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Arabic Name : Arook Ahmer, Fuvvaj
Bengali Name : Manjistha, Manjith
Chinese Name : Qian cao gen
English Name : Indian Madder
French Name : Garance de l’Inde
German Name : Ostasiatischer Krapp
Gujarati Name : Manjitha
Hindi Name : Manjith, Majith
Kannada Name : Manjustha
Latin name : Rubia cordifolia Linn.
Marathi Name : Majith
Persian Name : Rabunas
Punjabi Name : Manjistha, Manjit
Sanskrit Name : Manjishtha, Yojnavalli, Rakta
Urdu Name : Majeeth

Description : Manjistha also pronounced Manjishtha is a pure herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine as a blood purifier. It helps to remove toxins from the blood and bolster the body’s immune system. It is especially useful when detoxification of the liver and other organs is undertaken as it removes the toxins that are released and helps reduce toxic reactions.

Due to its blood cleansing properties, Manjistha is useful in various skin conditions and also aids normal menstruation.

Manjistha is also considered useful in maintaining normal blood pressure and smooth blood flow.

Benefits of Manjishtha :

• Manjistha helps in blood purification and cleansing of the lymphatic system
• Manjistha helps improve skin health. It helps to heal damaged skin tissue and clears dark spots.
• Manjistha can also be used as a face pack in combination with other herbs like turmeric, sandalwood powder and orange peel
• Manjistha helps maintaining normal blood pressure and blood circulation
• Manjistha helps in normal menstruation
• Manjistha supports health of the urinary tract
• Manjistha helps in detoxification and removes toxins releases in the blood when the liver, pancreas or other organs undergo detoxification
• Manjistha helps to maintain healthy gums

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

Contraindication : This herb is not recommended during pregnancy.

Arabic Name : Ward, Jul, Duhn al-ward
Bengali Name : Golap
English Name : Rose
French Name : Rosier
German Name : Damaszener Rose, Portlandrose, Monatsrose
Gujarati Name : Moshamee Gulab
Hindi Name : Gulab
Kashmiri Name : Golab Posh
Latin name : Rosa damascena Mill.
Marathi Name : Gulab
Persian Name : Gul, Gule Surkh
Punjabi Name : Gulab
Sanskrit Name : Satapatrika
Urdu Name : Gulab

Description : The flowers are analgesic, antidepressant, antioxidant, aperient, mildly astringent, cardiac tonic, carminative, constipative, febrifuge, purgative refrigerant, stomachic and uterine tonic and used as a general tonic. They also reduce high cholesterol levels and are useful for sore throat or enlarged tonsils. They strengthen the heart and brain, give relief in palpitation, delirium and anxiety states. Also useful in diseases of the stomach and liver. Gives relief to heat and quenches thirst.

Rose water is mildly astringent and makes a valuable lotion for inflamed and sore eyes. Also useful in cases of syncope. It also benefits the reproductive system, treating infertility, erectile dysfunction and low sperm count. Alleviates liver pains.

Recommended Dosage: Petals : 3 to 5 g powder of dried petals.; Distillate : 20 to 40 ml.

Contraindication : Rose has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Khirwa’, Taartaqa, Kiki, Jaar
Bengali Name : Bherenda
English Name : Castor-oil Plant, Castor Bean
German Name : Rizinus, Christuspalme, Hundsbaum, Läusebaum, Römische Bohne, Wunderbaum
Gujarati Name : Erandio, Erando, Dibeli
Hindi Name : Arand, Arandi, Rendi, Andi
Kannada Name : Harlu, Manda, Oudala Gida
Kashmiri Name : Aran, Banangir
Latin name : Ricinus communis Linn.
Marathi Name : Erand, Erandi
Persian Name : Khora, Bedanjeer, Khirwa
Punjabi Name : Arind
Sanskrit Name : Erand, Gandharvahasta
Urdu Name : Bedanjir, Arandi

Description : The oil extracted from the bean is regarded as one of the most valuable non-irritant purgative and demulcent. It has been widely used for over 2000 years. It is considered to be fast, safe and gentle and is particularly recommended for children, pregnant women and the elderly due to its mild action. It acts in 4 or 5 hours, causing liquid stools without pain or griping and has a sedative effect on the intestines. It is also useful in flatulence, colic and diarrhoea due to slow digestion. The oil expels worms from the body, after other suitable naturals have been given.

Externally it is very useful in chronic articular rheumatism, lumbago, facial paralysis, sciatica, gout, etc. When massaged on the breasts after childbirth it stimulates milk flow through its stimulating action the lactating enzymes in the mammary glands. Also increases breast size. If used regularly as hair oil, it helps in the growth of hair and cures dandruff.

Recommended Dosage : Seeds :- 7 to 10 g powder; Oil : 5 to 20 ml.

