50 Important Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies
1. Harītakī (Terminalia chebula, Chebulic Myrobalan)
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Rasāyana, mild laxative, anti-oxidant.
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Constipation, digestive disorders, Vāta-roga.
2. Āmalakī (Emblica officinalis, Indian Gooseberry)
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Rasāyana, rich in Vitamin C, cooling.
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Rejuvenative, gastritis, liver protection.
3. Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellirica, Beleric Myrobalan)
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Astringent, detoxifier.
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Respiratory diseases, digestive imbalance.
4. Triphala (Harītakī + Āmalakī + Bibhitaka)
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Mild laxative, anti-inflammatory.
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Constipation, eye health, detoxification.
5. Nimba (Azadirachta indica, Neem)
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Antimicrobial, bitter tonic.
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Skin diseases, diabetes, infections.
6. Gudūcī (Tinospora cordifolia, Giloy)
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Immunomodulator, febrifuge.
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Fever, diabetes, autoimmune disorders.
7. Aśvagandhā (Withania somnifera, Winter Cherry)
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Adaptogen, tonic.
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Stress, insomnia, infertility, debility.
8. Śatāvarī (Asparagus racemosus)
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Galactagogue, female tonic.
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Menstrual disorders, infertility, menopause.
9. Yaṣṭimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra, Licorice)
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Demulcent, expectorant.
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Gastritis, cough, ulcers.
10. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)
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Cardioprotective.
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Hypertension, heart failure, chest pain.
11. Brahmī (Bacopa monnieri)
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Nootropic, nervine.
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Memory loss, epilepsy, stress.
12. Maṇḍūkaparṇī (Centella asiatica, Gotu kola)
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Brain tonic.
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Cognitive disorders, wound healing.
13. Kuṭaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica)
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Anti-dysenteric, astringent.
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Diarrhea, IBS, colitis.
14. Pippalī (Piper longum, Long Pepper)
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Deepana, bioavailability enhancer.
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Asthma, cough, poor digestion.
15. Marica (Piper nigrum, Black Pepper)
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Stimulant, carminative.
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Cold, sinusitis, low metabolism.
16. Śuṇṭhī (Zingiber officinale, Dry Ginger)
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Digestive, anti-inflammatory.
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Arthritis, dyspepsia, nausea.
17. Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum, Holy Basil)
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Adaptogen, antimicrobial.
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Respiratory disorders, fever, immunity.
18. Kharjūra (Phoenix dactylifera, Date palm)
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Cooling, nutritive.
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Anemia, weakness, pitta imbalance.
19. Guggulu (Commiphora mukul, Indian Bdellium)
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Anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory.
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Arthritis, obesity, lipid disorders.
20. Śallakī (Boswellia serrata, Indian Frankincense)
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Anti-inflammatory.
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Arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease.
21. Laśuna (Allium sativum, Garlic)
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Antihypertensive, antimicrobial.
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Heart disease, infections, cholesterol.
22. Dāruharidrā (Berberis aristata)
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Antimicrobial, bitter tonic.
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Skin diseases, eye diseases, liver disorders.
23. Haridrā (Curcuma longa, Turmeric)
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Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.
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Wounds, arthritis, cancer prevention.
24. Muṣṭā (Cyperus rotundus, Nut grass)
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Antipyretic, digestive.
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Fever, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea.
25. Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)
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Digestive stimulant.
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Ama (toxins), indigestion, hemorrhoids.
26. Punarnavā (Boerhaavia diffusa)
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Diuretic, anti-edema.
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Renal disorders, ascites, heart disease.
27. Bhallātaka (Semecarpus anacardium)
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Rasāyana, immune stimulant.
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Rheumatism, cancer research (caution: toxic).
28. Śigru (Moringa oleifera, Drumstick)
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Nutritive, anti-inflammatory.
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Malnutrition, arthritis, lactation.
29. Karpūra (Cinnamomum camphora, Camphor)
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Stimulant, aromatic.
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Cold, cough, chest congestion.
30. Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cinnamon)
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Stimulant, carminative.
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Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, indigestion.
31. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum, Cardamom)
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Aromatic, digestive.
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Bad breath, nausea, acidity.
32. Kustha (Saussurea lappa)
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Digestive, respiratory.
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Asthma, cough, skin disorders.
33. Nāgabala (Sida cordifolia)
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Tonic, anti-inflammatory.
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Rheumatism, fatigue, asthma.
34. Bala (Sida cordifolia / Sida rhombifolia)
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Vāta-śāmaka, nervine.
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Neurological weakness, arthritis.
35. Ātmaguptā (Mucuna pruriens, Kapikacchu)
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Aphrodisiac, dopamine source.
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Parkinson’s disease, infertility.
36. Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
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Anthelmintic.
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Intestinal worms, obesity.
37. Trivṛt (Operculina turpethum)
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Strong purgative.
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Constipation, detoxification (under supervision).
38. Śveta/Śyāma Trivṛt (Ipomoea spp.)
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Laxative, virecana drug.
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Detoxification therapies.
39. Palāśa (Butea monosperma)
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Anthelmintic, styptic.
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Bleeding, worms, diarrhea.
40. Karavīra (Nerium indicum)
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Cardiotonic (toxic, used cautiously).
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Heart failure, skin diseases (external).
41. Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia)
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Part of Daśamūla.
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Fever, pain, edema.
42. Bilva (Aegle marmelos, Bael)
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Digestive, antidiarrheal.
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IBS, dysentery, ulcerative colitis.
43. Śalaparṇī (Desmodium gangeticum)
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Rasāyana, part of Daśamūla.
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Fever, anemia, nervous debility.
44. Pr̥ṣṇiparṇī (Uraria picta)
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Strength-promoting, Daśamūla.
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Fever, bronchitis, immune support.
45. Bṛhatī (Solanum indicum)
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Expectorant, part of Daśamūla.
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Respiratory disorders, asthma.
46. Kaṇṭakārī (Solanum xanthocarpum)
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Bronchodilator.
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Asthma, cough, hoarseness.
47. Śatapuṣpā (Anethum sowa, Dill)
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Carminative, galactagogue.
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Colic, lactation, digestion.
48. Jatāmāṃsī (Nardostachys jatamansi)
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Nervine sedative.
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Insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy.
49. Tagara (Valeriana wallichii)
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Sedative, anti-anxiety.
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Stress, insomnia, neurological disorders.
50. Pārijāta (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis)
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Anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective.
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Fever, arthritis, malaria.
📖 References
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Caraka Saṃhitā, Sūtrasthāna 4, Dravyaguṇa.
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Suśruta Saṃhitā, Sūtrasthāna 38.
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Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya, Sūtrasthāna 6, 15.
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Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu, Harītakādi, Gudūcyādi, etc.
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Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Vol. I–VI.
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Sharma P.V. Dravyaguṇa Vijñāna, Vols. I–III.
