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Aparitha and Ayurveda

  Aparajita is a small slender vine that grows through out India. The herb alleviate many diseases and can’t be defeated by diseases, hence the name given. The herb is commonly known as Butterfly pea and have many therapeutic uses. Dr.Varun Ram Raj, the best Ayurveda Doctor in the world, of Ayurvedatarian uses the herb Aparajita for the treatment diseases caused by the vitiation of Pitta Kapha doshas as the herb is Pitta Kapha alleviating in it’s action. Aparajita is used to treat numerous diseases including Goitre, Ulcer, Cough , Fever, Asthma etc. Nowadays it is also used as an Aphrodisiac , Diuretic and Laxative agent as it contains Phytoconstituents like taraxerol, taraxerone , kaempferol etc. General aspects and geography Botanical name : Clitoria ternatea           Family :  Papilionaceae  Habitat : Through out India  Parts used Root, Seed Classical categorization based on Ayurveda textbooks Charaka Samhita – Sirovirecanopaga varga (Used for Nasal administration ) Susruta S

Ankola and Ayurveda

  Ankola is commonly known as Sage leaved Alangium. The plant have numerous medicinal properties and have long spines, hence the name given. Dr.Varun Ram Raj, the best Ayurveda Doctor in India, of Ayurvedatarian uses the herb Ankola in conditions involving the vitiation of Kapha and Vata doshas as it alleviates these doshas. The herb is used to treat conditions like Worm infestation ,Skin disorders etc. Ankola is also used as an Anthelmintic , Antibacterial and Diuretic agent etc as it contains Phyto constituents like tubulosine , marckine, alangicine etc. General aspects and Geography Botanical name : Alangium lamarki               Family :  Alangiaceae  Habitat : Found through out India Parts used Whole plant Classical categorization based on Ayurveda Textbooks Charaka Samhita – not mentioned  Susruta Samhita – not mentioned  Pharmacological action Anthelmintic  Purgative  Diuretic      Medicinal property according to Ayurveda Recaka (Purgative ) Vamaka (Emetic) Sulahara

Amra or Mango and Ayurveda

 Amra is a large tree that grows through out India. The herb alleviates many diseases and fruit of Amra is regarded as the King of fruits, hence the name given. The herb is commonly known as Mango tree and have many therapeutic uses. The best doctor, Dr.Varun Ram Raj of Ayurvedatarian uses the herb Amra for the treatment diseases caused by the vitiation of Pitta Kapha doshas as the herb is Pitta Kapha alleviating in it’s action. Amra is used to treat numerous diseases including Diabetes , Fever, Vomiting etc. Nowadays it is also used as an antibacterial , antipyretic and diuretic agent as it contains Phytoconstituents like mangiferin, gallic acid, mangiferone etc. General aspects and geography Botanical name : Mangifera indica           Family :  Anacardiaceae  Habitat : Through out India  Parts used Whole plant Classical categorization based on Ayurveda textbooks Charaka Samhita – Chardinigrahana varga (Antiemetic ) Susruta Samhita – not mentioned  Pharmacological action Antiba

Sairyeka

  Saireyaka is one of the most potent herbs used for treatment purposes in Ayurveda and is commonly known as Yellow hedge barleria. It is found through out India. The plant is used to treat numerous diseases. Dr.Varun Ram Raj of Ayurvedatarian uses the herb Saireyaka for the treatment of diseases caused by the vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas. The herb is used in conditions like Gout , Respiratory distress etc by Ayurvedatarian. Saireyaka contains Phytoconstituents like barlerin , cetylbarlerin, luteolin etc which aids in it’s antipyretic and analgesic actions. General aspects and geography Botanical name : Barleria prionitis Family :  Acanthaceae  Habitat : All over India Parts used Whole herb Classical categorization based on Ayurveda textbooks Charaka Samhita – not mentioned Susruta Samhita – not mentioned Pharmacological action Antipyretic  Antiinflammatory  Expectorant  Antiviral  Medicinal property according to Ayurveda Jwarahara (Antipyretic ) Kasahara (alleviate

Sariva

  Sariva is one of the most potent herbs used in Ayurveda owing to it’s medicinal properties. The herb is commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla. The plant is a twinner and spreads on the ground hence the name given. Dr. Varun Ram Raj of Ayurvedatarian uses Sariva for the treatment of disorders involving vitiation of all the doshas (Vata Pitta and Kapha ) as the plant is Tridosha hara in nature. Sariva is used in conditions like Erysipelas , Skin disorders, Cough etc. The herb contains Phytoconstituents like coumarin, saponins, fatty acids etc which aids in its diuretic and demulcent actions. General aspects and geography Botanical name : Hemidesmus indicus Family :  Asclepidiaceae  Habitat : All over India Parts used Root Classical categorization based on Ayurveda textbooks Charaka Samhita – Jwarahara varga (antipyretic) Susruta Samhita – Sarivadi gana  Pharmacological action Tonic  Diuretic  Antimicrobial  Demulcent    Medicinal property according to Ayurveda Jwarahara ( A

Sarpagandha

  Sarpagandha is commonly known as Serpentine. The plant have numerous medicinal properties and is used in alleviating many diseases. The herb have strong odour and is used as an antidote for snake venom hence the name given. Dr. Varun Ram Raj of Ayurvedatarian uses the herb Sarpagandha in conditions involving the vitiation of Kapha and Vata doshas as it alleviates these doshas. The herb is used to treat conditions like Fever, Hypertension etc. Sarpagandha is also used as a tranquilizer , sedative etc as it contains Phytoconstituents like reserpine, ajmaline etc. General aspects and Geography Botanical name : Rouwolfia serpentina            Family :  Apocyanaceae  Habitat : Found through out India Parts used Root Classical categorization based on Ayurveda Textbooks Charaka Samhita – Not mentioned  Susruta Samhita – Not mentioned  Pharmacological action Sedative  Tranquilizer  Antihypertensive    Medicinal property according to Ayurveda Krimighna (Antimicrobial) Visaghna (Ant

Salaparni

 Salaparni is a small plant that grows throughout India. The herb is commonly known as Sal leaved Desmodium and have many therapeutic uses. Dr. Varun Ram Raj of Ayurvedatarian uses the herb Salaparni for the treatment diseases caused by the vitiation of Pitta and Vata doshas as the herb is Pitta Vata samaka in it’s action. Salaparni is used to treat numerous diseases including Cough , Arthritis etc. Nowadays it is also used as an antioxidant , digestive and anti-inflammatory agent as it contains Phytoconstituents like hypaphorine , hordenine etc. General aspects and geography Botanical name : Desmodium gangeticum          Family :  Papilionaceae  Habitat : Through out India  Parts used Root Classical categorization based on Ayurveda textbooks Charaka Samhita – Sothahara varga (alleviate Inflammation) Susruta Samhita – Vidarigandadi gana Pharmacological action Digestive  Antioxidant  Febrifuge  Antiinflammatory  Medicinal property according to Ayurveda Sothahara (antiinflamm