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Gymnema Sylvestre:

Tamil Name: Chakkarakolli, Sirukurinjan

Sanskrit Name: Meshashringi

Benefits and Uses:

  1. Intake of this will control the blood sugar level.
  2. It helps to induce the body to make use of the insulin which is produced.
  3. It induces the pancreas (beta cells) to function properly and to produce proper level of insulin according to the bodily need.
  4. Also, it maintains the glucose metabolism.
  5. It prevents CCl4 hepatic-toxicity

Moringa Oliefera:

Tamil Name: Murungai

Sanskrit Name:Shigru

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It’s a good Anti-Microbial and Anti-Bacterial.
  2. It has ability to control the hormone which governs the brain activity.
  3. It has a special property of Nourishing /relishing the quality of Sperm.
  4. It reduces the inflammation of intestines.
  5. It has 25 types of vitamins and minerals.
  6. Increase the stamina

Allium Sativum:

Tamil Name: Pundu

Sanskrit Name:Lasuna/Rasona

Benefits and Uses:

  1. Potent Anti-Biotic in Multiple Drug Resistance Infective disease.
  2. Reduces LDL as it is rich in Allicin.
  3. It’s Cardio-protective.
  4. It reduces mucolytic cough and recurrent cold.
  5. It increases the formation of fibrinogen which helps in bleeding disorder by coagulating the blood.
  6. Also good in Complication of Diabetics.

Bacopa Monnieri:

Tamil Name: Neer Bramhi

Sanskrit Name:Brahmi

Benefits and Uses:

  1. Cardio-tonic
  2. Helps in stimulating the activity of brain
  3. Induces the nerve impulse
  4. Memory booster
  5. One of the cool potency drugs which helps in maintaining the metabolism.
  6. Can reduce any kind of mild condition related to Nervous system.
  7. It also called as elixir and helps in healthy weight gain.

Withania Somnifera:

Tamil Name: Amukkara

Sanskrit Name:Asva Gandha

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It a best drug in Ayurveda for relieving stress and depression.
  2. It is also good in nourishing the sexual hormones in males.
  3. Good appetizer.
  4. It results better in increasing the level of RBC, melanin and protein absorption for hair in our body on prolonged usage.
  5. Increases the serotonin hormone which is well-known as happy hormone.
  6. Also contributes in healthy weight gain.

Coccinia Grandis:

Tamil Name: Kovaikai

Sanskrit Name:Bimbi

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It helps in protecting the nervous system.
  2. Also enhances digestion process
  3. It’s rich in Iron and fiber.
  4. It increases the mental clarity

Terminalia Chebula:

Tamil Name: Kadukkai

Sanskrit Name: Haritaki

Benefits and Uses:

  1. HARITAKI is best for preventing digestive problems
  2. In Ayurveda it’s one of the TRIDOSHAHARA drugs which maintain equilibrium of Tridosha.
  3. It has laxative property and so it prevents constipation.
  4. It has strong Anti-Bacterial activity against Gram +eve and –eve bacteria.
  5. It also has good efficiency in controlling the blood-pressure.
  6. It controls the heart rate.

Eletteria Cardomomum:

Tamil Name: Elakkai

Sanskrit Name: Ela

Benefits and Uses:

  1. ELA is good for heart burn and it reduces the severity in stroke.
  2. The seed of ela induces sound sleep when added with warm milk.
  3. It has a good aroma.
  4. It has the potency to reduce migraine headache.
  5. It reduces the heaviness of the body and joint on prolonged usage.
  6. It’s a god choice for GERD disease.

Ocimum Sanctum:

Tamil Name: Tulasi

Sanskrit Name: Tulasi

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It’s very useful in mucolytic cough.
  2. It can reduce the severity of migraine headache when used for steam.
  3. It increases the absorption of nutrients and minerals to the body.

Aloevera Barbadensis:

Tamil Name: Katralai

Sanskrit Name: Kumari

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It acts against hyperglycemia.
  2. It can also increase the fertility in female on prolonged usage.
  3. It fastens the wound healing as it is rich in Mannose-6- phosphatase the major content for wound healing.
  4. Presence of salicylic acid enhances its action against Bacteria and viral /skin infections.
  5. It’s good for thermal burns and eczema condition.

