- Pudina ka Phul ( Mentha Spicata )
Part Used: Flower Extract
- Effect on Tridosha - Kaphavata shamaka (reduces vitiated kapha and vata dosha)
- It is used for the treatment of indigestion, pain in joints, diarrhea, cough, dysmenorrhea and fever.
रोचनी वह्रिजननी वक्त्रजाड्यनिशूदनी ।
कफवातहरी बल्या चर्द्यर्ह्रोचकवारिणी ॥ (आ.वि.)
Rochini ( appetite stimulant ), kapha-vatahari ( reduces vitiated kapha and vata), balya ( tonic ), vahnijanani
Phytoconstituents of Mentha piperita :
menthol, menthone, pule- gone, menthofuran, 1,8-cineole, menthyl acetate, isomenthone. The leaves contain flavonoid glycosides, eriocitrin, luteolin 7-O-rutinoside, hesperi- din, isorhoifolin, diosmin, eriodictyol 7-O-glucoside and narirutin, besides rosmarinic acid, azulenes, cholene, carotenes.
Research evidence on Mentha spicata :
Wound healing activity of topical Mentha Piperita and Cymbopogan Citratus essential oil on Streptozotocin induced Rats. Diabetic induced infected wound treatment with topical Mentha piperita ointment treatment and their another essential ointment in Cymbopogan citratus wound contraction studies a circular piece08 mm2 in area 20th days compared wound healing study on the wound contraction studies a circular piece 08mm2 in area 18th days highly effective in Mentha piperita ointment.
[ By Umasankar.K, Asian J Pharm Clin Res, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2013 ]
- PudinaTail ( Mentha Spicata )
Part used: Leaf Oil
- Effect on Tridosha - Kaphavata shamaka (reduces vitiated kapha and vata dosha)
- Pudina oil, which is obtained after the processing from the plant is used with hot water to treat indigestion and relive colic pain.
- The dried Peppermint leaves were found in the Pyramids of Egypt and even the ancient Romans used to cultivate Peppermint in their gardens.
रोचनी वह्रिजननी वक्त्रजाड्यनिशूदनी |
कफवातहरी बल्या चर्द्यर्ह्रोचकवारिणी॥ ( आ. वि)
It is used in the treatment of digestive disorders, indigestion, dyspepsia, vomiting, gastritis and abdominal pain.
Research evidence on Mentha Spicata Oil :
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of topical Mentha piperita and Cymbopogan citratus oil on wound healing. Diabetic induced infected wound treatment with topical Mentha piperita ointment treatment and their another essential ointment in Cymbopogan citratus wound contraction studies a circular piece08 mm2 in area 20th days compared wound healing study on the wound contraction studies a circular piece 08mm2 in area 18th days highly effective in Mentha piperita ointment.
- Karpur ( Cinnamomum camphora, Exd. Pdr. ),
- Effect on Tridosha – Balances Kapha and Pitta Dosha.
- It reduces fat and cholesterol levels.
- Being coolant, balances Kapha Dosha
It is known as Karpura in hindi.
तृष्णाया मुखशोषे च वैरस्ये चापि पूजितः ।२०४। सु.सू. ४६
कर्पूरं कटुतिक्तं च मधुरं शिशिरं विदुः ।
तृणमेदोविषदोषघ्नं चक्षुषयं मदकारकम् ॥३३॥ ध.नि.
Mukhashoshahara ( Relieves mouth dryness), Mukha vairasyahara ( Relieves bad breath problem ), Kanta Doshahara ( clears throat & relieves toothache ), Medhya ( improves intelligence ), Vishadoshaghanam ( anti toxic ), Chakshushyam ( improves vision, good for eyes, useful in eye disorders ), Madakaraka ( over-dosage may cause intoxication )
Inhalation of its vapours helps in relieving chest congestion due to excessive sputum. It is also used in treatment of cough.
Phytoconstituents in Cinnamomum camphora :
Campher, Campherol, Cineol, Camphene, dipentene, terpineol, candinene, safrole, camphorace, laurolitsine, reticuline etc.
