Herbal Drugs vol 11

Tulsi - Basil

• Antiseptic

Face pack: Basil (stem/leaves) juice, lime juice and honey can work wonders to your oily skin.

Pimples: Blend crushed basil with mint (pudina) juice & lime juice. Apply this on your pimples.

Til

• Promotes hair growth.
• Acts as a herbal dye.

For soft & smooth hair: Apply sesame oil and massage lightly before bath

Tejpata

Parts used for: Leaves, bark and oil.
It is used for: Flatulent dyspepsia. Halitosis. Cough Diabetes mellitus.

Virang

• Eliminates skin infection

Removes heat boils and acne

For heat boils and acne: Mix vavdinga with Bavchi oil and turmeric. And apply.

Vidari

• Parts used Roots.
• It is used for : General weakness. Diminished lactation. shore throat.

Vansalochanam

The siliceous concretions on young hrubs, bark, root and flowers are used. It is used for :Cough and cold Urinary retention. Infected wounds. As adjunct in tuberculosis.
Erache.

Yashtimadhu

Parts used for: Roots and runners, either unpeeled or peeled.
It is used for: Sore throat with hoarseness of voice and cough. Acid peptic disease. Chronic liver diseases General tonic

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Shaalmali

• Parts used for: Almost all the parts of the tree are used for different medicinal purposes.
  
  It is used for: Diarrhoea, dysentery, General Weakness, small wounds and inflammation, acne valgaris

Shallaki

• Parts used for: Bark Gum.
  
  It is used for: Rheumatic disorder, dyspepsia, Diarrhoea.

Tagar

• Parts used for: Rhizome or rootstock.
• Used for:
• Anxiety, insomnia , Arthritis , Dysmenorrhea.

Talmakhana

• Parts used for: Rootstock.
• Used for: Erectile impotence; spermatorrhoea.
• General weakness
• Burning and fatigue.

Piles and menorrhagia.

Tulsi

Fevers:
The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season when the malaria or dengue fever are widely spread, tender leaves boiled with tea is very preventive for this disease. In case of acute fever, a decoction of leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature.

Respiratory Disorders:
This herb is useful treatment of respiratory system disorders. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold.

Kidney Stones:
Basil has a strengthening effect for kidney, in case of renal stones, the juice of basil leaves and honey.

Children's Ailments:
Common pediatric problems like cough, cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil seeds. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appreance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.

Stress:
Basil leaves are regarded as an adoptogen or anti-stress agent. Recent studies are shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress.

Eye Disorders:
Basil juice a effective remedy for soar eyes and night blindness.

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Shikakai

• Hair-vitaliser.

Herbal shampoo: Make a paste of shikakai, soap nut and gooseberry powder. This would serve as an effective herbal shampoo.

Safed Musli

• Parts used for: Tuberous root and rhizome.
• It is used for: General weakness Oligospermia.

Saptaparni

• Parts used for: Ripe fruit, bark, leaves, latex.
  It is used for: periodic fevers. Dysentery Dermatoses.

Sarpagandha

Effective drug in lowering blood pressure.
One gram of the powdered root can be taken twice for Insanity. It is also effective in treating insomnia because of its sedative properties. Also useful for Hysteria and Urticaria.

Shatavari

Parts used for: Roots and leaves.
It is used for: Decreased milk flow.

Shankhapushpi

• Parts used for: Whole herbs.
  It is used for: Nootropic agent Chronic bronchitis General weakness.

Saunph

Digestive Disorders:
The use of fennel is well known as a digestive aid. It may be given in small quantities to help young children digest carbohydra-tes. It is also useful in indigestion, biliousness, flatulence, constipation and atonic dyspepsia. Chewing its seeds after meals prevent foul breath, indigestion & vomiting.

Colic:
Fennel is one of the safest herbs for colic, for helping the baby to to release gas & relieve tummy.