Contraindication : Repeated use of castor oil as a laxative should be avoided as it causes secondary constipation. Persons suffering from kidney infections should not take castor oil as a purgative. It should also not be used when there is abdominal pain or intestinal infections such as appendicitis, enteritis or inflammation of the small intestine and peritonitis. Large doses of castor oil during the early months of pregnancy may cause abortion.

Arabic Name : Summaaq, Timtim, Tamtam, Tumtum
Bengali Name : Sumok
English Name : Sumach, Elm-leaved Sumach
French Name : Sumac
German Name : Gerberstrauch, Sizilianischer Sumach
Hindi Name : Tatrak, Raitung
Kashmiri Name : Samak, Chokmusur
Latin name : Rhus coriaria Linn.
Marathi Name : Sumak
Persian Name : Samaaq, Sumaaq
Punjabi Name : Minas, Ninawa, Samakdana
Sanskrit Name : Tandidik
Urdu Name : Sumaq

Description : The root-bark is an antiseptic, a powerful astringent, diuretic, stomachic, styptic and tonic. It is useful in dysentery, diarrhoea, vomiting, haemoptysis, leucorrhoea and diuresis.

Externally, used for blackening the hair.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 6 g powder.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Raawand, Raawand Seenee
Bengali Name : Revanchini, Rheuchini
English Name : Indian Rhubarb
French Name : Rhubarb de l’Inde
German Name : Emodi-Rhabarber
Gujarati Name : Ladakirevandchini
Hindi Name : Rewandchini, Revandchini, Rewanchini
Kannada Name : Revalchini
Latin name : Rheum emodi Wall.
Marathi Name : Ladakirevandchini
Persian Name : Rewand, Bekhe Rewas
Punjabi Name : Revandchini
Sanskrit Name : Amlavetasa
Urdu Name : Rewandchini

Description : Rhubarb root is alterative, antiinflammatory, anthelmintic, antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bitter, cathartic, aperient, astringent, cholagogue, diuretic, emmenagogue, haemostatic, laxative, liver stimulant, purgative, sedative, sialagogue, stomachic and tonic. Rhubarb Root has a purgative action for use in the treatment of constipation, but also has an astringent effect too. It, therefore, has a truly cleansing action upon the gut, removing debris and then astringing with antiseptic properties as well. The primary chemical constituents of Rhubarb include anthraquinones, chrysophanol, rheidine, emodin, physcion, sennidine, palmmidine, tannins, catechin, oxalic acid, gallic acid, rutin, phytosterol, and calcium oxalate. It is the anthraquinones that contribute to the laxative and purgative properties of Rhubarb, yet the tannin content helps balance those properties, and even stops diarrhoea. Rhubarb also strengthens the liver and is useful in phlegmatic cough, atonic dyspepsia, cirrhosis, jaundice and oedema. Rhubarb also promotes blood circulation in the pelvic cavity and is, therefore, useful as a treatment for dysmenorrhoea, especially when there is heavy clotting. Also useful in amenorrhoea.

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

Bengali Name : Nakuli, Gandhrasna, Chandra
Chinese Name : She gen mu, Yin du, Luo fu mu
English Name : Rauwolfia, Indian Snake Root, Serpentine Wood, Snakewood, Devilpepper
French Name : Bois-lait, Arbre aux serpents
German Name : Rauwolfiawurzel, Indische Schlangenwurzel

Gujarati Name : Amelpodee, Nolbel
Hindi Name : Chota Chand, Nakuli, Pagal Buti
Kannada Name : Sutranabhi
Latin name : Rauwolfia serpentina (Linn.) Benth.
Marathi Name : Chandra
Sanskrit Name : Sarpagandha
Urdu Name : Asraul

Description : The root has anaesthetic, nervine and sedative properties. It has been employed for centuries for the relief of various central nervous system disorders, both psychic and motor, including anxiety states, insomnia, excitement, sexual aggression, maniacal behavior associated with psychosis, hypochondriasis, melancholia, schizophrenia, insanity, insomnia and epilepsy in Indian medicine for about 4000 years.

Extracts of the root are valued for the treatment of intestinal disorders, particularly diarrhoea and dysentery. It is also used as an anthelmintic. It contains Reserpine alkaloid which is used for mild, essential hypertension.

Recommended Dosage : 500 mg to 2 g powder of dried roots.

Contraindication : This herb is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation, in patients with low blood pressure, those with a history of mental depression, and active peptic ulcer and ulcerative colitis.

Arabic Name : Fujal
Bengali Name : Mula
English Name : Radish
French Name : Radis cultivé
German Name : Garten-Rettich, Rettich
Gujarati Name : Mulo, Mula
Hindi Name : Muli, Mooli
Kannada Name : Moolangi, Moclangi gadde, Mullangi, Mugunigadde
Latin name : Raphanus sativus Linn.
Marathi Name : Mula
Persian Name : Turb, Turbuzah
Punjabi Name : Mula, Mulaka, Muli
Sanskrit Name : Moolaka, Mulaka
Urdu Name : Muli

Description : Seeds and leaves are anthelmintic, antiasthmatic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, laxative, lithontriptic and stomachic. Seeds are believed to also have emmenagogue properties. Seeds are useful in gonorrhoea, indigestion, stomachache, dysuria, constipation, strangury and splenitis. It stimulates the flow of bile.

