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Herb Encyclopedia · जड़ी-बूटी

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37 herbs, minerals and oils we use — what they are, what Ayurveda says they do, and which of our products contain them.

यवानी

Ajwain

Trachyspermum ammi · Seed

Carom seeds — the first remedy every Indian kitchen reaches for when the stomach feels heavy.

Gas & bloatingDigestionAppetiteAcidity relief

Dosha: Balances Vata & Kapha

Found in: Agni Deepan Churna

आमलकी

Amla

Phyllanthus emblica · Fruit

Indian gooseberry — one of nature's richest sources of Vitamin C and the base of Chyawanprash. A rasayana for everyone.

ImmunityHair & skinDigestionAntioxidant

Dosha: Balances all three doshas

Found in: Kesar Chyawanprash, Giloy Tulsi Ras, Triphala Churna, Amla Ras, Bhringraj Kesh Taila, Nalpamaradi Tailam, Kesh Rasayan Capsules, Karela Jamun Ras, Daily Wellness Kit

अशोक

Ashoka

Saraca asoca · Bark

The 'remover of sorrow'. Ashoka bark is the classical uterine tonic for comfortable, regular cycles.

Regular cyclesUterine healthMenstrual comfortHealthy flow

Dosha: Balances Kapha & Pitta

Found in: Nari Santulan Tablets

अश्वगंधा

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera · Root

The 'smell of the horse' — said to give the strength of a stallion. The most researched adaptogen in Ayurveda, used for stress, strength and vitality.

Manages stress & cortisolMuscle strengthDeep sleepVitality & stamina

Dosha: Balances Vata & Kapha

Found in: Shilajit Gold Resin, Ashwagandha Root Extract, Veerya Plus Stamina Capsules, Safed Musli Pak, Bala Ashwagandha Taila, Kesar Chyawanprash, Nidra Sleep Tablets, Mahanarayan Taila

बला

Bala

Sida cordifolia · Root

Literally 'strength'. A nourishing herb for muscles, nerves and stamina, used widely in massage oils.

Muscle strengthNerve healthStaminaVata balance

Dosha: Balances Vata & Pitta

Found in: Bala Ashwagandha Taila, Men's Vitality Kit, Mahanarayan Taila

भृंगराज

Bhringraj

Eclipta alba · Whole plant

'King of hair'. Used for centuries to reduce hair fall, prevent premature greying and calm the scalp.

Hair fall controlHair growthPrevents greyingScalp health

Dosha: Balances Kapha & Vata

Found in: Bhringraj Kesh Taila, Kesh Rasayan Capsules

बिभीतकी

Bibhitaki

Terminalia bellirica · Fruit

The third fruit of Triphala. Supports respiratory and digestive health.

DigestionRespiratory healthEye healthDetox

Dosha: Balances Kapha

Found in: Triphala Churna

ब्राह्मी

Brahmi

Bacopa monnieri · Whole plant

Named after Brahma — the creator. The classical Medhya rasayana for memory, focus and a calm mind.

Memory & focusCalm mindLearningStress relief

Dosha: Balances Vata & Pitta

Found in: Bhringraj Kesh Taila, Kesh Rasayan Capsules, Brahmi Medha Vati, Nidra Sleep Tablets, Ojas Herbal Tea

त्वक्

Dalchini

Cinnamomum verum · Bark

Ceylon cinnamon — warming, sweet and supportive of healthy metabolism.

WarmthMetabolismImmunityDigestion

Dosha: Balances Vata & Kapha

Found in: Immunity Kadha

गुडूची

Giloy

Tinospora cordifolia · Stem

Called Amrita — the root of immortality. Supports immunity, fever recovery and detoxification.

ImmunitySeasonal wellnessDetoxLiver health

Dosha: Balances all three doshas

Found in: Kesar Chyawanprash, Giloy Tulsi Ras, Immunity Kadha, Daily Wellness Kit

गोक्षुर

Gokshura

Tribulus terrestris · Fruit

The spiky fruit of a desert creeper. Used for urinary health, muscular strength and male vitality.

Muscle strengthUrinary tract healthMale vitalityKidney support

Dosha: Balances all three doshas

Found in: Veerya Plus Stamina Capsules, Safed Musli Pak, Gokshura Vati

गुग्गुलु

Guggulu

Commiphora mukul · Resin

A fragrant resin — the classical carrier for fat metabolism and joint formulations.

Weight managementCholesterol supportJoint healthMetabolism

Dosha: Balances Vata & Kapha

Found in: Medohar Guggulu

शतपत्री

Gulab

Rosa damascena · Petals

Damask rose — cooling, soothing and heart-opening.

CoolingSkin toneCalmDigestion

Dosha: Balances Pitta

Found in: Shatavari Kalpa, Kesar Ubtan, Ojas Herbal Tea

हरिद्रा

Haridra

Curcuma longa · Rhizome

Turmeric — the golden spice of India. Anti-oxidant, skin-brightening and deeply healing.

Skin glowJoint comfortImmunityHealing

Dosha: Balances all three doshas

Found in: Kumkumadi Tailam, Kesar Ubtan, Nalpamaradi Tailam, Shallaki Plus

हरीतकी

Haritaki

Terminalia chebula · Fruit

The 'king of medicines' in Tibetan tradition. Gentle, regular cleansing for the colon.

Regular bowel movementDetoxDigestionRejuvenation

Dosha: Balances all three doshas

Found in: Triphala Churna, Medohar Guggulu, Daily Wellness Kit

हिंगु

Hing

Ferula asafoetida · Resin

Asafoetida — a pungent resin that kindles Agni and relieves gas.

