Ayurvedic Herb Encyclopedia

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Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Premier adaptogen that builds strength, calms the nervous system, and rejuvenates the body. One of the most researched h...

Adaptogen

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Brahmi

Bacopa monnieri

The herb of grace, renowned for enhancing memory, intellect, and mental clarity. Named after Brahma, the creator god, fo...

Nervine

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Turmeric

Curcuma longa

The golden spice with powerful anti-inflammatory and blood-purifying properties. Used for over 4,000 years in Indian med...

Detox

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Tulsi

Ocimum sanctum

The queen of herbs, a sacred plant for respiratory health, immunity, and stress resilience. Worshipped in millions of In...

Respiratory

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Neem

Azadirachta indica

The village pharmacy — a potent bitter herb for skin purification, blood cleansing, and pest control. Every part of the ...

Detox

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Shatavari

Asparagus racemosus

The queen of herbs for women — a nourishing rejuvenative that supports hormonal balance, fertility, and lactation. The f...

Rejuvenative

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Amla

Emblica officinalis

The richest natural source of vitamin C and the single greatest Rasayana in Ayurveda. A powerful rejuvenative for longev...

Rejuvenative

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Triphala

Three-fruit compound (Haritaki + Bibhitaki + Amalaki)

The classic three-fruit formula for gentle detox, digestive health, and overall rejuvenation. The longest continuously p...

Digestive

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Ginger

Zingiber officinale

The universal medicine — a warming digestive stimulant that kindles Agni, relieves nausea, and supports immunity. One of...

Digestive

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Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

A soothing demulcent that heals the throat, supports respiration, and harmonizes herbal formulas. 50 times sweeter than ...

Respiratory

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Guduchi

Tinospora cordifolia

The divine nectar — a premier immunomodulator that balances all three doshas. Named "Amrita" (nectar of immortality) for...

Immune

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Moringa

Moringa oleifera

The miracle tree — packed with nutrients and antioxidants for comprehensive nourishment. Gram for gram, one of the most ...

Immune

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Shankhpushpi

Convolvulus pluricaulis

A calming nervine that sharpens intellect, improves memory, and promotes restful sleep. One of only four herbs classifie...

Nervine

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Arjuna

Terminalia arjuna

The guardian of the heart — a cardioprotective bark that strengthens cardiac function, lowers cholesterol, and supports ...

Circulatory

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Guggulu

Commiphora mukul

A resinous purifier that scrapes toxins from tissues, lowers cholesterol, and reduces inflammation. One of Ayurveda most...

Circulatory

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Haritaki

Terminalia chebula

The king of medicines — a gentle laxative and rejuvenative that balances all three doshas. Depicted in the hands of the ...

Digestive

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Bibhitaki

Terminalia bellirica

A rejuvenative fruit that clears excess Kapha from the lungs, supports respiratory health, and strengthens hair and voic...

Respiratory

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Pippali

Piper longum

The original "pepper" — a powerful bioenhancer that kindles digestion, improves herb absorption, and rejuvenates the res...

Digestive

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Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

The queen of spices — a fragrant carminative that soothes digestion, freshens breath, and balances all three doshas. The...

Digestive

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Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum

A warming bark that improves circulation, regulates blood sugar, and enhances digestion. Ayurveda distinguishes true cin...

Circulatory

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Gokshura

Tribulus terrestris

A rejuvenative herb for urinary health, vitality, and reproductive strength. One of the ten herbs in the legendary Dasha...

Rejuvenative

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Bhringaraj

Eclipta alba

The king of hair — a cooling herb that nourishes the liver, calms the mind, and promotes hair growth. The primary ingred...

Nervine

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Manjistha

Rubia cordifolia

The best blood purifier in Ayurveda — clears skin conditions, purifies the lymphatic system, and promotes radiant comple...

Detox

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Kutki

Picrorhiza kurroa

A potent Himalayan bitter that detoxifies the liver and clears excess Pitta and Kapha. Grows only above 3,000 meters — o...

Detox

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Vacha

Acorus calamus

A warming nervine that clears the mind, opens subtle channels, and enhances speech and intellect. The herb of Brihaspati...

Nervine

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Shilajit

Asphaltum punjabianum

A mineral-rich exudation that oozes from Himalayan rocks during summer — among the most prized Ayurvedic rasayanas. Trad...

Mineral Rasayana

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Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa

A herb whose name means "that which renews" — the premier Ayurvedic diuretic and hepato-renal rejuvenator. Used for over...

Diuretic / Hepato-Renal

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Kaunch Beej

Mucuna pruriens

Premier vajikarana herb and the richest natural source of L-DOPA — used traditionally for fertility, libido, Parkinson's...

Vajikarana / Neurological

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Musta

Cyperus rotundus

A small sedge whose tuber is one of the most prescribed Ayurvedic digestive and antipyretic herbs — featured in dozens o...

Digestive / Carminative

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Vidanga

Embelia ribes

The supreme Ayurvedic anti-parasitic herb — used for over two thousand years against intestinal worms, parasites and dig...

Anti-parasitic / Krimighna

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Lodhra

Symplocos racemosa

A bark widely used in classical Ayurveda for female reproductive health — particularly for heavy menstrual bleeding, leu...

Female Health / Astringent

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Jatamansi

Nardostachys jatamansi

A Himalayan rhizome whose calming, sleep-inducing properties have been treasured across Ayurvedic, Unani and Western tra...

Medhya / Nervine

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Daruharidra

Berberis aristata

A bright-yellow Himalayan stem-bark rich in berberine — used for centuries as an antimicrobial, hepatoprotective and ski...

Antimicrobial / Liver

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Kutaja

Holarrhena antidysenterica

The supreme Ayurvedic anti-diarrheal herb — used for over two millennia for chronic diarrhea, dysentery and IBS-D. Moder...

Anti-diarrheal

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Pippali Mool

Piper longum (root)

The root of the long-pepper plant — a stronger and more vata-balancing variant of pippali fruit. Used for asthma, chroni...

Respiratory / Digestive

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Vijaya

Cannabis sativa Linn.

Vijaya — meaning "victorious" in Sanskrit — is the classical Ayurvedic name for Cannabis sativa, used in licensed Ayurve...

Madakari (Classical Psychoactive Herb)