Ayur BAMS

Karpura Botanical Name : Cinnamomum camphora Family : Lauraceae Synonyms :karpur, Chandraprabha, Sitabhra, Hima, Ghanasara, Himavaluka Properties : Rasa : Tikta, Katu, Madhura Guna : Laghu, Ruksha Virya : Sita Vipaka : Katu Uses and benefits : anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, camphor mixed with ghee and applied over wound and bandage, remove itching, expectorant,cough suppressant, nasal decongestant,antiseptic Antispasmodic

Kampillaka Botanical Name: Mallotus philippensis Family : Euphorbeace Synonyms : Raktanga, Rechana, Karkasha, Varnaka Properties : Rasa : Katu Guna : laghu, ruksha, tikshna Virya : Ushna Vipaka : Katu Uses and benefits : anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, purgative, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, gulma  Note: (dosage strictly as per physician and use after consulting doctor only) 

Haridra Synonyms : Haldi, Turmeric, Nisha, Kanchani, Varavarnini, gouri Botanical Name : Curcuma longa Family : Zinzeberaceae Properties : Rasa : Tikta, Katu Guna : Ruksha, Laghu Virya : Ushna Vipaka : Katu Uses and Benefits : (Vyanga)skin discoloration, lepa for pacifying swelling (shotha hara), cough and Hiccups, improve taste, helpful in detoxification, constipation, acites, slipada

Haritaki Synonyms : Harad, Abhaya, Pathya, Abhaya Botanical Name : Terminalia chebula Family : Combretaceae लवणेन कर्फ हन्ति पितं हन्ति सशर्करा । घृतेन वातजान् रोगान्सर्वरोगान्गुडान्विता ॥ (भा.प्र.) " Properties : Rasa : Pancha rasa (except Lavana)  Guna : Laghu, Ruksha Virya : Ushna Vipaka : Madhura Uses and Benefits : Immunity booster, indigestion, Skin disorders (acne and allergies), wound healing, Vomiting, Netra roga, Prameha , help in weight loss, lepa for reducing swelling( shotha hara) , Fever. 

Patha   Botanical name : Cissampelos pareira Family : Menispermaceae Uses and benefits : anti-inflammatory, detoxification, relieves vomiting, relieves diarrhoea, abdominal colic pain, bloating, relieves itching , relieves intestinal worms infection (anti-microbial) 

Putrajeevak  Botanical Name : Putranjiva roxburghii Family :Euphorbiaceae Uses and benefits : treating sterility, infertility, beneficial for the reproductive health of both the male and female, improves the chances of conception in women suffering from infertility, treatment of mouth and stomach ulcers,and burning sensation. 

Maricha ( Black pepper )  Botanical Name : Piper nigrum Family : Piperaceae पिप्पली मरिचं शुण्ठी त्रिभिः त्र्यूषणं उच्यते ॥ Uses and benefits : carminative, improve digestion, cough and cold, respiratory disorders, relieves flatulence, improve taste, relieve anorexia, relieve fat deposition, useful in obesity management

Sunthi   Botanical Name : Zingiber officinale Family : Zingiberaceae Uses and Benefits : used for digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, loss of appetite, flatulence, tastelessness, indigestion, aphrodisiac nausea,asthma, relieve cough and cold, anti-inflammatory. 

Pippali पिप्पली मरिचं शुण्ठी त्रिभिः त्र्यूषणं उच्यते ॥ Botanical Name : Piper longum Family :Piperaceae Uses and benefits : managing cough and cold, bronchitis and asthma, administered along with honey to treat obesity, indigestion, respiratory disorders, aphrodisiac,fight bacterial infections, help weight loss, prevent liver ailments

Gandha Prasarini Botanical name : Paederia Foetida Family : Rubiaceae Uses and benefits : gout, diarrhea, dysentery, colic pain and bloating, stiffness and swelling, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, neck pain

Ashwagandha Botanical name : Withania somnifera Family : Solanaceae Uses and benefits : improve physical strength, stress-lowering, Anxiety relief, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure, improve fertility, insulin resistance, anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cardiac health

