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KAA 106: Ayurvedic Herbology (Dravya Guna Karma Shastra)

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Dravya Guna Karma Shastra

Dravya Guna Karma Shastra is the science (Shastra) of

Dravyas (substances, drugs or herbs), their Gunas (properties

and qualities) and Karmas (actions) which aid in the

maintenance of health and alleviation of disease.

Dravyas are Described in Seven Categories

1. Dravya: Substance, Herb

2. Guna: Property or Quality

3. Rasa: Taste

4. Vipaka: Post-Digestive Effect

5. Veerya: Potency

6. Prabhava: Unique Property

7. Karma: Action or Effect

Dravyas are Described in Seven Categories

Dravya Guna Karma Shastra

Important Notes about Dravya Guna Karma Shastra

� The study of Dravya includes the dosage,

compatibility and processing of herbs.

� All Dravya are Panchabhoutic, meaning they� All Dravya are Panchabhoutic, meaning they

contain different combinations of all five elements.

� Tridosha Siddhanta: How the concept of Tridosha

is involved in the study of herbology and disease

management.

� Nighantu is a dictionary of medicinal substances in

which the description of herbs–useful parts,

morphology, properties, actions and uses are

mentioned.

Dravya

�� Dravya is the substance which is

inseparable from Guna and Karma.

� Dravya is more important than Guna and karma.

� Dravya is Panchabhoutik.

� Each Dravya is a medicine.

� Like increases like.

� Dravya is stable.

� Dravya is long-lasting.

� Dravya is understood by the five sense organs.

� Different parts of Dravyas are used.

� Dravyas are used to create various Ayurvedic medicines.

Guna

�� Guna is the quality of the Dravya through which action,

or karma takes place. It is inseparable from Dravya.

Examples

The cold quality (Guna) in the ice cream (Dravya)

causes coldness (karma) in the body, thereby

reducing Pitta.

The rough quality (Guna) of Guggulu (Dravya)

causes scraping action (karma), which is useful in

lowering cholesterol build up.

Guna: The Twenty Bodily Gunas

Heavy, dull, cold, moist,The bodily gunas

�� There are 20 gunas, or 10 pairs of opposites.

Heavy, dull, cold, moist,

soft, liquid, dense, stable,

clear, subtle (and their

opposite pairs).

The bodily gunas

are related to the

physical body:

Guna: The Five Bhoutic Gunas

Guna Related BhutaShabda (Sound) Akasha (Ether)

Sparsha (Touch) Vayu (Air)

Roopa (Sight) Teja (Fire)

Rasa (Taste) Aap (Water)

Gandha (Smell) Prithvi (Earth)

�� Important Note

Ether helps to cleanse

Air helps to dry and absorb

Fire helps to digest

Water and Earth help to build

Fire and Air help to scrape

Gandha (Smell) Prithvi (Earth)

Karma

�� Karma is the action carried out by Dravya, or an action done

to achieve a definite aim. Karma cannot exist without Dravya.

Examples

Shatavari is stanya janana (increases breast milk)

Pippali is ama pachana (digests ama)

Kutaja is atisaraghna (stops diarrhea)

Examples

Classification According to the Karmas

1. Deepana

Herbs that stimulate Agni are called

Deepana Dravyas. Their Rasas are mainly

Ginger, black pepper, pippali and chitrak.

Examples

Deepana Dravyas. Their Rasas are mainly

Sour, Salty and Pungent. They increase

Pitta and decrease Vata and Kapha. They

may or may not digest Ama.


2. Pachana

Herbs that digest Ama are called Pachana

Dravyas or ama pachanas. They may or

Musta, kutaja, garlic, ginger and lemons.

Examples

Dravyas or ama pachanas. They may or

may not strengthen Agni. Their Rasas are

mainly Bitter, Pungent and Sour. Bitter

herbs are the best ama pachanas.


3. Shamana

Herbs that maintain the balance of the Doshas internally

without removing them from the body are called

Shamana Can Be Achieved Through

� Deepana: Herbs such as Ajwan and Trikatu that help

strengthen Agni and balance Kapha and Vata.

� Pachana: Herbs and substances such as Ginger, lemon

and Kutaja that digest Ama.

Sesame oil is Vatashamaka, Ghee is Pittashamaka

and Honey is Kaphashamaka.

Examples

without removing them from the body are called

Shamana Dravyas. An herb or substance that reduces

Vata is called Vatashamaka. An herb or substance that

reduces Pitta is called Pittashamaka. An herb or

substance that reduces Kapha is called Kaphashamaka.

and Kutaja that digest Ama.

� Langhana (Fasting): Helps digest Ama and Kapha.

� Trut (Reducing Water Intake): Problems such as edema

and water retention (or bloating) can generally be taken

care of by reducing water intake.

� Vyayama (Exercise): Increases body heat, digest Ama,

removes srotorodha, decreases Kapha and Vata, helps

reduce weight.

� Atapa Seva (Walking in the Sun): Helps reduce Kapha

and Ama.

� Maruta Seva (Walking in the Breeze): Helps decrease

Pitta.


4. Shodhana

Herbs that remove aggravated Doshas

from the body are called Shodhana

Examples of How Shodhana

Can Be Administered

Madanaphala, vacha and nishottar.

Examples

from the body are called Shodhana

Dravyas. This action is more effective than

Shamana because the aggravated Doshas

actually leave the body.

� Vamana: Upwardly, through the

mouth.

� Virechana: Downwardly, through the

rectum.


5. Stambhan

Herbs that absorb the fluids in the colon are called

Stambhan Dravyas. Their qualities are mainly dry,

Herbs with astringent tastes such as kutaja and

nagakeshara.

Examples

Stambhan Dravyas. Their qualities are mainly dry,

astringent and cold. They do not digest ama. Their

astringent and cold qualities constrict the channels

while their dry quality absorbs the fluids. These

herbs should not be used in high ama conditions or

to treat ama-related disorders.


6. Grahi

Herbs that help to solidify the stool, increase

the appetite (Deepana) and improve the

Dry ginger, musta and cumin.

Examples

the appetite (Deepana) and improve the

digestion (Pachana) and absorption of fluids

are called Grahi Dravyas. These herbs have a

Veerya that is heating (which causes the stool

to solidify) and they are pungent in nature


7. Anuloman

Herbs that act as mild laxatives are called

Aragvadha and castor.

