The pods of this Acacia tree species are commonly used as hair conditioner and hair tonic. It is commonly called as ‘Shikakai ’ in India.

It is commonly known as Sweet Flag, small herb growing in marsh lands. It has insecticidal properties. The roots are fragrant, used in perfumery and medicines.

Aegle marmelos is a medium sized tree with trifoliate compound leaves. The leaves are astringent and the fruits are cooling and good for stomach.

It is commonly known as Garlic. It is very widely used in Indian and Italian cuisines. It is also popular in Ayurveda as a digestive and carminative.

It is a succulent plant that grows wild in tropical climate and is cultivated for its cosmetic and medicinal use. It is called as ‘Ghritkumari’ in Sanskrit and is recommended in Ayurveda for healthy skin and hair.

The whole plant is harvested and used in Ayurveda. It is known as Green Chiretta and ‘Kalmegh’ in Sanskrit.

It is better known as Dill. The seeds are a common culinary spice in India and the whole plant is eaten as a vegetable. The seeds have been used in Ayurveda and are carminative.

Commonly known are Celery, the seeds are known as ‘Ajmod’ in Ayurveda and are good for the digestive system..

Asparagus racemosus is known as Shatavari in Sanskrit. It is a species of Liliaceae family common throughout India. It has fibrous roots with white root tubers that are numerous in number hence the name ‘Shatavari’ which means a hundred tubers. It is cultivated for the use of the root tubers. They are rich in mucilaginous compounds and minerals. They are nutritive and good for stomach lining.

Azadirachta indica or ‘Neem’ is a medium to large sized tree, commonly found all over India. The seeds, bark and leaves contain compounds with proven anti-feedant and wormifuge properties. The Sanskrit name ‘nimba’ comes from the term ‘nimbati svasthyamdadati ’ which means ‘to give good health’.

Bacopa monnieri is a small, succulent creeping herb rooting at the nodes, with numerous prostrate branches. In India and the tropics it grows naturally in wet soil, shallow water, and marshes. Brahmi has been found to be very beneficial for the nervous system and mental fatigue. It has been found to promote general ability and mental concentration in children.

The heartwood of this plant is used in Ayurveda. It is known as Indian Barberry or Tree Turmeric

It is an alpine herb growing on the mountain sides. It is known as ‘Pashaanbheda’ in Sanskrit. It is a diuretic herb.

Boerhaavia diffusa is a prostrate creeping herb with reddish branches and a deep tap root. The plant proliferates after the rains. It had good rejuvenative properties and promotes liver health.

It comes in many varieties and shapes. Here it is the Indian ‘Red chilli’ used as a spice in mostly all vegetables and curries for a hot flavor.

Carum carvi or Caraway is also known as Meridian fennel or Persian cumin. Used in many different dishes and cuisines for its flavor.

It is known as the ‘Senna’ leaves after the useful part of the plant. The leaves are rich in anthraquinones and used as a laxative.

Centella asiatica is also called as Indian penny wort or Gotu kola. It is a small herb with rounded leaves. The plant energizes the central nervous system and the circulatory system. It decreases fatigue and depression.

The roots of this plant have a coffee like aroma and flavor. It is also used as a blend in coffee.

The plant bear white tubers that are nutritive and tonic. The common Ayurvedic name is ‘Musli’. It promotes strength and stamina.

Cinnamomum zelanicum is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka. Its inner bark is dried and rolled into quills and is called as cinnamon. Cinnamon is a sweet smelling rich tasting spice which is also used as a condiment for sweet foods like sauces and preserves. Medicinally it holds an important place in Ayurveda and is used in formulations for stomach ailments and general wellbeing.

Citrus sp. Lemon peel powder/Orange peel powder Powders of citrus fruit rinds such as Lemon and Orange have cosmetic use and are used in creams, face packs, scrubs for their essential oils and exfoliating properties.

