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: Cucurmis sativus commonly called as 'Cucumber' is believed to be originated in Asia and it exist as wild cucumbers in India and closely related species found in eastern Himalayan.

Traditional uses: In Ayurveda and Siddha, several medicinal properties have been attributed to Cucumber. Different parts of plant like seeds and leaves have been used. Particlularly, leaves are boiled and mixed with cumin seeds which are roasted and powdered and are administered for throat infections. It is used as refrigerant and also it is given in remitted and inflammatory fevers. Cucumber is used for thirst, bleeding disorder, anuria, burning disorder. Cold drink prepared from seeds is used in summer for soothing effect. Seed oil is used in burning, insomnia and frontal headache. The seeds are used as diuretic, tonic, anthelmintic and also as taeniacide.

Therapeutic Uses: சதையடைப்பு (Obstruction of Urethra), கல்லடைப்பு (Renal obstruction due to stones), மேக நோய் (Venereal disease), நீர்க்கட்டு (Oliguria), நீர்க்கடுப்பு (Burning micturition).

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

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Description: The galls of the Quercus infectoria (QI) tree are conventionally believed to have enormous therapeutic value. Pharmacologically, the galls are claimed to have various biological activities such as astringent effect, antitremorine, local anesthetic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and more. These pharmacological activities of QI extracts are used in the treatment of oral diseases as constituent of toothpaste and powder.

Dosage: After morning food, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with honey or butter milk & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) is a well known spice considered as ‘‘The King of spices’’ among various spices. It contains a pungent alkaloid ‘‘piperine’’ which is known to possess many pharmacological actions. Piperine increases bioavailability of many drugs and nutrients by inhibiting various metabolising enzymes.

Pharmacological Activities: Piper nigrum and its active constituent ‘’Piperine’’exhibits diverse pharmacological activities like antihypertensive, antiplatelet, antioxidant, antitumor, anti-asthmatics, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal, antispasmodic, antidepressants, immunomodulatory, anticonvulsant, anti-thyroids, antibacterial, antifungal, hepato-protective, insecticidal and larvicidal activities.

Therapeutic Uses: அழல் நோய்கள் (Diseases due to deranged pitta humour), செரியாமை (Indigestion), காய்ச்சல் (Fever), சுவையின்மை (Tastelessness) (Numbness), வலி நோய்கள் (Pain).

Dosage: After morning & night food, take ½ teaspoon (500 mg) powder mix with honey or warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Moringa pterygosperma (Drumstick) is a multi-purpose herbal plant used as human food and an alternative for medicinal purposes worldwide. Moringa contains essential amino acids, carotenoids in leaves, and or constituent in food preparation. Some nutritional evaluation has been carried out in leaves and stems.

Therapeutic Properties: The leaves are anti-inflammatory, anodyne, anthelmintic, ophthalmic and rich in vitamin A and C. They are useful in scurvy, vitiated conditions of kapha and vata, wounds, tumours, inflammations and helminthasis. The seeds are acrid, bitter, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, purgative, antipyretic and ophthalmic. They are useful in neuralgia, inflammations, intermittent fevers and opthalmopathy. It also used for வாய்வு (Flatus), விடங்கள்.

Dosage: After night food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or warm milk & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Embelia ribes mentioned since the ancient times. It has been an important ingredient in a number of ayurvedic formulations. Also, It has found in various classical literatures like Ayurvedic, Unani (Baobarang), Siddha (Vaivilangam), Tibetan (Byi dan ga) and Homopathic (Embelia ribes) systems of medicines as well.

Traditional Uses: It helps to detoxification of blood, and skin diseases. Its water decoction is used for oil pulling to relieve dental caries and bad breath. In skin diseases, it is used both orally and externally in the form of paste. It is useful against vomiting, bloating, indigestion, gastritis and constipation and further used for weight loss treatment.

Dosage: After morning food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or warm water & drink after filter (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: Piper longum (Long Pepper) is one of the common herb and has been extensively used as an important constituent of various indigenous medicines, specifically in traditional Indian medicinal system known as Ayurveda and Siddha.

Pharmacological Activities: The pharmacological properties of this plant include anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, anti-platelet, anti-hyperlipidemic, analgesic, antidepressant, anti-amoebic, anti-obesitic, radio-protective, cardio-protective and anti-fungal activities. It is widely used as an important constituent in various Ayurvedic medicines to cure diseases like leprosy and tuberculosis and also used in the treatment of cough, dysponea, cardiac and spleen disorders, chronic-fever, gout, and rheumatic pain.

Therapeutic Uses: சுவையின்மை (Tastelessness), இரைப்பு (Asthma), இருமல் (Cough), ஐயப்பிணி (Diseases due to deranged Kapahumour), கண் காது மூக்கு நோய்கள் (ENT diseases), குன்மம் (Painful gastro intestinal disorders with indigestion).

Dosage: After morning & night food, take 1/4 teaspoon (1g) powder mix with honey or boiled 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: Nutmeg has a characteristic pleasant fragrance and is slightly warm taste, mostly related to various activities of their essential oils, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal spasmolytic, carminative, hepatoprotective, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, memory enhancer, antidiarrheal, anti inflammatory etc.

Traditional Uses: It is found effective as a stimulant, carminative as well as for intestinal catarrh and colic. It stimulates appetite, heart functioning, control flatulence, and has a reputation as an emmenagogue (to promote and regulate menstrual flow) and abortifacien. It is used as a remedy for stomach ache, rheumatism and vomiting of pregnancy. Western Medicine: In Western medicine nutmeg is used as a stomachic, stimulant, carminative as well as for intestinal catarrh and colic, headaches, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, fever, bad breath, to stimulate appetites and to control flatulence. It is also valuable for its aphrodisiac and anti-inflammatory properties.

Therapeutic Uses: பசிதீக்குறைவு, இருமல் (Cough), பெருகளிச்சல், விந்துக்குறைவு (Oligospermia).

Dosage: After night food, take 1/4 teaspoon (1g) powder mix with honey or water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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