Examples

Herbs that act as mild laxatives are called

Anuloman Dravyas. Ama may cause

obstruction in the channels and these herbs

digest Saama malas (meaning malas with Ama)

and eliminate them from the rectum.


8. Sramsan

Herbs that act as mild purgatives are called Sramsan

Warm milk and ghee, grapes and haritaki

and triphala.

Examples

Herbs that act as mild purgatives are called Sramsan

Dravyas. These herbs remove the malas which are

sticking to the intestinal walls and expel them from

the body. These herbs and substances are not ama

pachanas. Sramsan herbs are stronger than

anulomana herbs


9. Virechana

Herbs that act as strong purgatives

Nishottar and castor oil.

Examples

Herbs that act as strong purgatives

are called Virechana Dravyas. They

forcefully remove both Saama and

Nirama malas in their liquid form

from the body.


10. Bhedana

Herbs that act as drastic purgatives are called

Aloe, kutki and chitrak.

Examples

Herbs that act as drastic purgatives are called

Bhedana Dravyas. They break stony hard stools

and remove liquid malas and aggravated Doshas

from the digestive tract. Bhedana Dravyas are

the strongest Dravyas of all.


11. Lekhana

Herbs that have a scraping action on the Dhatus,

Guggulu, haridra, vacha, daruhaladi, warm

water and honey.

Examples

Herbs that have a scraping action on the Dhatus,

Doshas and Malas are called Lekhana Dravyas. Meda

and Kapha are the primary Dhatus and Doshas removed

by Lekhana Dravyas. This type of herb is especially

effective for removing excess Dhatu build-up in the

body such as is the case in obesity and diabetes.


12. Pramathi

Herbs which expel aggravated Doshas which are

Black pepper, vacha, chitrak, pippali and

vidanga.

Examples

Herbs which expel aggravated Doshas which are

adherent to Srotas. They enter into minute

Srotas due to their ushna and teekshna gunas

and forcefully expel Doshas accumulated there.

These herbs are useful in Kapha, Meda diseases

and in Pranavaha Srotas and shirorogas.

Shad Rasa: The Six Tastes

�� Rasa (or taste) is the sensation

that the tongue experiences.

1. Sweet (Madhura)

2. Sour (Amla)

� Other meanings of the word Rasa: Juice, the first

Dhatu or Mercury.

� Water (Aap) is the Mahabhuta that is mainly

responsible for Rasa, or taste.

Notes

2. Sour (Amla)

3. Salty (Lavana)

4. Pungent (Katu)

5. Astringent (Kashaya)

6. Bitter (Tikta)

responsible for Rasa, or taste.

� Each Dosha is increased or decreased by certain

Rasas, so their balance is dependent on the

consumption of various Rasas through the diet

and/or herbs.

� Taste is the sense and the tongue is the sense organ.

As soon as the tongue comes into contact with food,

the taste can be perceived.

� The Rasa of any food or Dravya is not permanent.

Rasa: Bhoutic Composition

�� The action of each taste depends on its

bhoutic composition.

�� There are four varieties of taste buds on

Taste Mahabhutas

Sweet (Madhura) Earth + Water

Sour (Amla) Fire + Earth �� There are four varieties of taste buds on

the tongue, each perceiving sweet, sour, salty

or bitter tastes. Sweet and salty are perceived

at the tip of the tongue, sour on the sides and

bitter at the back.

The pungent taste irritates the mucus

membrane while the astringent taste pulls the

mucus membrane.

Sour (Amla) Fire + Earth

Salty (Lavana) Fire + Water

Pungent (Katu) Fire + Air

Astringent (Kashaya) Air + Earth

Bitter (Tikta) Air + Ether

Rasa: Effect on the Doshas

Taste Kapha Pitta Vata

Sweet (Madhura) ↑ ↓ ↓

Sour (Amla) ↑ ↑ ↓Sour (Amla) ↑ ↑ ↓

Salty (Lavana) ↑ ↑ ↓

Pungent (Katu) ↓ ↑ ↑

Astringent (Kashaya) ↓ ↓ ↑

Bitter (Tikta) ↓ ↓ ↑

Rasa: Related to Dosha Shamana

Dosha Shamana Taste Effect

Vata Shamana or

Vatashamaka

Sweet Moist

Salty Hot, moist

Sour HotSour Hot

Pitta Shamana or

Pittashamaka

Sweet

CoolAstringent

Bitter

Kapha Shamana or

Kaphashamaka

Pungent Hot, light

Bitter Light, dry

Astringent Dry

Rasa: Related to Dosha Vardhana

Dosha Vardhana Taste Effect

Vata Vardhana Pungent, Astringent, Bitter DryVata Vardhana Pungent, Astringent, Bitter Dry

Pitta Vardhana Pungent, Sour, Salty Hot

Kapha Vardhana Sweet, Sour, Salty Heavy, moist

Rasa: Related to Dosha Vardhana

Mahabhuta Effect

Akasha Shodhana: Cleansing

Vayu Shoshana: Absorbing

Tejas Deepana: Agni strengthening

Aap, Prithvi Bruhana: Builds dhatus

Vayu, Tejas Lekhana: Scraping dhatus

Vipaka: Post-Digestive Effect

�� Vipaka, Vishesha Pak represents the Post-Digestive

Effect of a Dravya , or the special effect (Vishesha) of an

herb on the body (Pak).

� The Vipaka is the transformed state of the food� The Vipaka is the transformed state of the food

after digestion and assimilation

� It is the ultimate result of the process of digestion

� It is the transformed state after digestion

� The final reaction of food on the body

Vipaka: Types

Type Vipaka Taste(s) Effect Examples Exceptions

1Sweet

(Madhura)

Sweet and

salty

substances

Builds the Dhatus, helps heal

wounds, moisten the skin and create

well-formed stools and clear urine.

Milk, ghee, butter, sea salt

and rock salt

Honey (pungent

Vipaka), Black

Gram (Sour

Vipaka)Vipaka)

2 Sour (Amla)Sour

substances

Forms Rakta Dhatu, strengthens

Agni, reduces Ama, decreases Vata

(reduces pain), creates sweat and

cleanses the mouth & tongue.

Oranges, tomatoesLime and amalaki

(sweet Vipaka)

3Pungent

(Katu)

Pungent,

Astringent

and Bitter

substances

Reduces Meda Dhatu and excessive

fluids from the body, depletes the

Dhatus, causes constipation and

blocks sweat glands.

