Bhringraj, scientifically known as Eclipta Alba is a creeping herb which has a strong reputation as an anti-ageing agent in Ayurveda. This herb is well known for longevity and rejuvenation capacity. It forms one of the main constituents of those Ayurvedic products meant for hair care and cirrhosis. Due to the presence of a chemical compound called ecliptine and several other vital proteins, it is suggested as a general tonic for debility.

Bhringaraaja, Kesharaaja, Bhangraa

Deobstruent, antihepatotoxic, anticatarrhal, febrifuge, Used in hepatitis, spleen enlargements, chronic skin diseases

Cyperus Rotundus, commonly known as nut grass, is considered to be one of the world worst weed. This plant is mentioned in the ancient Ayurvedic medicine called ‘Charaka Samhita’. The tuber is well known for its anti-malarial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and cooling activity. It acts as a nervine tonic and enhances intellectual capacity. According to phytochemical studies, this herb is rich in essential oils, flavonoids, terpenoids, mono-and sesquiterpene. This plant has been proven to be a medicinally active plant through various human clinical trials.

Nut Grass, Musta, Naagarmothaa

Carminative, astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, hepato-protective, diuretic, antipyretic, analgesic, hypotensive, emmenagogue and nervine tonic.

Curcuma zedoaria, also known as white turmeric, is a rhizome which smells similar to that of turmeric and mango. This ethano-medicinal plant is native to several tropical countries. The roots and leaves of this plant are medicinally significant. This root is the source of ‘Shoti Starch’, which substitutes arrowroot and barley in market based products. It is a rich source of essential oils, starch, curcumin arabin and gums etc. Its medicinal properties make it widely recommended in Ayurvedic medicines and traditional medicines.

Zedoary, Karchuura, Draavida

Carminative, stomachic, gastrointestinal stimulant, diuretic, expectorant, demulcent, rubefacient. Used in flatulence and Dyspepsia, and also for blood purification.

Curcuma Longa, commonly known as ‘turmeric’, is a traditional spice with a multitude of medicinal properties. Its application in Ayurvedic medicines has been noted since time immemorial. Various sesquiterpenes and curcuminoids bestow it with a wide array of biological activities like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anticancer and anti-proliferative activities. The essential oils present in the rhizome account for its antibiotic properties. It rectifies several health problems and this makes turmeric the “Queen of Spices”.

Turmeric, Haridraa, Priyaka

Anti-inflammatory, cholagogue, hepatoprotective, blood-purifier, antioxidant, detoxifier and regenerator of liver tissue, antiasthmatic, anti-tumour, anticutaneous, antiprotozoal, stomachic, carminative, reduces high plasma cholesterol.

Agnimantha or Clerodendrum Phlomidis is one among Dashamoola group of herbs that is extensively used in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine, for the treatment of various ailments. B-sitosterol and Luteolin are the two known active compounds present in its leaves which are responsible for its medicinal properties. The leaves can address various gastrointestinal problems. So they are also cooked and eaten as ‘Saag’. Agnimantha is commonly used in some of the Ayurvedic medicines like ‘Amritaprasha Ghrita’ and ‘Khadiradi Gutika’.

Agnimantha, Tarkaari

Dyspepsia, stomachache, colic, cholera, dysentery, postnatal fever, convalescence from measles

Clerodendron Serratum known as “Bharangi” in Sanskrit is oldest herb used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It was named so because it is believed that this plant was discovered by Rishi “Bhrigu” thousands of years back. The root powder of this woody shrub can address a wide rage of respiratory problems ranging from allergic rhinitis to severe inflammatory conditions and thus found its way into famous Ayurvedic medicines like ‘Khadiradi Guttika’ and ‘Praanrakshak Churna’. Flavonoids, phenolics, steroids, and terpenes present in its root powder are responsible for its medicinal properties.

Phanji, Hanjika, Blue glory, Beetle killer

Allergic rhinitis, asthma, fever and other inflammatory conditions

Cissus quadrangularis is a perennial medicinal herb that reaches a height of 1.5 m. Its stem resembles the shape of bones and joints in the body. The stem has great bone healing capacity and thus is also known as “Bone Setter”. It hastens the rate of fracture healing by triggering the early regeneration of all connective tissues involved in the healing and quicker mineralization of callus. It is a rich source of vitamin C and calcium that are required for the general improvement of the bone health.

Veldt grape, devil’s backbone, asthisamharaka

Heal broken bones and injured ligaments and tendons, analgesic