Menstrual Disorders:
Fennel seeds promote menstruation and regulate monthly periods. An infusion of the seeds can be given in painful menstruation and other menstrual irregulari-ties.

Siya Jeera

The caraway seeds, leaves and roots are considered useful in activating the glands, besides incresing the action of the kidneys.It is characterised as an excellent house clean for the body.


Stomach Disorders:
caraway seeds are useful in strengthening the functions of the stomach. However, the volatile oil of the seeds is employed more often then the seeds.For flatulence,
a cup of tea made from caraway seeds taken thrice a day, after meals, will give relief.

Hookworms:
Carvone, isolated from caraway oil, is used as anthelmintic, especially in removing hookworms from the intestines.

Scabis:
A dilute solution, containing small amounts of the oil of the caraway and alcohal mixed in 75 parts of castor oil is considered beneficial in the treatment of scabies.The solution should be taken orally.

Bad Breath:
Caraway seed oil is used orally in overcoming bad breath or insipid taste.

Other Uses:

Caraway is widely used for flavouring breads, biscuits, cakes and cheese.It is also used as an ingredient in sausages and as a seasoning and pickling spices. Caraway oil is useful chiefly for flavouring purposes and in medicine as a carminative to relieve flatulence.

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Pushkaramoola

• Parts used for: Roots
  
  It is used for: Cough and bronchial asthma.
  Local skin infection and inflammation

Punarnava

Dropsy:
Punarnava increases the secretion and discharge of urine. Its effective treatment of dropsy, a disease marked by an excessive collection of a water fluid in the tissues and cavities or natural hollows of the body. The fresh boiled herb should be given in the treatment of this disease.

Ascities:
The herb is useful in the treatment of ascites, a disease charecterised by
accumulation of fluid inside the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen.

Stomach Disorders:
Its useful to streathening the stomach particularly intestinal colic. A powder of the root is given in the doses of 5 grms thrice a day.

Asthma:
It promotes the removal of catarrhal matter & phlegm from the bronchial tubes. A powder of root can be taken in small dose 3 times a day.

Pankaj / Lotus

Parts used for: Almost all the parts of the plant.

It is used for: Intrauterine growth retardation Menorrhagia. Diarrhoea/Dysentery Skin darkening.

Peepal

Effective for heart diseases, constipation, Mumps
The leaves are infused in water at night, distilled the next morning and stored in bottles for heart diseases. The dried dust power of the leaves is useful for constipation and for mumps the leaves should be smeared with ghee, warmed over a fire and bandaged over the inflamed part to get relief.

Piyaz

Stimulants and a mild counter-irritant, promote the removal of catarrhal matter.
Onion juice with honey is useful for colds, coughs, bronchitis and influenza. It contain iron, therefore, beneficial in treating anaemia and effective in preventing edible against heart-attack. About 30 gms of onion and seven black peppers can be finely pounded and given to the Cholera patients.

Rasna

Parts used for: Roots.
It is used for: Rheumatic disorders. Local swelling Indigestion.

Raktachandana

Parts used for: Bark, exudates.
It is used for: Local inflammation ,skin, eye. Skin infections - furuncles.

Reetha

• Excellent hair tonic

Dandruff: Mix soap nut with water and apply once a week.

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Nagkesar

Parts used for Stamens, seed oil. It is used for: Menorrhagia (excessive uterine bleeding) Hemorrhoids (bleedings piles) Skin infections. Rheumatic pain (local application

Neem

Blood purifier, beauty enhancer

Pimples: Mix neem powder, red sandalwood powder and curd in equal proportions. Apply the paste on the affected area

Dandruff: Heat coconut oil with 100 gms.of neem powder and apply to your hair once a week.

Nimba

Parts used for: Bark , occasionally root bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, kernel, oil from seeds, exudates or gum and sap. It is used for: Fungal, bacterial and other skin infections, eczema. Diabetes mellitus- as an ancillary agent. Dental Hygiene.