Garcinia Pedunculata:

Tamil Name: Murgal

Sanskrit Name: Amla Vetasa

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It’s good in withdrawal of alcohol-addiction.
  2. Cardiac stimulant.
  3. It governs digestion and it’s also a laxative.
  4. It acts against hyperlipidemia.
  5. It reduces severity in obesity condition.

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum:

Tamil Name: Ilavangam

Sanskrit Name: Tvak/Dalchini

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It exhibits Anti-Complement activity on recent clinical studies.
  2. It acts against diabetic conditions also.
  3. Good appetizer.
  4. Potent Anti-Oxidant.
  5. Reduces LDL.
  6. Reduces the high blood pressure.
  7. It’s good for dry cough and cold caused by dust-allergy.

Picrorhiza Kurroa:

Tamil Name: Katuka Rohini

Sanskrit Name: Katuki

Benefits and Uses:

  1. Mainly it’s a well -known drug in Ayurveda as HEPATO-PROTECTANT.
  2. It can prevent and repairs the liver damage.
  3. It prevents CCl4 –induced toxicity.
  4. It benefits in clearing the free radical.
  5. It enhances the production of bile for digestion.
  6. It prevents Chronic Digestive problems.
  7. It can also be benefited in recovery of viral infections.
  8. It prevents recurrent harmful infection.
  9. It enhances Fat, Carbohydrates, Protein metabolism in our body.

Emblica Officinalis:

Tamil Name: Nellikai

Sanskrit Name: Amlaki

Benefits and Uses:

  1. In Ayurveda it is known to have SAD-RASA (six-taste) and increases the taste perception.
  2. It increases appetite as it has high soluble fiber content.
  3. It helps in maintaining Immunity because of its rich Vit-C content.
  4. Also helps in hyperglycemia.
  5. Strong Anti-oxidant activity.
  6. It also protects the liver.
  7. It reduces hyperemesis gravidarum condition.
  8. It prevents ulcer of Gastric wall and intestines.
  9. It’s a well-known drug in REJUVENATION.

Aegle Marmelus:

Tamil Name: Vilvam

Sanskrit Name: Bilwa

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It is known to be Anti-dote for Insect-sting poisoning in Ayurveda.
  2. It can relieve constipation as it has insoluble fiber which bulks the feces.
  3. It also helps in enhancing the secretory function of liver.
  4. It helps in diabetic condition by altering the pancreatic beta cells and acinar cells.
  5. Helps in regeneration of pancreatic cells.
  6. Normally it is cool in potency and has the ability to prevent ulcer formation.

Boswellia Serrata:

Tamil Name: Kumanjam

Sanskrit Name: Shallaki

Benefits and Uses:

  1. Ayurveda’s well – known choice for muscular pain.
  2. It prevents swelling by acting as Anti-leukotriene especially in lungs.
  3. It strengthens the joints.
  4. It is good for reducing the accumulation of uric acid in arthritis condition.
  5. It fastens the wound healing on external application.

Asparagus Racemosa:

Tamil Name: Thaneer Vittan

Sanskrit Name: Shatavari

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It’s a good uterine tonic in Ayurveda.
  2. It strengthens the uterine muscle.
  3. It can also be helpful in infertility condition.
  4. It balances the production of egg in ovaries.
  5. It prevents formation of cyst and harmful infection in uterus.
  6. Asparagus has high content of folic acid which is needed for the formation of DNA in first trimester of pregnancy.
  7. It also has iron and zinc in it which helps in improving the blood circulation and O2 carrying capacity.
  8. It is useful in correcting the irregular menstrual cycle.

Tinospora Cordifolia:

Tamil Name: Seenthil

Sanskrit Name: Guduchi

Benefits and Uses:

  1. In Ayurveda this plant is considered as “AMRTA” elixir which is used for supporting the entire metabolism.
  2. It helps in reducing raise in temperature.
  3. It enhances the immune system.
  4. Scavenges the free-radical from the liver and whole body.
  5. Increases blood circulation.
  6. It can be useful in arthritis condition also.
  7. In new studies-The extracts (Guduchi satva) show more utilities against so many harmful diseases.

Terminalia Arjuna:

Tamil Name: Marudam Pattai

Sanskrit Name: Arjuna

Benefits and Uses:

  1. One of the important drugs in Ayurveda which has Cardio tonic activity.
  2. It reduces the LDL.
  3. It strengthens the heart (coronary arteries).
  4. It can control IHD caused by Blood pressure.
  5. Acts as a mild diuretic.
  6. It can also help in skin disorder caused as complication of hyperglycemia.

