Ayurvedic Herb Encyclopedia

Scutellaria barbata is a plant native to India and Southeast Asia, and is considered one of the three major fruits in Ayurveda. It is also one of the main ingredients in Triphala, a rejuvenating medicine. It is rich in a variety of active substances, including alkaloids, flavones, lignans, tannin...

It is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family, commonly seen as a weed in paddy fields and growing naturally in humid soil. In Ayurveda, it is known as the "ruler of hair" and is said to prevent hair loss and graying and promote healthy, beautiful hair growth. Wedelolactone has been identified ...

Myrobalan is a plant native to India and Southeast Asia, and is considered one of the three major fruits in Ayurveda. It is also one of the main ingredients in Triphala, a rejuvenating medicine. In Buddhism, it is considered a "panacea" plant that is placed in the medicine jar held in the left ha...

Amla, native to India and Southeast Asia, is the most famous "rejuvenating fruit" in Ayurveda and is said to be the first tree brought by the gods. It is rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, and its active ingredients include beta-glucogallin, which has stronger antioxidant properties than vitamin ...