Bilva Fruit Powder, organic, half pound

Aegle marmelos

Bilva is used in both siddha and Ayurvedic medicine. It is used for dry eyes, constipation, anorexia, and respiratory complaints.

Ingredients: certified organic Aegle marmelos powder.

Banyan Botanicals, $

Bilwa, wildcrafted, 100 vegicaps

Aegle marmelos

Bilva is often used for digestive and intestinal complaints as well as asthmatic-type conditions.

Ingredients: wildcrafted Aegle marmelos fruit in vegetarian capsules.

Vadik Herbs, $

Hawthorn Berry Powder, organic, half pound

Crataegus laevigata

Hawthorn berries are a famous cardiotonic and vasodilator, but some might be surprised to see them listed on a site specializing in Ayurvedic herbs. They were introduced to the Himalayas by the British and do indeed grow in India, but not in the plains. This herb is contraindicated where there is low blood pressure but it can be considered by those needing more support for the heart muscle.

Ingredients: certified organic Crataegus laevigata berry powder.

Banyan Botanicals, $

Amalaki Powder, 4 oz.

Emblica officinalis

Promotes proper functioning of the liver, spleen, pancreas, heart, and lungs.

Ingredients: Emblica officinalis powder.

Vadik Herbs, $

Amalaki, 90 tablets, 500 mg.

Emblica officinalis

Amalaki or amla is a tropical gooseberry that is one of the richest, if not the richest, natural source of stable vitamin C in the world. It is the foundation of the famous rejuvenation and longevity tonic, Chyawanprash, as well as the intestinal cleansing formula with three fruits: triphala. It is used to remove excess pitta and kindle natural digestive fire, agni. It is a fine antioxidant and is nourishing to the tissues, especially to the eyes, blood, hair, skin, and bones.

Ingredients: certified organic Emblica officinalis fruit.

Banyan Botanicals, $

Amalaki Powder, certified organic, 8 oz.

Emblica officinalis

Amla is the primary ingredient in Chyawanprash. It is one of the richest and most stable sources of vitamin C in the world. It is also high in minerals and amino acids. It is grown by most families in India but there are also forest varieties. The fruit is anabolic, cleansing, and antidiarrhoeal. It is used for jaundice and other liver conditions as well as eye problems. Amla is protective against radiation,including that used in medical treatments. Most importantly, there is abundant research showing the anti-aging properties of amalaki.

Ingredients: certified organic Emblica officinalis powder. Available also in 5# quantities.

Banyan Botanicals, $

Bibhitaki Fruit Powder, organic, half pound

Terminalia bellerica

Bibhitaki is one of the three fruits in triphala and is the preferred herb for regulating kapha. This means it is used when there are kapha accumulations in the lungs, ears, sinuses, throat, liver, and urinary tract. It is astringent and therefore absorbs the excess moisture of kapha. It has some lesser known value for treating tropical conditions such as diarrhea, pulmonary eosinophilia, and allergic reactions, very likely parasitic in origin.

Ingredients: certified organic Terminalia bellerica fruit powder.

Banyan Botanicals, $

Haritaki Fruit Powder, organic, half pound

Terminalia chebula

Haritaki is one of the three fruits in triphala where it exhibits more purgative action than the other two fruits. It is also one of the ingredients in Chyawanprash. It is a vata pacifying fruit that acts mainly on the gastrointestinal tract where it removes toxins, nourishes, and rejuvenates tissue, having a special ability to normalize lipids. It is also used to treat fevers and anemia.

Ingredients: certified organic Terminalia chebula fruit powder.

Banyan Botanicals, $