Nirgundi

• Essential for acne, boils, eczema and hair loss.
• Popular deodorant

Acne,Boils, Eczema:Apply the ground and boiled leaves on the affected zone.

Feeling & looking fresh: Mix boiled leaves with your bath water and use it. You will be gifted with a glowing skin

Nisoth

Parts used for:
Root, stem bark
It is used for: Constipation Flatulence / colic Fever Obesity

Palash

• Parts used for: Gum, seeds, flowers, bark, leaves.
  It is used for: Intestinal parasites. Geriatric tonic

Patola

• Parts used for: Fruit, root.

It is used for: Constipation.Fever
Skin infections / Wounds Alopecia areata.

Pudina

• Parts used for: leaves, flowering tops, stems,
  extract.
  It is used for: Indigestion ,flatulence,Sore throat
  /cough ,Headache. Fever General weakness.

Paan

Weakness of Nerves:
Betel leaves are beneficial in the treatment of nervous pains,nervous exhaustion and debility.The juice of a few betel leaves, with a teaspoon of honey, will serve a good tonic which can be taken twice a day.

Respiratory Disorders:
Betel leaves are useful in pulmonary affection in childhood and old age.The leaves, soaked in mustard oil and warmed, may be applied to the chest to relieve cough and difficulty in breathing.

Constipation:
In the case of constipation in children, a suppository made of the stalk of betel leaf dipped in castor oil can be introduced in the rectum.This instantly relieves constipation.

Sore Throat:
Application of the leaves is effective in treating sore throat. The crushed fruit or berry should be mixed with honey and taken to relieve irritating cough.

Headaches:
The betel leaf has analgesic and cooling properties. It can be applied with beneficial results over the painful area to relieve intense headache.

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Lashoon

Effective in Asthma, High blood pressure. Lashoon is perhaps the most effective remedy for blood disorders, digestive disorders, Rheumatism, cancer and skin disorder

Lavang

Stimulant and effective in relieving flatulence, cholera, caughs, asthma and headaches. Cloves promote enzymatic flow and boost digestive functioning. It is also useful for treating cholera, 4 gms of cloves are boiled in 3 litres of water until half the water has evaporated, taken in draughts, will check severe symptoms of the disease. Chewing a clove with a crystal of common salt eases expectoration, relieves the irritation in the throat and stops cough in the pharyngitis. A paste of clove and salt crystals in milk is a common household remedy for headaches.

Lajalu

Parts used for: Roots, leaves and seeds.
It is used for: Menorrhagia Piles Minor skin wounds Diarrhoea

Linseed

Effective in coronary heart diseases and stroke, hypertension and inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Omega - 3 fatty acids in the linseed oil help to dissolve tumors and eliminate breast, lung and prostrate cancer cells. It is helpful in treatment of arthritis also. It can relieve asthma noticeably sometimes within a few days of starting to take the oil. Crushed linseed make a very useful poultice for uncertain and superficial or deep seated inflammation. Continuous use of fresh linseed oil for one month completely relieves premenstrual syndrome.

Mandukparni

• Parts used for: whole plant and leaves.
  It is used for: Anxiety neurosis Minor memory disturbance As a psychotropic agent.

Mehendi

• Excellent hair conditioner & tonic.

Herbal bleach: Make a blend of cucumber, orange & lemon juice with henna and apply

Musta

• Parts used for: Bulbous root.
  
  It is used for: Conjunctivitis Diarrhoea Indigestion

Mahua

Effective in arresting bleeding and secretions and in bronchitis,diabetes,eczema and Orchitis.
The flowers of the tree (30 gms with 250 ml of milk ) are effective in bronchitis. A decoction of the bark can be given internally in rheumatic diseases and a decoction of the bark can also be taken in diabetes. Vapours of boiling madhuca leaves are useful in relieving the pain of Orchitis. And the leaves are also effective in the treatment of eczema.