Chilies, chitrak (pungent),

bitter melon, fenugreek

(bitters), Lodhra and

udumbara (astringents).

Pippali, dry

ginger, guduchi

and haritaki

(sweet Vipaka).

Veerya: PotencyVeeryate anena iti Veeryam: The property or potency of a substance which brings about the action is called Veerya.

�� Veerya or Potency is responsible for the action of the herb in question. It can be translated to the vigor or essence of an herb.

Types of Veerya

1. Sheeta (Cooling)

Actions: Increases Vata and Kapha, decreases Pitta,

strengthens the Dhatus, stops bowel movements

and sweating, increases urination, weakens Agni,

creates a feeling of refreshment, tones the Dhatus,

increases moistness, nourishes the Dhatus and

creates Srotorodha.

Examples: Chandan, lotus and aloe.

2. Ushna (Heating)

Actions: Decreases Vata and Kapha, increases Pitta,

increases Rakta Dhatu, depletes the rest of the

Dhatus, dries stools and urine, increases sweat,

causes agni deepana and ama pachana, creates

thirst, causes dizziness and opens the Srotas.

Examples: Dry ginger, pippali and chitrak.

Veerya: Types

In terms of dietetics, Rasa is of primary importance. In terms of herbs, Veerya is.

Generally, Sheeta Veerya increases Kapha, while Ushna Veerya increases Pitta. Vata

works as a buffer. Among the six tastes, three have a Sheeta, or cooling Veerya and three

have an Ushna or heating Veerya.

� Remember the bhoutic composition of the tastes.

Rasa Veerya

Sweet Cooling

Sour Heating

Salty Heating

Pungent Heating

Astringent Cooling

Bitter Cooling

� Remember the bhoutic composition of the tastes.

Veerya: PotencyPrabhavati samarthya vishistham bhavati anena iti Prabhava

�� Prabhava is the unique property or special effect of a substance which

cannot be explained by Rasa, Veerya or Vipaka. This unique effect is due to its

unique bhoutic composition. It is called Achintya Shakti which translates to “a

power beyond (rational) thinking.”

Danti and Chitrak have the same Rasa, Veerya and Vipaka: They each have a pungent Rasa and Vipaka and a hot

Veerya. However Danti is a laxative and Chitrak is digesting.

Milk and ghee have the same Rasa, Veerya and Vipaka but ghee creates agni deepana while milk creates agni mandya.

Arjuna and Vidanga have the same Rasa, Veerya and Vipaka but while Arjuna works on the heart while Vidanga acts as

an antiparasitic.

Examples

Oushadha Dravyas

�� Oushadha or herbs are used as medicine. Ousha or Osha literally

means herbs with medicinal properties Oushadha Dravyas.

Qualities Ahara

The diet rich in

Rasa helps

nutrition.

Oushadha Dravyas should have four qualities:

� Are adequately available.

� Have many medicinal properties so it can be used in many

formulations.

� Are very potent in terms of Rasa, Vipaka, Veerya, Prabhava, etc.

� Are very potent in particular actions, or Karmas.

Oushadha Dravyas: Parts Used

The entire body of an herb

or plant is not always potent

medicinally. Certain parts

carry more potency than

others, so these parts of the

No. Part of Plant Examples

1 Roots Dashmoola

2 Bark Arjun, Khadir

3 Trunk Sandalwood

4 Gum Asafoetida, Guggulu

5 Stems Lotusothers, so these parts of the

plant are isolated and used

for treatment.

5 Stems Lotus

6 Juice From the fresh leaves of Gotukola

7 Leaves Mango, Vasta

8 Salts Barley, Lotus

9 Pulp Cactus, Aloe

10 Fruits Haritaki, Amla

11 Flowers Rose

12 Ash Triphala

13 Oil Almond

14 Spikes Savari

15 Rhizomes Ginger

16 Seeds Ajwan

17 Herb Gotukola (Sometimes the whole herb is used)

Oushadha Dravyas: Dosage

Dosage is not standard. It changes

depending on the following factors:

� The strength of a patient

� The strength of a disease

The strength of the herb

�� Important Note

The dose should be higher when the� The strength of the herb

� The strength of the digestive fire, or Agni

� The duration of the disease

� The season

� The age and sex of the client

The dose should be higher when the

degree of Dosha imbalance is high, the

herb potency is low or patient is strong

The dose should be low when the

degree of imbalance is low, or the herb

is strong or the patient is weak

Oushadha Dravyas: Forms Used

Form PreparationGeneral

Dose

Swarasa (Fresh Juice) Blend fresh herbs with 1/2 to equal amount of water and strain. 10 mL

Kalka (Herbal Paste,

Puree or Powder)Herbs are pureed in a blender with a little water. 5 g

Kwatha (Decoction) Mix one part herbs and 8 parts water. Boil till one part of water remains (it is a strong decoction). 10 mL

Hima (Cold Infusion) Steep herbs (1 part herbs: 3 parts water) in cold water overnight. Good for Pitta. 80 mL

Fanta (Hot Infusion) Steep herbs (1 part herbs: 3 parts water) in boiled water for 1 to 12 hours (depending on herbs). 80 mLFanta (Hot Infusion) Steep herbs (1 part herbs: 3 parts water) in boiled water for 1 to 12 hours (depending on herbs). 80 mL

Medicated OilsMake a decoction of 1 part herbs and 8 parts water till 1 part remains. Strain the decoction and add

equal amount of oil (many times sesame oil). Boil on low heat till all the water evaporates.10 mL

Medicated GheeMake a decoction of 1 part herbs and 8 parts water till 1 part remains. Strain the decoction and add

equal amount of Ghee. Boil on low heat till all the water evaporates.10 g

Aasava (Ayurvedic Wine

Made with Cold Infusion

or Juice of the Herb)

Mix swarasa (juice) of herbs, raw sugar and Dhataki flowers and ferment for 90 days. Better in Pitta

conditions.15 to 20 mL

Arishta (Ayurvedic Wine

Made with Decoction)

Mix decoction of herbs, jaggery, and Dhataki flowers and ferment for 90 days – better in Kapha and

Vata conditions.15 to 20 mL

Powders This is the most common form. The powders lose their potency after 6 months. 1 to 2 g

Pills Mix powdered herbs and honey or maple syrup and roll into small pills. 2 to 4 g

Oushadha Dravyas: When to Take Herbs

� On an empty stomach (early in the morning): For Kapha conditions and if the patient is strong. Herbs taken

on an empty stomach spread throughout the body quickly. If a person is weak, this may cause an adverse

reaction.