(Reference: Illustrated Dravyaguna Vijnana, Vol. II, by Dr JLN Shastry)
- Gaultheria tail ( Gaultheria fragrantissima ),
Part Used: Leaf Oil
- Effect on Tridosha – Balances Kapha and Pitta Dosha
- It cleanses urinary bladder, acts as aphrodisiac and is useful in eye disorders .
It is known as wintergreen oil in english, and gandhupura in hindi.
लताकस्तुरिका तिक्ता स्वाद्वी वृष्या हिमा लघुः|
चाक्षुश्या दिपणी श्र्लेश्मतृष्णास्त्यास्यरोगह्रत ||
Swadvi ( mouth freshner ), ruchikara ( appetiser ), deepana ( digestive ) and grahi ( absorbent), Being hridayottejaka, in hriddaurbalya ( cardiac stimulant ), vrushya (aphrodisiac).
Root or the leaf juice should be given in mootrakrichchhra or pooyameha being mootrala.
Phytoconstituents in Gaultheria fragrantissima :
Leaves contain hyperoside (quercetin-3-galactoside), ursolic acid, betasitosterol, and Essential oil (known as Gandhapura taila in Hindi) approximately 98% to 99.5% of the methyl ester, methyl salicylate. This oil is aromatic, stimulant, antiseptic, and pain relieving.
- Neelgiri Tail ( Eucalyptus globulus )
Part Used: Leaf Oil
- Effect on Tridosha: Kapha-pitta hara (reduces vitiated kapha and pitta dosha)
- Eucalyptus oil used for the treatment of nasal congestion, arthritis pain relief etc.
Neelgiri is known as Tasmanian blue-gum eucalyptus in english.
तैलं दुर्गन्धहरणं पत्रं स्र्वरुजापहम् ।
सम्पर्कादस्य नश्यन्ति सर्वे रोगा न संशयः ॥ आ. वि.
Durgandhaharnam ( releives bad smell ), sarvarujapaham ( relieves all kinds of pain ), Jantu ( worm infestation), Jeerna Kasa ( cough, cold ), Pratishyaya ( running nose, coryza ), Shwasa ( asthma and chronic respiratory disorders ), Agnimandya ( low digestion strength), Bastiroga ( Urinary tract disorders ), Karnashoola ( Earache )
Research evidence on Eucalyptus globulus :
Essential oil of the leaves of Eucalyptus globulus has antimicrobial activity against gram negative bacteria (E. coli) as well as gram positive bacteria (S. aureus). The encouraging results indicate the essential oil of E. globulus leaves might be exploited as natural antibiotic for the treatment of several infectious diseases.
[Raho G Bachir and M Benali, Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. Sep 2012]
- Ajwain Satva (Trachyspermum ammi )
Part Used: Exudate Powder
- Effect on Tridosha - Kaphavatahara i.e. balances Kapha and Vata, increases Pitta.
- It is used extensively in digestive diseases, and has antispasmodic, antitussive, broncho-dilatory & diuretic activities.
It is known as Carrom seeds in english.
यवानी कटुतिक्तोष्णा वातश्लेष्म विशामयान् ।
हन्ति गुल्मोदरं शूलं दीपयत्याशु चानलम् ॥ध.नि.॥
Ruchya ( improves taste), Deepani ( improves digestion strength ), Shulahara ( useful in abdominal colic pain ), Useful in the treatment of
Udara - ascites, Anaha - bloating, Gulma - Abdominal tumor/bloating, Pleeha - splenomegaly, Krumi - worm infestation, Vishamaya - toxic conditions/ poisoning, Shula - pain.
Pharmacological activities of Trachyspermum ammi :
Trachyspermum ammi possess antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive, cytotoxic, hypolipidemic, anti-hypertensive, antispasmodic, broncho-dilating actions, antilithiasis, diuretic, abortifacient, antitussive, nematicidal, anthelmintic and antifilarial activities.
- Mineral Oil,
- Hard Paraffin Wax
- M.C Wax
