Herbs Profile
Pippali (Piper longum)
This small shrub grows all over the tropical forests of India. It is a fine rejuvenative to the respiratory system; its sweet post-digestive...
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 14, 2011 
Brahmi (Bacopa monniera)
Brahman is the Hindu name given to the universal consciousness and Brahma is the divinity responsible for all ‘creative’ forces in the world....
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 12, 2011 
Chitraka (White leadwort)
Chitraka means the ‘spotted one’, perhaps referring to its namesake, the spotted leopard, who speedily catches its prey just as chitraka rapidly cures...
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 12, 2011 
Bhringaraja ( Eclipta alba)
Bhringaraja oil is a famous hair tonic for maintaining dark hair and reversing baldness. It is often translated as ‘king of the hair’,...
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 12, 2011 
Anthrapachaka (Indian Ipecac)
This climber grows all over the Indian plains. Its ‘viney’ nature reflects its ability to spread, diffuse and ascend upwards through the lungs....
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 11, 2011 
Bala (Indian country mallow);Sida Cordifolia
Bala means ‘strength’. Its stem and roots are tough and this is literally what they impart—inner strength. It is a nourishing tonic, especially...
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 9, 2011 
Arjuna (Arjuna Myrobalan)
Arjuna means ‘white’ or ‘shining’, named after its bark which literally reflects light wherever this huge tree grows. Its name is also associated...
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 7, 2011 
Amalaki( Indian Gooseberry)
'Amla’ literally means ‘sour’; another name for amalaki is dha-trı-; dhatrı- means ‘mother’ or ‘nurse’, indicating that amalaki is the ultimate carer and...
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 6, 2011 
Medicinal Plant Gulab (Rose)
Rose petals treat the heart and nerves, and lift the spirits. They have an affinity for the blood and, like all Rosaceae family,...
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 5, 2011 
Aswagandha (Winter Cherry)
The irony of ashwagandha is that it is a tonic and sedative all in one. It strengthens an exhausted nervous system that can...
Dr. Ram Mani BhandariJune 3, 2011 Explore more
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