Musli Botanical Name : Chlorophytum borivilianum Family : Asparagus Uses and Benefits : musli used for improving athletic performance, cure obesity, erectile dysfunction (ED) Gokshura Botanical Name : Tribulus terrestris Family: Zygophyllaceae Uses and Benefits: boosting energy, vitality and also strengthens the penile tissue which enhances penile erection, Vrishya (Aphrodisiac), hair loss, rheumatic pain, headache/stress, menstruation, weak nervous system, piles, and eye problems

Ashoka  Botanical Name : Saraca asoca (Roxb.)  Family : Fabaceae Uses and Benefits : useful to manage female disorders like dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia due to its Vata balancing property. Helps to control bleeding in piles.  Ashokarishta for PCOS is a very effective treatment option. Using Ashokarishta for PCOS relieves symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, increased inflammation and loss of appetite. 

ॐ नमामि धन्वंतरिमादि देवं सुराः सुरैर्वन्दित पाद पद्मम् । लोकैर्जरारुक् भय मृत्यु नाशं धातारमिशंविविधौषधिनाम् ॥१॥ चंव्योमवातावनिवारिवह्निं पंच प्रपंचात्मक देहभाजम् । संताप संपात जरा ज्वरान्तकं नमामि धन्वंतरिमादि देवम् ॥२॥ नवीन नील मुदकान्ति कान्तं शान्तं हरैर्द्वादशमाख्यमूर्तिम् । पूर्तिं शतानां सुमनोरथानां नमामि धन्वंतरिमादि देवम् ॥३॥ ॐ शांति शांति शांति! 

Uses and Benefits: used in many pharmaceutical preparations ,can be used to manage male sexual problems like low sperm count and lack of sexual desire due to its ability to increase sperm count and aphrodisiac property , Rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory activity, It may have antioxidant properties

रसनात् सर्वधातूनां रस इत्यभिधीयते । जरारुङ्मृत्युनाशाय रस्यते वा रसो मतः ।  its judicious therapeutic use slows down the aging process (jara), heals many diseases (ruja) and delays death (mrityu) it is called as ' RASA '. रसनात् सर्वधातूनां रस इत्यभिधीयते । रसति भक्षयति सर्वान् लोहान् इति रसः I which can digest all the other metals and minerals in it, is called as rasa.  Parada was used for lohavada (a process of converting lower metals into higher ones). Eliminate all diseases, simultaneously strengthen and stabilize the body and mind of people.  Parada -  रोगपङ्कान्धिमग्नानां पारदानाच्च पारदः ।  Since it saves humankind from the swamp of diseases, it is called'PARADA'

Swarna Vanga Uses and benefits: Swarna (gold) bhasma is used in the ayurvedic treatment of chronic cough, bronchitis and asthma, treat urinary tract related disease, help to improve stamina, strength, low sperm count Rasa Sindura   Uses and benefits: ( Kupipakva Rasayana) boost immune system, to improve strength, in cardiac diseases, colic abdominal pain, urinary tract related diseases, fistula in ano, tuberculosis, asthma, anemia, obesity, wounds and inflammation healing, digestive problems

Shweta Parpati Uses and benefits : irritation, itching and burning sensation in the urinary organs and helps in treatment as well as prevention of urinary tract infections. Urinary calculi can also be treated very well Rasa Parpati Uses and benefits : primarily used for the treatment of Indigestion, Loss of appetite, Diarrhoea, bleeding disorder, cures the irritation and inflammation of colon mucosa

Hartala : comes under Dhatuja Visha mentioned by Acharya Sushrut. It is inorganic irritant poison (arsenic trisulfide).  It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of Syphilis, Gout, herpes etc. This medicine should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.  Manashila : is an arsenic compound used in AyurvedaI.It must be purified before using. The chemical composition is Arsenic Disulphide. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary disorders, indigestion, lepa for prevention of scar in the skin surface, etc

    Botanical Name:  Tinospora cordifolia  Family: Menispermaceae  Uses and Benifits: Anti-inflammatory properties, promotes digestion, Boost immunity, Fever, therapeutic properties such as anti-diabetic, anti-spasmodic, anti-arthritic, and anti-allergic properties.