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Bengali Name : Siyal Kanta
English Name : Camel’s Thistle
German Name : Til Kanto
Hindi Name : Brahm Dandi, Untakatara
Latin name : Tricholepis angustifolia DC.
Sanskrit Name : Ajadandi, Brahmadandi, Kantapatraphala
Urdu Name : Brahm Dandi

Description : It is alterative, aphrodisiac, aromatic, bitter, diuretic and a nerve tonic. Useful in blood impurities like itch, boils, pimples and skin disorders. Also useful in spermatorrhoea and nocturnal emission.

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

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

Arabic Name : Hasak, Dareesa, Shirsheer, Hummos al-ameer
Bengali Name : Gokshur, Gokhuri
Chinese Name : Bai ji li, Tu chi li
English Name : Small Caltrops, Land Caltrops, Puncture Vine, Goathead
French Name : Croix-de-Malte
German Name : Burzeldorn
Gujarati Name : Methogokharu, Nhane Gokharu, Betha Ghokaru
Hindi Name : Gokhru, Chota Gokhru
Kannada Name : Senna Negalu, Negalamullu, Negalu
Kashmiri Name : Michirkand, Pakhda
Latin name : Tribulus terrestris Linn.
Marathi Name : Sarate, Kate Gokharu
Persian Name : Khare Khasak Khurd, Kharsah Goshah
Punjabi Name : Makhar, Gokhru
Sanskrit Name : Gokshura
Urdu Name : Gokhru Khurd

Tribulus Terrestris (Gokhru Khurd), an Ayurvedic herb, is commonly known as Gokshur. This herb is most commonly used as an aphrodisiac, for urinary genital support, and sometimes, even for body building purpose.

It functions as a potent herb for enhancing low libido. Gokhru Khurd herbal extract do not contain hormones, but induces the synthesis of hormone like Luteinizing Hormones (LH) and Testosterones.

Gokhru Khurd has been widely used for sexual dysfunction in both; males and females. In China and India, the herb Tribulus terrestris has been touted as liver, kidney, urinary, and cardiovascular remedies. In Ayurvedic science, the herb is considered to be a general health tonic and urinary tract disinfectant.

Benefits of Gokhru Khurd :

• Helps to improve sex drive
• Helps to improve sperm count
• Helps to enhance penile erection
• Helps to prevent urogenital infections
• Helps to boost stamina for sustaining sexual functions

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

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications, but should probably be avoided by pregnant or lactating women.

Bengali Name : Paniphal, Singhade, Jalfal
English Name : Indian Water Chestnut, Indian Caltrop
French Name : Noix aquatique Corniole
German Name : Wassernuss, Wasserkastanie
Gujarati Name : Shingoda, Singoda
Hindi Name : Singhara, Singhada
Latin name : Trapa bispinosa Roxb.
Marathi Name : Shingoda
Punjabi Name : Singhade, Gaunaree
Sanskrit Name : Sringataka, Jalaphala
Urdu Name : Singhara

Description : The fruit is antipyretic, appetiser, aphrodisiac, astringent, constipating, cooling, diuretic, haemostatic, nutritive, sweet and tonic. Rich in calcium and is useful in general debility, attenuated semen, oligospermia and sexual debility. Also useful in leucorrhiea, diarrhoea, dysentery, intermittent fevers, haemorrhages, haemoptysis, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, dysuria, polyuria and other urinary disorders.

Recommended Dosage : 5 to 10 g powder of dried fruit.

Contraindication : This fruit has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Kummun al-malik, Nanakhwah, Ajwayn
Bengali Name : Ajowan, Jowan, Yavani, Yamani
Chinese Name : Yin du zang, Hui xiang
English Name : Bishop’s Weed, Omum, Ajowan, Lovage
French Name : Ajowan, Ammi
German Name : Ajowan, Indischer Kümmel
Gujarati Name : Ajma, Ajmo, Yavan, Javain
Hindi Name : Ajwain, Ajwayan
Kannada Name : Oma, Yom, Omu
Kashmiri Name : Javend
Latin name : Trachyspermum ammi Sprague.
Marathi Name : Onwa, Onba
Persian Name : Nankhwah, Zeniyan
Punjabi Name : Jawain
Sanskrit Name : Yavani, Yavanika
Urdu Name : Ajwain Desi (Seeds), Sat Ajwain (Thymol)

Description : The seeds possess antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. They are used in respiratory disorders. It is useful in chest congestion occurring due to accumulated cough. In conditions like whooping cough and asthmatic bronchitis it is used alongside the main line of treatment. The seeds can be taken orally and/or used externally for fomentation of the respiratory area. They have proven their effectiveness in common conditions like rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, etc.

