50 Important Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies

50 Important Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies

1. Harītakī (Terminalia chebula, Chebulic Myrobalan)

• Rasāyana, mild laxative, anti-oxidant.

• Constipation, digestive disorders, Vāta-roga.

2. Āmalakī (Emblica officinalis, Indian Gooseberry)

• Rasāyana, rich in Vitamin C, cooling.

• Rejuvenative, gastritis, liver protection.

3. Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellirica, Beleric Myrobalan)

• Astringent, detoxifier.

• Respiratory diseases, digestive imbalance.

4. Triphala (Harītakī + Āmalakī + Bibhitaka)

• Mild laxative, anti-inflammatory.

• Constipation, eye health, detoxification.

5. Nimba (Azadirachta indica, Neem)

• Antimicrobial, bitter tonic.

• Skin diseases, diabetes, infections.

6. Gudūcī (Tinospora cordifolia, Giloy)

• Immunomodulator, febrifuge.

• Fever, diabetes, autoimmune disorders.

7. Aśvagandhā (Withania somnifera, Winter Cherry)

• Adaptogen, tonic.

• Stress, insomnia, infertility, debility.

8. Śatāvarī (Asparagus racemosus)

• Galactagogue, female tonic.

• Menstrual disorders, infertility, menopause.

9. Yaṣṭimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra, Licorice)

• Demulcent, expectorant.

• Gastritis, cough, ulcers.

10. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)

• Cardioprotective.

• Hypertension, heart failure, chest pain.

11. Brahmī (Bacopa monnieri)

• Nootropic, nervine.

• Memory loss, epilepsy, stress.

12. Maṇḍūkaparṇī (Centella asiatica, Gotu kola)

• Brain tonic.

• Cognitive disorders, wound healing.

13. Kuṭaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica)

• Anti-dysenteric, astringent.

• Diarrhea, IBS, colitis.

14. Pippalī (Piper longum, Long Pepper)

• Deepana, bioavailability enhancer.

• Asthma, cough, poor digestion.

15. Marica (Piper nigrum, Black Pepper)

• Stimulant, carminative.

• Cold, sinusitis, low metabolism.

16. Śuṇṭhī (Zingiber officinale, Dry Ginger)

• Digestive, anti-inflammatory.

• Arthritis, dyspepsia, nausea.

17. Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum, Holy Basil)

• Adaptogen, antimicrobial.

• Respiratory disorders, fever, immunity.

18. Kharjūra (Phoenix dactylifera, Date palm)

• Cooling, nutritive.

• Anemia, weakness, pitta imbalance.

19. Guggulu (Commiphora mukul, Indian Bdellium)

• Anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory.

• Arthritis, obesity, lipid disorders.

20. Śallakī (Boswellia serrata, Indian Frankincense)

• Anti-inflammatory.

• Arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease.

21. Laśuna (Allium sativum, Garlic)

• Antihypertensive, antimicrobial.

• Heart disease, infections, cholesterol.

22. Dāruharidrā (Berberis aristata)

• Antimicrobial, bitter tonic.

• Skin diseases, eye diseases, liver disorders.

23. Haridrā (Curcuma longa, Turmeric)

• Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.

• Wounds, arthritis, cancer prevention.

24. Muṣṭā (Cyperus rotundus, Nut grass)

• Antipyretic, digestive.

• Fever, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea.

25. Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)

• Digestive stimulant.

• Ama (toxins), indigestion, hemorrhoids.

26. Punarnavā (Boerhaavia diffusa)

• Diuretic, anti-edema.

• Renal disorders, ascites, heart disease.

27. Bhallātaka (Semecarpus anacardium)

• Rasāyana, immune stimulant.

• Rheumatism, cancer research (caution: toxic).

28. Śigru (Moringa oleifera, Drumstick)

• Nutritive, anti-inflammatory.

• Malnutrition, arthritis, lactation.

29. Karpūra (Cinnamomum camphora, Camphor)

• Stimulant, aromatic.

• Cold, cough, chest congestion.

30. Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cinnamon)

• Stimulant, carminative.

• Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, indigestion.

31. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum, Cardamom)

• Aromatic, digestive.

• Bad breath, nausea, acidity.

32. Kustha (Saussurea lappa)

• Digestive, respiratory.

• Asthma, cough, skin disorders.

33. Nāgabala (Sida cordifolia)

• Tonic, anti-inflammatory.

• Rheumatism, fatigue, asthma.

34. Bala (Sida cordifolia / Sida rhombifolia)

• Vāta-śāmaka, nervine.

• Neurological weakness, arthritis.

35. Ātmaguptā (Mucuna pruriens, Kapikacchu)

• Aphrodisiac, dopamine source.

• Parkinson’s disease, infertility.

36. Vidanga (Embelia ribes)

• Anthelmintic.

• Intestinal worms, obesity.

37. Trivṛt (Operculina turpethum)

• Strong purgative.

• Constipation, detoxification (under supervision).

38. Śveta/Śyāma Trivṛt (Ipomoea spp.)

• Laxative, virecana drug.

• Detoxification therapies.

39. Palāśa (Butea monosperma)

• Anthelmintic, styptic.

• Bleeding, worms, diarrhea.

40. Karavīra (Nerium indicum)

• Cardiotonic (toxic, used cautiously).

• Heart failure, skin diseases (external).

41. Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia)

• Part of Daśamūla.

• Fever, pain, edema.

42. Bilva (Aegle marmelos, Bael)

• Digestive, antidiarrheal.

• IBS, dysentery, ulcerative colitis.

43. Śalaparṇī (Desmodium gangeticum)

• Rasāyana, part of Daśamūla.

• Fever, anemia, nervous debility.

44. Pr̥ṣṇiparṇī (Uraria picta)

• Strength-promoting, Daśamūla.

• Fever, bronchitis, immune support.

45. Bṛhatī (Solanum indicum)

• Expectorant, part of Daśamūla.

• Respiratory disorders, asthma.

46. Kaṇṭakārī (Solanum xanthocarpum)

• Bronchodilator.

• Asthma, cough, hoarseness.

47. Śatapuṣpā (Anethum sowa, Dill)

• Carminative, galactagogue.

• Colic, lactation, digestion.

48. Jatāmāṃsī (Nardostachys jatamansi)

• Nervine sedative.

• Insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy.

49. Tagara (Valeriana wallichii)

• Sedative, anti-anxiety.

• Stress, insomnia, neurological disorders.

50. Pārijāta (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis)

• Anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective.

• Fever, arthritis, malaria.

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📖 References

1. Caraka Saṃhitā, Sūtrasthāna 4, Dravyaguṇa.

2. Suśruta Saṃhitā, Sūtrasthāna 38.

3. Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya, Sūtrasthāna 6, 15.

4. Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu, Harītakādi, Gudūcyādi, etc.

5. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Vol. I–VI.

6. Sharma P.V. Dravyaguṇa Vijñāna, Vols. I–III.