PATHA (Cyclea peltata)
It is widely used in bone fracture and wound healing. Also used in the treatment of fever and act as a breast milk purifier. Commonly known as Indian moonseed. Enhances immunity and prevents inflammation of the respiratory passages due to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. Used in conditions including infertility, wound, hypertension, and skin diseases.
DEVADARU (Cedrus deodara)
Also known as the Himalayan cedar, it is very effective in neurological disorders, asthma, pruritus, infested wound. Devadaru is also effective in arthritis and headache. Deodar oil contains two major sesquiterpenoids a – and ß- himachalenes. Deodardione are also isolated from the essential oil. The oil shows invitro antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory activity.
CHITHRAKA (Plumbago zeylanica)
It is a potent digestive medicine used for treating a host of ailments including indigestion, constipation, anorexia, abdominal distension, stomatitis, abdominal pain, etc. Imbued with digestive, caustic, stimulant, and carminative properties, it eliminates harmful AMA toxins from the body which have accumulated due to malabsorption of food particles.
ATIVISHA (Aconitum heterophyllum)
Atis is effective in maintaining a healthy digestive system due to its carminative property. It is also helpful in diarrhea as it inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms due to its antibacterial activity. Atis might also aid in weight loss as it lowers the levels of triglycerides and increases levels of HDL- cholesterol (“good cholesterol”). As per Ayurveda, it helps manage the symptoms of diabetes due to its Tikta (bitter) and Kapha balancing properties. Atis powder when consumed with honey helps to manage cough and cold due to its Ushna (hot) nature and removes the accumulated mucus.
KATUKA (Picrorhiza kurroa)
It is also known as Katuki. It grows in the Himalayan regions and mainly root and rhizome of the plant are used for medicinal purposes. Used for liver problems, fever, allergy, etc.
KUTAJA (Holorhoena antidysentrica)
It is beneficial in managing diarrhea and dysentery due to its antimicrobial activity. It is also useful for managing bleeding piles due to its astringent property. Take Kutaja powder along with water after having light food to manage diarrhea and dysentery. Washing wounds with Kutaja water helps in faster wound healing due to its Ropana (healing) property.
GOMUTRA (Cow’s urine)
Potent Kapha hara action to its Ushna (hot) and Teekshna (sharp) properties. Anti-inflammatory and lipolytic capacities have been established in a number of studies.