Category: Herbs

Arabic Name : Toot Aswad
Bengali Name : Toot
English Name : Black Mulberry
Gujarati Name : Shetoot
Hindi Name : Toot
Kannada Name : Tuti, Tool
Latin name : Morus nigra Linn.
Marathi Name : Sehtoot
Persian Name : Toot Siah
Sanskrit Name : Toola, Tood, Toot
Urdu Name : Kala Shehtoot

Description : Black mulberries contain some of the most powerful and effective antioxidants, Anthocyanins and Flavonoids, which help to improve blood circulation, neutralize free radicals, improve the body’s immune system and give the fruit its darkred to purple color.
Mulberry contains fiber, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, carbohydrates, iron band proteins essential to one’s good health.

Benefits of Black Mulberry :

• Black Mulberry helps in containing hypertension.
• Regular intake of Mulberry strengthens body parts like liver and kidney.
• Black Mulberry is helpful in treating constipation.
• Black Mulberry is instrumental in eliminating abdominal distention.
• Intake of mulberry juice after any surgery is restorative.
• Black Mulberry is helpful in recuperating after long-time sickness.
• Use of Black Mulberry keeps low cholesterol level in the body.Black Mulberry can suppress mutagenesis of carcinogens.
• Black Mulberry is helpful in reducing level of blood sugar.
• Regular use of Black Mulberry enhances appetite, and also improves the ability for digesting and assimilating.

Recommended Dosage : Fresh Fruit : 20 ml to 50 ml

Contraindication : This has no known cotraindications.

Bengali Name : Karola, Uchche
Chinese Name : Fu gua, Mu bie zi, Ku gua, Jin li zhi
English Name : Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Balsam Apple
French Name : Momordique charantia
German Name : Balsambirne
Gujarati Name : Karela
Hindi Name : Karela, Kareli
Kannada Name : Hagalakai
Kashmiri Name : Karel
Latin name : Momordica charantia Linn.
Marathi Name : Karlen, Karli
Punjabi Name : Karela
Sanskrit Name : Karavella, Sushavi, Kathilla
Urdu Name : Karela

Kerela or bitter-guard is well known vegetable famous for its bitter taste and curative properties as well. It is widely known that eating karela over long periods significantly lowers sugar levels in the blood and urine. Karela helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps body functions operating normally. It is known to aid in the metabolism of carbohydrates and hence it is useful in Diabetes Mellitus. Karela is an excellent blood purifier, activates spleen and liver and is highly beneficial in diabetes.

Benefits of Karela / Bitter Melon :

• Karela promotes normal sugar levels in blood and urine
• Karela helps to support is a good blood purifier
• Karela a polypeptide which is similar to bovine insulin
• Karela promotes health of the pancreas
• Karela supports liver health
• Karela helps in digestion
• Karela promotes the body’s natural metabolism
• Karela is considered to be a powerful detoxifier
• Karela helps support a normal immune system function.
• Karela helps maintain a normal level of triglycerides and cholesterol in the liver and blood.
• Karela helps achieve positive sugar regulating effect by suppressing the neural response to sweet taste stimuli.

Recommended Dosage : Juice : 10 to 20 ml; Dried Extract : 500 mg to 1 g powder.

Arabic Name : Labakh
Bengali Name : Bakul, Bukal, Bakal
English Name : Bullet Wood Tree, Elengi Tree, Indian Medlar, Spanish Cherry
French Name : Karanicim
German Name : Bakul-Baum, Spanische Kirsche
Gujarati Name : Bolsari
Hindi Name : Bakul, Mulsari, Mulshiri, Maulseri
Kannada Name : Ranje, Pagade Mara
Latin name : Mimusops elengi Linn.
Marathi Name : Bolsari
Persian Name : Mulsari
Punjabi Name : Maulsari
Sanskrit Name : Bakula, Gandhapushpa, Vakula, Sinhakesara
Urdu Name : Mulsari

Description : It is acrid, anthelmintic, antibilious, antidiarrhoeal, astringent, cardiotonic, cooling, febrifuge, styptic and tonic. Useful in discharges from the mucous membranes of the bladder and urethra. Also useful in fevers and as a general tonic. Also increases fertility in women.

