(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 …

(Foeniculum vulgare) Description: Fennel is a member of the Umbelliferae family, making it close cousins with the likes of carrot, dill, parsley, cumin, and coriander. All parts of the plants are edible. The plant itself can typically reach between 3 and 8 feet tall, and it prefers full sun, hot climates, and dry, limey soil. …

(Terminalia Belerica) Description: Large Tree that grows up to 20+ meters tall. Grown all over India. One of the three herbs that makes up triphala. Main Uses:  Digestive aid Improves respiratory health Liver cleanser Immunity booster Weight management Anti-inflammatory Effect on Doshas: Balances Kapha & PittaRasa (taste): Kashaya (Astringent)Virya (potency): Ushna (Heating)Vipaka (post digestive effect): …

(Bacopa monnieri) Description: A creeper that spreads on the ground, and grows typically in marshy places.  Main Uses:  medhya rasayana  anti-anxiety Brain tonic Anti-inflammatory Relieves depression The juice is an ingredient in abhyanga oils and can be applied on painful joints and muscles as an analgesic Effect on Doshas: Tridoshic mainly pacifies vata and pittaRasa …

(Boswelia Serrata) Description: Boswelia is an extract sourced from the gum resin produced by the Boswelia serrata, a branching tree native to Africa and Arabia. Also known as “Indian frankincense“. Main Uses:  anti-inflammatory  relieves pain  stimulates respiration blood purifier Effect on Doshas: Pacifies all doshasRasa (taste): Madhura, Katu, Tikta (sweet, pungent, and bitter)Virya (potency): Ushna …

(Withania Somnifera) Description: A root grown almost all over India including the Himalayas.  Main Uses:  Powerful adaptogen Improves sexual and reproductive health Increases resilience to stress due to its adaptogenic properties Antioxidant Reduces cortisol levels Balances blood sugar levels Improves memory and cognitive function Promotes relaxation and deep sleep Relieves adrenal fatigue Effect on Doshas: …

Ajwan (Apium graveolens) Wild Celery Seeds Description: Ajwain is native to the Middle East and is still common in Egypt as well as Indian cooking. Like turmeric, ajwain is a spice used to enhance digestibility rather than flavor. All parts of this herb have a very strong scent and can be used for medicine. Main …

Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis)  Description: A fruit originally grown all over India. Amalaki is helpful for a wide variety of health problems, improving healthy functioning of the liver, heart, brain, and lungs. It’s also a component of a popular Ayurvedic remedy called triphala, thought to enhance immunity and treat various health conditions. In Sanskrit, the …