� Before mealtime: For Vata conditions. Stimulates Apana Vayu, tones the intestinal muscles and helps increase

Agni.Agni.

� During mealtime: Improves digestion due to the stimulation of Samana Vayu, which stimulates the liver as well

as the excretion of pancreatic enzymes.

� After mealtime

� After Lunch: Stimulates Vyana Vayu to strengthen the heart.

� After Dinner: Stimulates Udana Vayu to strengthen the lungs.

� Taken Frequently: For heartburn, cough, asthma, thirst, breathlessness or hiccup, etc.

� Bedtime: Diseases of the ear, nose and throat. Stimulates Prana Vayu and acts as a purgative and is sleep

promoting.

Oushadha Dravyas: Channels of Administration

1. The Mouth

This route is selected for:

� General Action: It is the most commonly

used channel because the herbs are

digested, absorbed and then circulated

2. The Nose

Using this route as an administrative channel is often

referred to as Nasya. This route is the doorway to

the brain. It is selected for:

Local Action: To treat nasaldigested, absorbed and then circulated

through the body.

� Local Action: For oral and dental

diseases as gargles or in the oral

application of oils.

� Inhalation: In some respiratory diseases

by inhaling certain herbal smokes.

� Emesis (Vomiting): Used in some

digestive diseases.

� Local Action: To treat nasal

diseases and upper respiratory

concerns.

� Inhalation: In respiratory diseases

such as using inhalers for Asthma.

� Nasya is also performed for all

diseases above the neck, such as

migraine, sinus problems, chronic

headaches and TMJ.

Oushadha Dravyas: Channels of Administration

3. The Eyes

Local Action: Eye drops or ointments for eye or vision

problems.

4. The Ears

6. Urethra

Local Action: For urinary problems (very

uncommon).

6. Vagina4. The Ears

Local Action: Ear drops for ear problems such as discharge,

ringing, polyps and pain, etc.

5. The Anus

Enemas: For problems such as constipation, using

lubricating or cleansing enemas such as suppositories.

Basti treatment is very beneficial for Vata diseases.

6. Vagina

Vaginal Douche: For leucorrhea, candida or

dry vagina, etc.

7. Skin

External Application: For skin diseases,

swelling of the joints, oil massage, steam bath,

medicinal patches for vitiligo or skin

discolorations, etc.

Anupana: Carrier

To mask certain undesirable tastes: Castor oil in tea or fruit juice.

To strengthen the action: Honey strengthens several of the

medicinal qualities of different herbs.

To neutralize an undesirable effect: Milk neutralizes the excessive

Anupana, or Carrier, is a substance taken along with one or more of the

following functions:

To neutralize an undesirable effect: Milk neutralizes the excessive

Pitta-aggravating qualities of guggulu when used as an anti-

inflammatory.

To protect the desirable effect of certain herbs in instances of

strong digestive fire: Time-release coating to protect herbs from the

acidic part of digestion so that they can reach the intestine.

To target certain organs: Herbal wines used when looking to reach

the liver directly.

Common AnupanasMost of the time, these Anupanas are liquids which help to absorb medicines quickly.

Certain herbs act specifically and effectively when administered with specific anupanas.

Dosha Qualities Examples

Vata Moist and warm Sesame oil, warm water

Pitta Cool and sweet Ghee, cool water, milk

Kapha Dry and warm Honey, warm water

Anupanas for Each DhatuMost of the time, these Anupanas are liquids which help to absorb medicines quickly. Certain herbs act specifically and

effectively when administered with specific anupanas.

Dhatu AnupanaRasa Water, rock sugar, milk

Rakta Milk, honey, rock sugar

Mamsa Honey

Meda Herbal wines

Asthi Milk, bone soup

Majja Herbal wines

Shukra Milk

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Fruit

Guna Light, dry, cold

Amla (Amalaki, Dhatri)

Emblica Officinalis

Rasa All tastes except salty; Mainly sour

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Cooling (Sheetha)

Effect on Dosha Pacifies all of the Doshas, especially Pitta

Main ActionRejuvenative, aphrodisiac, laxative, haemostatic, antiaging;

The world’s richest source of Vitamin C.

The Herbs in Detail

Amla (Amalaki, Dhatri)

Emblica Officinalis� Locally: Paste applied on forehead in Pitta headaches, on the face to

improve the complexion and on blemishes on the skin and the head

for early graying.

Uses

� Beneficial as a Rasayana: Nutritive to all of the Dhatus, rejuvenating

(Chyavanprash)

� Good for the digestive system: Used as agnideepana, ama pachana,

anulomana in agnimandya, acid reflux, ulcers and liver diseases.

� Used in Pitta fever, skin problems, anemia and diabetes.

� Used in bleeding conditions such as bleeding gums, healing wounds,

bleeding in the eyes, redness of the eyes, nose bleeds, bleeding

hemorrhoids and/or ulcers.

� Used as an aphrodisiac, for uterine debility, Menorrhegia and

leucorrhea.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Root

Guna Light, moist

Rasa Sweet, bitter, astringent

AshwagandhaWithenia Somnifera

Rasa Sweet, bitter, astringent

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Heating (Ushna)

Effect on

Dosha

Decreases Vata and Kapha, increases Pitta and Ama if

taken in excess

Main ActionAphrodisiac, sedative, Rasayana, antiaging, nervine,

analgesic

Forms Used Decoction, arishta, powder, ghrita, avaleha

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: Paste on enlarged lymph glands, oil in vata diseases.

� Beneficial in instances of infertility, sexual or general debility,

low sperm count and/or low vitality. Useful for pregnant

UsesAshwagandhaWithenia Somnifera

low sperm count and/or low vitality. Useful for pregnant

women to strengthen the uterus and the growing fetus.

� Promotes sleep, used in stress, anxiety, nerve pain, muscle pain,

overwork, emaciation, insomnia and acts as a nerve tonic.

� Beneficial for arthritis, sciatica, rheumatism, MS and paralysis.

� Respiratory: Cough, Asthma, migraine headaches.

� The juice of Ashvagandha leaves is used as ear drops for ear

discharge.

� Builds the Dhatus, especially mamsa and shukra.

