Category: Herbs

Arabic Name : Neem
Bengali Name : Nim, Nimgach
English Name : Indian Lilac, Neem, Margosa
French Name : Azadirachta de l’lnde
German Name : Niembaum, Neembaum, Nimbaum
Gujarati Name : Limbro
Hindi Name : Neem, Nimb
Kannada Name : Bevu, Bevinamar
Kashmiri Name : Neem
Latin name : Melia azadirachta Linn.
Marathi Name : Nimb, Limb, Kadunimb, Balantanimb
Persian Name : Azad Darakhte Hindi
Punjabi Name : Nimb, Nim
Sanskrit Name : Nimba, Nimbaka
Urdu Name : Neem, Neeb

The benefits and value of neem (Azadirachta indica) tree and all its parts, do not require any introduction. Their uses in curing and preventing many diseases not only in humans but also in animals have been known to mankind for long. Neem is also used to protect plants from pests and insects, neem is also used to stimulate the growth of plants as it is considered to be a natural manure without any toxic effects. We give below some of the most important benefits

Benefits of Neem

• Neem is considered best anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and blood purifying agent and is helpful in skin related problems and keep the skin healthy and glowing.
• Neem is helpful as a tonic and astringent that promotes wound healing.
• Neem has detoxifying recompense that helps keep healthy circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems of the body.
• Neem extract has anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral actions that makes it a wonderful herb.
• It is helpful in treating fever like malarial fever and various cutaneous diseases.
• Due to presence of bitter taste it is beneficial in indigestion, constipation and restoring taste of mouth.
• Neem helps in fighting with the intestinal worms there by act as a de-worming agent.
• Neem extract is highly suggested in hyperacidity and epigastric pain.
• Good results of neem powder have also been seen in gastritis.
• Neem is widely and comprehensively used as powerful blood purifier.
• It gives excellent results in conditions like diabetes incipidus and diabetes mellitus due to occurrence of bitter taste.
• It is very supportive in curing urinary tract infection (UTI)
• It kindles liver for proper functioning consequently helps in maintaining proper secretions of liver.
• Neem acts on all kinds of skin related problems and provides good relief.
• Since ancient times neem leaves have been used as an agent that helps in increasing vision as it helps in repressing kapha dosha disorders thus liberating congestion on eyeballs caused due to mucus accretion in sinuses.
• It helps in reducing surplus urination.
• It has given excellent results in diseases like gonorrhea and syphilis

Properties of Neem Being Used for Capsules

• Anti bacterial
• Anti fungal
• Anti Inflammatory
• Anti viral
• Blood purifying
• Anti toxic

Neem Parts Used in Capsules :

• Neem leaf and its extracts
• Powdered bark and its extracts
• Neem seed extracts
• Neem oil
• Neem flower extracts
• Neem kernel

Arabic Name : Khubbaaz, Khubbayz, Khubbaazaa, Khubbaazee
English Name : Common Mallow, High Mallow, Wild Mallow, Blue Mallow, Cheeseflower
French Name : Mauve Commune

German Name : Rosspappel, Große Käsepappel, Wilde Malve
Hindi Name : Khubbazi, Papda
Kannada Name : Saunabindigegida
Kashmiri Name : Sotchal
Latin name : Malva sylvestris Linn.
Persian Name : Peezak, Khardaj, Khatmi Kochak, Khubarast
Sanskrit Name : Gulkhair
Urdu Name : Khubbazi

Description : The seeds are antitussive, astringent, cooling, decongestant, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative and lubricant. The seeds are also mucilaginous and therefore soothing to the mucous membranes lining the upper respiratory system. They can also be taken to calm inflammation in the digestive tract and to treat symptoms of constipation and colitis. Also useful in colds, cough, bronchitis, inflamed tissues, gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers, sore throat and irritable bowel syndrome.

A recent research has revealed that the polysaccharides contained in mallow can help to strengthen the immune system.

Recommended Dosage : 5 to 7 g powder of dried fruits.

Contraindication : Overuse (many times the recommended dosage) may cause nausea and vomiting.

