Gambhari

Botanical Name:Gmelina arborea

Common Names Of Gambhari

Gambhari is one such medicinal plant that has found its way into different cultures. Some of its common regional names include:

English: Coomb tree, Cashmeri teak, Candhar Tree, Candahar tree, White Teak, Coomb Teak, and Gamari

Sanskrit: Kasmari, Bhadraparni, Kashmari, Kashmarya, Gambhari, Katphalah, Krishnavrintaka (black stalk), Kambari (of variegated color), Sarvato-Bhadra (auspicious in every quarter), and Shri-parni (fortune-leaved)

Hindi: Gamari, Gambari, Gambhar, Gamhar, Khammara, Kumar, Kumbhar, Sewan, Shewan, Shiwan, Gumbhar, Kambar, and Khambhari

Gambhari is a significant ayurvedic plant that possesses a variety of medicinal values and is used to cure numerous conditions. The respective parts of the plant have different medicinal properties that can be used to treat various ailments. 

Stem Bark: The stem bark of Gambhari has galactagogue, laxative, anthelmintic, and stomachic properties. It is useful in treating low milk supply, low appetite, hallucination, burning sensations, fevers, piles, abdominal pains, and urinary discharge.

Root: The roots of Gambhari have blood-purifying, demulcent, tonic, stomachic, laxative, galactagogue, antibilious, and centrifuge characteristics. It can be used to treat constipation, dyspepsia, hyperdipsia, hemorrhoids, cough, rheumatism, fever, heart diseases, nervous disorders, piles, burning sensation, and hallucination.

Leaf: The leaves of Gambhari have carminative and pain-relieving properties that help in treating stomach problems and headaches.

Flower: Gambhari flowers have an acrid, astringent, and bitter taste. They are useful in treating leprosy, blood, and skin diseases.

Fruits: Gambhari fruits have aphrodisiac, astringent, diuretic, and tonic properties. They are used for promoting hair growth, quenching excessive thirst, treating fever, ulcers, anemia, leprosy, and vaginal discharge.

Ayurvedic Indications

Since ancient times, the use of Gambhari has been widely mentioned in several ayurvedic scriptures and textbooks by the sages. Some of its ayurvedic indications as mentioned in Charaka Samhita include:

Amavata (relieves rheumatoid arthritis)

Vedana (treats body pain)

Sandhi shula (treats osteoarthritis)

Kati prishtha shula (treats pain in the spinal column and lower back)

Mamsagata Vata (relieves muscle pain and myalgia)

Deepana (enhances stomach fire)

Pachana (helps in digestion)

Amahara (treats indigestion)

Dahahara (relieves burning sensation)

Rochana (stimulates appetite)

Kasha hara (treats respiratory disorders)

Shwasha (relieves breathing difficulties)

Anulomana (improves breathing)

Prameha (manages diabetes)

Trutahara (relieves excessive thirst)

Mehahara (treats urinary tract disorders)

Gulmajit (useful in abdominal tumours)

Vrushya (treats erectile dysfunction)

Kantya (relieves sore throat)

Hridaya (treats heart problems)

Shonitasthapana (prevents bleeding)

Kustha (treats skin disorders)

Krimihara (relieves intestinal worms)

Health Benefits Of Gambhari

Relieves Pain And Inflammation

Gambhari innately retains powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory qualities, which plays a significant role in curtailing joint and muscle pain, thereby lessening the chances of chronic autoimmune inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (Amavata) and osteoarthritis (Sandhivata). 

Treats Male Sexual Disorders

Thanks to the powerful Vrushya and spermatogenic properties and the presence of natural antioxidants, Gambhari is a blessing for treating sexual disorders in men. Right from treating erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, hypospermia (i.e., low volume of semen), asthenozoospermia (i.e., sperm motility), oligospermia (i.e., low sperm count), teratospermia (i.e., abnormal sperm shape) and enhancing spermatogenesis (i.e., sperm production), the wonder herb does it all.

Improves Digestion

Valued for its terrific carminative and digestive traits, Gambhari confers an absolute solution for all digestive woes. Being a Pitta pacifier, it relieves the formation of gas in the alimentary canal and diminishes flatulence, bloating, constipation, and abdominal distension. 

Bttles Respiratory Issues

Gambhari showcases powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, and anti-asthmatic properties, that help in managing all sorts of respiratory agonies.  It is extensively used for treating and managing the common cold, sore throat, cough, and flu symptoms. It also actively reduces phlegm deposits within the chest and nasal cavities, and thus promotes easy breathing.