Vitis Vinifera:

Tamil Name: Dratchai

Sanskrit Name: Draksha

Benefits and Uses:

  1. According to Ayurveda, the dried variety of grapes has better properties than the fresh grapes. No wonder raisins are healthier for the body.
  2. It is a fruit that is naturally healthy for the body in most cases but unripe and over ripe fruits should better be avoided.
  3. Grapes are very good for the eyes as well. The flavonoids, tannins and phenols such as Resveratrol present in grapes is a very potent anti – oxidant.
  4. Grapes are one of the richest natural sources of anti – oxidants. They help in case of anaemia and keep the blood pure and healthy.
  5. They are also good for the Liver and boost the immune system as a whole.
  6. For people suffering from ill effects of alcoholism, dry grapes can be very effective as they help in overcoming hangover making the patient feel better overall.
  7. Grapes are also good for gastritis. They can amazingly control stomach acidic secretions and improve appetite as well as digestion.
  8. Ripe grapes are good for the heart and are very cooling and soothing for the body controlling pitta body energy and pacifying its ill effects.

Curcuma Longa:

Tamil Name: Manjal

Sanskrit Name: Haridra

Benefits and Uses:

  1. Curcuma is used as blood purifier and it is used in the treatment of atherosclerosis, it is used to remove accumulation in the blood vessels and used to remove toxins from the body. It is used to expel out extra kapha and meda dosha from body.
  2. It is used in the treatment of diabetes. Turmeric herb is very effective herb that is used in the treatment of diabetes.
  3. Being anti-inflammatory this herb is used to reduce inflammation and used in the treatment of bone related disorders.
  4. Being a stimulant it is used to stimulate digestive fire and it is used as stomach tonic and used in various ailments associated with digestive system.
  5. It is anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant in nature and used in the different body disorders.

Tribulus Terrestris:

Tamil Name: Neringil

Sanskrit Name: Gokshura

Benefits and Uses:

  1. Aphrodisiac activity - It increases the libido in both men and women. The herb helps to enhance energy and boosts your vitality that makes you feel strong and healthy. It is used as sex booster and improves quality of semen.
  2. Gall bladder and urinary disorder - It acts as natural diuretic. This herb gives effective results in diseases like kidney stones, urinary bladder infection and urinary tract disorders. It promotes the flow of urine, cools and soothes the membranes of the urinary tract and remove stones.
  3. Gokshur increases the level of testosterone in males.
  4. It is also very effective in disease like diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.
  5. This herb enhances level of testosterone in male body and helps in muscular body building.
  6. It is one of powerful herb used in the obesity treatment. The herb also increases strength of an individual.
  7. Gokshur is quite effective in the severe headache and migraine.

Zingiber Officinale:

Tamil Name: Inji

Sanskrit Name: Adraka (Fresh Ginger)

Benefits and Uses:

  1. Ginger is a best appetizer, it improves taste and relieves anorexia.
  2. Improves vigour because of its aphrodisiac nature.
  3. Useful in heart disease.
  4. Improves digestion and helps to relieve abdominal colic pain.
  5. It is anti-inflammatory in nature it helps to reduce swelling and oedema.
  6. Useful in diseases associated with respiratory tract and asthma.
  7. Beneficial in early stages of liver disorders.
  8. It breakdowns hardened stool into small pieces and helps to relieve constipation.

Piper Nigrum:

Tamil Name: Milagu

Sanskrit Name: Maricha

Benefits and Uses:

  1. It is used for managing flatulence, gas, bloating and indigestion.
  2. It is warming in nature and provides relief from the symptoms of cold and cough.
  3. A good stimulator of appetite that imparts relief in indigestion and nausea.
  4. It is also a good antibacterial agent which actively acts against bacteria.
  5. It is efficient herb in preventing infection as it can inhibit the growth of infectious agents.
  6. Also an Effective agent against fever.
  7. It is Diaphoretic in nature which Stimulates sweating.
  8. It is also a Hepato-protective herb that is useful and Preventive against damage to the liver.
  9. Also a good Hypotensive agent that lowers the blood pressure.
  10. It is helpful in reducing stress.
  11. It is also Anti-catarrhal which helps in removal in excess mucous from the body.
  12. It is effective too in Managing or controlling diabetes.
  13. Helpful herb which makes an individual to Reduce or control his/her obesity.
  14. Carminative in nature and Prevents the flatulence.