Arabic Name : Tuffaah
Chinese Name : Lin-ch’in
English Name : Apple, Crabapple
French Name : Pommier, Croisson
German Name : Apfelbaum
Hindi Name : Seb
Kashmiri Name : Chunt
Latin name : Malus sylvestris Mill.
Persian Name : Seb Shirin
Sanskrit Name : Seb, Sev
Urdu Name : Seb

The health benefits of apple include digestion, stomach disorders, anemia, weakness, dental care, dysentry, heart disease, rheumatism, eye disorders, cancer, gout, and skin care. Apples can be eaten raw directly or through a variety of dishes such as fruit salads and custards. Apple juice is also a common drink throughout the world.

The health benefits of apple include the following :

Digestion :
Apples being rich in fiber help in digestion. Regular consumption of apples ensures smooth bowel movements and helps in preventing constipation and stomach disorders.

Anemia :
Apples are useful in treating anemia as it is rich in apples. Anemia is the deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood which can increased with the intake of iron rich diet such as apples.
Weakness :
Apples are known to remove weakness and add vigour and vitality of weak people. It is, therefore, often given to patients to help them recover fast from their illness. If you want to gain weight, apple should be a part of your diet daily. It also helps in detoxifying the body and improve the overall health.

Dental Care :
Eating apples helps in cleaning teeth and gum. It reduces the incidence of cavities in teeth. When you eat apples, the fiber in it cleanses the teeth, while the antiviral properties of the fruit keep bacteria and virus away.

Heart Disease :
Apple lowers the level of cholesterol and hence it is beneficial for the heart.

Rheumatism :
Patients who are suffering from rheumatism find apples very useful as it aids in the healing process.

Eye Disorders :
Apples are believed to make the eyes strong and improve eye-sight. It also helps in treating night blindness.

Skin Care :
Pastes of apple and honey, and apple and milk when applied on the skin increase it shine and glow.

Recommended Dosage : 50 ml juice.
Contraindication : Apples have no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Qanbeel, Kamala
Bengali Name : Kamila, Kamlagudi
English Name : Indian Kamal, Spoonwood
French Name : Kamola
German Name : Kamalabaum, Kamalapflanze
Hindi Name : Kamal, Kabila, Sindhur, Kamila, Kambeela
Kannada Name : Kapila, Kapilathettu, Kunkumadamara, Chandrahettu
Latin name : Mallotus philippinensis Muell.
Marathi Name : Shendri Kapila
Persian Name : Kambala
Punjabi Name : Kamila, Kamal, Rulya
Sanskrit Name : Kapila, Kambha, Kamala, Kampilla, Rajanaka
Urdu Name : Kamila

Description : The hairy glands on the fruit are anthelmintic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic, aperient, aphrodisiac, blood purifier, carminative, cathartic, purgative and lithotriptic. Taken internally, it reportedly removes leprous eruptions and freckles and pustules. Its greatest use, however, is in the use of tapeworm, being safer and more certain than other cures; the worm is passed whole and generally dead. Also useful in scabies and in herpetic ringworm. In a clinical study, the powder was administered to 52 school children infested with hook worm (H. nana) in a single dose for two days. There was satisfactory conversion of stools from positive to negative in 96% of the cases. The drug perhaps acted not only on the worms in intestinal lumen, but also on cysticeroid stage lodging in the intestinal villi.

Recommended Dosage : 500 mg to 1 g powder of hairy glands of fruit.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Bazr al-kattaan
Bengali Name : Mashina, Tisi
English Name : Linseed, Flaxseed, Lint Bells
French Name : Lin cultivé
German Name : Lein, Flachs
Gujarati Name : Alshi
Hindi Name : Alsi, Tisi
Kannada Name : Agasebeeja, Semeagare, Agasi
Kashmiri Name : Alsi, Alish, Kenu
Latin name : Linum usitatissimum Linn.
Marathi Name : Javas, Alshi
Persian Name : Tukhme Katan, Tukhme Zaghir
Punjabi Name : Ali, Alish, Alsi, Tisi
Sanskrit Name : Uma, Atasi
Urdu Name : Katan, Alsi

