Bach
(Acorus calamus)

• Stomach Disorders:
  Calamus gives relief to heavy stomach by relieving flatulence, colic and increasing appetite. The burn roots mixed with some bland oil such as refined coconut oil or a poultice of the root may be applied over the abdomen in treatment.
  
  Diarrhea and Dysentery:
  The drug is a time-tested remedy and is an ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine for chronic diarrhea.
  
  Asthma:
  Its highly beneficial for asthma. It removes catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes. About 65 centigrams of the herb is taken every 2-3 hours in this condition.
  
  Whopping Cough:
  The powder of the roasted herb is an effective home remedy for children suffering from whopping cough. A pinch of this powder can be given with honey.
  
  Mouth Disorders:
  The herb is useful in treating mouth ulcers, coating on tongue and rawness, that is, inflammation of the skin. A small piece of the herb should be rubbed on the tongue to obtain relief

Saunph
(Fenniculum vulgare)

• Digestive Disorders:
  The use of fennel is well known as a digestive aid. It may be given in small quantities to help young children digest carbohydra-tes. It is also useful in indigestion, biliousness, flatulence, constipation and atonic dyspepsia. Chewing its seeds after meals prevent foul breath, indigestion & vomiting.
  
  Colic:
  Fennel is one of the safest herbs for colic, for helping the baby to to release gas & relieve tummy.
  
  Menstrual Disorders:
  Fennel seeds promote menstruation and regulate monthly periods. An infusion of the seeds can be given in painful menstruation and other menstrual irregulari-ties.

Anantamul
(Hemidesmus indicus)

• Stomach Disorders:
  Its beneficial for treating stomach disorders like dyspepsia and loss of appetite. The powder of the roots is given in doses of 1 to 6 grms with milk in these condition.
  
  Genito-Urinary Disorders:
  The herb is very useful in syphilis, leucorrhoea and other genito urinary disease. A decoction of its roots is to be administered in 60-90 ml doses thrice a day. A syrup made from its roots is an effective diuretic.
  
  Inflammation:
  A paste of its roots is applied locally in treating swellings, rheumatic joints and boils.
  
  Hair Tonic:
  The herb contains a hair-growing hormone. A decoction of the root, used as a hair wash promotes hair growth.

Kutki
(Picrorhiza kurroa)

• Cirrhosis of Liver:
  Its a choice of drug for cirrhosis of the liver among adults in ayurveda. Its root is given in powdered form. A teaspoon of the powder, mixed with an equal amount of honey is administered daily.
  
  Jaundice:
  Its beneficial in jaundice also.
  
  Indigestion:
  Very useful in dyspepsia. It strengthens the stomach and promotes its action, while improving appetite and stimulating the secretion of gastric juice.
  
  Ascites:
  Its beneficial in the treatment of ascites, a disease characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. About 50 grms of the herb is boiled in 200 ml of water till 3/4 of the water has evaporated.
   

Jatamansi
(Nardostachys jatamansi)

• Nervous and Convulsive Disorders:
  It can be used in the treatment of several nervous and convulsive disorders such as hysteria, epileptic, fits and certain disturbance caused by menopause. It acts as a tranquilizer.
  
  Intestinal Worms:
  Its very useful for Intestinal worms. It can be given to children with a purgative like jalap.
  
  Menstrual Disorders:
  The herb aids menstruation and regulates the menstrual cycle. It is specially useful in dysmenorrhoea - that is painful and difficult menstruation.