Arogya Herbs

Family Name: MELIACEAE

Botanical Name : AZADIRACHTA INDICA

Common Name: LILAC, MARGOSA TREE, NEEM, NEEM CHHAL

Part Used: LEAVES, FLOWER, OIL, SEED

Habitat : It is evergreen and grows throughout India.

Uses : Vermifuge, Insecticide, Astringent, Tonic and Antiseptic. It possesses anti diabetic, anti bacterial and anti viral properties and used successfully in cases of stomach, worms and ulcers. Root bark possesses astringent, tonic and antipyretic properties. It is also useful in Malarial fever. The oil is used in making Neem based soaps, shampoos and toothpaste.

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Bauhinia variegata

English Names : Buddhist Bauhinia, Mountain Ebony, Orchid Tree

Sanskrit / Indian Names : Kanchanara, Kovidara

Bauhinia variegata is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with variously colored flowers.

Its principal constituents are the seeds which yield a fatty oil, the bark yields fiber. The bark is astringent, tonic and antihelmentic. It is useful in scrofula and skin diseases. It is also used for ulcers and leprosy. A decoction of the bark is taken for dysentery. The dried buds are used for diarrhea, dysentery and hemorrhoids.

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Berberis aristata

English Name : Tree Turmeric

Sanskrit / Indian Name : Daruharidra

Berberis aristata is an erect shrub.

Berberine, berberine chloride and palmative chloride are its principal constituents. The roots possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. The drug is used as a cholagogue, stomachic, laxative, diaphoretic, antipyretic and antiseptic. It is administered externally for painful eye afflictions and hemorrhoids. The root bark is useful in amenorrhoea.

It has an essential active ingredient, Berberine, which possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It is used in the treatment of leucorrhoea.

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Cassia fistula

Family Name: CAESULPINACEAE

Botanical Name : CASSIA FISTULA

Common Name: FISTULA, LABURNUM, PURGING FISTULA, GOLDEN SHOWER, AMALTAS

Part Used: FRUITS AND BARK

Habitat : Grows in valleys up to 1200 m in Himalayas.

Uses : Pulp from fruits called "Cassia pulp" is a well known Laxative. Bark of tree is rich in tannins.

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Commiphora mukul (Guggul)

Family Name: BURSERACEAE

Botanical Name : COMMIPHORA MUKUL

Common Name: COMMIPHORA, MUKUL, GUGGUL, BALSAMODENDROM MUKUL, INDIAN BDELLIUM TREE, Mukul, MOQLE-ARZAGI

Part Used: WHOLE PLANT

Habitat : Rocky tracks of Western India and Eastern Himalayas.

Uses : It is Carminative, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Ecobolic, Anti supportive and Emmenagouge. Gum resin used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is a potent drug for cardiac disorders high cholesterol. It is an ingredient for over fifty compounds.

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Embellica officinalis

Family Name: EUPHORBIACEAE

Botanical Name : EMBELLICA OFFICINALIS

Common Name: GOOSEBERRY, PHYLLANTHUS EMBELLICA, EMBELLICA, INDIAN GOOSEBERRY, AMLA

Part Used: FRUIT

Habitat : Northern and South Western India.

Uses : It is Aperients, Carminative, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Laxative, Astringent and Refrigerant. It is the richest known source of vitamin 'C'. It is useful in anemia, jaundice, dyspepsia, hemorrhage disorders, diabetes, asthma and bronchitis. It cures insomnia and is healthy for hair.

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Mesua ferrea

English Name: Ironwood Tree

Sanskrit / Indian Names: Keshara, Nagakesara, Nagapushpa

Mesua ferrea is a medium-sized to large evergreen tree with solitary flower and numerous stamens.

It's principal constituent is the volatile oil from the flowers shows antibacterial, antifungal and anthelmintic activities. It exhibits significant anti-inflammatory and styptic activity.

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Terminalia bellerica

Family Name: COMBRETACEAE

Botanical Name : TERMINALIA BELERICA

Common Name: BELERIC, BELLIRIC MYROBALAN, BAEHRA

Part Used: FRUIT

Habitat : Grown throughout India.

Uses : It is Astringent, Tonic, Expectorant and Laxative. It is used in coughs and sore throat. Its pulp is used in dropsy, piles and diarrhoea. It is also useful in Leprosy, fever and hair care. It is also used in Oxalic acid and preparation if ink.

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Terminalia chebula

Family Name: COMBRETACEAE

Botanical Name : TERMINALIA CHEBULA

Common Name: MYROBALAN, HARDAD, CHEBULIC MYROBALAN

Part Used: FRUITS, ROOTS, BARK

Habitat : Grows Throughout India.

Uses : It is Astringent, Purgative, Stomachic and Laxative. It is useful in asthma, piles and cough. It is also useful in healing of wounds and scalds. It is used as gargle against inflamation of mucous membrane of mouth. It is used in Tanning of leather and purification of petroleum.

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