Description : The seeds are analgesic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antitussive, aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, nervine, pectoral, purgative, resolvent and tonic. Flaxseed is also a gentle laxative. It is used to treat long-term constipation and for colons damaged by abuse of laxatives. It is high in fiber and a gummy material called mucilage. These substances expand when they come in contact with water, so they add bulk to stool and help it move more quickly through the gastrointestinal tract, thereby acting as a laxative for constipation. Flaxseed is rich in two major healing factors, omega-3 fatty acids (50% more than the amount available from fish oil), and lignans. Flaxseeds are the most abundant source of compounds which can be converted by bacteria in the gut to lignans, special compounds which are demonstrating some rather impressive health benefits. The benefits include positive effects in relieving menopausal hot flashes, as well as anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activity. The mucilaginous infusion of the seeds is used internally as a demulcent in coughs, catarrh and bronchial affections.

Lipid-reducing and sugar-reducing effects have been demonstrated in various studies. Several studies, some conducted in people, suggest that flaxseed products may help to keep the heart and cardiovascular system healthy. Flaxseed products may lower cholesterol levels, help control blood pressure, and may reduce the buildup of plaque in arteries. Test tube and rat studies suggest that chemicals in flaxseed may help to prevent or shrink cancerous tumors. Due to its estrogen-like effects, some women use flaxseed oil to ease breast tenderness, alleviate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and help control menopausal symptoms. Flaxseed oil has also been recommended to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and arthritis. It is usually taken internally for all the purposes mentioned above. The oil may be used externally to help the healing of scalds and burns.

More recently, flaxseed has been shown to be beneficial for people suffering from digestive disorders. It is now recommended as an “effective herbal agent” for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The link between flaxseed and heart disease has been examined in a number of published studies. One of these studies published in the journal Atherosclerosis in 1997, observed the effects of adding flaxseed to the diet of rabbits with atherosclerosis. Researchers found that flaxseed reduced the development of plaque buildup by almost 50%. The authors concluded that flaxseed may help to prevent heart attacks and strokes related to high cholesterol levels. A study involving several dozen men with mild high blood pressure, which was published in the Journal of Human Hypertension in 1990, suggests that flaxseed oil may slightly lower blood pressure.

Recommended Dosage : Seeds : 5 to 10 g powder of dried seeds with sufficient amount of liquid (1:10); Oil : 7 to 14 ml.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Hurf, Tufaa, Thuffaa, Habb al-rashaad
Bengali Name : Chand Shura, Halim
Chinese Name : Jia du xing cai, Ting li zi
English Name : Common Cress, Watercress, Garden Cress
French Name : Cresson alénois, Passerage cultivée
German Name : Gartenkresse
Gujarati Name : Aseriya, Aseliyo
Hindi Name : Chansur, Halim, Haloon, Chandrasur
Kannada Name : Allibija, Haliv
Kashmiri Name : Halyun
Latin name : Lepidium sativum Linn.
Marathi Name : Ahaliva, Haliv
Persian Name : Tukhme Aspandan, Tukhme Teratezak
Punjabi Name : Holon, Taratej
Sanskrit Name : Chandrashur, Chandrika
Urdu Name : Halim, Halyun

Description : The seeds are alterative, aperient, aphrodisiac, bitter, carminative, demulcent, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, stimulant and tonic. The seeds contain vitamins C and B.

Seeds are useful in hiccups, indigestion, dysentery, diarrhoea, restorative in general debility and skin diseases caused due to impurity of blood. Also useful in seminal debility, erectile dysfunction, leucorrhoea and in cases of lumbago or any pains about the loins through rheumatism. It increases immunity in the body.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 6 g powder of dried seeds.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Toodharee, Toodharanj
Chinese Name : Tian zi cao
English Name : Pepper-grass, Pepper-wort
French Name : Poivre-herbe
German Name : Grasblättrige Kresse
Hindi Name : Tudri
Latin name : Lepidium iberis Linn.
Persian Name : Toodaree
Urdu Name : Tudri

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Recommended Dosage : 10 g powder of dried seeds.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Hinnaa, Hinaaya, Henna, Farfoos, Qifroos
Bengali Name : Mehadi, Mendi
Chinese Name : Jan-chih-chia-ts’ao
English Name : Henna, Alcanna, Reseda
French Name : Henné
German Name : Henna, Hennastrauch
Gujarati Name : Mendi
Hindi Name : Hina, Mehendi
Kannada Name : Korate, Madarangi
Kashmiri Name : Ma’anz
Latin name : Lawsonia inermis Linn.
Marathi Name : Mendi, Mehendi
Persian Name : Hina
Punjabi Name : Mehndi
Sanskrit Name : Mendika, Mendi
Urdu Name : Hina, Henna, Mehendi

