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Aprajita (Butterfly Pea)

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Aprajita Scientific Name

Clitoria ternatea

Aprajita Other Names

English: Butterfly pea
Hindi: Koyala
Bengali: Aprajita
Unani: Mezereon
Sanskrit: Vishnukranta, Girikarnika, Yoni Pushpa, Kokila

What is Aprajita?

Aprajita is an ancient Indian herb used in Ayurveda as a memory booster and brain tonic. This herb is found to have certain chemicals that soothe and calm the nervous, circulatory and psychological systems of the body. Aparajita is widely used in Panchakarma Ayurvedic Treatments, which aim at balancing the doshas and focused on internal and external detoxification.

Common forms of Aprajita

Root, Bark, Seeds, Tea

Aprajita is commonly used for:

  • Improving memory and learning
  • Improving voice quality
  • Treating throat problems
  • Strengthening the heart and respiratory system
  • Purifying blood and improving skin conditions like breakouts, pimples, acne etc.
  • Treating Fever
  • Treating diarrhea, vomiting and gastritis

Aprajita Dosage

Root Powder: 1 to 3 gm.
Roasted Seed powder: 1 to 3 gm.

Aprajita Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Not Known
Not so common side-effects: Not Known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Not Known.
Children: Not Known.
Warning:
Excessive intake can be counter-intuitive and may cause diarrhea.

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Black Pepper (Kalimirch)

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Black Pepper Scientific Name

Piper nigrum

Black Pepper Other Names

English: Peppercorn, Madgascar Pepper
Hindi: Kalimirch, Maricha, Vellaja
Sanskrit: Marichum

What is Black Pepper?

Black Pepper is obtained from the same plant as white pepper. The color of the seeds depend up on the level of ripeness at the time of harvesting. The piperine content of the plant gives it a pungent taste. This herb belongs to the Piperaceae family.
Traditionally, in Ayurveda black pepper is used in combination of other herbs and medicines, as a bioavailability enhancer, to increase the absorption of the active components into the cells of the right organs. Black Pepper is a potent anti-oxidant and a powerful cleanser that helps the body in getting rid of toxins and impurities. It also promotes healing and stimulates healthy organ function.

Common forms of Black Pepper

Fine powder, Coarsely ground powder, Whole black pepper seeds.

Black Pepper is commonly used for:

  • Treating cough, cold
  • Treating bloating and abdominal pain
  • Treating heart trouble
  • Managing asthma
  • Treating congestion and sinusitis
  • Improving liver function
  • De-toxifying
  • Treating recurrent fever
  • Fighting cancer
  • Aiding weight-loss
  • Poor Circulation
  • Nausea and Vomiting

Black Pepper Dosage

Powder: 250mg to 2gm in divided doses per day.

Black Pepper Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: High doses can cause burning aftertaste and heartburn.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant women: Avoid therapeutic doses as it can induce abortion.
Children: Safe when taken by mouth in amounts commonly found in foods. However, lower doses are advisable.
Warnings:
Large doses of black pepper powder by mouth may get into lungs causing accidental death.

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Aloe Vera

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Aloe Vera Scientific Name

Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe Vera Other Names

English: Indian Aloe, True Aloe
Hindi: Ghee kumari, Ghritkumari
Sanskrit: Grita Kumari

What is Aloe Vera ?

Aloe vera is a common indoor succulent. It has fleshly green leaves that are filled with gelatinous sap. The sap is bitter in taste and is usually combined with other ingredients in Ayurvedic formulations that require ingestion. It is a soothing herb and is applied externally as skin treatment to prevent acne and treat sunburns. It adds bulk to the diet and helps in healthy bowel movement.
Aloe vera is a “queen” medicinal plant that is used in a variety of treatments especially to promote healthy digestion, skin and hair.

Common forms of Aloe Vera

Powder, Gel, Capsule, Juice

Aloe Vera is commonly used for:

Aloe Vera Dosage

Gel: 15 mL daily for up to 42 days
Capsule: 600 mg daily for up to 8 weeks

Aloe Vera Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: excessive intake can cause muscle weakness, diarrhea and cramping.
Not so common side-effects: Not Known
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Avoid, as Aloe Vera was found to cause miscarriage in some cases
Children: Not Known

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Bhumyamalaki (Stonebreaker)

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Bhumyamalaki Scientific Name

Phyllanthus niruri

Bhumyamalaki Other Names

English: Stonebreaker & Seed-Under-Leaf
Hindi: Bhumi amla
Sanskrit: Bhumyamalaki

What is Bhumyamalaki?

Bhumyamalaki or Phyllanthus amarus is used in many Ayurvedic formulations especially for treatment of Liver disease. This herb is an incredible anti-oxidant and works as a miracle in maintaining healthy liver function. It is one of the major ingredients of Chyawanprash. It is bitter in taste and is often prescribed in combination with other herbs in the form of powder or decoction, along with milk. It has a soothing effect on the body and is found to work wonders in treating severe liver disorders like Jaundice. Bhumyamalaki is mainly found in the Bundelkhand region of India.

