine tonic
PLANT FAMILY: Fabaceae
BOTANICAL NAME: Mucuna Pruriens
VERNACULAR NAMES: Cowhage, Velvet Bean, Cow-itch, Buffalo bean, Kapikacchu, alkusi, makhmali sem, alkushi, cigu, kuncha, atmagupta, Kiwach, kawanch, Khaj-kuiri, Naikurana, Pilliadugu, Nayisonanguballi, Akolchi, Punaippidukkan, Poonaikkaali, Nausukunni , Khajkuhilee, Baikhujnee, Tatgajuli, Kawach, Doolagondi, Duradagondi
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SEED
The main constituent of Mucuna pruriens seeds is L-dopa or Levadopa which acts as natural dopamine.
The seeds of velvet bean are high in protein (20-29 %), lipids (6-7%), dietary fiber (8-10%), ash (3%), carbohydrates (50-60%) and minerals. Also, they are extremely rich in alkaloids (mucunine, mucunadine, mucuadinine, pruriendine and nicotine, besides B-sitosterol, glutathione, lecithin, oils, venolic and gallic acids), saponins, and sterols.
The hairs of the seed pods contain the phytochemical mucunain, the very constituent that irritates the skin when in contact.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
The understanding of medicinal properties will help us utilize the herb better. Below are medicinal properties along with its meaning indicating multiple health benefits:
· Aphrodisiac- Stimulate sexual desire
· Anabolic- Help in building up metabolism.
· Analgesic- Relieve pain
· Androgenic- Increase testosterone level in men.
· Anti-Parkinson’s- Used to manage Parkinson’s disease.
· Antilithic- Prevent or eliminate kidney stones.
· Anti-parasite- Used to kill, repel, or remove parasites.
· Anti-inflammatory- Reduce inflammation
· Carminative- Cause expulsion of gas from the stomach or bowel.
· Febrifuge- Reduce fever
· Hypochlesterolemic- Prevent the abnormal deficiency of cholesterol in the blood.
· Anti-hypertensive- Lower high blood pressure
· Anti-hyperglycemic- Lower blood sugar
· Nervine- Act on or relieve disorders of the nerves; soothing the nerves.
· Neurasthenic- Manage nerve debility and exhaustion.
· Spermatogenic – Treat oligospermia (low count)
· Vermifuge- Destructive to parasitic worms/ several different intestinal worms.
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa (Taste) – Madhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter)
Guna (Qualities) – Guru (Heavy), Snigdha (Unctuous or oily)
Virya (Potency) – Ushna (Hot potency)
Vipaka (Post digestive effect) – Madhura (Sweet)
Effect on tridosha (Humors)- Balances all three doshas (vata, pitta & kapha)
DOSAGE
3-6 gm in powder form
(Please note that the exact dose depends on the age, strength, digestive power, nature of the illness, the state of the viscera, humors and disorders.)
IMPORTANT NOTE
The information provided is for educational purposes only. This data is not to be considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.