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Myrtle (Myrtus)

Myrtle Scientific Name

Myrtus

Myrtle Other Names

English: Myrtle
Hindi: Saona, Sawani, Farash
Sanskrit: Siddhesvara
Latin: Myrtus Communis
French: Myrte
Italian: Mirto
German: Myrte, Brautmyrte

What is Myrtle?

Myrtle is an evergreen shrub that has a glossy aromatic foliage with white flowers and purple-black berries. It’s been used for long time in Ayurveda, for helping with marriage fidelity, protection, and love.  From the same plant family as Tea Tree and Eucalyptus, the plants are known for supporting respiratory health and promoting healthy veins and circulation of the lower GI tract.

Common forms of Myrtle

Oil, Leaves, Flowers

Myrtle is commonly used for:

  • Strengthening respiratory health
  • Managing diabetes
  • Managing hormonal balance
  • Fighting bacteria
  • Clearing acne and other skin problems
  • Increasing brain activity
  • Treating tuberculosis
  • Treating whooping cough
  • Treating worms
  • Treating diarrhea
  • Treating bronchitis
  • Relieving heartburn

Myrtle Dosage

Essential Oil: Myrtle essential oil can be used in the bath, or vaporized in an oil burner. It can be added to massage oil or cream. Use 6-8 drops per bath and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.

Myrtle Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: The oil of myrtle is unsafe when taken by mouth. It contains a chemical that can cause low blood pressure, blood circulation disorders, and other problems.
Not so common side-effects: The plant has an antifertility effect.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding: Do not take myrtle by mouth if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Children: Myrtle is unsafe for children. Contact with the oil could cause breathing problems and possibly death in infants and small children. If contact occurs, seek medical attention immediately.
Warning:
Do not take Myrtle by mouth.

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Char Magaz (Four Seeds)

Char Magaz Scientific Name

Since is a formulation of four different plant seeds, there is no scientific name available.

Char Magaz Other Names

English: Four Seeds
Hindi: Char Magaz
Telugu: Char Magaz

What is Char Magaz?

Char Magaz is a classical powdered formulation or recipe that consists of 4 types of melon seeds: pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, and cantaloupe (i.e. rockmelon). In literal terms, ‘Char’ means four, and ‘Magaz’ signifies brains, i.e. four seed kernels that enhance cognitive abilities, brain functions, and increase memory.

Common forms of Char Magaz

Seeds, Powder

Char Magaz is commonly used for:

  • Improving cognitive functioning
  • Nourishing skin
  • Enhancing cardiac functioning
  • Facilitating weight gain
  • Reducing the risk of skin cancer
  • Nourishing hair
  • Increasing sperm production
  • Treating diabetes
  • Preventing protein deficiency diseases (Marasmus and Kwashiorkor)

Char Magaz Dosage

5 g infused in milk or other recipes

Char Magaz Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: If consumed in excess, Char Magaz can cause kidney disorders and other related issues.

Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding: Avoid consumption.

Children: Not known.

Warning:
Not known.

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Jaarul (Lagerstroemia speciosa)

Jaarul Scientific Name

Lagerstroemia speciosa

Jaarul Other Names

English: Queen crape Myrtle, Giant crape Myrtle, Queen of flowers, Queen’s-flower, Rose of India
Spanish: Astromelia, Embrujo de la India, Orgullo de la India
Chinese: Zi wei shu
Philippines: Banaba
Hindi: Jarul

What is Jaarul?

Jaarul is used for treating illness, high blood sugar level, and obesity. The Jaarul root works in treating mouth ulcers, the Jaarul leaves heals wounds, and a tincture of Jaarul leaves helps in disinfecting the infected skin area. The bark of a Jaarul tree provides relief from abdominal pain. Since Jaarul is a rich source of dietary fibers, people suffering from hard stools can use the flower, leaves, and bark of Jaarul in order to ease the stools and smoothen bowel movements.

Common forms of Jaarul

Leaves, Fruit, Bark, Seeds

Jaarul is commonly used for:

  • Treating diabetes
  • Treating stomach problem like Cramps and Diarrhea
  • Treating urinary disorder like Dysuria or inflammation of the kidney
  • Regulating blood pressure and eases hypertension
  • Regulating high cholesterol
  • Treating Obesity

Jaarul Dosage

Dosage information not available.

Jaarul Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Very little is known about the safety of using Jaarul in the long term. However, there is some concern that Jaarul may reduce blood sugar levels.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding: Due to a lack of scientific research, do not use Jaarul during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Not known.

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Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera)

Apamarga Scientific Name

Achyranthes aspera

Apamarga Other Names

English: Prickly Chaff flower, Devil’s Horsewhip
Hindi: Chirachinta, Chirchira,Onga, Chinchingi, Latjira, Chirchita
Sanskrit: Apamarga
Tamil: Shiru kadaladi, Nayuruvi
French: Herbe a Bengalis, Herbe sergen, Queue de rat
Spanish: Cadillo chichoborugo, Cadillo de mazorca, Mazotillo
Latin Name: Achyranthes aspera Pennel

What is Apamarga?

Apamarga, also known as “Devil’s Horsewhip,” is a plant in which both the plant and seeds are rich in and certain constituents such as tannins, saponins, and flavonoids that help maintain overall health.

