Adhatoda vasica, commonly known as Malabar Nut, is a small evergreen shrub, which has been used in multiple ways in traditional Ayurveda. The prominent alkaloid found in its leaves is vasicine, which is well known for its bronchodilatory effect. Along with its application as a therapeutic respiratory agent, the leaf powder also shows anti-ulcer and insecticidal activity. The leaves of this plant are rich sources of carotene and Vitamin-C which make it nutritionally significant.
Malabar Nut, Vasaaka, Aadaathodai
Expectorant, antispasmodic, febrifuge.
Acorus calamus, commonly known as sweet flag or “Vacha”, is an aromatic perennial herb which has been used in several ayurvedic formulations since time immemorial. The rhizome, roots and leaves of this plant are put to different medicinal uses. An essential oil called asarone oil is the characteristic of this plant which accounts for some of its medicinal properties. There is a great demand for this medicinal plant due to its multiple medicinal uses.
Sweet Flag, Ugragandhaa, Vasambu
Nervine tonic, hypotensive, tranquilizer, sedative, analgesic, spasmolytic, anticonvulsant, bronchial catarrh, chronic diarrhoea and dysentery.
Achyranthes Aspera commonly known as “Prickly Chaff-flower” or “Apamarga” is basically a weed that grows mostly in waste lands across the world. The alkaloid achyranthine, present in the whole plant improves the blood circulation and overall health. The whole plant of Achyranthes Aspera is used in the preparation of several ayurvedic medicines like Apamarga kshara, Vanga Bhasma (Calx of Tin) and Yashada Bhasma (Calx of Zinc). Due to its unique medicinal properties, it is used to get relief from multiple ailments.
Apaamaarga, Chirchitaa, Shikhari
Astringent, anti-asthmatic, diuretic, hepatoprotective, emmenagogue
Acacia concinna or Shikaakaai, is a proven solution for a number of hair problems and thus aptly known as the ‘fruit for hair’. The organic shampoo derived from its fruit cleans the hair gently, preserving its natural oils and controls dandruff. Due to its prominent role in hair care, this fruit is commonly used in the manufacture of personal hygiene items like shampoos, body and facial care creams, etc, in India. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that account for its other medicinal benefits also.
Shikaakaai, Saptalaa, Shitalaa
Expectorant, spasmolytic, diuretic, antidiarrhoeal, anti-dandruff hair cleanser
Acacia Arabica is a well researched ethno-medicinal plant. It is commonly known as ‘Babool’ tree in India and as “Egyptian Gum Arabic” across the world. Gum Arabic obtained from the bark of its trunk and branches is of best quality. Chemically, the bark is made up of polyphenolic compounds and tannin. Due to its multiple medicinal properties, the bark of the tree is commonly used in preparation of toothpastes and medicines that control diarrhea. Get the multiple health benefits from powdered bark of Acacia Arabica.
Acacia gomifera, babul, acacia
Antidiabetic, Ulcers, wounds, sinuses, relieves constipation
