Medicinal herbs
A list of medicinal Ayurvedic herbs according to their best-known names. Click on the Ayurvedic herb name for more information. To search, press the keyboard shortcut CTRL+F5.
Name | Latin name | Other known names | Most common use | Ayurvedic products | ||||
AMALAKI |
Emblica officinalis, |
Amla, Amlaki, Indian gooseberry | Natural vitamin C, antioxidant, prevention, detox, reduction of Pitta dosha | Amalaki Rasayan, Green Essentials, Triphala, Immune Booster, Vara Churna | ||||
ASHWAGANDHA |
Withania Somnifera |
Vitania, Ashwagandha | Nerve tonic, nervous system support, calming, energy supply, muscle support, potency | Ashwagandha, Stress Support, TumoTrim, Calm Easy, NeuroGin, Total Heart Support, AllerG Care, Male Support | ||||
ARJUNA |
Terminalia Arjuna |
Cardiovascular system, high blood pressure, wound healing | Arjuna, Total Heart Support | |||||
BOSWELLIA |
Boswellia serrata |
Bosvélia | Inflammatory diseases, swelling, inflammation and pain of the musculoskeletal system | BoswelliaCurcumin, Rumogin5, TumoTrim | ||||
FENUGREEK |
Trigonella foenum |
Fenugreek, Methika | Digestive support, breastfeeding support, women's problems, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy | Fenugreek, Diableen, FenuGym | ||||
GARCINIA |
Garcinia cambogia |
Garcinia Cambodia | Weight loss, cholesterol | Garcinia | ||||
GILOY |
Tinospora cordifolia |
Guduchi, Guduchi, Tinospora srdcolistá | Bacterial and viral diseases, autoimmune diseases, fever, liver and gallbladder support, autoimmune diseases, blood diseases | Giloy | ||||
GOTU KOLA |
Centella asiatica |
Asian navel | Supporting blood circulation, supporting blood flow to the brain and improving concentration | Gotu kola | ||||
GUGUL |
Commiphora mukul |
Guggul, Guggul, | Cholesterol, blood purification, weight loss, pain | Guggullipid | ||||
GYMNEMA |
Gymnema sylvestre |
Gurmar | Diabetes, blood sugar, weight loss | Gymnema, Diableen, Fenu Gym | ||||
CHANCA PIEDRA |
Phyllanthus niruri |
Chanka piedra, flint, Bhumi Amla | Liver, gallbladder, kidneys, gallstones, liver stones, kidney stones, strong antiviral effect | Chanca Piedra, Immune Booster | ||||
INDIAN ECHINACEA |
Andrographis paniculata |
Immunity support, viral and bacterial diseases, liver support, fever | Indian Echinacea | |||||
KARELA |
Momordica charantia |
Hotpumpkin | Diabetes, blood sugar, psoriasis | Karela, Diableen | ||||
TURMERIC |
Curcuma longa |
Curcumin, Turmerix | Broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory effects | Curcumin, BoswelliaCurcuma, Rumogin5, TumoTrim, Diableen, FenuGym, AllerG Care | ||||
MARICH |
Piper nigrum |
Piperine, black pepper, black pepper | Immune support, anti-inflammatory properties, cancer | TumoTrim, Rumogin5, Panchkola, Digestion Power | ||||
MORINGA |
Moringa oleifera |
Moringa oil, | Cardiovascular system, nutrition, minerals | Moringa, Eve Plus | ||||
NEEM |
Azadirachta Indica |
Zederach Indian, Nim, Nimba | Natural antibiotic, skin problems, antiparasitic, blood purification | Neem, AllerG Care | ||||
SHILAJIT |
Asphlatum punjabianum |
Mumio, Mumio | Cell regeneration, detoxification, antioxidant, minerals | Shilajit, Male Support | ||||
SONTH |
Zingiber officinale |
Ginger, ginger, | Toxin removal, cancer, indigestion | TumoTrim, Rumogin5, Kabaj Mukti | ||||
TRIBULUS |
Tribulus terrestris |
Gokshora, Earth Anchor | Aphrodisiac, support of male reproductive organs |
Tribulus Power, Male Support | ||||
TULSI |
Ocimum sanctum |
Holy basil | Respiratory system, cough, congestion, allergies, asthma, cancer | Tulsi, TumoTrim | ||||
VALERIAN |
Valeriana wallichi |
Tagar | Soothing, nervous system support, sleep support | Stress Support, Calm Easy, Indian Valerian | ||||
VASAKA | Adhatoda vasica | Respiratory system, cough, asthma | Vasaka |