Manjishtha

• Effective for acne, pimples, boils and aczema
  
  For Acne, Pimples Boils,Eczema: Apply an amalgamation of Indian madder with red sandalwood powder, turmeric, kuth and fuller's earth (multani mitti) on the affected area.

Methi

Effective in bad breath, body odour, anaemia and stomach disorders. The leaves help in blood formation. The cooked leaves help prevent anaemia. Tea made from fenugreek seeds in equal in value to quinine in reducing fevers and bad breath and body odour. The seeds are useful in the removal of dandruff

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Kulthi

• Parts used for: Seeds
  It is used for: Urolithiasis Dysurria Bleeding piles.

Khurasani ajwain

Parts used for: Dried and fresh leaves, flowering tops and
flowers with the branches.
It is used for: Intestinal colic Insomnia Bronchial asthma Motion sickness.

Kaishore

• Parts used for: Dried stigma and tops of the styles of the flower.
  It is used for Cough and cold Decreased appetite General weakness.

Kala Jeera

Effective for acne, pimples and boils

For acne, pimples and boils : Mix the powdered kala jeera with basil and neem, and apply it on the affected zone.Do note that this mixture can be preserved for nearly a week.

Kalimirch

• Parts used for: Dried unripe fruit.
  It is used for: Flatulent dyspepsia Sore throat/cold
  Viral hepatitis.

Kakmachi

• Parts use for : leaves, whole plant, fruit.
  It is used for: Viral hepatitis Swollen joints.

Kuchala

• Parts used for: Bark, seeds, berries.
• It is used for: Local imflammation Chronic diarrhoea General weakness

Kuth

• Remove bald spots
  
  Get rid of your bald spots:Mix it with coconut oil and rub on the spot for two-three minutes. Then apply Mahabhringraj oil and keep for about an hour. Wash this off with a herbal shampoo.

Karpoor

A superb skin vitaliser
For face-pack: Mix camphor powder with garden mint and apply

Removes Dandruff: Mix it with coconut oil and apply.

Kaith

Effective for Aromatic, digestive and mucous membranes. The pulp of the ripe fruit, mixed with cardamom, honey and cumin seeds, is beneficial in the treatment of dysentry, diarrhoea and piles. It is also useful in preventing cancer of the breast and uterus and helps cure sterility due to a deficiency of the harmone progesterone. The bark of the tree is good for biliousness

Khadira

Parts used for: Extract, bark, wood, flowering tops, fruits and gum. It is used for: Sore throat and mouth infections Ear discharge Reduce milk flow.

Kakmachi

Asthma:
The Plant helps in removing catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes in asthma patients.The fruits of the plant can also be used for the treatment of asthma.

Stomach Disorders:
The leaves are very effective in the treatment of digestive disorders.The raw juice of the leaves can be used alone or with other juices or liquids.

Fevers:
Manathakkali leaves are useful in fevers. A syrup of the vegetable can be given as a cooling drink. The fruits of the plant can also be given with beneficial results in fevers.
Skin Disorders:
The plant is useful in chronic skin diseases.The Juice can also be applied locally on the affected parts in chronic skin disease such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Kesar

• Effective for pimples
• Skin cleanser

For fair complexion: Blend a few strands of saffron in a cup of raw milk and let it soak overnight. Apply on to your skin the next morning and leave it for at least an hour.

Kulthi

Parts used for: seeds.
It is used for: Urolithiasis Dysuria Bleeding piles.

Kutki

Cirrhosis of Liver:
Its a choice of drug for cirrhosis of the liver among adults in ayurveda. Its root is given in powdered form. A teaspoon of the powder, mixed with an equal amount of honey is administered daily.

Jaundice:
Its beneficial in jaundice also.

Indigestion:
Very useful in dyspepsia. It strengthens the stomach and promotes its action, while improving appetite and stimulating the secretion of gastric juice.