� Used in debilitating diseases; Improves immunity.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Root, seeds, leaves

Guna Heavy, moist, slimy

Rasa Sweet

BalaSida Cardifolia

Rasa Sweet

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Cooling

Effect on

DoshaDecreases Vata and Pitta

Main Action Rejuvenative, nervine, aphrodisiac, analgesic

Forms Used Oil, decoction, arishta, ghrita

BalaSida Cardifolia

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: Paste for healing wounds.

� Strengthens the small intestine and improves digestion (useful

in IBS and Crone’s disease). Strengthens the lungs, heals ulcers

Uses

in IBS and Crone’s disease). Strengthens the lungs, heals ulcers

and cavities in the lungs; Useful in Pittaja kasa (cough) and

asthma.

� Alterative, very useful in Raktapitta and Pitta (burning)

hemorrhoids.

� As a tonic, it is useful in general debility, undernourishment

(tuberculosis is an example of this) and in the case of weak

heart muscles.

� Strengthens all of the Dhatus but mainly mamsa and shukra.

� Aids in Vata disorders such as sciatica, neuralgia and facial

paralysis (anuvasana bastis are useful here).

� Beneficial for Rheumatism and chronic fevers.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Fruit

Guna Dry, heavy

Rasa Astringent

BibhitakiTerminelia Belerica

Rasa Astringent

Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Heating

Effect on Dosha Decreases Kapha and Pitta, mainly Kapha

Main ActionRejuvenative, expectorant, laxative, antihelmentic, antiseptic,

lithotropic (breaks gall bladder and kidney stones)

Forms Used Oil, powder, decoction

BibhitakiTerminelia Belerica

The Herbs in Detail

� Beneficial for cough, asthma, congestion, migraine

headaches; Also works to clear the voice. The partially ripe

fruit works as a laxative.

Uses

fruit works as a laxative.

� Gives tone to the body.

� The oil can be used in premature graying of the hair and as

a hair tonic.

� Acts as an anti emetic and reduces excessive thirst.

� Beneficial for Deepana, Pachana, acts as an antihelmentic

and stops bleeding.

� The seeds are used to treat insomnia.

BrahmiBuccopa Monnieria

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Leaves

Guna Light

Rasa Bitter, astringent, sweetBuccopa Monnieria Rasa Bitter, astringent, sweet

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Cooling

Effect on Dosha Nervine, Antiepileptic and antihysteric by Prabhava

Main Action Decreases mainly Vata and Pitta

Forms Used Juice, powder, oil

BrahmiBuccopa Monnieria

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: The juice can be applied on painful joints as an analgesic.

� Brahmi is useful to calm and cool the mind, especially in instances of high fever

when it reaches a state of delirium, marked by anxiety, disorientation,

hallucinations, delusions, and incoherent speech.

� Works as a brain tonic: Calms the mind, reduces dullness and enhances

Uses

� Works as a brain tonic: Calms the mind, reduces dullness and enhances

intelligence and memory. Brahmi is used in Pitta conditions, Jatamansi in Vataja

conditions and Vacha in Kapha conditions.

� Helps with epilepsy, mental retardation, depression, delusion and hallucinations.

� Helps relieve pain and inflammation.

� Works as a diuretic: Reduces burning and pain during urination.

� Acts as a Rasayana: Strengthens all of the dhatus except Rakta.

� Since Brahmi is rare, a similar nervine herb is often substituted: Mandukaparni

(Hydrocotyl Asiata).

� Brahmi leaves are smooth and have small black spots. Mandukaparni has rough

leaves, is good for the skin and is less nervine than Brahmi.

� Gotukola (Centella Asiata) which is commonly used in the US is another sister

variety of Mandukaparni with more diuretic effects. Gotukola is less nervine than

Brahmi.

Eranda (Castor)Ricinus Communis

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Oil, leaves

Guna Heavy, moist, sharp, subtle

Rasa Sweet, pungent, bitterRasa Sweet, pungent, bitter

Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Heating

Effect on Dosha Decreases Kapha and Vata

Main Action Strong purgative

Forms Used Decoction, oil, paste, juice of the leaves

Eranda (Castor)Ricinus Communis

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: Warm leaves are used on painful parts of the body while

massaging the abdomen with oil and saindhava in instances of gas

and bloating The main use is for Virechana in Panchakarma. It

causes purgation without cramping.

Uses

� Useful for any disease caused by Apana Vayu, chronic constipation,

Agnimandya, srotorodha. Acts as an Antihelmentic.

� Useful for treating hemorrhoids. The leaves are also useful to

stimulate the liver and to treat obstructive or hemolytic jaundice.

� In Amavata, the oil is given with a ginger decoction.

� Beneficial for Vata disorders such as tremors, facial palsy and

sciatica.

� Helps in Asthma by removing Kapha in the stomach through

purgation.

� Antiaging.

Ginger (Shunthi) Zinzibar Officinale

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Rhizome

Guna Dry Ginger: Light, moist; Fresh Ginger: Dry, sharp and heavy

Rasa PungentRasa Pungent

Vipaka Dry Ginger: Sweet; Fresh Ginger: Pungent

Veerya Heating

Effect on Dosha

Both types decrease Vata and Kapha. The sweet Vipaka of Dry

Ginger does not aggravate Pitta while Fresh Ginger increases

Pitta

Main ActionStimulates Agni, digestant, carminative, antiemetic, stimulant,

analgesic

Forms UsedPaste, powder, oil, candy, juice, tea

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: The paste is used for sinus headaches and painful joints.

The oil is used as nasya for congestion.

� Works as an agnideepana and pachana as well as an antiflatulent.

Because of this, it is used in agnimandya, vomiting, colds, headaches

UsesGinger (Shunthi) Zinzibar Officinale

Because of this, it is used in agnimandya, vomiting, colds, headaches

and to treat abdominal pain.

� Acts as an antihaemorrhoidal and antispasmodic. Removes

srotorodha.

� Useful to treat cough, asthma, allergies and both morning & motion

sickness.

� Purifies the blood, stimulates the heart and helps treat Kaphaja skin

diseases and fevers.

� Acts as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Useful for treating

arthritis (with caster oil and Guduchi in instances of Amavata), pain,

swelling and general sprains.

� Used in postpartum debility as it acts on all of the physical systems.

