Bacopa Powder, certified organic, half pound

Bacopa monniera

Bacopa is an aquatic plant and the primary herb in many Ayurvedic formulas used to improve memory and/or concentration. As such, it aids learning, retention, and clarity. Like many rasayana herbs, it is an antioxidant and has anticancer effects. It is also antiparasitic and improves gastrointestinal health.

Contents: certified organic Bacopa monniera herb powder.

Brahmi, Gotu Kola Powder, certified organic, half pound

Centella asiatica

Brahmi supports the mind and nervous system, helping to improve memory and sustain intellectual effort. The leaves are considered to be very sattvic, i.e., pure as opposed to dull or stimulating. Gotu kola aids restful sleep and is a natural blood purifier and soil remediation plant. It was used by Machchamuni Siddhar for his kalpa. In a way, brahmi is tridoshic because it reduces excess vata in the mind, is cooling to pitta, and decongesting to kapha.

Contents: certified organic Centella asiatica herb powder.

Haritaki Fruit Powder, organic, half pound

Terminalia chebula

Haritaki is one of the three fruits in triphala where it exhibits more purgative action than the other two fruits. It is also one of the ingredients in Chyawanprash. It is a vata pacifying fruit that acts mainly on the gastrointestinal tract where it removes toxins, nourishes, and rejuvenates tissue, having a special ability to normalize lipids. It is also used to treat fevers and anemia.

Contents: certified organic Terminalia chebula fruit powder.

Haritaki Fruit Powder, wildcrafted, half pound

Terminalia chebula

Haritaki is one of the three fruits in triphala where it exhibits more purgative action than the other two fruits. It is also one of the ingredients in Chyawanprash. It is a vata pacifying fruit that acts mainly on the gastrointestinal tract where it removes toxins, nourishes, and rejuvenates tissue, having a special ability to normalize lipids. It is also used to treat fevers and anemia.

Contents: wildcrafted Terminalia chebula fruit powder.

Kutaja Bark Powder, organic, half pound

Holarrhena antidysenterica

Kutaja bark is astringent and therefore helps to subdue fluid loss in the gastrointestinal tract. It also supports removal of excess pitta and kapha in the lower intestines. It is soothing to mucosa and is a favorite in India for amoebic dysentery as well as other parasitic infections. It is also used to tonify the female reproductive system to prepare for conception as well as to restore tone after delivery. Like most strongly alkaloidal herbs, care should be taken when using during pregnancy.

Contents: certified organic Holarrhena antidysenterica bark powder.

Manjista Root Powder, organic, half pound

Rubia cordifolia

Manjista is the main blood cleansing herb in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. The roots are astringent and used to stop dysentery, but the main benefit stems from the removal of toxins, excess pitta, from the blood, liver, kidneys, and skin. Manjista is thus the cornerstone of all preparations aiming to improve the complexion.

Contents: certified organic Rubia cordifolia root powder.

Musta Powder, organic, half pound

Cyperus rotundus

Nut grass is one of the ingredients in Chyawanprash. It is a highly revered herb and is used in such a wide variety of situations that it is hard to pinpoint its role in rejuvenative therapy. First of all, the roots are considered to be effective against a wide range of abdominal and intestinal complaints, everything from menstrual discomfort to parasites. Secondly, they are anti-inflammatory and have an action on the brain that suppresses appetite, and this function works in tandem with a lipolytic effect that makes it easier to lose weight. Lastly, it has an effect on melanin that aids restoration of hair and skin color.

Contents: organic Cyperus rotundus root powder.

Pippali Fruit Powder, organic, half pound

Piper longum

Long pepper is in truly an immense number of Ayurvedic formulas. It is considered to be an aid to digestion and rejuvenating. Because it is warming, it relieves mucus congestion and aids breathing. It nourishes the blood, nerves, and reproductive tissues. If relieves congestion in the biliary ducts and is used as a sedative for sleep disorders and epilepsy. Mainly however, pippali is carminative and used to promote proper assimilation of nutrients.

Contents: certified organic Piper longum fruit powder.

Triphala Powder, organic, half pound

Triphala can be used daily to manage weight and promote healthy elimination, but it also has the unique ability to protect from radiation damage and should be considered prior to radiologic testing, air travel, or exposure to random radioactivity.

Contents: Emblica officinalis, Terminalia belerica, and Terminalia chebula.