Description: Vetiveria zizanioides (Khus-Khus) is a member of the family Poaceae is a perennial grass with thick fibrous adventitious roots which are aromatic and highly valued. The roots are aromatic, antifungal action, cooling, antiemetic, diaphoretic, haemostatic, expectorant, diuretic, stimulant, hysteria, insomnia, skin diseases, asthma, amentia, amenorrhoea, antispasmodic, kidney problems, gall stones, mosquito repellent and antioxidants.

Therapeutic Uses: அனர்புண், சிற நோய், குட்டம் (Skin disease), மேகக்கட்டி, பித்ததாகம், வித்திரகட்டி (உள்கட்டி).

Dosage: Twice or thrice a day (or) At morning before intake of food, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Red spiderling (Boerhavia diffusa) or Punarnava is an important rejuvenating drug used in Ayurveda. The whole plants viz root, leaves, flowers, seed etc. are used for medicinal purposes. Plant is used in Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy Systems.

Therapeutic uses: The root, leaves, aerial parts and the whole plant of Red spiderling is used in different parts of India as well as worldwide for the treatment of a number of disorders e.g. liver complaint, kidney disorders, rheumatism and more. Root decoction is used to treat fever. It is reportedly used to treat internal inflammation of all kinds, dyspepsia, oedema, jaundice, cough, hemorrhoids, pulmonary cavitations, anaemia, enlargement of spleen, abdominal pain, abdominal tumours, cancers and acts as an antistress agent. The root possesses anticonvulsant, expectorant, laxative, and stomachic properties. It also treats அழல் நோய்கள் (Diseases due to deranged pitta humour), காமாலை, கீழ்வாயு, நமைச்சல், நீர் கட்டு (Oliguria | Anuria), பெருவயிறு (Ascites/Extended abdomen).

Dosage: At morning empty stomach, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with honey or boil with water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Calamus or Sweet flag has been known for its medicinal value. It originated in Europe but extensively used in Ayurveda, particularly to enhance memory.

Traditional Uses: Calamus powder mixed with ghee is given ritually in India to improve the intellect and speech development. The rhizomes of calamus have been traditionally used medicinally against different ailments like, fever, asthma, bronchitis, cough and mainly for digestive problems such as gas, bloating, colic, and poor digestive function. In Ayurvedic medicine Calamus is an important herb, and is valued as a "rejuvenator" for the brain and nervous system, and as a remedy for digestive disorders.

Dosage: At morning after food, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Smilax china L. (China Root) is a perennial climbing deciduous shrub which is widely distributed in Southern China and Southeast Asian countries incliding India.

Traditional Uses: The rhizomes are bitter, acrid, thermogenic, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, digestive, laxative, depurative, diuretic, febrifuge and tonic. It is used in dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, constipation and helminthiasis and useful in skin diseases, leprosy and psoriasis. It is also used for fever, epilepsy, insanity and neuralgia, syphilis, strangury, seminal weakness and general debility. Detoxifies organs, cleanses blood, aids absorption and kills bacteria. It also stimulates digestion, increases urination, protects liver and promotes perspiration. As per Ayurveda literature, the plant is useful against skin disease, pitta, insanity, diarrhea, colic, vata, syphallis, gonorrhea, fever, arthritis, leucorrhoea, impotency and general weakness.

Therapeutic Uses: அதிகழிச்சல் (Diarrhoea), சூலை (Pain), கரப்பான் (Eczema), கிராணி (Chronic Diarrhoea), மாந்தம் (Indigestion), நீரிழிவு (Diabetes), நீர்வேட்கை, பிளவை (Carbuncle), புண் (Ulcer), உப்பிசம் (Abdominal distension), வயிற்றிரைசல் (Burning sensation in the stomach), வெட்டை (Venereal disease).

Dosage: At morning empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Hedychium spicatum is commonly known as Spiked Ginger Lily. It is found in the entire Himalayan region.

Traditional Uses: Traditionally, the rhizomes are used in the treatment of respiratory disorders, fevers, tranquilizer, hypotensive, antispasmodic, CNS depressant, nalgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, pediculicidal and cytotoxic activities. The powdered rhizome in divided doses is used in conditions like bronchial asthma, cough, chest heaviness, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and pulmonary eosinophilia. The rhizomes are also used in dyspepsia, diarrhea, piles, liver complaints, ulcers, skin diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. Also, used for external uses.

Usage (External): Take 2 teaspoon (5g) powder mixed with curd or rose water, apply to face then wash after 30 minutes.

