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(Harida) Description: The Terminalia Chebula (Harida) tree grows in deciduous forests and is almost 100m high. The leaves are oval and arranged opposite. The fruit is a drupe, small and nut-like. The seeds are elliptical in shape. The flowers are monoecious, dull white to yellow in color. It is one among the ‘Triphala’. The seed …

(Ocimum Sanctum) Description: Tulsi is an erect sweet -scented pubescent herb, 30-100cm in height, growing in abundance near cultivated field gardens and waste lands. Its leaves, seeds and whole plant is useful. An ancient Ayurvedic herb popular for its medicinal properties to treat number of health disorders. For its excellent curative effect, it is also …

(Evolvulus alsinoides) Description: It is a grass like plant, found in the rocky areas during rainy season. In some areas, it is found throughout the year. It is a perennial plant, which grow out and then spread all over the ground and grass. The leaves are 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch long, broad at base …

(Hemidesmus indicus) Description: It is a plant that is found throughout India, growing under semi-dry conditions in the plains and up to an altitude of 600 m. It is quite commonly seen in open scrub jungles, hedges, uncultivated soil, etc. It is found in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Bangladesh, etc. Main Uses:  Supports skin …

(Mineral Pitch) Description: A sticky substance found primarily in the rocks of the Himalayas. It develops over centuries from the slow decomposition of plants. It’s an effective and safe supplement that can have a positive effect on your overall health and well-being. Main Uses:  Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory Relieves insomnia Relieves CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrom) Supports …

(Asparagus racemosus) Description: Grown all over India, mainly Northern India.  It is a member of the asparagus family. It’s also an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogenic herbs are said to help your body cope with physical and emotional stress. Main Uses:  Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory  Supports immune system Supports reproductive health and reduces symptoms menopause.  Reduces symptoms of …

(Piper Longum) Description: A herb that belongs to a family of Piperaceae, it is an aromatic, thin, and crawling flowering plant. Piper longum is generally known as long pepper or the Indian long pepper (Pipli). It is popularly used as a flavoring and additive agent in the preparation of diverse foods and herbal preparations. Main …

(Vitex Negund) Description: Nirgundi (Vitex Negund), commonly known as the Chinese chaste tree, five-leaved chaste tree, or horseshoe vitex, or nisinda is a large aromatic shrub with quadrangular, densely whitish, tomentose branchlets. It is widely used in folk medicine, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. Main Uses:  Enhances digestion Supports liver health Supports mental health …

(Mesua Ferrea) Description: A slow growing tree which grows up to 1500 meters which is known for its heaviness and hardness of its timber. It is also cultivated as an ornamental tree as it takes a graceful shape, lush green foliage, pink or red flush of leaves and beautiful white flowers with lovely fragrance. It …