Hina is essential cosmetic item and popular in women. It is important substance in aromatic essence. Hina is applied on nails and palms. The Hina leaves are cool, tonic value, used in impurity of blood and for reducing swelling.
Hina is a flowering plant with the botanical name lawsonia inermis. Hennais mostly used as a coloring agent. It is mixed with other natural dyes. Its flower oil is used in perfume.

Benefits of Hina :

• Boosts hair growth: Henna helps in the cure of hair loss.
• Make hair shine
• Hina flowers are useful in pain.
• A paste of Hina leaves gives soles relieve.
• Hina flower helpful in headaches. Prepare paste of henna flower & vinegar, apply this paste on head.
• Useful for burns caused by fire. The leaves ground with water are applied over the affected area.
• Hina leaves Beneficial for mouth ulcers and blisters in the mouth.

Also useful in headache, burns, burning of feet, wounds, ulcers and enlargement of spleen and liver. The leaves can be used for jaundice and psoriasis.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 5 powder of dried leaves.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Ustookhoodoos, Halhaal, Sunbul al-ahaaniya, Arshameesa, Arshaneesa, Washa’i al-shaikh
Bengali Name : Tuntuna
English Name : Arabian Lavender, French Lavender
French Name : Stoechas Arabique, Lavande
German Name : Schopflavendel, Welscher Lavendel
Gujarati Name : Lavendara No Phul
Hindi Name : Dharu
Kashmiri Name : Kale weouth
Latin name : Lavandula stoechas Linn.
Persian Name : Ustkhuddus, Jarub Dimagh
Urdu Name : Ustkhuddus

Description : The flowers are adaptogen, analgesic, antiasthmatic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiflatulent, antifungal, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, carminative, cholagogue, demulcent, digestive, mildly diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, good stimulant, stomachic, mildly sedative and tonic. They are used for anxiety, depression and nervous tension and stress. They are also used as a tension headache, sinus and migraine remedy. The flowers have been nicknamed “The Broom of Brain” as they are said to sweep away all ‘Kafa’ impurities, removes obstruction, strengthen brain power, expel brain crudities and clarifies the intellect.

Lavender has a regulating effect on the nervous system with its balancing and harmonising nature. Being an adaptogen, it can have a restorative effect in cases of listlessness or weakness, but conversely has a calming effect on hyperactivity or agitation. It is one of the best stress relievers known and also helps with insomnia. Soothes indigestion and colic, and relieves wind and bloating.

The oil from the flowers is used for has been used for headaches, sore muscles or tense muscles, arthritis and rheumatism.

Recommended Dosage : 5 to 7 g powder of flowers.

Contraindication : Avoid high doses during pregnancy because it is a uterine stimulant. Also avoid the use of this herb during breastfeeding.

Arabic Name : Khass
Bengali Name : Kahu
English Name : Lettuce
French Name : Laitue Cultivé
German Name : Salat, Gartensalat, Lattich
Gujarati Name : Kahu
Hindi Name : Kahu, Salad
Kannada Name : Hakkarike, Saleet
Latin name : Lactuca sativa Linn.
Marathi Name : Kahu
Persian Name : Kahu
Punjabi Name : Kahu
Urdu Name : Tukhme Kahu

Description : The seed is anodyne, antispasmodic, cooling, mildly diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, hypnotic and sedative. Useful in insomnia, cough, acute and chronic bronchitis, asthma and pertussis. Also useful in palpitation, insanity and erectile dysfunction. It stimulates the urine elimination, very appropriate in those cases in that it is necessary to stimulate the kidneys to increase micturition, in illnesses like obesity, benign prostatic hypertropy (BPH), arterial hypertension, oedema, nephritis, kidney stone, cystitis, etc.

The oil from the seeds prevents fall of hair, headaches, insomnia and is a brain tonic if applied to the head and a drop or two is instilled in the ears and nose.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 5 g powder of seeds.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.