Eranda

The herb known as Castor in English is widely spread throughout

the tropical regions and is commonly found as an ornamental
plant. The seed of this herb contains oil which is used for medicinal
purposes. In ayurvedic texts it is considered to be the best among
purgatives and is used widely for purgation therapy. This herb
helps in pacification of vata and kapha dosha. It is the main
ingredient in many herbal preparations meant for vata disorders
like sciatica, paralysis, joint pain etc. Consumption of the seed oil
in small amount can provide good lubrication to the intestine and
relieve constipation. Due to its unpleasant taste it can be
consumed mixed with some juice or tea etc.
 Ashwagandha

This herb known as winter cherry in English is found mostly in

regions of temperate climate. The root of this herb is used for
medicinal purposes. This herb is known to pacify the vata dosha. In
ayurvedic texts it is mentioned to be as rasayana for vata dosha
and hence indicated to be taken regularly by vata prakruti persons.
It is also indicated in various disorders like stress, loss of sleep,
paralysis, loss of sexual drive, impotence and other such. Oil
prepared from this herb is used for basti therapy in vata disorders.
 Bala

The meaning of word bala in Sanskrit is strength and this herb is

named so, for giving strength to the body. It is a shrub and is
commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical plains of India. The
root of this herb is used for medicinal purposes. It pacifies the vata
dosha . Oil prepared from this herb can be used for the snehan
(massage) therapy in disorders of vata. It is mainly indicated in
various joint and nervous disorders like arthritis, sciatica, frozen
shoulder, paralysis etc.
 Kantakari

This herb commonly appears as a thorny herb spread along the

roadside all over India. This herb has the capacity to pacify the
vata dosha. This herb is an important component of Dashamoola
which is the combination of 10 vata pacifying herbs. Kantakari is
mainly used for complaints of throat like cough, tonsillitis etc. It
also has some anti helmintic properties. The fumes of this herb are
inhaled orally for dental caries, dental pain etc.
 Bilva

It is found throughout the South East Asia and grows commonly in

tropical forests. This herb has got religious importance in India.
This herb is one among the 10 herbs used in the formulation of
vata pacifying formulation called as dashamoola. It is indicated in
various vata disorders like paralysis, Parkinsons disease, joint pain
etc. It is also beneficial for various gastric disorders like
constipation, piles, dysentery, abdominal pain etc.
 Rasona

This herb is commonly called as garlic as is widely used as a

kitchen spice all over the world. It is used for pacification of vata
dosha. Rasona has been reported to have certain hypolipidemic
properties helping to reduce the blood cholesterol levels and hence
is used widely in cardiac disorders. A drink called Rasona
Kshirapaka prepared with rasona and milk is advised to be taken
daily for persons having vatic disorders like joint pain, sciatica,
lumbar spondilitis, and other such.
 Masha

Masha is commonly known as black gram or black lentil in English

and is found in South Asian countries. It is used for pacification of
vata dosha. The oil processed with this herb is used extensively for
snehana (massage) therapy. It is used in vata disorders like joint
pain, inflammation, paralysis etc. It is known to increase the sperm
count and is indicated in erectile dysfunction and premature
ejaculation. It also increases milk secretion in lactating mothers.
 Methika

This herb is commonly used as a vegetable source in India.

Commonly known as fenugreek in English it is widely cultivated in
India. It is used for pacification of vata dosha. It is used in
conditions like loss of appetite, flatulence, abdominal pain etc.
The seeds of this herb are extremely bitter in taste are use for
augmentation of breast milk in feeding mothers. Methika seeds
are indicated in lowering the blood sugar and cholesterol levels as
well.