Ascites:
Its beneficial in the treatment of ascites, a disease characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. About 50 grms of the herb is boiled in 200 ml of water till 3/4 of the water has evaporated.

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Gular

Parts used for: Bark, fruit, latex, root.
It is used for: Excessive appetite External burning Skin inflammation Diarrhoea / Dysentery Leucoderma

Ghritkumari

• Used for liver & spleen disorder.
• Promotes & regulates menstrual period.
• Hair vitalizer.

Liver disorder: Indian aloe is a form of cactus. After peeling the hard skin, the pulp to be cored from inside. Take a leaf from the pulp with black salt and ginger juice every morning for 10 days.

Promotes hair growth /arrests hair loss: Mix Aloe Vera gel with, castor oil, olive oil and apply. Skin nourisher: Massage a blend of castor and mustard oil with aloe vera gel into your skin and wait for the magic!

Gokshura

parts used: Fruits and roots:
It is used for: Crystalluria Urolithiasis Impotence. Aging.

Hing

Parts used for: Aromatic gum resin. It is used for: Diminished appetite Flatulence Dyspepsia

Haldi

• An excellent anticeptic.
  
  For a Fair Complexion: Apply a blend of raw milk, cucumber juice, olive oil with a pinch of turmeric powder on your skin.

Isabgol

• Effective for constipation, piles, dysentry, abdominal pain .
  
  For constipation: Soak two tablespoons of Isabgol in milk or water and have it before going to bed.

Jivanti

Parts used: mainly roots.
It is used for: Diminished lactation Skin infection

Jyotishmati

• Excellent pain reliever
• Relieves pain: Apply staff-tree oil on the affected area.

Jatamansi

Nervous and Convulsive Disorders:
It can be used in the treatment of several nervous and convulsive disorders such as hysteria, epileptic, fits and certain disturbance caused by menopause. It acts as a tranquilizer.

Intestinal Worms:
Its very useful for Intestinal worms. It can be given to children with a purgative like jalap.

Menstrual Disorders:
The herb aids menstruation and regulates the menstrual cycle. It is specially useful in dysmenorrhoea - that is painful and difficult menstruation.

Jaba

Parts used for: Flowers and roots.

It is used for: Menorrhagia Oral contraceptive

Jaiphal

• Effective for digestive disorder, de-hydration & skin disorder
• Treats insomnia
  
  For insomnia: Take a mixture of coarse powder of nutmeg and fresh amla (gooseberry) juice

For infants who wail at night for no apparent reasons: Mix nutmeg paste with honey and give.

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Chobchini

Parts used for: Rhizome.
It is used for: Syphilis Local painful swelling.

Chirayata

• Reduces fever
  For treating fever: Boil the herb and filter it. Take this infusion twice after meal.

Chandan

• Skin freshener.
• Soul-stirring fragrance.

Glowing skin:Make a paste of sandalwood with Fuller's Earth (multani mitti), besan, barley flour and wheat flour and apply.

Stubborn acnes & pimples: Use sandalwood with neem and basil powder.

Chalmogra

A local stimulant, useful in correcting disordered processes of nutrition.
The bark of the tree contains tannins, which are beneficial in the treatment of fever. The oil extracted from the seeds is useful in leprosy and skin disorders.

Daruharidra

• An excellent antiseptic pack for pimples and pastulas
  
  For Pimples and Pastulas: Apply a mixture of Indian barberry with turmeric, costus, Psoralea and sandalwood.

Dhania

• Treats digestive disorder
• Relieves flatulence
• Generates urine
• Reduces fever
  For digestive disorder: Add two teaspoons of coriander juice to fresh buttermilk and take it before meal.

Dhatura

· Dhatura is very useful in asthma, when the smoke from burning leaves is inhaled .The leaves rolled in to cigarettes can be smoked to relieve asthmatic attacks. Dhatura fruit is a specific remedy for phlegmatic and bilious types of malaria fever. The herb is valuable remedy for heart disorders .It relieves cardiac pains. Dhatura is useful in impotency. A preparation made from datura seeds with other ingredients is useful in patchy baldness..