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Description: Maerua oblongifolia (Desert Caper) is one of the most commonly used plants to cure various diseases like stomach ache, urinary calculi, diabetes, fever, skin infections, epilepsy, pruritis, cough, and abdominal colic.

Dosage: At morning & evening empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with honey or milk & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Curculigo orchioides (Golden Eye Grass) is a perennial herb with long cylindrical rhizomes. The rhizome, as well as the tuberous roots of the plant has been extensively used in indigenous systems of medicine in India, Pakistan, China and some other Asian countries for the treatment of various diseases. The rhizomes of this plant possess various medicinal as well as other properties such as cooling, diuretic, aphrodisiac, tonic hemorrhoids, leucorrhoea, pruritis, skin diseases, asthma, bronchitis, jaundice, cancer, diarthrosis wound healing.

Therapeutic Uses: சூலை நோய் (Painful diseases), கரும் புள்ளி (Black Spot), மேக அனல், மேக நோய் (Venereal diseases), வெண்குஷ்டம் (Leucoderma).

Dosage: Twice or thrice a day, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or boiled milk & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Satawari (Asparagus racemosus) is a climbing plant which grows in low forest areas throughout India. Asparagus racemosus (Satawari) is recommended in Ayurvedic and Siddha texts for prevention and treatment of gastric ulcers, dyspepsia and as a galactogogue. A. racemosus has also been used successfully by some Ayurvedic practitioners for nervous disorders, inflammation, liver diseases and certain infectious diseases. It is also useful in treatment of epilepsy, kidney disorders, chronic fevers, excessive heat, stomach ulcers and liver cancer, increases milk secretion in nursing mothers and regulates sexual behaviors. Medicinal uses: Asparagus racemosus cleanses, nourishes, and strengthens the female reproductive organs and so, it is traditionally used for PMS, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopause and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) like endometriosis. Asparagus racemosus is considered as the most potent female health tonic. Asparagus racemosus also supports deeper tissue and builds blood, helping in treating infertility, prevents miscarriage and acts as a post-partum tonic as it increases lactation, regularizes the uterus and balances hormones, probably due to phyto-estrogens.

Therapeutic Uses: அனல், வெள்ளைபடுதல் (Leucorrhoea), நெடுநாட்பட்ட சுரம் (Chronic fever), நீரிழிவு (Diabetes), வெட்டை (Venereal diseases), விந்து நட்டம்.

Dosage: Twice or thrice a day, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: H. indicus or Indian Sarasaparilla (Anantamool), is a plant species of Apocynaceae family commonly found in India, specially in different areas of West Bengal. It is a slender, laticiferous, semi-erect endangered shrub and specifically known for its immense medicinal values.

Pharmocological properties: Indian Sarasaparilla has Antiarthritic activity, Anticancerous (Particluarly Breast and Colon), Antimicrobial (bacterial and fungal infections), Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective activity and Wound healing activity.

Therapeutic Uses: அழல் நோய்கள் (Diseases due to deranged pitta humour), சுரவேட்கை, நீரேற்றம் (Sinusitis), நீரிழிவு (Diabetes mellitus), வண்டுக்கடி (Urticaria caused by beetle sting).

Dosage: 10 g powder in 100 ml of water for preparing decoction & take 30 ml twice daily (or) At morning empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (5 g) mix with water or alovera juice & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Cyperus rotundus L., (family Cyperaceae), also known as Coco-grass, purple nutsedge or nutgrass, is a common perennial weed with slender, scaly creeping rhizomes, bulbous at the base and arising singly from the tubers which are about 1-3 cm long. The tubers are externally blackish in colour and reddish white inside, with a characteristic odour.

Traditional Uses: Cyperus rotundus was used for gastrointestinal spasms, stomach disorders, nausea, vomiting, intestinal parasites, food poisoning, indigestion and irritation of bowel. It was also used for treating fevers, to treat wounds, bruises and carbuncles, malaria, cough, bronchitis, renal and vesical calculi, urinary tenesmus, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, deficient lactation, loss of memory, insect bites, dysuria, bronchitis, infertility, cervical cancer and menstrual disorders, while, the aromatic oils are made of perfumes and splash.

Pharmacological Activities: According to the Ayurveda, Cyperus rotundus rhizomes were considered astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, analgesic, antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, antitussive, emmenagogue, litholytic, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, vermifuge, tonic and antibacterial.

Dosage: At morning empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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