Common forms of Bhumyamalaki

Powder, Leaf Juice

Bhumyamalaki is commonly used for:

  • Treating jaundice
  • Treating eye irritation/painful eyes.
  • Curing Edema/Swelling caused by water retention
  • Stopping blood haemorrhage
  • Treating chronic dysentry
  • Curing typhoid

Bhumyamalaki Dosage

Leaf Juice: 10 to 20 ml in a day
Powder: 3-6 grams in single or divided doses depending up on the severity of symptoms or as prescribed by the doctor.

Bhumyamalaki Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Large doses can cause diarrhea and stomach upsets
Not so common side-effects: Not known
Pregnant and Nursing Mothers: Not enough evidence. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Children: Not enough evidence. But should be avoided.
Warnings:
Avoid taking Bhumyamalaki if suffering from Wilson’s disease, as it may increase the levels of uric acid and can cause liver damage.

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Bibhitaki (Beach Almond)

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Bibhitaki Scientific Name

Terminalia bellirica

Bibhitaki Other Names

English: Belleric myrobalan, Beach Almond, Bedda nut tree
Hindi: Baheda
Sanskrit: Vibheeta

What is Bibhitaki ?

Bibhitaki (Terminalia berecilla), is a large broad-leafed plant commonly used in Ayurvedic treatments. It is also known as Vibheeta in Sanskrit, which means destroyer of fear of disease. The fruits for the plant are dried and powdered to be used in Ayurvedic formulations. It is one of the fruits in Triphala formulation, which helps to balance kapha dosha. Bibhitaki has anti-microbial and anti-allergic properties known to help combat diseases. It promotes longevity and increases stamina. It is found to improve digestion, aid in curing cold, constipation and bloating. It is found to have mildly sedative compounds that help in treating insomnia.

Common forms of Bibhitaki

Powder, Tablet, Capsule

Bibhitaki is commonly used for:

  • Relieving cough, cold
  • Promoting healthy eyes
  • Urinary Tract infection (Cystitis)
  • Improving hair health and hair growth
  • Relieving worm infestation
  • Relieving hoarseness of voice caused in throat infections

Bibhitaki Dosage

Powder: ¼ to ½ teaspoon twice a day
Capsule: 1-2 capsule twice a day

Bibhitaki Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Not known
Not so common side-effects: Not known
Pregnant and Nursing Mothers: Not enough evidence. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Children: Not known, but lower doses are recommended.

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Bael (Wood Apple)

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Bael Scientific Name

Aegle marmelos

Bael Other Names

English: Bael Tree, Bengal Quince, Wood Apple, Stone Apple
Hindi: Bael, Bel
Sanskrit: Adhararuha, Asholam, Atimangaliya, Balva, Bilva, Bilvam, Bilvaphalam, Bivalva, Duraruha, Gandhagarbha

What is Bael ?

Beal tree is also known as Wood Apple or Stone Apple tree, owing to a sweet fruit that has hard woody skin. Almost all parts of Bael tree like roots, leaves, trunk, fruit and seeds are used in various ayurvedic formulations in management of several diseases.
Unripe Bael fruit or Wood apple is extremely sour, fleshy with a distinct smell and full of edible seeds. Pulp of this fruit mixed with honey or jaggery is found to be effective in treating diarrhea, dysentery and other stomach disorders. This mixture has expectorant properties that facilitates liquefaction of sputum and reduces chest congestion, opens air passages and eases breathing, especially during cough, cold and asthma.
Bael leaf powder in combination with coconut oil when applied externally reduces hair fall and promotes healthy youthful skin. Bael is an effective anti-inflammatory and contains compounds like tannins, flavonoids and coumarins. Bael is also used in treatment and management of diabetes.

Common forms of Bael

Powder, Juice, Tablets

Bael is commonly used for:

  • Influenza
  • Tinnitus
  • Treating and managing Diabetes
  • Treating ulcers
  • Treating and managing Asthma
  • Promoting healthy Liver
  • Natural antioxidant properties
  • Promoting healthy hair, skin, nails and eyes
  • Promoting healthy appetite
  • Building healthy immune system

Bael Dosage

Powder: ¼ to ½ tsp daily.
Juice: ½ to 1 cup with water after meals
Capsule: 1-2 capsules daily

Bael Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Large doses can cause stomach upsets and constipation
Not so common side-effects: Not known
Pregnant and Nursing Mothers: Not enough evidence. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Children: Not known, but lower doses are recommended.
Warnings:
Bael might lower blood sugar levels. Hence, avoid therapeutic doses if you are on blood sugar lowering diabetes medicines. Since, Bael can interfere with blood sugar control. Avoid use around surgery.

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