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Saunf (Mishreya) · Foeniculum vulgare

Shastrokta view: Sweet, cooling and digestive. It is pitta-shamaka and relieves bloating. This is why Indian households end a meal with a pinch of saunf.

Modern research: Reviews of fennel describe carminative, antispasmodic, antioxidant and gut-soothing properties. [Badgujar SB, et al. Foeniculum vulgare Mill: A Review of Its Botany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Contemporary Application, and Toxicology. BioMed Res Int, 2014]

Rakta Chandan (Lal Chandan) · Pterocarpus santalinus

Shastrokta view: A classical cooling herb for pitta and rakta. It relieves burning sensation and supports a clear complexion.

Tulsi · Ocimum sanctum

Shastrokta view: The sacred herb of every Indian courtyard. It kindles agni and overcomes kapha and vata.

तुलसी कटुका तिक्ता हृद्योष्णा दाहपित्तकृत्।
दीपनी कुष्ठकृच्छ्रास्रपार्श्वरुक्कफवातजित्॥
— Bhavaprakasha Nighantu

Meaning: Tulsi is pungent, bitter and warming; it kindles agni and overcomes kapha and vata.

Modern research: A systematic review of human studies found that Tulsi supports metabolic health and helps the body adapt to stress. [Jamshidi N, Cohen MM. The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi in Humans: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2017]

Brahmi · Bacopa monnieri

Shastrokta view: The foremost medhya rasayana, which calms the mind and supports memory and focus.

ब्राह्मी हिमा सरा तिक्ता लघुर्मेध्या च शीतला।
कषाया मधुरा स्वादुपाकायुष्या रसायनी॥
— Bhavaprakasha Nighantu

Meaning: Brahmi is cooling, light and medhya (nourishing to the intellect). It promotes longevity and is a rasayana.

Modern research: In a 12-week placebo-controlled study in healthy adults, Bacopa extract improved aspects of memory and information processing. [Stough C, et al. The chronic effects of an extract of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) on cognitive function in healthy human subjects. Psychopharmacology, 2001]

Shunthi (Sonth) · Zingiber officinale

Shastrokta view: Ayurveda calls dry ginger vishvabheshaja, "the universal medicine". It kindles agni and digests ama.

शुण्ठी रुच्यामवातघ्नी पाचनी कटुका लघुः।
स्निग्धोष्णा मधुरा पाके कफवातविबन्धनुत्॥
— Bhavaprakasha Nighantu

Meaning: Shunthi (dry ginger) improves taste, digests ama, and relieves kapha, vata and constipation.

Modern research: In people with functional dyspepsia, ginger was shown to speed gastric emptying. [Hu ML, et al. Effect of ginger on gastric motility and symptoms of functional dyspepsia. World J Gastroenterol, 2011]

Yashtimadhu, Ushira (Khus), Dalchini, Tejpatra & Badi Elaichi · Glycyrrhiza glabra · Vetiveria zizanioides · Cinnamomum spp. · Amomum subulatum

Shastrokta view: Mulethi and Khus soothe and cool pitta (helpful in acidity), while Dalchini, Tejpatra and Badi Elaichi add warmth, aroma and digestive support.

उशीरं पाचनं शीतं स्तम्भनं लघु तिक्तकम्।
मधुरं ज्वरहृद्वान्तिमदनुत् कफपित्तहृत्॥
— Bhavaprakasha Nighantu

Meaning: Ushira (khas) is cooling and digestive; it relieves fever, nausea and pitta.