A salt extracted from roots that are dried and burnt to white ash is used in stomach ailments.

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

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Afas, Qashaf, Bahash
Bengali Name : Majoophal, Majuphal
English Name : Oak Galls, Dyer’s Oak
French Name : le chêne éorche
German Name : Gallapfeleiche, Galleiche
Hindi Name : Majuphal, Muphal
Kannada Name : Machikaai, Mapalakam
Latin name : Quercus infectoria Oliv.
Marathi Name : Maayaphal
Persian Name : Mazu
Punjabi Name : Maju
Sanskrit Name : Majuphal, Mayaphal
Urdu Name : Mazu, Mazuphal

Description : Majuphal alone or in combination with other herbs is a promising remedy for dental troubles. Powerful astringent and styptic. Useful in leucorrhoea and other vaginal discharges and in profuse menstruation. Also useful in diarrhoea, dysentery, gleet and long standing gonorrhoea. It is also used as a gargle to treat sore throats, stomatitis and tonsillitis.

Majuphal Benefits :

• Majuphal is used as a hair dye.
• Since Majuphal is an astringent and wound healing, it stops bleeding from wounds.
• Majuphal is used for gargling in pharyngitis and stomatitis.
• Majuphal’s powder is used for application in rectal prolapsed, piles and wound.
• Majuphal powder is also applied in excessive sweating.
• Majuphal powder is used in leucorrhoea as vaginal suppository.
• Majuphal is a strong stool binder; so it is useful in diarrhea, dysentery, bleeding piles, bleeding diathesis, cough, polyuria, diabetes, pyuria and leucorrhoea.

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

Contraindication : Internal use of the galls may reduce or inhibit the absorption of alkaloids and other alkaline drugs.

Arabic Name : Safarjal (Fruit), Habb al-safarjal (Seeds)
English Name : Quince Seeds
French Name : Graines de Coing
German Name : Quitte
Hindi Name : Behi (Fruit), Behidana (Seed)
Kannada Name : Simodalibe (Seeds)
Kashmiri Name : Bum Chunt (Fruit), Bum Chunt Beool (Seeds)
Latin name : Pyrus cydonia Linn.
Persian Name : Tukhme Safarjal, Behidana (Seeds)
Sanskrit Name : Amritphala (Fruit)
Urdu Name : Behi (Fruit), Behidana (Seeds)

Description : The seeds are anticatarrhal, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, antitussive, astringent, cardiac, cephalic, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, laxative, mucilaginous, restorative and tonic. The seeds contain significant quantities of mucilage and thus are helpful in bronchitis, cough, tuberculosis and sore throat. Also effective against inflammation of the mucous membranes, intestines and stomach.

Recommended Dosage : 3 to 9 g powder of dried seeds and 30 to 40 g of soaked seeds.

Contraindication : The seeds have no known warnings or contraindications.

Arabic Name : Rummaan (Fruit), Jullanar (Flower)
Bengali Name : Dadima (Fuit), Dalim (Seeds)
English Name : Pomegranate
French Name : Grenade
German Name : Granatapfelbaum, Granatbaum
Gujarati Name : Dadam (Seeds)
Hindi Name : Anar (Fresh Fruit), Anardana (Seeds)
Kannada Name : Dalimba (Fruit), Dalimbari (Seeds)
Kashmiri Name : Dan (Fruit), Danposh (Flower)
Latin name : Punica granatum Linn.
Marathi Name : Dadimba (Fruit), Dalim (Seeds)
Persian Name : Anar (Fruit), Anardana (Seeds)
Punjabi Name : Anar (Fruit), Anar Danu (Seeds)
Sanskrit Name : Kuchaphala, Dadima, Lohitapushpa (Fruit)
Urdu Name : Anar (Fruit), Gulnar Farsi (Flower)

Description : The seeds and rind are valued as sedative, stomachic, cardiotonic, digestive and astringent in cases of diarrhoea and amoebic dysentery and eases fever. The seeds are given to comfort an upset stomach and as a remedy to relieve wind and nausea. The rind and bark are considered to be specific naturals for tapeworm, pinworms and roundworms infestation. The alkaloids present in the rind and bark cause the worms to release its grip on the intestinal wall.

Recommended Dosage : Dried Seeds: 5 to 10 g powder; Rind : 3 to 6 g powder; Juice: 15 to 30 ml.

Contraindication : Doses greater than those recommended may cause nausea, dizziness and vomiting.