Bloating reliefDigestionGasAppetite

Dosha: Balances Vata & Kapha

Found in: Agni Deepan Churna

जम्बू

Jamun

Syzygium cumini · Fruit & seed

Indian blackberry. Jamun seed is the classical herb for managing sugar metabolism.

Sugar metabolismDigestionOral healthAntioxidant

Dosha: Balances Kapha & Pitta

Found in: Karela Jamun Ras

जटामांसी

Jatamansi

Nardostachys jatamansi · Rhizome

Himalayan spikenard — a calming herb for restful sleep and a settled nervous system.

Restful sleepCalm nervesMood balanceHair health

Dosha: Balances all three doshas

Found in: Bhringraj Kesh Taila, Brahmi Medha Vati, Nidra Sleep Tablets

मरिच

Kali Mirch

Piper nigrum · Fruit

Black pepper — the bio-enhancer that improves absorption of other herbs.

AbsorptionRespiratory healthDigestionMetabolism

Dosha: Balances Kapha & Vata

Found in: Ashwagandha Root Extract, Immunity Kadha, Agni Deepan Churna, Medohar Guggulu

कारवेल्ल

Karela

Momordica charantia · Fruit

Bitter gourd — bitter taste that Ayurveda uses to balance blood sugar and cleanse the blood.

Healthy sugar levelsBlood purificationMetabolismLiver health

Dosha: Balances Kapha & Pitta

Found in: Karela Jamun Ras

कपिकच्छु

Kaunch Beej

Mucuna pruriens · Seed

Velvet bean seeds, a natural source of L-DOPA. A classical Vajikarana dravya for male vitality, mood and motivation.

Drive & motivationMale reproductive healthMood supportNervous system tonic

Dosha: Balances Vata

Found in: Veerya Plus Stamina Capsules, Kaunch Beej Churna, Men's Vitality Kit

केसर

Kesar

Crocus sativus · Stigma

Kashmiri saffron — hand-picked stigmas of the crocus flower. Brightens skin, lifts mood and warms the body.

Skin radianceMood upliftWarmth & circulationVitality

Dosha: Balances all three doshas

Found in: Shilajit Gold Resin, Safed Musli Pak, Kesar Chyawanprash, Kumkumadi Tailam, Kesar Ubtan

लोध्र

Lodhra

Symplocos racemosa · Bark

An astringent bark used for women's reproductive health and clear skin.

Reproductive healthHormone balanceClear skinHealthy flow

Dosha: Balances Kapha & Pitta

Found in: Nari Santulan Tablets

मंजिष्ठा

Manjistha

Rubia cordifolia · Root

The finest blood purifier in Ayurveda. Evens skin tone and clears blemishes.

Even skin toneBlood purificationBlemish careGlow

Dosha: Balances Pitta & Kapha

Found in: Nari Santulan Tablets, Kumkumadi Tailam

शिग्रु

Moringa

Moringa oleifera · Leaf

The drumstick tree — a nutrient powerhouse with iron, calcium and complete plant protein.

NutritionEnergyJoint comfortMetabolism

Dosha: Balances Kapha & Vata

Found in: Kesh Rasayan Capsules, Moringa Capsules

रक्त चंदन

Rakta Chandan

Pterocarpus santalinus · Heartwood

Red sandalwood — cooling and complexion-enhancing, a key ingredient of Kumkumadi.

Even skin toneCoolingBlemish careGlow

Dosha: Balances Pitta

Found in: Kumkumadi Tailam, Kesar Ubtan

श्वेत मुसली

Safed Musli

Chlorophytum borivilianum · Root tuber

A white tuber prized in Ayurveda as 'divya aushadh'. Traditionally used as a strength-building and rejuvenating tonic.

Strength & staminaVitality tonicPost-workout recoveryGeneral debility

Dosha: Balances Vata & Pitta

Found in: Veerya Plus Stamina Capsules, Safed Musli Pak

शल्लकी

Shallaki

Boswellia serrata · Resin

Indian frankincense. Standardised for boswellic acids that support joint comfort and mobility.

Joint comfortMobilityCartilage healthMorning stiffness

Dosha: Balances Vata & Kapha

Found in: Shallaki Plus

शंखपुष्पी

Shankhpushpi

Convolvulus pluricaulis · Whole plant

Blue conch flower — a Medhya herb for intellect and calm.

MemoryCalmConcentrationSleep

Dosha: Balances all three doshas

Found in: Brahmi Medha Vati

शतावरी

Shatavari

Asparagus racemosus · Root

'She who possesses a hundred husbands' — the queen of women's herbs. A cooling, nourishing rasayana for hormonal balance.

Hormonal balanceLactation supportMenstrual comfortMenopause support

Dosha: Balances Vata & Pitta

Found in: Safed Musli Pak, Bala Ashwagandha Taila, Shatavari Kalpa, Nari Santulan Tablets, Mahanarayan Taila

शिलाजीत

Shilajit

Asphaltum punjabianum · Purified mineral resin

A mineral-rich resin that seeps from Himalayan rock at 16,000+ ft. Ayurveda calls it the 'conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness'. Rich in fulvic acid and 80+ trace minerals.

Stamina & enduranceStrength and recoveryHealthy testosterone supportEnergy at the cellular level

Dosha: Balances Vata & Kapha

Found in: Shilajit Gold Resin, Veerya Plus Stamina Capsules, Men's Vitality Kit

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