Elaichi

• Parts used: Seeds.
• It is used in : Nausea Indigestion Abdominal pain Bronchitis and upper respiratory infections. Halitosis.

Erand

• Parts used: Roots, root bark, leaves, seeds, oil.
• It is used in Rheumatism
• Jaundice in hepatitis
• Constipation

Eucalyptus

• Best solution for blocked nose & sore throat.
• Excellent deodorant.
• Effective for acne and boils

Acne & boils: Mix eucalyptus oil with mustard oil and apply on the affected zone.

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Bala

Parts used for: Root, leaves, seeds.

It is used for: Bronchospasm and cough Post partum weakness. Fever, Urinary infection.

Bael Fruit

Effective in constipation, diarrhoea ,dysentery and peptic ulcer. Ripe bael fruit is regarded as best of all laxatives. It cleans and tones up the intestines. For best results. it should be taken in the form of sherbet. The unripe or half-ripe fruit is perhaps the most effective remedy for chronic diarrhoea and dysentery where there is no fever. The leaves are soaked overnight in water and that water is strained and taken in the morning is an effective remedy for peptic ulcer.

Babul

The various parts of babul tree are useful in diarrhoea of ordinary intensity. Chewing of fresh bark of this tree daily, helps strengthen loose teeth and arrest any bleeding from the gum. The bark of babul tree is useful in the treatment of eczema. A decoction of the bark mixed with rock salt ,should be used as a gargle in treating tonsilitis The bark of the tree is useful in leucorrhoea .Its decoction should be used as a vaginal douche for treating this disorder.

Bakuchi

• Cures baldness
  
  For hair Growth: Rub this oil on the scalp for a few minutes. Continue this process for some weeks. After a few days, the colour of the scalp-skin will turn red. Stop the treatment at this stage.
  Please note: Carry this treatment strictly under medical supervision

Bhringaraj

• Essential hair tonic

Thick, dark hair : Apply a mixture of bhringaraj, gooseberry, coconut, almond and olive .

Baheda/Vibhitak

• A superb hair vitaliser.
  
  For hair growth: Apply an infusion of Belliric myrobalan

Brahmi

• Relieves anxiety & tension.
• Enhances memory power.
• Effective for nervous disorders

Memory enhancer: Crush few tender leaves of Indian pennywort and express the juice after filtering with a clean cloth.Take 2 tea spoon of Brahmi juice before meal.

Bach

StomachDisorders:

Calamus gives relief to heavy stomach by relieving flatulence, colic and increasing appetite. The burn roots mixed with some bland oil such as refined coconut oil or a poultice of the root may be applied over the abdomen in treatment.

Diarrhea and Dysentery:
The drug is a time-tested remedy and is an ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine for chronic diarrhea.

Asthma:
Its highly beneficial for asthma. It removes catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes. About 65 centigrams of the herb is taken every 2-3 hours in this condition.

Whopping Cough:
The powder of the roasted herb is an effective home remedy for children suffering from whopping cough. A pinch of this powder can be given with honey.

Mouth Disorders:
The herb is useful in treating mouth ulcers, coating on tongue and rawness, that is, inflammation of the skin. A small piece of the herb should be rubbed on the tongue to obtain relief.

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Amla –

• One of the purest forms of natural Vitamin C.
• Nourishes the hair, thickening and darkening it at the same time.
• Good tonic for the eyes.

Hair tonic: Mix henna powder, gooseberry, curd & lemon juice. Apply this to your hair and leave it for an hour. Then wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

Apamarg –

• Effective for pimples
  
  For infective pimples: Mix powdered prickly chaff flowers with honey and apply.

Adrak

Digestive Disorders:
Ginger is extremely useful in the treatment of Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Colic, Vomiting, Spasms and other painful affections of the stomach and the bowels. Chewing a a piece of fresh ginger regularly after meals prevents these ailments.

