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(Azadiracta Indica) Description: Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a type of evergreen tree native to India. In Ayurvedic medicine, neem extract has long been used for a variety of health-related purposes. Main Uses:  Relieves constiaption Relieves Cough Aids gastric ulcers Aids Asthma Supports Immune system Promotes healthy skin and blood Supports respiratory system  Supports Agni Supports …

(Pruriens) Description: Mucuna is a revered herb of India, where it is known as velvet bean. It has potent libido and mood-enhancing properties due to its effect on dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which, like serotonin, regulates mood. Main Uses:  Supports stress management Supports motor skills Improves energy and endurance Supports …

(Symplocos Racemosa) Description: A medium sized evergreen tree that grows in north India and up to Chhota Nagpur in Bihar and Malbar. Main Uses:  Supports woman’s menstrual health Detoxifier, antibacterial, antifungal Supports body weight management  Supports skin health Effect on Doshas: Balances Pitta and KaphaRasa (taste): Kashaya (Astringent)Virya (potency): Sheeta (Cooling)Vipaka (post digestive effect): Katu …

(Cissus quadrangularis) Description: Perennial climbing herb. It is also known as Cissus quadrangular and belongs to family Vitaceae. The flowers of the plant are greenish white in color. Its fruits vary from dark purple to black in color and contain many seeds. The shrub is native to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and India, but is also …

(Chebulic Myrobalan) Description: One of the three herbs in Triphala. 20 to 30 meter tall trees. Flowering in April- May. Grown all over India from Kashmir to Assam.   Main Uses:  Supports cognitive function Prevents diabetes Reduces mental and anxiety Supports Libido (aphrodisiac) Supports Agni Promotes weight loss Strong antibacterial & antifungal  Effect on Doshas: TridoshicRasa …

(Tribulus Terrestris) Description: Gokshura is also known as Tribulus terrestris which is widely distributed in the world and only grows in dry climates where only a few plants can survive. It is considered an invasive species in North America. Gokshura is an herbaceous tap rooted perennial plant which grows in summer in colder climates. This …

(Tinospora Cordifolia) Description: A large climber, with small yellow flowers accompanied with oval shaped, slimy pea-like fruit. Grown all over India. Main Uses:  Supports liver function Supports immune system Supports Respiratory system (fights respiratory diseases) Reduces stress Supports Agni Supports muscles (Mamsa Dhatu) Anti-inflammatory Relieves fever Aphrodisiac Supports cardiovascular system Effect on Doshas: Pacifies all …

(Commiphora Mukul) Description: Guggulu is a powerful and potent herb derived from the flowering mukul myrrh tree found in arid climates in India. Main Uses:  Anti-Inflammatory Relieves sinus infection Supports Joints Lowers Cholesterol  Detoxifier  Supports skin health Regulates menstrual cycle Aids weight loss Effect on Doshas: Aggravates Pitta, Pacifies Kapha and VataRasa (taste): Tikta, Katu, …

(Zingiber Officinale) Description: Ginger, Zingiber officinale, is an erect, herbaceous perennial plant in the family Zingiberaceae grown for its edible rhizome (root) which is widely used as a spice. Originated in south east Asia. Main Uses:  Supports Agni Supports immune system Supports respiratory system Supports circulatory system  Supports menstrual cramps Relieves nausea Supports dyspepsia Effect …