Nirmaya : A Hub of Herbs

The Ayurvedic ‘rasayana’, which means the rejunevative. It is a herb which promotes youth and longevity. Helpful in treating problems related to sugar, anxiety, insomnia, skin and hair.

Brahmi literally means the ‘energy’ of Brahman, the universal consciousness. It is a creeping herb with tiny succulent green leaves accompanied by beautiful white flowers. It is widely used to boost intellect and heal diseases of the mind.

Also, known as Yashtimadhu in Ayurveda. It is a herbaceous perennial plant bearing sweet roots. It is very beneficial for problems related to digestive and respiratory system. The anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties of the sweet, moist herb have been established worldwide. It is also used as flavoring herb as it is almost 50 times sweeter than sugar.

It is an exubate from high mountains like the Himalayan range. It is formed by gradual decomposition of certain plants and organic materials which are trapped between the rocks for thousands of years. Shilajit is known to be used as a rejuvenator with excellent anti-aging properties.

Commonly known as Gokshura is a plant with fruits having little thorns. Both the root as well as the fruit of this plant are very beneficial. The fruit exhibits aphrodisiac, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties while the root is used for treating asthma, cough and anaemia.

Also known as Haritaki is an herbaceous plant. The dried fruit of this plant has a long history of use in Ayurveda. It is one of the three dried fruits that makes the Triphala formula. It is said to support the ‘Vata’ Dosha. It is used to heal conditions related to sore throat, allergies, constipation and indigestion.

Guduchi in Sanskrit is known to be one of the three Amrit plants. The climber plant is also popularly known as Amritavalli. The main medicinal part of Giloy is its stem. It is an important immunomodulator herb. Its regular consumption, helps to enhance the immunity.

It is a perennial herb that with shankh or conch shaped white/blue flowers. The plant from root to tip is extremely useful in Ayurvedic medicines. It is characterized with memory boosting properties and actively works in improving the brains functionality.

An Ayurvedic plant which forms the main ingredient for many Aurvedic medicines used for treating cough and asthma. A lot of health issues related to breathing difficulties, upper respiratory tract infection and bronchitis can be treated with Vasaka.

It is a shrub with almost all its parts having medicinal properties. It is useful in health conditions like stoke, diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.