Herbs/Herbal Formulas

Question 0

Trikatu (3 peppers)

Answer 0

1. Pippali
2. Maricha (black pepper)
3. Shunti (Ginger)

Question 1

Triphala (3 fruits)

Answer 1

Haritaki - pacifies Vata; helps apana vayu to descend

Bibhitaki - addresses Kapha & pitta in mucous membranes esp. in lungs, intestines, & urinary system

Amalaki - reduces pitta in digestive tract, assists bowels, & strengthens heart

Question 2

Trijata

Answer 2

1. Twak
2. Ela
3. Patra

Question 3

Chatutjata

Answer 3

1. Trijata (Twak, Ela, Patra)

2. Nagakeshara

Question 4

Trimada

Answer 4

1. Vidanga
2. Musta
3. Chitraka

Question 5

Panchakola

Answer 5

1. Pippali
2. Pippalimoola
3. Chavya
4. Chitraka
5. Nagara

Question 6

Pachavalkala

Answer 6

1. Nyagrodha
2. Udumbara
3. Ashwattha
4. Plaksha
5. Parisha

Question 7

Trinapanchamoola (not important)

Answer 7

1. Kusha
2. Kasha
3. Nala
4. Darbha
5. Ikshu

Question 8

Panchatika

Answer 8

1. Vasa
2. Guduchi
3. Nimba
4. Kantikari
5. Patola

Question 9

Dashamoola

Answer 9

1. Bilwa
2. Agnimantha
3. Shyonaka
4. Patala
5. Kashimari
6. Shalaparni
7. Prinshniparni
8. Brihati
9. Kantikari
10. Gokshura

Question 10

Carminative

Answer 10

Reduces gas

Question 11

Diaphoretic

Answer 11

Increases perspiration

Question 12

Analgesic

Answer 12

Pain reducer

Question 13

Febrifuge / antipyretic

Answer 13

Fever reducer

Question 14

Anthelminic

Answer 14

Expeller/destroyer of parasites

Question 15

Alterative

Answer 15

Blood cleanser

Question 16

Rheumatic

Answer 16

Reducer of rheumatism (inflammation of muscles, joints, & fibrous tissue)

Question 17

Emmenagogue

Answer 17

Agent that encourages menstruation & circulation of blood in the uterus

Question 18

Galactagogue

Answer 18

Induces milk production

Question 19

Cholagogue

Answer 19

Promotes flow of bile from gall bladder to duodenum

Question 20

Hemostatic

Answer 20

Agent that stops bleeding

Question 21

Lithotriptic

Answer 21

Agent that can dissolve gall, kidney, and bladder stones

Question 22

Cathartic

Answer 22

Strong laxative that completely flushes bowel

Question 23

Demulcent

Answer 23

Soft, mucilaginous agent that protects mucus membranes

Question 24

Emetic

Answer 24

Induces vomiting

Question 25

Hypolipidemic

Answer 25

Agent that reduces blood lipids

Question 26

Lithagogue

Answer 26

Expels calcium in urine

Question 27

Antidipsetic

Answer 27

Thirst suppressor