The volatile oil (Thymol) and the seeds are useful in flatulence, indigestion, colic, diarrhoea, cholera, hysteria and spasmodic affections of the bowels and checks chronic discharges such as profuse expectoration in bronchitis. Relieves muscle spasms.

Recommended Dosage : Seeds :- 3 to 6 g powder; Thymol : 30 mg to 120 mg

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

Arabic Name : Gilo
Bengali Name : Gulanch, Gilo, Gadanch, Ningilo
Chinese Name : Kuan chu hsing, Xin ye qing niu dan
English Name : Moon Creeper, Heart-Leaved Moonseed, Indian Quinine
French Name : Plante grimpante de lune
German Name : Mond-Kriechpflanze
Gujarati Name : Gado, Galo, Gulo, Gulwel
Hindi Name : Giloe, Gulancha, Giloy
Kannada Name : Amrutaballi, Uganiballi
Kashmiri Name : Amrita, Gilo
Latin name : Tinospora cordifolia Miers
Marathi Name : Gulvel, Giroli
Persian Name : Gulbel
Punjabi Name : Gilo
Sanskrit Name : Guduchi, Madhparni, Amrita, Soma-valli
Urdu Name : Gilo

Description : Gilo is used to improve the immune system and the body’s resistance to infections. It is also an effective immuno-stimulant. The plant is also used in dyspepsia, and various types of fever.
Gilo helps increase the effectiveness of protective white blood cells and helps in building the body’s own defense mechanism (immune system).

Other Benefits Of Tinospora cordifolia Miers (Gilo)

• Gilo possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties. It is used in common skin conditions and gout.
• Gilo is quite useful in thirst, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, liver disorders, jaundice, acid-peptic disorder, dysentery, sprue and worms.
• Gilo is effective in cardiac debility, blood, disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, splenomegaly, gout and anemia.
• Because of its Snigdha Guna and Madhura Vipaka; Guyduchi is also a very good aphrodisiac.
• Gilo benefits a lot in prameha – urinary insufficiencies specially diabetes and other disorders of urinary bladder.
• Gilo is used in chronic fever and typhoid fever.
• Gilo reduces burning, normalizes temperature, improves appetite and increases the strength.

Recommended Dosage : 5 to 10 g powder of stem; 500 mg to 2 g of extract.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Haleelaj, Ahleelaj, Ihleelaj
Bengali Name : Haritaki, Hora
Chinese Name : He zi
English Name : Chebulic Myrobalan
French Name : Bad amier Chébule, Myrobalan chébule
German Name : Chebulische Myrobalane
Gujarati Name : Hirdo, Himaja, Pilo-Harda, Hardo
Hindi Name : Harad, Har
Kannada Name : Anelekai, Har
Kashmiri Name : Halela
Latin name : Terminalia chebula Retz.
Marathi Name : Hirda, Haritaki, Harda, Hireda
Persian Name : Halela
Punjabi Name : Halela, Harar, Haser
Sanskrit Name : Haritaki
Urdu Name : Halela

Description : Halela would be extremely useful for your chronic acidity problem. These are matchless in revitalizing healthy digestive system and could successfully get you relief from acidity. These herbal products are purely natural, completely free of any side effects, and extremely easy to use.

Benefits of Halela :

• The herb Haritaki (Halela) has following health benefits – Important Health Benefits of Haritaki
  The herb has rejuvenative, laxative, astringent, purgative and dry properties.
• Paste made from the herb is effective in healing process of the wounds and ulcers. It also reduces swelling and acts as a cleanser.
• The herb relieves the eyelids in conjunctivitis.
• Regular gargling with the herb’s decoction helps in oral ulcers, sore throat and stomatitis.
• It acts as an active astringent and relieves bleeding and loose gums and also gums ulceration.
• It is also the main ingredient in Triphala, which is used to treat bleeding gums, hair wash and cleaning tooth in pyorrhea.
• Several gastrointestinal ailments such as ascites, tumors, enlargement of liver-spleen, piles, colitis and intestinal worms can be treated.
• The herb is a memory enhancer and is salutary in urinary stones and dysuria.
• The herb is effective in digestion and improves appetite.
• The herb has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, it is beneficial in vaginal discharges such as leucorrhea and urethral discharges such as spermatorrhea.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 6 g powder of dried mature fruits.

