ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in India. Its roots and orange-red fruit have been used for hundreds of years for medicinal purposes. The herb is also called Indian ginseng or winter cherry. The name ashwagandha describes the smell of its root (like a horse). By definition, ashwa means horse. The herb is considered one of the most important herbs in the Ayurvedic medicine system, a healthcare practice that started in India over 3,000 years ago.
SHATAVARI
Shatavari is also known as Asparagus racemosus. It’s a member of the asparagus family. It’s also an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogenic herbs are said to help your body cope with physical and emotional stress. Shatavari is considered a general health tonic to improve vitality, making it a staple in ayurvedic medicine.
BRAHMI
Brahmi which has often been regarded as a brain booster. Brahmi is a small succulent herb with numerous branches, rooting at the nodes, found at elevations from sea level to altitudes of 4400 feet. It grows naturally in wet soil, shallow water and marshes. It has small flowers that are light purple or white in colour with not more than four or five petals. The whole plant including the flowers can be used for medicinal purposes.
AMALAKI
Amalaki is renowned for its immunity and antiaging benefits and is an excellent supplement during the fall and winter seasons. According to Ayurveda, fall and early winter are characterized by Vata Dosha. In Vata Dosha there is a predominance of cold, dry, rough, light, mobile, subtle, clear, dry and astringent qualities, all of which can be harsh on the system.
TRIPHALA
Triphala (the three fruits) is an Ayurvedic, polyherbal preparation comprising three ingredients. The ingredients are all fruits, and they're all native to India: bibhitaki, amalaki, and haritaki. Each fruit is thought to positively impact the body's three doshas.
ARJUNA
Arjuna contains a host of bioactive compounds like cardenolide, tannins, flavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, ellagic acid, and gallic acid which provides amazing healing properties. In Ayurvedic medicine, Arjuna has been recommended for treating disorders caused due to the deficiency of kapha, pitta, and vitta. Arjuna is a powerful cardiac tonic, improves insulin sensitivity, promotes digestion and slows down the process of ageing.
NEEM
In the world of Ayurveda, neem is a popular medicinal herb that’s been part of traditional remedies that date back almost 5000 years. Also known as Azadirachta Indica in English or ‘Neemba’ in Sanskrit, the neem tree is a really good example of how nature holds both the problem and the cure. Its home to more than 130 different biologically active compounds! No wonder it’s such an effective anti-viral and anti-bacterial, along with being a powerful immuno-stimulant.
MORINGA
Moringa(Muruingai maram) — also known as Moringa oleifera, the miracle, and drumstick tree is a tree valued for its nutritious leaves and purported medicinal properties. Native to India, nearly every part of the plant has long been used in herbal medicine to treat more than 300 conditions.
TULASI (HOLY BASIL)
Tulsi in Hindi or Tulasi in Sanskrit (holy basil in English) is a highly revered culinary and medicinal aromatic herb from the family Lamiaceae that is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and been used within Ayurvedic medicine more than 3000 years. In the Ayurveda system tulsi is often referred to as an “Elixir of Life” for its healing powers and has been known to treat many different common health conditions.
CHAMOMILE
Chamomile is an herb that comes from the daisy-like flowers of the Asteraceae plant family. It has been consumed for centuries as a natural remedy for several health conditions. To make chamomile tea, the flowers are dried and then infused into hot water.
AVARAMPOO (SENNA AURICULATA)
Avarampoo, found growing around riverbeds mainly in Tamilnadu, India. The scientific name is Senna Auriculata and in English, it is known as Tanner’s cassia. It has yellow flowers, which are used in various preparations and remain in bloom throughout the year. Its supposed to be excellent for diabetics to regulate blood sugar levels. High in antioxidants oxidants, a great remedy for dehydration, urinary tract infections and good for the skin.