Recommended Dosage : 5 g powder of the bark.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Bengali Name : Lajak, Lajjavati
Chinese Name : Han xiu cao
English Name : Sensitive Plant, Humble Plant, Touch Me Not, Shyness Grass
French Name : Sensitive commune, Herbe pudique ou Vive mimuese
German Name : Mimose, Schamhafte Sinnpflanze
Gujarati Name : Risamani, Lajavanti, Lajamani
Hindi Name : Chui Mui, Choti Mui, Lajwanti, Lajvanti, Lajja, Lajak, Lajjaru, Lajaru
Kannada Name : Muttidasenui, Machikegide, Lajjavati
Latin name : Mimosa pudica Linn.
Marathi Name : Lajalu
Punjabi Name : Lajan
Sanskrit Name : Lajjalu, Samanga, Namaskari
Urdu Name : Chhuimui

Description : The whole plant is alterative, anthelmintic, antiseptic, astringent, bitter, cooling and resolvent. Useful in cases of piles, fistula, bile, diarrhoea, amoebic dysentery and fevers.

Recommended Dosage : 5 to 10 g powder of whole plant.

Contraindication : This herb is not recommended during pregnancy.

Arabic Name : Narekaisar
Bengali Name : Nageshvar, Nagesar
Chinese Name : Thiet lucmoc
English Name : Cobra’s Saffron, Iron Wood Tree, Indian Rose Chestnut
French Name : Mesua Naghas
German Name : Eisenholz
Gujarati Name : Nagkesar, Sachunagkeshar, Nagchampa, Pilunagkesar, Tamranagkesar
Hindi Name : Nagkesar, Nagkeshar, Nagchampa, Nagesar
Kannada Name : Nagsampige
Latin name : Mesua ferrea Linn.
Marathi Name : Nagkesar
Persian Name : Naremushk
Punjabi Name : Nageswar
Sanskrit Name : Nagkesara, Nagkeshar, Nagpushpa, Hema, Gajakesara
Urdu Name : Nagkesar, Naremushk

Description : Nagkesar, Messua ferrea is a drug of choice for the problems with the slow digestion and it helps to get rid of the Ama deposited in the digestive system. Nagkesar is a herb of choice for natural cure of bleeding piles, when taken with the buttermilk. Nagkesar also works as a hemostatic herb- which reduces the excessive bleeding from the body, so Nagkesar is proficiently used in the conditions like heavy menstrual flow and even in a small condition of bleeding gums.

• Nagkesar has brain tonic it is useful in brain debility and hysteria.
• Nagkesar is used in anorexia, distaste, dyspepsia, emesis, worms
• Nagkesar acts as a haemostatic in bleeding piles, dysentery and menorrhagia It should be given as a single drug.
• Nagkesar is used in cough induced by kapha, dyspnoea and hiccoughs as it alleviates kapha.
• Nagkesar is used as a aphrodisiac
• Nagkesar has Diuretic, hence useful in retention of urine.
• Nagkesar is used in skin disorder, erysipelas.
• Nagkesar is beneficial to treat chronic fever and excessive thrist.
• Nagkesar is used to relieve pain in throat and head region.

Oil is used to treat skin diseases and its local application is also recommended in rheumatism.

Recommended Dosage : 1 to 3 g powder of dried stamens.

Contraindication : This herb is not recommended during pregnancy.

Arabic Name : Na’na’ Filfilee, Foodanj
Chinese Name : Pak hem ho, Heung-fa-chio, Xiang hua cai
English Name : Peppermint, Brandy Mint
French Name : Menthe poivrée
German Name : Pfefferminze
Hindi Name : Peepermint
Latin name : Mentha x piperita Linn.
Persian Name : Pudan
Sanskrit Name : Paparaminta
Urdu Name : Peepermint

Description : The oil is useful in spastic discomfort of the upper gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts, irritable colon, catarrhs of the respiratory tract and inflammation of the oral mucosa. It plays a role in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease. It is also useful in myalgia and neuralgia when applied externally. It is useful in treating pain and inflammation of muscles and joints due to its counter irritant actions.

Contains 29 to 48% menthol which acts as a sedative on the stomach and strengthens the bowels. Also used in medicine to relieve the pain of rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago, throat affections and toothache.

Recommended Dosage : 6 to 12 drops.

Contraindication : The essential oil has no known warnings or contraindications. Preparations containing peppermint oil should not be used on the face, particularly the nose, of infants and small children. Excessive use of the oil and Menthol may cause allergic reaction or irritate the stomach lining.

Arabic Name : Na’na’ Haquli
Bengali Name : Pudina
English Name : Mint
French Name : Menthe
Gujarati Name : Pudina
Hindi Name : Pudina, Nana, Podina
Latin name : Mentha arvensis Linn.
Marathi Name : Pudina
Persian Name : Pudinah
Punjabi Name : Pudina
Sanskrit Name : Putiha, Pudina
Urdu Name : Pudina

Pudina is one of the herbs that has it all which grown all over the world. It comes in many varieties such as spearmint, peppermint, pennyroyal, etc, each with distinct flavor. Pudina (Mint) is generally a sweet flavor imparting a cool sensation to the mouth. It is an excellent remedy for reducing symptoms related to digestion.