Augments Cardiac Functioning

Gambhari is extremely beneficial in treating various heart ailments owing to its strong antioxidative nature. It fortifies the heart muscles and diminishes lipid build-up in the blood vessels. The cardiotonic property of the herb reduces the risk of heart attacks, heart blocks, blood clots, etc. Additionally, it also plays a crucial role in lowering the levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Ashwagandha

Plant name - Ashwagandha(रसायन)(हृदरोग)

FAMILY -solanaceae

LATIN NAME-Withania somnifera

SYNONYMS -बराहकर्णी,बल्यं, बाजीकारी ,बाजीगन्घा, कुष्ठगन्घी

MORPHOLOGY -क्षुप(5 feet)

chem.compo-Cuseohygrine ,withanaloids 

गुण-  लघु,न्सिग्घ

रस-  तिक्त,कटु,मघुर

विर्य-  उष्ण

विपाक-  मघुर

आमयिक प्रयोग -  बल्य, शुक्रल,रसायन,शोथ,क्षयहर,वात,कफ,श्विन्न

प्रयोज्यागं- मुल

DOSE-  3-6gm

FORMULATION -   अश्वगंधा-रिष्ट -चुर्ण-घृत-रसायन

  Description of Plant

Ashwagandha is short woody shrub which can grow up to 35-75 cm in height. From the central stem branches are extended radially. Leaves are 10-12 cm long and dull green in color. Flowers are small and round in shape. Flowers are greenish- yellow, found in flowered clustered in axils and 4-6mm in diameter. Fruits are red berries enclosed in a green enlarged calyx. Roots are stout, long tuberous, fleshy, whitish brown and aromatic.  

 Habitat

Ashwagandha commonly occurs in all parts of India right from the northern tropics to southern India. It is also cultivated on a large scale for use as a natural health supplement. It is also found in Nepal, China and Yemen.    

Health benefits of Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is packed with the anti-oxidant properties which help to boosts the immune system, It combats against the various allergies. Hence develop strength and stamina in body

It is known to be one of the best herb for sexual disorders like premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, sexual weakness and infertility.

Being aphrodisiac it helps to improve the libido and enhances sexual desire. In males it enhances sperm production and also improves the quality of sperms. In females it helps to manage the hormonal disturbances.

It is considered as the nervine tonic. It helps to pacify the nervous system. Use of this herb is quite good in the problems like anxiety, stress, depression etc. It is also useful to manage the insomnia and sleeping disorders in people.

It is wonderful herb which promotes healthy joints. Anti- inflammatory properties of herb helps to provide relief in the pain and swelling in joints. Use of this herb is quite good in the treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis.

It supports the good heart heath due its cardiovascular properties. It helps in strengthening of heart muscles and maintains proper blood flow in body. Moreover it also helps to maintain the healthy blood pressures and good cholesterol levels in body.

Ashwagandha also helps to strengthen the respiratory system.

Anti-diabetic properties of Ashwagandha helps to reduce blood sugar levels in body

Use of this herb is good to improve the thyroid health. Being an Adaptogenic herb in nature it helps to manage the both hypo and hyper

thyroid complications. Moreover it is helpful to maintain the proper functioning of thyroid hormones.

This herb is also loaded with the anti-cancerous properties. These properties help to slow down the growth of cancer cells and enhances the growth of healthy cells.

Ayurvedic Products from Withania Somnifera

1. Ashwagandha Capsules

These capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb. This herbal product acts as the nervine tonic, enhances the physical and mental stamina.

2. Aller-G Care

Ashwagandha herb is also an important ingredient of Aller-6 care capsules. These capsules are quite effective manage the all types of allergies and also useful in the asthma, sneezing, rhinitis, sinusitis, pollen allergy and dust allergy.

3. Dia-Beta Plus

This herbal product is quite beneficial for the treatment of diabetes. Ashwagandha herb is also used in the formulation of these capsules.

4. Hair Growth Formula

This herbal product also contains the Ashwagandha herb which is good for problems like hair loss, premature greying of hair and thinning of hair.

5. Joint Aid Plus

This herbal product is quite good to combat osteoarthritis, theumatoid arthritis, tonsillitis, psoriatic arthritis, neck pain, hack pain, knee and shoulder pain. So the anti-inflammatory properties of Ashwagandha are used in formulation of this herbal product.

6. Male Support Formula

Aphrodisiac properties of Ashwagandha are used in the formulation of male support formula. This herbal product is good to all male health problems like erectile dysfunction, low sperm count, sexual weakness, infertility etc.