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Latin
name: Terminalia
bellirica 
Syn. T. belerica
English name:
Belliric Myrobalan
Sanskrit / Indian
name: Kalidruma,
Karshaphala, Vibhitaki
Arabian Name :
Terminalia bellirica
is a handsome tree,
with characteristic
bark and obscurely
5-angled fruits.
Its
principle constituents
are ß- sitosterol,
gallic acid, ellagic
acid, ethyl gallate,
galloyl glucose, chebulagic
acid. The fruit possesses
antibacterial properties.
It is employed in
dropsy, piles and
diarrhea. While using
herbal eye drops containing
T. bellirica, encouraging
results have been
obtained in cases
of myopia, corneal
opacity, pterigium,
immature cataract,
chronic and acute
infective conditions.
The fruit possesses
myocardial depressive
activity.
Latin
name: Terminalia
chebula 
English name:
Chebulic Myrobalan
Sanskrit / Indian
name: Haritaki
Arabian Name :
Terminalia
chebula is a tree
with a rounded crown
and spreading branches.
Its
principle constituents
are chebulagic, chebulinic
acid and corilagin.
Its fruits have laxative,
stomachic, tonic and
alterative properties.
It is also known as
an adaptogen, and
hepatoprotective drug.
It
acts as a gentle laxative
and helps in smooth
evacuation. It is
an effective purgative
and helps in removing
toxins and fats from
the body, resulting
in their reduced absorption.
Latin
name: Tinospora
cordifolia 
English name:
Tinospora Gulancha
Sanskrit / Indian
name: Guduchi
Arabian Name :
Tinospora
cordifolia is a large,
climbing shrub.
Its
principle constituents
are tinosporine, tinosporide,
tinosporaside, cordifolide,
cordifol, heptacosanol,
clerodane furano diterpene,
diterpenoid furanolactone
tinosporidine, columbin
and b-sitosterol.
The stem is used in
dyspepsia, fevers
and urinary diseases.
The plant is used
in Ayurvedic rasayanas
to improve the immune
system and the body's
resistance to infections.
The bitter principle
present shows antiperiodic,
antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory
and antipyretic properties.
It
is used in general
debility, digestive
disturbances, loss
of appetite and fever
in children. It is
also an effective
immunostimulant.
Latin
name: Trachyspermum
ammi 
Syn. Carum copticum
English name:
Bishop's Weed, Lovage
Sanskrit / Indian
name: Yavani, Yawani
Arabian Name :
An
erect, glabrous or
minutely pubescent
branched annual, with
aromatic fruits.
The
characteristic odor
and taste of the fruit
is due to the presence
of an essential oil.
The fruits are much
valued for its antispasmodic,
stimulant, tonic and
carminative properties.
It is administered
in flatulence, atonic
dyspepsia and diarrhea,
and often recommended
for cholera. The oil
from the fruits is
reported to possess
hypotensive and cardiac
depressive activity.
The drug also shows
some anti-diuretic
effect.
Latin
name: Tribulus terrestris
English name:
Small Caltrops
Sanskrit / Indian
name: Gokshura
Arabian Name :
Tribulus
terrestris is a prostrate
annual herb. Its principle
constituent is harmine.
It is a diuretic drug
useful in urolithiasis,
dysurea, impotence
and kidney dysfunction.
It
has tonic and aphrodisiac
properties. It is
known to increase
the quantity of semen
and is useful in diseases
of the genitourinary
tract. The plant and
seeds have spasmolytic
and cardiotonic activity.
Latin
name: Trigonella
foenum-graecum 
English name:
Fenugreek
Sanskrit / Indian
name: Medhika, Chandrika
Arabian Name :
An
aromatic annual. The
germinating seeds
contain pyridoxine,
cyanocobalamine, calcium
pantothenate, biotin
and vitamin C.
Fenugreek
is a good source of
nicotinic acid. The
germinated seeds contain
a-galactosidase. The
young seeds of the
plant contain small
amounts of low-molecular
weight carbohydrates.
The seeds contain
30 per cent protein.
It prevents hair fall,
contains lecithin
and promotes hair
growth. The seeds
contain four flavonoid
components (2 glycosides
and 2 aglycones) and
two steroidal saponins.
An alkaloid, trigonelline,
is present in the
seeds. The presence
of vitamin K in the
leaves has been reported.
The leaves contain
xanthophyll and ß-carotene;
they also contain
neo-ß-carotene ß and
neo-ß-carotene. The
leaves are a good
source of choline.
The seeds are aromatic,
carminative, tonic,
and galactagogue.
It is a mild diuretic
and is effective in
reducing weight.
They
are used externally
in poultices for boils,
abscesses and ulcers,
and internally as
emollient for inflammations
of the intestinal
tract. They find application
also in veterinary
medicine, and are
used in poultices,
ointments and plasters,
and form a constituent
of 'condition powders'
for cattle, horses
and sheep.
Sanskrit
/ Indian name: Trikatu
Latin name: 
English name:
Arabian Name :
Tribulus
terrestris is a prostrate
annual herb. Its principle
constituent is
harmine.
It is a diuretic drug
useful in urolithiasis,
dysurea, impotence
and kidney dysfunction.
It
has tonic and aphrodisiac
properties. It is
known to increase
the quantity of semen
and is useful in diseases
of the genitourinary
tract. The plant and
seeds have spasmolytic
and cardiotonic activity.
Sanskrit
/ Indian name: Triphala
Latin name: 
English name:
Arabian Name :
It
is a composite herbal
preparation containing
equal proportions
of the fruits of three
myrobalans, Emblica
officinalis, Terminalia
chebula and Terminalia
bellirica. This preparation
is known to be a safe
hypoglycemic agent.
Latin
name: Triticum sativum
English name:
Common Wheat, Bread
Wheat
Sanskrit / Indian
name: Godhuma
Arabian Name :
An
annual grass. Wheat
is a good source of
mineral nutrients.
It
contains significant
amounts of iron, phosphorus,
magnesium, manganese,
copper and zinc; iodine
and cobalt are present
in trace amounts.
Whole wheat is a good
source of thiamine
and nicotinic acid.
Wheat is a rich source
of tocopherols with
high vitamin-E potency
that nourishes and
prevents loss of moisture
from the skin. The
oil is used to tone
and soften the lips
and has a potent antioxidant
activity. This protect
the skin from scavenging
free-radicals, prevents
premature aging and
reduces ultra violet
rays induced damage.
It helps in proper
drainage of secretions
from the sebaceous
and other glands of
the skin and thereby
helps in preventing
black heads.
Wheat
germ is reported to
contain small quantities
of ergosterol and
dihydroergosterol.
Starch is the principal
carbohydrate of wheat;
glucose and fructose
are present in small
amounts. Wheat germ
contains hemagglutinating
and antitryptic factors.
These are destroyed
by toasting and autoclaving.
The germ also contains
three hemoproteins,
all possessing peroxidase
activity. Cytochrome
C has been isolated
in crystalline form
in a yield of 2 mg.
per kilogram germ.
A non-toxic and anti-esinophilic
protein is reported
to be present in wheat
germ.
Sanskrit
/ Indian name: Trivanga
bhasma
Latin name:
English name:
Arabian Name :
It
is a calcinated product
containing naga (lead),
vanga (tin) and yasada
(zinc) in equal quantities.
It is widely used
in Ayurveda for the
treatment of impotence
and nervous disorders
and as a tonic in
genitourinary diseases
