Ingredient library
Herbs, A to Z
Every herb in every Girivana product, with its botanical, Hindi and Sanskrit names, the part used, where it grows and how it is traditionally used.
38 ingredients
A
- Ajwain अजवाइन Trachyspermum ammi Carom seed, a pungent spice traditionally used to support digestive comfort. seed 1 product
- Aloe Vera घृतकुमारी Aloe barbadensis Aloe leaf gel, traditionally used in Ayurveda to support digestion and the liver. leaf 1 product
- Amaltas अमलतास Cassia fistula Golden shower tree fruit pulp, traditionally used to support gentle regularity. fruit pulp
- Amla आंवला Phyllanthus emblica Indian gooseberry, a sour fruit rich in natural vitamin C and a cornerstone of Ayurvedic rasayana. fruit 2 products
- Anantmool अनंतमूल Hemidesmus indicus Indian sarsaparilla, a cooling root traditionally used to support clear-looking skin. root 1 product
- Arjuna अर्जुन Terminalia arjuna The bark of the Arjuna tree, traditionally used in Ayurveda to support heart health and circulation. bark 2 products
- Ashwagandha अश्वगंधा Withania somnifera One of Ayurveda’s best-known rasayana roots, traditionally used to support strength, stamina and a calm response to everyday stress. root 3 products
B
- Badi Elaichi बड़ी इलायची Amomum subulatum Black cardamom, a smoky aromatic spice traditionally used to support digestion. seed
- Bhumi Amalaki भूमि आंवला Phyllanthus niruri A small herb traditionally used in Ayurveda to support liver function. whole plant 1 product
- Bibhitaki बहेड़ा Terminalia bellirica One of the three fruits of Triphala, traditionally used to support digestion and the respiratory tract. fruit 1 product
- Brahmi ब्राह्मी Bacopa monnieri A creeping wetland herb traditionally used to support memory and mental clarity. whole plant
G
H
- Haldi हल्दी Curcuma longa Turmeric rhizome, a golden spice central to Ayurvedic tradition. rhizome 1 product
- Haritaki हरड़ Terminalia chebula One of the three fruits of Triphala, traditionally used to support regular digestion. fruit 1 product
- Hing हींग Ferula assa-foetida Asafoetida resin, used in small amounts in Ayurvedic cooking and formulations to support digestion. resin 1 product
J
K
- Kali Mirch काली मिर्च Piper nigrum Black pepper, a warming spice traditionally added to support the absorption of other herbs. fruit 1 product
- Khair खैर Senegalia catechu Catechu heartwood, traditionally used in Ayurveda in formulations for the skin. heartwood 1 product
- Khajur खजूर Phoenix dactylifera Date fruit, a naturally sweet and nourishing fruit. fruit
- Kharbooja Seed खरबूजा बीज Cucumis melo Muskmelon seed, a nourishing seed used in traditional formulations. seed
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M
- Makoy मकोय Solanum nigrum Black nightshade, traditionally used in Ayurvedic liver formulations. whole plant 1 product
- Malkangani मालकांगनी Celastrus paniculatus The “intellect tree” seed, traditionally used in Ayurveda to support cognitive function. seed
- Manjistha मंजिष्ठा Rubia cordifolia Indian madder root, traditionally used in Ayurveda to support skin health. root 1 product
- Mulethi मुलेठी Glycyrrhiza glabra Sweet licorice root, traditionally used to soothe the throat and support the respiratory system. root 1 product
N
P
- Pippali पिप्पली Piper longum Long pepper, a warming spice traditionally used to support digestion and the absorption of other herbs. fruit 1 product
- Pudina पुदीना Mentha arvensis Mint leaf, a cooling herb traditionally used to support digestive comfort. leaf
- Punarnava पुनर्नवा Boerhavia diffusa A spreading herb whose name means “renewing”, traditionally used to support fluid balance. root
S
- Safed Musli सफ़ेद मूसली Chlorophytum borivilianum A white tuberous root traditionally valued in Ayurveda as a nourishing tonic. root 1 product
- Saunf सौंफ Foeniculum vulgare Fennel seed, a sweet aromatic spice traditionally taken after meals to support comfortable digestion. seed 1 product
- Senna सनाय Senna alexandrina Senna leaf, traditionally used in small amounts to support regularity. leaf
- Shankhpushpi शंखपुष्पी Convolvulus pluricaulis A medhya herb traditionally used in Ayurveda to support memory, focus and a calm mind. whole plant
- Shatavari शतावरी Asparagus racemosus A cooling, nourishing root traditionally used in Ayurveda to support women’s wellbeing. tuber root 3 products
- Shilajit शिलाजीत Asphaltum A mineral-rich, resin-like substance valued in Ayurveda for centuries and purified by the classical Surya Tapi (sun-dried) method before use. resin 1 product