Amla fruit is acrid, cooling, refrigerant, diuretic, laxative, alexeteric, antipyretic, aphrodisiac alterant, tonic and trichogeneous. It is the richest natural source of Vitamin C. 100 gm. of Amla contains about 700 mg. of vitamin C, which is thirty times the amount found in oranges.In adition to Vitamin C, it also contains calcium, iron, protein, garlic and tannic acids, sugar, phosphorus, carbohydrates etc. The juice of fresh amla fruit is given as tonic, diuretic and anti-bilious remedy.
The Sanskrit word nirgundi literally means that which protects the body from diseases. It is one of the herbs mentioned in all Samhitas of Ayurveda and has varios synonyms like sinduka, sephali, sitabhiru, vanaka, bhutakesi, anilamanjiri etc. Two varieties of nirgundi described in Nighantus are white flowered sinduvaraka and blue flowered – suvaha (Bhavaprakasa). The great sage Caraka has categorized nirgundi as krmighna anthelmintic and visaghna – anti – toxin. The botanical name of nirgundi is Vitex negundo and it belongs to family verbenaceae. The leaves contain fragrant, volatile oil and resins. The fruits contain resine, astringent organic acids, alkaloids and a pigment. The plant also contains alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, reducing sugars, sterols, resin and tannins. From seeds-n-triacontane, n-hentriacontane, n-pentatriacontane, n-nonacosane, sitosterol, p-hydrobenzoic acid and 5- oxyisophthalic acid isolated. Also, 3, 4- dihydroxybenzoec acid is isolated from seeds. Vanillic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid and luteolin are isolated from bark. From essential oil pinene, limonene, camphene, phellandrene, methylheptanone, cumene, linalool, camphor, 4-terpineol, citral, caryophylline oxide, caryophyllene, terpinyl acetate, benzal – dehyde & cinnamaldehyde identified. Nishinaside and regundiside isolated from leaves According to Ayurveda, the Nirgundi plant is useful in treatment of leucoderma, consumption, inflammations, eye diseases, spleen enlargement, bronchitis, asthma, biliousness, painful teething of children etc. Nirgundi has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and swelling of joints due to rheumatism and injuries. Many medicinal uses since ancient times. Today it’s most well known for relieving menopausal symptoms & as a Hair vitalizer.
Amla, Phyllanthus emblica: Amlaki (Emblica offcinalis):- Best antioxidant and rich source of vitamin C and iron. It balances all the three doshas (humors) but especially Pitta (fire). It makes the hair healthy, black, soft and shiny. Its extract is popularly used in inks, dyes, shampoosThe present invention relates to cosmetic formulations for topical application containing extracts from Phyllanthus emblica The dried fruit yields ink and hair-dye It is the richestown source of vitamin 'C'.
Baheda, Terminalia Belerica: Vibhitaki (Terminalia belerica):- It is Kapha (water) pacifying agent. It is used in graying hairs as a general tonic.
Harad, Terminalia Chebula: Contain astringent substances:- Tannic acid, Chebulinic acid, gallic acid etc. Resin and a purgative principle of the nature of anthraquinone and sennoside are also present.Its paste with water is found to be anti-inflammatory, analgesic and having purifiying and healing capacity for wounds. Its decoction as a lotion is surgical dressing for healing the wound earlier.Vata (air) pacifying agent. It is Rasayan (Rejuvenating agent). It is also sroto Shodhak i.e. Clarifies the entire blocked.
Jatamansi, is one of the most effective herbs to counterbalance stress and the prana vata imbalance which accompanies stress. Its actions are similar to Valerian Root, without the dullness that may come with long term usage of Valerian Root. In fact, taking Jatamansi is beneficial to our thinking capacities and brings about greater awareness. This makes it an important herb for those on a spiritual path.
Bhringraj is a unique blend of ayurvedic herbs specially designed for thin hair, which is due to imbalance of Pitta dosha. Hair generally turns thin with ageing and wrong dietary habits or crash dieting due to lack of protein intake and Bhringraj brings it back to life. Bhringraj formulation helps such individuals to retain their healthy hair back naturally. Bhringraj an ayurvedic blend has properties of keeping hair soft, silky, lustrous and looks full of life. |
