Know Your Herbs

Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha (also known as Winter cherry) is an evergreen shrub-like plant found across India and West Asia. The roots are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for mental health, physical health, sleep

Bhunimba
Andrographis paniculata

Bhunimba (also known as king of bitters) is a bitter herb cultivated widely in Southern and Southeast Asia. The roots and leaves are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for immune function, digestion

Black Pepper
Bacopa monnieri

Brahmi (also known as water hyssop) is a perennial, creeping herb native to the wetlands of India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America. The leaves are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for mental health

Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum

Cardamom is an aromatic herb that grows in humid or very humid subtropical forests, and is native to India. The seeds are used for culinary and therapeutic purposes. It is best for immune function, digestion, mental health, respiratory function

Carom
Trachyspermum ammi

Carom (also known as Yavani, Bishop’s Weed) is an annual herbaceous plant with origins in Egypt and India. The fruits (called seeds) are used for culinary and therapeutic purposes. It is best for appetite, digestion

Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile is a perennial, herbaceous plant found across Europe and Asia. The flowers and whole herb are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for mental health, sleep

Chitraka

Plumbago zeylanica

Chitrak (also known as White leadwort) is a large perennial shrub that grows in sub-tropical regions. The roots and leaves are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for digestion, energy

Coriander
Coriandrum sativum

Coriander (also known as Cilantro) is an annual herbaceous plant native to regions spanning from southern Europe and northern Africa to southwestern Asia. The leaves and fruits (called seeds) are used for culinary and therapeutic purposes. It is best for digestion, mental health, sleep

Guduchi
Tinospora cordifolia

Guduchi (also known as Heart-leaved moon seed, Giloy) is a perennial, deciduous, climbing shrub of weak and fleshy stem found throughout India. The leaves are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for immune function, mental health

Holy Basil
Ocimum tenuiflorum

Holy basil (also known as Tulsi) is an aromatic perennial plant native to the Indian subcontinent. The leaves are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for immune function, mental health

Kantakari
Solanum surratense

Kantakari (also known as Yellow-berried Nightshade) is a species of nightshade native to Asia. The roots are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for immune function, respiratory function

Kapi Kacchu
Mucuna pruriens

Kapi Kacchu (also known as Velvet bean) is a legume native to Africa and tropical Asia. The beans are used for culinary and therapeutic purposes. It is best for mental health

Licorice
Cyperus rotundus

Musta (also known as Nut grass) is a perennial plant native to Africa, Southern Europe, South Asia, and Africa The tubers are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for digestion, energy, physical health

Nutmeg
Myristica fragrans

Nutmeg is a dark-leaved evergreen tree, native to Indonesia. The seeds are used for culinary and therapeutic purposes. It is best for energy

Passion Flower
Boerhavia diffusa

Punarnava (also known as Hogweed) is a flowering plant occurring throughout India, the Pacific, and southern United States. The whole plant, roots and leaves are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for energy, physical health

Shankhapushpi
Evolvulus alsinoides

Shankhapushpi (also known as English speedwheel) is a creeper plant commonly found across India and Burma. The whole plant is used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for mental health

Skullcap
Embelia ribes

Vidanga (also known as False black pepper) is a woody creeper shrub native to India. The fruits and roots are used for therapeutic purposes. It is best for energy, physical health, appetite