Convolvulus pluricaulis is a subscandent herb with white convolute flowers. It is used in the tradition of Ayurveda against nervous disorders, anxiety and depression. It is also considered a brain tonic.

The seeds of this plant are a common spice in the Indian kitchen known as Coriander or ‘Dhaniya’. It has a tangy flavor and digestive properties.

Cyperus scariosus is also known as Cypriol in English and ‘Nagarmotha’ in Hindi. An essential Oil is distilled from its root tubers that is used in perfumery and medicine.

Eclipta alba is a small herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is considered a hair tonic in Ayurveda and is used in herbal oils and conditioners.

Emblica officinalis the Indian gooseberry, or Amla from Sanskrit ‘Amalaki’, is the fruit of a deciduous tree of belonging to family Phyllanthaceae. The tree is small to medium in size, with a crooked trunk and spreading branches, the leaves are simple, subsessile and closely set along branchlets, light green, resembling pinnate leaves. The flowers are greenish-yellow. The fruit is nearly spherical, light greenish yellow, quite smooth and hard on appearance, with six vertical stripes or furrows. It is also one of the best anti-oxidants and free radical scavenger among the herbs described in Ayurveda. It falls under the Rasayana category which means the herbs for general well being and maintenance of the physiology. It is used as a single herb and in numerous combinations of Ayurvedic medicines including the Brahma Rasayana and the Chavanprash. It is also given the Sanskrit name ‘Amrita’ and ‘Dhatri’ meaning immortal and maintainer of life, for its rejuvenating properties.

Glycyrrhiza glabra is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of respiratory and digestive disorders. It is commonly known as ‘Mulethi’. It is specifically indicated in acidity and bronchial conditions. Also it acts as an anti-stress and anabolic agent.

Gymnema sylvestre is a twining climber with heart shaped leaves. Its leaves reduce the taste of sugar when it is placed in the mouth. From extract of the leaves were isolated glycosides known as gymnemic acids, which exhibit anti-sweet activity. This effect lasts up to about 2 hours.

Hemidesmus indicus is a slender, twining, or semi-erect shrub. Roots are woody and aromatic. They are cooling and used for making beverages and also used in traditional medicine. In Ayurveda it goes by the name of ‘Ananthamoola’ or ‘Anantmula’ . It is also called the False Sarsaparilla.

It is a medium to large sized shrub with bright red flowers. The flowers are cooling and demulcent. They are also conditioning for hair and added to hair oil and other hair care products.

It is also shrub with bright red flowers with fleshy petals, commonly called as Roselle. The flowers yield a red color dye that is used in food and natural cosmetics.

Kaempferia galanga L. is a stemless, rhizomatous, aromatic, perennial and indigenous herb. It is an important Indian medicinal herb that has a long history of use in the treatment of several kinds of human ailments including vata ailments like cough and cold, fever, headache, pains disorders, skin diseases, rheumatic diseases, arthritis, joint fractures, vertigo, wounds, gastritis, antidote for snake venoms, inflammation, blood vomiting, mouth sores and tongue blisters in infants. Moreover, the rhizomes of this plant are highly aromatic and have been used widely as spices, in food flavoring, pickles, cosmetics and in perfumery products. Medicinal plants have been used to provide the primary health care needs by the tribal and folk communities for many centuries throughout the world. K. galanga is one of the most important medicinal herbs which have been used traditionally as folklore medicine by the people of India particularly Southern and North-east states. The documentation of ethnomedicinal uses of plants can play an important role to lead the discovery of novel and effective drugs.

It is commonly called as ‘Henna’. The leaves of the plant yield a dark orange to reddish protein dye that leaves color on skin and hair. It is common to Indian culture and is used in weddings and other occasions to dye palms of the hand. Henna tattoos are common in the western world also. Henna is cooling and also a good hair conditioner.

Moringa oleifera or the drumstick tree is slender, with drooping branches. Moringa has been used in folk medicine, including Siddha medicine and Ayurvedic traditional medicines. The pods are eaten in curries and the seeds are considered to be healthy for the heart. The leaves are rich in proteins, Vitamin A and Iron.

Mucuna pruriens is a climbing shrub with brown hirsute pods. The seeds of this plant are used in Ayurveda for nerves and neuro-muscular system.

The plant is known as ‘Chitrak’ in Sanskrit and its roots are used in Ayurvedic formulations.

Pongamia pinnata is a medium to large sized tree with ovate leaves. The seeds of the plant yield fatty oil called as Karanj oil that is used in Ayurveda for skin ailments.

Rubia cordifolia, often known as Common Madder or Indian Madder, is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. It has been cultivated for a red pigment derived from roots. The roots of Rubia cordifolia are also the source of a medicine used in Ayurveda, this is commonly known in Sanskrit as ‘Manjistha’.

Miswak is a traditional chewing stick prepared from the roots, twigs, and stem of Salvadora persica and has been used as a natural method for tooth cleaning in many parts of the world for thousands of years. A number of scientific studies have demonstrated that the miswak (Salvadora persica) possesses antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-cariogenic, and anti-plaque properties. Several studies have also claimed that miswak has anti-oxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. The use of a miswak has an immediate effect on the composition of saliva. Several clinical studies have confirmed that the mechanical and chemical cleansing efficacy of miswak chewing sticks are equal and at times greater than that of the toothbrush.

It is an extremely valuable medicinal plant, distributed in tropical and sub-tropical regions of India. Many research studies have been conducted to prove the plant's potential as being spermicidal, contraceptive, hepatoprotective, emetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-protozoal. Although the plant is of importance in Ayurvedic system of medicine mainly as cleansing agent Sapindus mukorossi is a popular ingredient in Ayurvedic shampoos and cleansers. They are used in Ayurvedic medicine for treatment of eczema, psoriasis, and for removing freckles. Soapnuts have gentle insecticidal properties and are traditionally used for removing lice from the scalp.

It is a common weed of the Solanaceae family. It is a common Ayurvedic plant used in many combinations and formulations.

It is a small shrub with ovate leaves. The leaves of the plant have sweet glycoside compounds called as Steviosides. It is a herbal sweetener that imparts sweetness as a flavor and not calories.

Swertia chirayita belongs to the Gentian family. It is a medicinal plant indigenous to temperate Himalaya. Its medicinal usage is reported in Indian pharmaceutical codex, the British and the American pharmacopoeias and in different traditional systems of medicines such as the Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha. The plant is used as a bitter tonic.

Syzygium cumini is a large sized tree with dark purple fruits called as ‘Jamun’ in India. It is common tree and its leaves, bark and fruits all have a good astringent property and help in controlling blood sugar.

Terminalia arjuna is a large sized deciduous tree and in Ayurveda its bark is regarded as an important cardio tonic. It is used in various disorders of the heart and to strengthen the heart muscles.

Terminalia chebula or the Chebulic myrobalan is called the “King of medicines” in Tibet and is always listed first in the Ayurvedic Materia Medica because of its extraordinary powers of healing. In Ayurveda it is very popular and it is considered to eliminate all waste from the body. At the same time, it is known to promote tissue growth and health. With its rejuvenating and cleansing properties, Terminalia chebula is excellent for the digestive system. It is also effective for alleviating constipation in general.

It is a common weed found in warm and dry parts of India. The seed of this plant is reported to be a diuretic and is used in numerous Ayurvedic formulations.

Valeriana wallichii, is a rhizomatous herb of the family Valerianaceae also called Indian Valerian. It is useful in Ayurvedic medicine used as a nervine tonic.

It is a small tree with ovate-lanceolate leaves. The leaves are used in oils, balms and infusions as a muscle relaxant.

Withania somnifera or ‘Ashwagandha’ is a shrubby plant. The roots are the useful part. It is a common Ayurvedic herb that is also known as Indian Ginseng. Ashwagandha is also reported to be an “adaptogen” to help the body cope with daily stress, and as a general tonic.