Contraindication : The fruit has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Baleej
Bengali Name : Bayada, Baheda
English Name : Belleric Myrobalan
German Name : Belerische Myrobalane
Gujarati Name : Veheda, Beda
Hindi Name : Bahera, Baheda
Kannada Name : Tarekai, Tode
Kashmiri Name : Babelo, Balali
Latin name : Terminalia belerica Roxb.
Marathi Name : Behda, Behada, Bahela
Persian Name : Balelaj
Punjabi Name : Bahera, Bayrah
Sanskrit Name : Bibhitaki, Vibhitaki, Karshaphala, Kalidruma
Urdu Name : Bahera, Balela

Description : The fruit possesses myocardial depressive activity. It is anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, digestive, expectorant, laxative, lithotriptic, rejuvenative, stomachic and tonic. It is used in coughs, bronchitis, sore throat and hoarseness. Its pulp is used in oedema, piles and diarrhoea. It is also useful in biliousness, leprosy, fever, hair care and weakness of eyesight.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 6 g powder of dried ripe fruit.

Contraindication : The fruit has no known warnings or contraindications.

Bengali Name : Arjun Gach
Chinese Name : San guo mu
English Name : Arjuna Myrobalan, White Murdah
German Name : Arjunbaum
Gujarati Name : Arjun
Hindi Name : Arjuna, Koha
Kannada Name : Matri
Latin name : Terminalia arjuna Roxb.
Marathi Name : Arjun, Arjun Sadra
Punjabi Name : Arjon
Sanskrit Name : Arjuna, Kukubha
Urdu Name : Arjun

The bark of Arjun tree is researched as an anti-ischemic and cardio protective agent useful in hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
A unique herb that helps maintains a healthy heart and reduces the effects of stress and nervousness. Arjun promotes effective cardiac functioning and regulates blood pressure. It improves the blood circulation to the heart and also tones the heart.

Benefits of Arjun :

• Arjun relieves hypertension (High blood pressure).
• Arjun reduces the effects of stress and nervousness on the heart.
• Arjun possesses diuretic and a general tonic outcome in cases of liver cirrhosis.
• Arjuna or Arjun has prostaglandin enhancing and coronary threat modulating properties.
• Arjun promotes effective cardiac performance by regulating blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
• Arjun lowers beta-lipoprotein lipids and the revival of High Density Lipoprotein mechanism in hyperlipidemia.
• Arjun enhances the taking away of cholesterol by accelerating the turnover of LDL or low density lipoprotein cholesterol in the liver.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 6 g powder of bark.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Sarboka
Bengali Name : Bannilgach, Bonnil
Chinese Name : Nah troi
English Name : Purple Tephrosia, Wild Indigo
French Name : Indigotier Sauvage
German Name : Wilder Indigo
Gujarati Name : Sharpankho, Jhila, Ghila
Hindi Name : Sarphenka, Sarphankha
Kannada Name : Panki, Kaggi
Latin name : Tephrosia purpurea Pers.
Marathi Name : Untoali, Unhali, Surpanaka
Persian Name : Sufar
Punjabi Name : Jhojru
Sanskrit Name : Puleehashtree, Sarapunkha, Sharpunkha, Neelabralakrati
Urdu Name : Sarphoka

Description : The root is acrid, alterative, anthelmintic, antipyretic, astringent, bitter, depurative, digestive, diuretic and laxative. This plant alone, or in combination with other agents, has been reputed as a very efficient remedy in syphilis, boils, pimples, abscesses especially carbuncles on the back, as tonic and laxative, and as purifier of blood.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 5 g powder of dried root.

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

Arabic Name : Talisfar, Zarnab
Bengali Name : Birmi, Talish Patr, Bhada Getela
Chinese Name : Tzu shan
English Name : Yew, Common Yew, Chinwood
French Name : If commun
German Name : Eibe, Eife, Ibenbaum, Kantelbaum, Taxbaum, Ybe
Gujarati Name : Gethela Barmi
Hindi Name : Talispatr, Talis Patta

Kannada Name : Sthauneyak
Kashmiri Name : Badar, Budul
Latin name : Taxus baccata Linn.
Marathi Name : Sthauney Barmi
Persian Name : Zarnab
Punjabi Name : Birmi
Sanskrit Name : Mandhuparni, Talispatra, Sukapuspa
Urdu Name : Zarnab

Description :Zarnab is used as anti-arthritic & anti-diabetic agent. It reduces inflammation and rejuvenates the body. It is also an anti –helminthic, antipyretic, blood purifier and anti-inflammatory. It is very helpful in building up natural protection against various diseases. It is often used to fight against general debility & dyspepsia due to hyperglycemia. This herbal medication is stomachic and diuretic in nature which effectively stimulates the secretion of bile juices, relieves thirst, burning sensation, vomiting tendencies and jaundice.

Externally, used in the treatment of rheumatism.

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

Contraindication : This herb is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. Large doses (many times the recommended disage) may result in colic, dry mouth, hypotention, paleness, rash, syncopem vertigo and vomiting.