Mint (Pudina) Benefits :

• Combat bad breath.
• Relieves the symptoms of colds and flu.
• Pudina (Mint) can help with nasal allergies.
• It can relieve congestion, head colds and headaches.
• Act as a mild sedative and has calming properties.
• Relieve minor aches and pains such as muscle cramps and sprains.
• Mint is a very good cleanser for the blood.
• Inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria and fungus.
• Ease and unblock the breathing and respiratory passages and airways.
• Provides a cooling sensation to the skin and can help to treat minor burns, itching and skin irritations.
• Relieve symptoms of indigestion, heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome by relaxing the muscles in and around the intestine.
• Act as a powerful antioxidant, protecting the body against the formation of cancerous cells.
• Podina plays a significant role in alleviating swollen gums, mouth ulcers and toothaches.

Arabic Name : Baadhranjooya, Baadhranbooya, Turunjaan
Chinese Name : Xiang Feng Cao
English Name : Arabian or Gentle Balm
French Name : Mélisse
German Name : Melisse
Hindi Name : Billilotan
Kashmiri Name : Gandh Soi
Latin name : Melissa parviflora Benth.
Persian Name : Badrangboya
Urdu Name : Badranj Boya

Description : The Muslim herbalist Avicenna recommended it for heart problems. Its main action is as a tranquillizer. It is a soothing and calming agent for stressed nerves. The herb is a common constituent of relaxants, nervine and sleeping aids throughout the world. It is primarily indicated where there is dyspepsia associated with anxiety or depression. It relieves tension and stress reactions, is widely valued for its calming properties and has a tonic effect on the heart and circulatory system causing mild vasodilation of peripheral vessels, thus lowering blood pressure. It may also be used in migraine associated with tension, neuralgia, anxiety-induced palpitation and insomnia. Useful in liver diseases, halitosis and weakness of eyesight. Also used as a spermatogenic tonic. The plant also appears to have an effect on the thyroid gland and has been used to treat hyperthyroidism. Also useful in sinusitis. Experimental laboratory studies also suggest that arabian balm has antioxidant and anti-HIV properties, but further studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Recommended Dosage : 5 to 7 g of dried leaves.

Contraindication : This herb is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation.

Arabic Name : Ikleel al-malik, Shajarat al-hubb, Teeraazan, Daarshaan
Bengali Name : Ban Piring
Chinese Name : Bai hua cao mu xi
English Name : Tonkin Bean, Melilot, King’s Crown, King’s Clover
French Name : Mélilot Blanc
German Name : Honigklee, Weißer Steinklee, Süßklee, Weißer Honigklee
Hindi Name : Purang, Nakhuna, Purtuk
Latin name : Melilotus alba Desv.
Persian Name : Gayah Qaisar, Shahafsar
Urdu Name : Nikh

Description : The whole herb has anodyne, anticoagulant, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emollient and styptic properties. Useful in flatulence, colic, gastralgia and neuralgia. The dried leaves contain coumarin, this can be used as an anticlotting agent for the blood. Useful in inflammatory conditions of liver, spleen, intestines, uterus and rectum.

Recommended Dosage : 2 to 4 g powder of whole herb.

Contraindication : This herb is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. People who use prescription blood thinners (warfarin, Coumadin, aspirin, etc.), or those with any blood-clotting problem should not use Melilot. Overuse (many times the recommended dosage) may induce vomiting and other symptoms of poisoning.

Arabic Name : Habbul Ban, Sabhabh, Zanzalakht
Bengali Name : Ghora Nim, Mahanim
Chinese Name : Sen shu, Lien chou
English Name : Persian Lilac, Pride of India, Chinaberry Tree, Common Bead Tree
French Name : Azadirak commun

German Name : Zedrachbaum, Persischer Flieder, Chinesischer Holunder, Paternosterbaum
Gujarati Name : Bakanlimbodo
Hindi Name : Bakain, Bakayan, Mahaneem
Kannada Name : Turaka Bevu, Huchha Bevu, Chikka Bevu
Latin name : Melia azedarach Linn.
Marathi Name : Bakananimb
Persian Name : Tak
Punjabi Name : Drek
Sanskrit Name : Mahanimba, Himadruma, Parvatanimba Vraksha
Urdu Name : Bakain

Description : The fruits are acrid, analgesic, anthelmintic, antiinflammatory, antiperiodic, antiseptic, astringent, bitter, blood purifier, constipative, diuretic, febrifuge and thermogenic. Useful in leucoderma, leprosy, scrofula and other skin diseases.

Recommended Dosage : Fruit : 1 to 3 g powder of dried fruit; Bark : 3 to 6 g of dried bark.

Contraindication : This herb is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation.