Herbs ::

Herbs ::
Bijaya Sal		Scientific Name Pterocarpus Marsupium Roxb Common Name Bijaya Sal Diagnostic Character Long deciduous tree, bark rough, longitudinally Uses Heartwood and gum astringent, analgesic. Used in diabetics. Bruised leaves are extenally used in boils sores & skin diseases.
Chiroito		Scientific Name Swertia Chirayita Common Name Chiraito Diagnostic Character Medicinal plant of Nepal for Ayurvedic. Annual herb, stem cylindrical at the base, flowers greenish yelllow in small clusters of panicles. Uses Uses as tonic, febrifuge, stomachic, anthemintic antimalarial, antidiarrhoetic and use also for various liver problems. Parts of the plant in used to treat skin diseases like pimples and eczema.
Jamun		Scientific Name Syzygium Cumini Common Name Jamun Diagnostic Character LA large evergreen tree, leaves oblong - leathery, tough and smooth, flowers creamy white in trichotomous. panicle, fruit berry, shiny, purple black when ripe. Uses Useful in bronchitis, asthma, biliousness, blood impurities, ulcer, seed used in treating diabetes.
Shree Khanda		Scientific Name Santalum album Common Name Shree Khanda Diagnostic Character Evergreen about 18 meters tall and semiparasitic tree with simple leaves. Flowers is brownish red, fruit purple black. Heart wood of tree in yellowish grey with flever. Uses Heartwood useful for blood purify, urinery problem, blood presure, pain relieve, jundice.
Sugandhakokila		Scientific Name Cinnamomum Glaucescens. Common Name Sugandhakokila Diagnostic Character Evergreen tree 15 mt. tall, flower small, yellow, fruit globose, reddish brown when ripe. Medicinal & aromatic plants. Uses Essential oils are used in perfumery & cosmetics. Locally it is used intreating various skin diseases.
Kurilo		Scientific Name Asparagus racemosus wild Common Name Kurilo Diagnostic Character An extensively branched, perennial spinous under shrub. Medicinal plant for ayurvedic. Uses Use are refrigerant, demulcent, throat complaints , tuberculosis, leprosy, nightblindness.
Pakhnvedh		Scientific Name Bergenia Ciliata Common Name Pakhanvedh Diagnostic Character Perennial rhizomatous herb with stout with rootstock usually found on rocky cliffs, flower white or pink, fruit a capsule. Uses Rhizomes & roots are bitter, a stringent, demulcent also use to cure fever. It is reported to be helpful in dissolving kidney stones.
Sindhure		Scientific Name Mallotus Philippensis Common Name Sindhure Diagnostic Character Small evergreen tree, leaves ovate, flowers yellow, fruits a capsule densely covered with red or crimson yellow. Uses Red powder of the fruit in used as anthelmintic, to heals ulcer and wounds, also used as purgative and in scabies.
Yarsa Gumba		Scientific Name Cordyceps Sinensis Common Name Yarsa Gumba Diagnostic Character It is a genetic heritage of medicinal and aromatic plants of Nepal Himalayas. Club shaped parasitic fungus, later becoming larva after its death. Uses Tonic, aphrodisiac, cardiae tonics, expectorant, Sexual strength etc.
Lemon Grass		Scientific Name Cymbopogon flexousus steud. Common Name Lemon Grass Diagnostic Character Evergreen and aromatic plants with long thread like tip. Uses Uses for allergie, cold, cough, gastric, oil for cosmetic items chocolate.
Rati Gedi (Lal Gedi)		Scientific Name Abrus precatorius L. Common Name Rati Gedi (Lal Gedi) Diagnostic Character A winding climbers with numerous slender branches. Uses Useful in eye disease and to cure leucoderma, itching, skin disease, seeds are put inside the eye to remove foreign particles. It is used to treat sciatica, paralysis, nervous diseases.
Bhakimlo		Scientific Name Rhus javanica L. Common Name Bhakimlo Diagnostic Character Small deciduous tree, light yellowish green flowers with big bunches fruits are red brown in sour taste Uses fruits use for diarrhoea, dysentery.
Raw Materials ::       Acorus calamus asparagus racemosu Astilbe Rivularis       Bergenia ciliata Cordyceps sinensis Curcuma angustifolia             Dactylorhiza hatagirea nardostachys grandiflora Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora       Phyllanthus emblica Matsutake Rheum australe       Selinum candollii Terminalia bellirica Terminalia chebula       Tinospora sinensis Veronia anthelmintica Viscum articulatum       Matsutake

Jatamasi (जटामसी)

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Name Spikenard / Jatamansi Code NE605 Scientific Name Nardostachys Grandiflora / Nardostachys Jatamansi Nepali Name Jatamasi (जटामसी) Availability  Available for wholesale. Request a Quote Minimum Order Quantity

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An erect perennial herb 40-45 cm tall with rootstock covered with the dark fibres. Leaves basal or radical, inner to lanccolate, 15-20 cm long, acuminate, base narrowed into petiole. Cauline leaves sessile or sub sessile with rounded base. Flowers rose purple to pinkish while in terminal cymes arranged in bunches. Fruit capsule.

Parts used:  Roots and Rhizome

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The root is excellent substitue of valerian. The oil obtained from the roots is well known hair tonic. The rhizome is considered as tonic stimulant, antispasmodic, diuretic, deobstruent, emmenogogue, stomachic and laxatic. An infusion of the heart, and cholera. A tincture of it is gicen in intestinal colicand flatulence. It is also used as aromatic adjunct in the preparation of medical oils. Rhizome paste is used to treat piles.

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शिकाकाई

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Name Shikakai Code NE616 Scientific Name Acacia Concinna Nepali Name शिकाकाई Availability  Available for wholesale. Request a Quote Minimum Order Quantity

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Other Names: Tamil: சிகைக்காய்; Hindi: शिकाकाई, śikākāī, Shikakai, "fruit for hair"

Acacia concinna extracts are used in natural shampoos or hair powders and the tree is now grown commercially in India and Far East Asia. The plant parts used for the dry powdered or the extract are the bark, leaves or pods. The bark contains high levels of saponins, which are foaming agents that are found in several other plant species. Saponin-containing plants have a long history of use as mild cleaning agents. Saponins from the plant's pods have been traditionally used as a detergent, and in Bengal for poisoning fish; they are documented to be potent marine toxins.

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Tejpat (तेज पात)

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Name Malabathrum (Cinnamon Leaves) Code NE602 Scientific Name Cinnamomum Tamala (Buch.-Ham.) Nees & Eberm Nepali Name Tejpat (तेज पात) Availability  Available for wholesale. Request a Quote Minimum Order Quantity

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The leaves, known as tejpat in Nepali, tējapattā, are used extensively in the cuisines of India, Nepal, and Bhutan, particularly in the Moghul cuisine of North India and Nepal and in Tsheringma herbal tea in Bhutan.Tejpat  leaves are long and wide. They are usually olive green in color, may have some brownish spots and have three veins down the length of the leaf. True tejpat leaves impart a strong cassia- or cinnamon-like aroma to dishes. Nepalese Grocery stores carry true tejpat leaves.

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Amala (अमला)

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Name Dry Gooseberry Code NE607 Scientific Name Phyllanthus Emblica L. Nepali Name Amala (अमला) Availability  Available for wholesale. Request a Quote Minimum Order Quantity

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Amla (Gooseberry) is a potent gift of Nature to mankind. Humanity has utilized its benefits for decades, and it forms an indispensable part of the ayurvedic and unanai medicine. You must have seen your granny using Amla (Gooseberry) for pickles and murabas and its formulations for treating many common diseases. Amla or Gooseberry has many nutritious benefits. The Amla (Gooseberry) has been found to be the most abundant source of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom.

containing as much as 20 times that of an orange. What makes this even more extraordinary is that unlike many other natural sources, the vitamin C content in Amla (Gooseberry) or gooseberry does not diminish with cooking. It was used successfully in the treatment of scurvy during the Hissar (Haryana) famine of 1939-40.

Amla (Gooseberry) is a medium sized deciduous tree which can be successfully grown in cariable agro climatic and soil conditions. It can tolerate climates as high as 45 degree celcius and freezing temperatures too.

Though every part of the tree possess therupetic potentials, it is the fruit which constitutes the main drug. Amla (Gooseberry) is an unusual fruit as it contains gamut of tastes, except the salty taste. With sourness as the foremost taste , it is sweet, astringent bitter and pungent too.

The fresh fruit contains more than 80% of water besides protein, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins Minerals and vitamins mainly include cacium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin C and B complex. It also contains gallic acid, which is a potent polyphenol.

Amla (Gooseberry) is the most widely used herb in ayurvedic medicines. Charak and sushrut widely mention the use of Amla (Gooseberry) for curative purposes.

Amla (Gooseberry) is used in innumerable Auyrvedic formulations. Here is how you can alleviate some of the common ailments through these time-tested decoctions. Put your body back into action following these tips.

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