Guduchi (Amrita, Gulwel)Tinosphora Cardifolia

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Stems, leaves

Guna Light, dry and soft

Rasa Astringent, bitter, pungentRasa Astringent, bitter, pungent

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Heating

Effect on Dosha Balances all the three Doshas

Anupana Ghee in Vataja, sugar in Pittaja and honey in Kaphaja diseases

Main ActionDhatu agnideepana, ama pachana, Dhatu strengthening,

Rasayana (nutritive), alterative, antiaging, antipyretic

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: The oil is used to treat skin problems as well as physical

aches and pains.

� Due to Dhatu agnideepana, Guduchi strengthens all of the Dhatus.

It is the best Rasayana herb. Strengthens the small intestine, so it is

UsesGuduchi (Amrita, Gulwel)

Tinosphora Cardifolia

It is the best Rasayana herb. Strengthens the small intestine, so it is

used in diarrhea, vomiting, Agnimandya, pain in abdomen,

parasites, amlapitta (GERD), liver diseases and anemia.

� Useful for treating all Pitta conditions such as burning hands, feet

and body.

� Relieves chronic fevers and bleeding conditions.

� Guduchi satva is effective when treating cardiac debility.

� Useful in Vata conditions such as Amavata, arthritis, chronic pain

and spasms.

� Is used in prameha to absorb kleda.

� Useful when treating eye, urinary, respiratory and digestive

diseases that are primarily Pitta-related.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Resin

Guna Light, sharp, subtle

GugguluComiphora Mukul

Rasa Bitter, astringent, pungent

Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Heating

Effect on Dosha Decreases Vata and Kapha, increases Pitta

Main ActionAnalgesic, antispasmodic, ama pachana, rejuvenative,

stimulant

The Herbs in Detail

� Acts as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial,

disinfectant and deodorant.

� Has a specific scraping action on excess Meda Dhatu and

Kapha, so it is often used to treat Diabetes, obesity and

UsesGuggulu

Comiphora Mukul

Kapha, so it is often used to treat Diabetes, obesity and

edema. Used to treat arthritis, facial paralysis, sciatica, gout

and all Vata disorders.

� Rejuvenates the tissue of the body and increases strength.

� Useful for treating loss of appetite, constipation, liver

diseases, piles and worms.

� Useful when treating many skin diseases.

� Many Guggul formulas (such as Triphala Guggul) are popular

for reducing cholesterol.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Fruit

Guna Light, dry

Rasa All except salty, mainly astringent

Vipaka Sweet

HaritakiTerminelia Chebula

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Heating

Effect on Dosha Balances the Tridoshas (mainly Vata)

Main Action Rejuvenative, laxative, antihelmentic, expectorant.

Popular Products Triphala

AnupanasIt can be used in the spring with honey, in the summer with

ghee and in the winter with raw sugar

Forms Used Powder, decoction paste

ContraindicationsPhysical weakness, pregnancy, dehydration, after severe

exhaustion, after Panchakarma

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: The paste is used to alleviate swelling, painful parts of the body.

Decoctions are used to cleanse wounds and for gargling.

� One of the main benefits of Haritaki is in balancing Vata. It is useful in

instances of weakness in the nervous system and brain. Works on all Dhatus

by removing blockages in any and all of the channels.

UsesHaritakiTerminelia Chebula

by removing blockages in any and all of the channels.

� Digestive: Useful in instances of agnimandya, pain in the abdomen,

constipation, parasites, hemorrhoids, gas and/or bloating. Since it is

Astringent, it works to strength the intestines.

� Beneficial when treating Kaphaja Hemorrhoids: Haritaki, Vidanga, Kutaja,

Chitrak with buttermilk.

� Beneficial when treating Amlapitta: Haritaki, Pippali and jaggery digest

saama Pitta and reduce burning in the chest.

� Works to strengthen Mamsa and Meda Dhatus by absorbing excess kleda and

strengthening Dhatuagni. Used to treat Kaphaja skin diseases and Prameha.

� Stimulates intelligence and strengthens the sense organs by decreasing

excess Kapha and Meda Dhatu.

The Herbs in Detail

� Excellent for treating eye problems: Wash the eyes with Haritaki tea.

Triphala, Licorice ghee and honey strengthen the eyes.

� Useful for treating kidney stones and painful urination. Haritaki, Gokshura

and Pashana bhed tea with honey reduce burning and help break kidney

stones and flush them out of the body.

Uses (Continued)HaritakiTerminelia Chebula

stones and flush them out of the body.

� Finely powdered Haritaki is used as a tooth powder that strengthens the

gums.

� Used for respiratory rhinitis, cough, hoarseness of voice, hiccups and

asthma.

� Useful in leucorrhoea. Acts as uterine tonic.

� Prevents the accumulation of pus in the skin.

� Works as a Rasayana to open the channels, remove malas from the Dhatus,

and cleanse all of the Dhatus. Works as an antiaging agent.

� Pathya: Removes blockage of the srotas and channels.

� Abhaya: Makes the individual fearless.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Root

Guna Light, dry

Katuka (Kutaki)Picrorhiza Kurrooa

Rasa Bitter

Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Cooling

Effect on Dosha Decreases Kapha and Pitta

Main Action Hepatoprotective, laxative

The Herbs in Detail

� Useful when treating jaundice,

liver problems and for cleansing

the liver, cleansing the gall

UsesKatuka (Kutaki)Picrorhiza Kurrooa

the liver, cleansing the gall

bladder of stones and treating

constipation, flatulence and

ascitis.

� Helps regulate heart beats and

constrict the blood vessels. Raises

blood pressure. Useful when

treating bleeding disorders.

� Improves Agni, so it is used to

treat Anorexia and indigestion.

� Useful when treating cough,

asthma and fever.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Leaves

Guna Bitter, sweet

Rasa Sweet

Kumari (Aloe Vera)Aloe Barbadensis, etc.

Rasa Sweet

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Cooling

Effect on Dosha Decreases all three Doshas

Main Action Bitter tonic, rejuvenative, alterative

Forms Used Juice from the leaves

Kumari (Aloe Vera)Aloe Barbadensis, etc.

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: Applied locally to reduce heat. The pulp

moisturizes the skin while the fresh juice is beneficial

when applied to the eyes in case of infection.

Uses

when applied to the eyes in case of infection.

� Has a laxative effect by irritating the large intestine.

� Useful for treating benign in tumors.

� Used to treat anemia.

� Used to treat amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopause,

inflammatory vaginal conditions, swollen glands, fever and

constipation.

� Used to treat common inflammatory skin conditions.

