Terminalia Bellirica, commonly known as Bibhtaki or baheda, is a large deciduous tree that is widespread throughout India. The fruits of this tree are widely used in Ayurveda, Siddha and Chinese systems of medicine due to its antidiabetic, anticancer and antimicrobial properties. The fruit rind is an important ingredient of the famous ayurvedic formulation, Triphala. The bioactive compounds present in the fruit pulp such as phytosterols, triterpenoids, glycosides, tannins and phenolic compounds account for the multitude of medicinal properties.

Belleric Myrobalan, Bibhitaka, Vibhitaka

Purgative (raw), astringent (ripe), antipyretic, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, biliousness, cough, bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections,

The botanical name of Arjuna or Arjun Tree is Terminalia Arjuna. This tree is commonly found on the river banks throughout India. The bark of the tree contains minerals like calcium and magnesium, and is well known for its cardioprotective action. Due to the abundance in minerals, it maintains the general health of bones. The bark also contains certain rare phytochemicals like terminic acid, arjunolic acid, casuarinin, ellagic acid, gallic acid and glycosides like arjunetin and arjunosides I–IV, which are of great pharmacological significance.

Arjuna, Dhananjaya

Cardioprotective, poor coronary circulation, diuretic, cirrhosis of liver, externally in skin diseases, herpes and leukoderma

Syzygium Cuminii, commonly known as Jamun is a slow growing medium to large sized tree that can live up to 100 years. This tree is distributed widely across the world. The medicinal usage of this fruit is very old and it also holds a great mythological significance. Hence, it is also known in India as ‘Fruit of the Gods’. This fruit is rich in vitamin A and C, and iron. This antioxidant rich, anti-diabetic fruit is used in Ayurvedic formulations like ‘Madhumehantak churna’ and ‘Stholyantak churna’.

Java Plum, Jambolan, Black Plum.

Acute diarrhoea, controls diabetes, mild inflammation of the oral-pharyngeal mucosa

Lodhra, scientifically known as Symplocos Racemosa is an evergreen medium size tree, with a multitude of medicinal properties. This tree is mentioned as DIVYA AUSHADHI (Divine herb) in Ayurvedic classics. The grayish-brown bark powder contains alkaloids like loturine, loturidine and colloturine, which are responsible for its therapeutic potential. It rectifies various types of blood disorders and also acts as a natural laxative. The bark of the tree is used in Ayurvedic medicines like Lodhrasavam, Arimedadi tailam and Dasamoolarishtam.

Sapphire Berry, Lodhra, Trita

Uterine complaints, vaginal diseases and menstrual disorders, menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, diarrhoea, dysentery, vaginal ulcers, inflammatory, liver disorders

Sphaeranthus indicus, commonly known as ‘Gorakhmundi’ is an important medicinal plant which is widely distributed throughout India. The whole plant is used in Ayurvedic preparations for the treatment of a wide range of problems ranging from mental disorders to minor gastrointestinal problems like dysentery, vomiting, etc. Some of the major chemical constituents of medicinal significance include Methyl chavicol, p-methoxy cinnamaldehyde, d-cadinene and a-ionone along with an alkaloid called sphaeranthine. Ayurvedic formulations like “Maha vishagarbha taila” and “Vata gajankusha rasa” contain this plant powder.

Mundika, Bhuukadamba, Shraavani

Styptic, emollient, hepatic and gastric disorders, anthelmintic, cough and other catarrhal infections and chest diseases, bleeding piles, blood purifier, alterative, depurative

Sida cordifolia, commonly known as “Indian Ephedra” or “Bala” in Sanskrit is a valuable medicinal shrub in India. It exists in four different varieties and all of them are medicinally significant. The medicinal properties are attributed to the alkaloid ephedrine, vasicinol, vasicinone, and N-methyl tryptophan present in the roots and seeds.  Ashwagandha Bala massage oil containing seed powder is used for emaciation in children and to remove general weakness in men and women.

Country Mallow, Balaa, Nilatutti

Nervine tonic