According to Ayurveda, regular consumption of a handful of Apamarga seeds will help to manage fat and therefore decrease weight. Apamarga powder with honey will helps to improve digestion due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) effects. Use water or milk when applying Apamarga leaves or paste to the skin because it may lead to skin irritation and skin rashes due to its hot potency. Directly applying the juice of Apamarga leaves to an irritated area will help in wound healing due to its astringent and anti-inflammatory effects. It can also be used to provide relief from ulcers due to its anti-ulcer and gastroprotective activity.

Common forms of Apamarga

Root, Seed, Leaf, Whole Plant

Apamarga is commonly used for:

  • Treating an abdominal lump
  • Relieving pain in the abdomen
  • Treating Malabsorption syndrome
  • Treating Gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
  • Urinary Tract infection (Cystitis)
  • Treating Indigestion
  • Tastelessness
  • Treating Piles
  • Fighting ear diseases and leucoderma
  • Treating Anal fistula
  • Treating gravel in urine
  • Treating kidney stones
  • Tinnitus
  • Treating Helminthiasis
  • Treating Hernia
  • Relieving Asthma
  • Treating cold, cough, and other respiratory diseases

Apamarga Dosage

Juice: 1-2 teaspoons of juice diluted with water once a day.
Churna: ¼-½ teaspoon twice a day.
Capsule: 1-2 capsules twice a day.
Powder: 2-5g or as per your requirement.
Paste: 2-4g or as per your requirement.
Oil: 2-5 drops or as per your requirement.

Apamarga Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Apamarga should be taken in recommended dosage. A higher dosage can cause nausea and vomiting.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding: Avoid using Apamarga.
Children: Not known. Apamarga should be used in small quantities or under supervision if your child is below 12 years old.
Warning:
Use water or milk when applying Apamarga leaves or paste to the skin because it may lead to skin irritation and skin rashes due to its hot potency.

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Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)

Bitter Melon Scientific Name

Momordica charantia

Bitter Melon Other Names

English: Bitter gourd, Balsam pear
French: Melon amer
German: Bittere melone
Hindi: Karela

What is Bitter Melon?

Bitter Melon is a vegetable, packed with nutrients and vitamins (vitamin A and vitamin C) which help protect the body against certain diseases. Bitter Melon is widely used in Ayurveda as it is good for the skin due to its blood purification activity which keeps the skin glowing naturally. Drinking Bitter Melon juice on an empty stomach provides protection against skin diseases and prevents cell damage due to its antioxidant property. It also helps enhance appetite and improve digestion. Regular consumption of Bitter Melon juice also helps manage the blood glucose levels by increasing insulin secretion.

Common forms of Bitter Melon

Leaf, Fruit, Juice, Powder, Capsule, Tablet

Bitter Melon is commonly used for:

  • Minimizing hair loss
  • Treating Piles
  • Treating diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)
  • Treating liver disease
  • Treating indigestion
  • Treating kidney stone
  • Managing HIV infection
  • Treating skin disorders.
  • Healing wounds

Bitter Melon Dosage

Juice: 2-3 teaspoon once a day.
Churna: ¼-½ teaspoon twice a day.
Capsule: 1-2 capsules twice a day.
Tablet: 1-2 tablets twice a day.

Bitter Melon Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Abdominal pain and diarrhea (with excessive consumption of bitter melon juice), Headache, fever, and coma (with excessive ingestion of the seeds), worsening low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: It may start menstrual bleeding and may cause abortion. Avoid using Bitter Melon if pregnant or nursing.

Children: Not known.

Warning:
Not known.

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Changeri (Oxalis corniculata)

Changeri Scientific Name

Oxalis corniculata

Changeri Other Names

English: Yellow wood sorrel, Creeping wood sorrel, Creeping oxalis
Hindi: Amrul, Changeri
Bengali: Amrul
Malayalam: Pulliparel
French: Alleluia, Oxalis cornicluee
German: Gelber saurerklee, Gehörnter sauerklee
Italian: Ossalida corniculata
Spanish: Acederilla, Vinagrera
Portuguese: Azedinha, Erva-azedo
Chinese: Cu-jiang-cao
Sanskrit: Ambashta, Changeri, Dantashatha, Ambastha, Amdalonika, Kushali

What is Changeri?

Changeri is found in Ayurveda and is used for the treating diarrhea and haemorrhoids. It grows best in Spring or Fall in warmer climates, but its flowers and fruits will be present year-round. There are two species of Changeri: Small Changeri and Large Changeri. There is no clear origin. It has many weedy characteristics, being readily self-pollinated, producing copious seeds in a short time, and being capable of growing rapidly in open places.

Common forms of Changeri

Leaf, Fruit, Whole Plant, Seeds

Changeri is commonly used for:

  • Relieving Stomach Ache
  • Treating colon or irritable bowel syndrome
  • Managing diarrhea
  • Treating abscess
  • Managing indigestion
  • Treating dysentery
  • Treating fever
  • Treating jaundice
  • Managing acne
  • Managing earache
  • Managing swelling
  • Treating headache
  • Treating piles

Changeri Dosage

Juice: 15-30 ml two times a day.
Decoction: 10-15 ml two times a day.

Changeri Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Diarrhea, Nausea, Increased Urination, Skin Reactions, Stomach irritation, Eye damage, and Kidney damage. There may also be Swelling of the mouth, tongue, and throat and can make speaking and breathing difficult.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Changeri is unsafe for both mothers and infants. Avoid use.
Children: Unsafe. Avoid Use. It contains crystals made of oxalic acid that can damage the organs.  Severe symptoms have been reported in children.

Warning:
Not known.

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