Coughs and Cold:
Excellent remedy for Coughs and cold. Extracted ginger juice with honey is very good for Coughs. Ginger tea another effective method for frequent colds & associated fevers.

Respiratory Disorders:
A teaspoon of fresh ginger with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to test, makes an excellent diaphoretic mixture to proliferate sweating and reduce fever in influenza.

Impotency:
Ginger juice is aphrodisiac. Ginger juice with honey & egg tones up sex organs and cures impotency.

Aches & Pains:
Its an excellent pain killer.In headache ginger ointment give relief, also effective for toothache.

Parts used for: Rhizome uses as a carminative, antinauseant and antiflatulence agent. dried ginger for stomach problems such as stomach-ache, diarrhea, and nausea.

Asti Sandhana -

• It is used for: Fractures, Dyspepsia, General weakness.

Ajawain

Gastro-Intestinal Disorders:
Used in indigenous medicine for the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentry, atonic dyspepsia, cholera, colic & indigestion. It is usually given in doses of 1 to 3 drops, but may vary with the intensity of disease.

Respiratory Disorders:
Effective remedy for relieving asthma, Cough & bronchitis.

Migraine:
The seeds are useful in the treatment of migraine & delerium. It can be either smoke or sniffed to get relief.

Rheumatism:
The oil extracted from the seeds is beneficial is beneficial in rheumatic & neurological pain. Should apply in the affected parts.

Arjun

Heart Disorders :
Known to have a stimulant action of the heart & doctors use it as a cardiac tonic. Thick portion of the bark made with milk every morning on an empty stomach.

Asthma :
A dish of condensed milk and rice (Kheer) should be prepared and p+laced where the moonlight falls upon it the whole night. During the early hours, 12 grams of the powdered bark should be sprinkled over the kheer and taken by the patients to his consumption. This is believed to provide relief.

Diarrhoea and Dysentery:
A decoction of the dark taken in dose of 15 to 30 grams may relief.

Acne:
An ointment made by mixing the bark and honey applied over the affected area, can treat acne successfully.

Amaltas

Constipation:
The pulp from the fruits, called Cassia Pulp, is a well known laxative, and is used in the treatment of constipation. It can be safely taken even by children and expectant mothers. About 50 grms of the pulp is soaked in water overnight, then strained in the morning & taken with suger.

Common Cold & Fever:
The root of the tree is useful in common cold & fever. Smoke from the burning root can be inhaled.

Intestinal Disorders:
For children suffering from flatulence, the cassia pulp can be applied around the navel to ensure evacuation.

Skin Disorders:
The Leaves of the tree are useful in relieving irritation of the skin and in alleviating swelling and pains. Their juice or paste serves as a useful dressing for ringworm and inflammation of the hands or the feets caused to cold.

Anar -

• Parts used for: Fruit rind, roots, roots, roots-bark, flowers.
  
  It is used for: Reduced appetite Diarrhoea. Nausea/vomiting Epistaxis.

Anantamul

Stomach Disorders:
Its beneficial for treating stomach disorders like dyspepsia and loss of appetite. The powder of the roots is given in doses of 1 to 6 grms with milk in these condition.

Genito-Urinary Disorders:
The herb is very useful in syphilis, leucorrhoea and other genito urinary disease. A decoction of its roots is to be administered in 60-90 ml doses thrice a day. A syrup made from its roots is an effective diuretic.

Inflammation:
A paste of its roots is applied locally in treating swellings, rheumatic joints and boils.

Hair Tonic:
The herb contains a hair-growing hormone. A decoction of the root, used as a hair wash promotes hair growth.

Ashoka -

Useful for arresting bleeding and uterine sedative.
The bark of the tree is effective for excessive blood loss during menstruation due to the presence of uterine fibroids and for internal piles. The dried flowers are useful in diabetes.