� It acts using deepana and pachana properties.

� The juice is used to treat loss of appetite, abdominal colic

and worm infestations.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Root

Guna Heavy, Dry

Rasa Bitter, astringent, sweet

ManjishthaRubia Cardifolia

Rasa Bitter, astringent, sweet

Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Heating

Effect on Dosha Decreases PKV

Main Action On the skin: Alterative, haemostatic

Forms Used Ghee, powder, decoction, kalka (puree)

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: The paste is used to help heal

wounds.

Works to purify the blood, improve

UsesManjishthaRubia Cardifolia

� Works to purify the blood, improve

circulation, stop bleeding and reduce

inflammation.

� Beneficial when treating skin

conditions such as acne, freckles,

blisters and skin infections. Improves

the complexion and cleanses wounds.

Manjishtha ghee is used to treat burns.

� Useful when treating all conditions

related to menstruation:

Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea and

Menorrhegia.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Rhizome

Guna Light, Dry

Rasa Pungent, bitter, astringent Rasa Pungent, bitter, astringent

Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Cooling

Effect on Dosha Decreases Kapha and Pitta

Main ActionStimulant, carminative, alterative, antispasmodic,

antihelmentic

Forms Used Decoction, arishta, powder

Nagarmotha (Musta, Nutgrass)

Cyperus Rotundus

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: The paste can be applied to itchy skin rashes or on the

breasts to cleanse breast milk.

� Nagarmotha is the best deepana, pachana and grahi, so it is

Uses

Nagarmotha (Musta, Nutgrass)

Cyperus Rotundus

� Nagarmotha is the best deepana, pachana and grahi, so it is

used to treat diarrhea, malabsorption and indigestion.

� Serves as the key herb in all types of fevers (except chronic

fevers).

� Beneficial for increasing and cleansing breast milk.

� Enhances memory and strengthens nerves.

� Beneficial for treating kidney stones and painful urination.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Seeds, leaves, bark and flower

Guna Light, dry


Neem (Nimba) Azadirecta Indica


Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Cooling

Effect on Dosha Decreases Pitta and Kapha

Main ActionAntipyretic, alterative (blood purifying), bitter tonic,

antiseptic, antiemetic, antibiotic

Forms Used Oil, powder, swarasa (juice)

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: The decoction can be used to cleanse wounds. The oil is

beneficial in chronic or diabetic ulcers, the mouth wash in dental

caries and the smoke of burning leaves cleanses wounds and the

environment. Useful when treating skin diseases such as itching,

dermatitis, eczema, scabies, chronic wounds and burns.

UsesNeem (Nimba) Azadirecta Indica

dermatitis, eczema, scabies, chronic wounds and burns.

� Beneficial for fevers, malaria, Pitta fevers and chronic Kapha fevers.

� Acts as an antiparasitic. Should be given with triphala and grape

juice.

� Beneficial when treating diabetes, tumors, jaundice, rheumatism

and arthritis.

� Several Neem products are available for external use, such as neem

soap and neem toothpaste.

� Neem seed oil is very potent medicinally (1 part oil is mixed in 1

million parts of solvent).

� In the US, neem is used as a natural pesticide.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Fruit

Types Two: Dry and fresh (dry type described below)

Dry Type

Pippali Piper Longum

Guna Light, moist, sharp

Rasa Pungent

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Heating (mildly)

Effect on Dosha Decreases Kapha and Vata

Main Action Expectorant, carminative, analgesic

Forms Used Ghee, powder, asava

The Herbs in Detail

� Improves Agnideepana, acts as a carminative (vata

anulomana), analgesic and mild laxative. Beneficial for treating

Amlapitta and enlargements of the liver and spleen.

Beneficial for treating bronchitis, laryngitis, cough, asthma (it

UsesPippali Piper Longum

� Beneficial for treating bronchitis, laryngitis, cough, asthma (it

is an expectorant), Hiccups and Tuberculosis.

� Strengthens Raktaagni, so it is useful in Anemia (the powder of

pippali and amala).

� Digests ama, so it is useful in Amavata and sciatica.

� Pippali is used as a Rasayana: Vardhaman Pippali Rasayana

strengthens all dhatus.

� Used during delivery to cause contractions of the uterus and

help expel the placenta and cleanse the uterus after delivery.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Root, seeds, leaves, whole plant

Types Two: White and red

Main Action Reduces swelling, acts as a laxative and alterative

Effect on Dosha Decreases VPK

Forms Used Asava, paste, decoctionForms Used Asava, paste, decoction

White Type

Guna Light, dry

Rasa Pungent, sweet, bitter, astringent

Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Heating

Red Type

Guna Light

Rasa Bitter

Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Cooling

PunarnavaBoerhavia Diffusa

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: The paste is applied to swelling regions and followed by oil massage

for pain and swelling.

� Useful for water retention, hypertension, weight gain, swelling and ascitis.

Haritaki, ginger, deodar, guduchi, guggulu and Punarnava are useful in

systemic edema. Useful when treating urinary problems such as urinary

Uses

PunarnavaBoerhavia Diffusa

systemic edema. Useful when treating urinary problems such as urinary

infections and kidney stones.

� Improves Agni and absorbs fluids. Because of this, it is often used to treat

agnimandya, abdominal pain and colitis.

� Improves the function of the liver and spleen. Used to treat Anemia.

� Used externally in many conditions of the eye.

� Strengthens the heart and increases Rakta Dhatu, so it is useful when treating

low blood pressure.

� Excretes dhatu malas along with regular malas, so it is cleansing to both the

dhatus and they general function of the body while it slows the process of

aging.

� Used as a Rasayana in instances of general debility.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Root

Guna Heavy, moist, soft

Rasa Sweet, bitter

Shatavari Asperagus Recemosus

Rasa Sweet, bitter

Vipaka Sweet

Veerya Cooling (Sheeta)

Effect on Dosha Balances Pitta and Vata and increases Kapha if used in excess

Main Action Rasayana (nutritive), calming, cooling, aphrodisiac, diuretic

Forms Used Decoction, oil, ghee, powder, kalpa

The Herbs in Detail

� Locally: Used in oil for massage (Narayan oil).

� Beneficial when treating or promoting the health of the female reproductive

organs, such as in instances of infertility, debility, impotence, menopause and

leucorrhea. Reduces the blood pressure and strengthens the heart.

UsesShatavari Asperagus Recemosus

� Benefits digestive disorders such as ulcers, hyperacidity, diarrhea and

dysentery.

