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Parpata / Fumaria Parviflora

March 3, 2022 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Parpata (Fumaria Parviflora)- Medicinal Properties, Formulations, Dose & More… There are many different medicinal herbs and their effects in ayurveda have been mentioned and nearly 15000 herbs have been identified and recorded. Every herb in ayurvedic texts are classified and grouped under different categories some has classified herbs on the basis of its made of action and some has classified herbs on the basis of its morphology. In this article we will be discussing an herb known as Parpata (Fumaria

Bala Thailam – Ayurvedic Herbal Oil for Vata Disorders

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Bala Thailam – Ayurvedic Herbal Oil for Vata Disorders Abstract Ayurvedic oil formulations are very effective in the diseases related to Vata dosha. Nowadays, improper lifestyle and diet have increased the rate of diseases. Various Vataj disorders like arthritis and neurological disorders have a high morbidity rate and in modern medicine, they are rarely cured completely. In Ayurveda, there are many different herbal formulations that are very effective in these disorders. Here in this article, we are going to discuss

Bibhitaki / Terminalia bellirica

May 8, 2019May 30, 2019 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) – The Fearless Warrior (Ref: Bhavaprakasa Nighantu) About Bibhitaki Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) as the name suggests, makes the persons fearless of all diseases and it keeps us away from diseases. Vibheetaki is the common synonym used for bibhitaki meaning lack of fear. Bibhitaki is one among the constituents of ‘triphala’. It is a laxative and in Ayurveda, it is used for purgation therapy. Terminalia bellirica is a large deciduous tree and is spread over the lower hills

Ajwain Junglee / Seseli indicum

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Ajwain Junglee (Seseli indicum) – Uses & Health Benefits (Ref: Bhavaprakasa Nighantu)Introduction Ajwain Junglee is an herbaceous perennial plant sometimes woody at base with a conic type of taproots. Leaves are dark green in colour, leaf blades 1-3 pinnate covered with small and soft hair. Umbels of this plant are compounded, with absent or very less bracts. Flower are white or pinkish in colour and fruit of this plant is ovoid or ellipsoid in shape. Occurrence Seseli indicum is an

Colocynth / Citrullus colocynthis / Bitter Apple

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis), Bitter Apple Description of Plant Colocynth (Indravaruni, Bitter Apple) is a great herbal plant with many useful properties. It is also known as Citrullus colocynthis. Indravaruni belongs to the family of gourds and a relative of watermelon. It is the native of Africa and India. It is highly drought tolerant, hard, herbaceous vine. This plant can grow annual or perennial. Their stems are irregular and rough to great extent. Leaves are very rough, 5 to 10 cm

Shankhpushpi / Convolvulus Pluricaulis

April 24, 2019July 10, 2020 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus Pluricaulis) Description Of Plant It is a perennial herb with a small woody and branched rootstock which 4 to 12 inches long, densely hairy. The branches rise up to some extent and then spread on the ground and on grass. The leaves are 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches long. The petiole is minute and the base is acute. The flower wears the wide and shiny upper parts, and smells like radish if it is rubbed. The flowers are

Kankayan Vati

April 23, 2019July 1, 2021 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Kankayan Vati Reference – Ayurveda Sara Sangraha, 17 edition, page on. – 416. Introduction Kankayan Vati (Arsh) is known as one of the effective herbal formulation that is known to contain fruitful herbs. This formulation is known to have properties like laxative, carminative and many more. This is known to treat problems related with piles disorder. Ingredients Haritaki’s bark – Terminalia chebula Maricha – Piper nigrum Jeera – Cuminum cyminum Pippali – Piper longum Pippalamool – Piper longum’s root Chavya

Trikatu Churna

April 23, 2019July 6, 2021 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Trikatu Churna Trikatu Churna is not a very complex one, it is just a mixture of three spices. Trikatu churna is a powdered formulation and it sits in two categories that are herbs and dietary herbs. Consuming this Ayurvedic formulation escalates the heat production in the body and as a result increases the production of bile juices and bile salt secretion. Also, it is considered to be a fat burner, antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant. It is also known as Trikatu choornam,

Patala / Stereospermum suaveolens

April 23, 2019December 7, 2019 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens) – Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Medicinal Properties Description of Patala Plant Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens) tree is around 25m long. It is cylindrical in shape, extremely externally brown to creamy, rough due to vertical fissures, cracks, ridges and transverse fine lenticels, internally dark brown, lamellation of stratification due to presence of concentric bands of fibers. General Description Patala has various therapeutic properties like diuretic, cardiac tonic, anti-inflammatory. Its different parts are used in the management of different disorders.

Chandan / Sandalwood / Santalum Album

April 23, 2019March 7, 2020 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Chandan (Santalum Album) – Medicinal Properties, Benefits, Dosage Description of the Plant Chandan is known as one of the oldest and precious plant with great fragrance. The scientific name of the plant is Santalum album. This belongs to the family Santalaceae. Chandan plant is an ever green plant that can grow up to 20 m attain girth up to 2.4 m wide with branches which are drooping and slender. The bark of the tree can be of dark brown color,

Parpata / Fumaria Parviflora

Bala Thailam – Ayurvedic Herbal Oil for Vata Disorders

Bibhitaki / Terminalia bellirica

Ajwain Junglee / Seseli indicum

Colocynth / Citrullus colocynthis / Bitter Apple

Shankhpushpi / Convolvulus Pluricaulis

Kankayan Vati

Trikatu Churna

Patala / Stereospermum suaveolens

Chandan / Sandalwood / Santalum Album

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