� Shatavari, licorice and sariva (anant) strengthen Mamsa Dhatu in women and

strengthen the uterus.

� Benefial when treating respiratory ailments such as cough, chronic fevers or

lung abscess.

� Treats the urinary (Mutravaha srotas) system, such as in instances of painful

urination.

� Increases breast milk: Useful for lactating mothers.

� Strengthens Ojas and enhances memory.

� Increases sperm count and ovulation, prevents abortion and miscarriage and

strengthens the blood vessels.

The Herbs in Detail

Part Used Leaves, seed, root


Rasa Pungent, Bitter

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Ocimum Sanctum


Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Heating (the seeds are cooling)

Effect on Dosha Decreases Kapha and Vata; the seeds decrease Pitta

Main ActionAntibacterial, nervine, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, blood

purifying

The Herbs in Detail

� Acts mainly on the respiratory tract. Beneficial

when treating cough, cold and Kapha-type

asthma. Tulsi seeds are diuretic, so they are

UsesTulsi (Holy Basil)

Ocimum Sanctum

asthma. Tulsi seeds are diuretic, so they are

used to treat dysuria or burning sensations in

the body.

� Acts as an agnideepana, so it used to treat

agnimandya.

� Used to treat Kapha and Vata fevers.

� Acts as an insecticidal and deodorant. In India,

every house has a Tulsi plant in their front

yard.

The Herbs in Detail




Yashtimadhu (Licorice)

Glycyrrizha Glabra


Vipaka Pungent

Veerya Heating (the seeds are cooling)

Effect on Dosha Decreases Kapha and Vata; the seeds decrease Pitta

Main ActionAntibacterial, nervine, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, blood

purifying


The Herbs in Detail

� Useful when treating cough, cold, bronchitis,

asthma, sore throat and laryngitis. Beneficial for

urinary infections and bleeding disorders.

� Beneficial when treating diarrhea, dysentery,

UsesYashtimadhu (Licorice)

Glycyrrizha Glabra

� Beneficial when treating diarrhea, dysentery,

ulcers and heartburn.

� Strengthens Shukra Dhatu, Ojas and improves

complexion as an external application.

� Strengthens the blood vessels and stops

bleeding. Nourishes Mamsa Dhatu and

strengthens vision.

� Builds the Dhatus and slows aging.

Ayurvedic Formulations

Used for:

Cough, asthma, agnimandya.

Standard Dose:

2-4 g per day with Honey; Lick

frequently.

Sitopaladi Churna

frequently.

Ingredient Quantity

Pippali 4 parts

Cinnamon 1 part

Vanshalochana 8 parts

Cardamom 2 parts

Rock Sugar 16 parts


Used for:

Constipation.

Standard Dose:

2 to 4 g per day with warm water

at bed time.

Sukhasarak Churna

at bed time.

Ingredient Quantity

Sonamukhi 4 parts

Vidanga 2 parts

Ginger 2 parts

Haritaki 2 parts

Ajwan 2 parts

Black salt 2 parts

Amla 1 part

Licorice 1 part


Used for:

Indigestion, gas, bloating and

stomachache.

Standard Dose:

2 to 4 g with ghee and warm water

before meals.

Hingavashtak Churna

before meals.

Ingredient Quantity

Ginger 1 part

Black Pepper 1 part

Pippali 1 part

Salt 1 part

Ajwan 2 parts

Cumin 1 part

Shahajeere* 1 part

Hing 1 part *Different type of cumin.


Used for:

Digestive problems, weight loss,

cough and asthma.

Standard Dose:

2 to 4 g with warm water or honey

Trikatu Churna

2 to 4 g with warm water or honey

depending on the problem after

meals.

Ingredient Quantity

Ginger 1 part

Pippali 1 part

Black Pepper 1 part


Used for:

Ingredient Quantity

Sea Salt 12 parts

Rock Salt 3 parts

Black Salt 8 parts

Cardamom 1 part

Pimpalmula 3 parts

Lavana-Bhaskar Churna

Used for:

Indigestion, gas, bloating;

improves Agni.

Standard Dose:

2 to 4 g per day with buttermilk or

warm water after meals.

Pimpalmula 3 parts

Ginger 1 ½ parts

Pippali 3 parts

Black Pepper 1 ½ parts

Talis Patra 3 parts

Bay Leaves 3 parts

Nagkeshar 3 parts

Amlavetas 3 parts

Pomegranate Skin 3 parts

Cumin 3 parts

Shahajeere 3 parts

Cinnamon ¾ parts


Used for:

Constipation, vision problems,

digestive problems, skin problems,

as a Rasayana.

Standard Dose:

Triphala Churna

Standard Dose:

2 to 4 g at bed time.

Ingredient Quantity

Haritaki 1 part

Bibhitaki 1 part

Amla 1 part


Used for:

Acidity, headache, constipation,

improving Agni

Avipattikar ChurnaIngredient Quantity

Ginger 1 part

Pippali 1 part

Black Pepper 1 part

Haritaki 1 part

Bibhitaki 1 partimproving Agni

Standard Dose:

2 to 4 g per day with milk or warm

water after meals

Bibhitaki 1 part

Amalaki 1 part

Nagarmotha 1 part

Vidanga 1 part

Cardamom 1 part

Cinnamon 1 part

Black Salt 1 part

Lavang 13 parts

Nishottar 26 parts

Sugar 39 parts


Used for:

Arthritis inflammation

and pain

Punarnava Guggul

Ingredient Quantity

Punarnava 1 partand pain

Standard Dose:

2 tabs (250 mg each)

twice a day with warm

water after meals

Deodar 1 part

Guduchi 1 part

Haritaki 1 part

Guggul 3 parts


Used for:

Arthritis, sciatica, weight

loss

Triphala Guggul

Ingredient Quantity

Haritaki 1 partloss

Standard Dose:



water after meals

Bibhitaki 1 part

Amalaki 1 part

Pippali 1 part

Guggul 5 parts


Used for:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Amrutadi Guggul (Kaishore Guggul)

Ingredient Quantity

Guduchi 1 part

Ginger 1 part

Patil 1 part

Black Pepper 1 partStandard Dose:



water after meals

Black Pepper 1 part

Pippali 1 part

Haritaki 1 part

Bibhitaki 1 part

Amalaki 1 part

Vidanga 1 part

Guggul 9 parts

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