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The most comprehensive line of
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The best of a rich Indian pharmacopeia
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Himalaya Pure Herbs is a range of pure single herb extracts possessing well defined pharmacological activities. According to Ayurveda, a herb has multiple constituents that benefit the body in health and in ill health. The special feature of the herbs is that they are not influenced by the individual's body constitution, state of health, metabolic functions, etc., thus making it useful to people irrespective of age, sex, body type or other factors.

The herbs in the Himalaya Pure Herbs range have been specially selected for their remarkable benefits and standarized through modern scientific testing to provide you the promised benefits consistently batch after batch.

A herb is used to eliminate excesses and counter deficiencies. While it may provide therapy and nutrition to an illness-weakened body, its primary action is to stimulate or improve particular body functions.

Himalaya's Pure Herbs - Simply herbal, singularly excellent!

  Amla C- Natural Vitamin C
Emblica officinalis
 
Emblica officinalis

Also known as Indian Gooseberry or Amalaki, it has one of the highest concentrations of natural Vitamin C in any edible plant. It is an essential component of Chyavanprash, a rejuvenative tonic, and of Triphala, a digestive formula. Not surprisingly, Amla's reputation is supported by scientific studies confirming its immunity-boosting properties.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Amla C
  Arjuna - Cardiac Tonic
Terminalia arjuna
 
Terminalia arjuna

Arjuna has been the herb of choice in Ayurveda for cardiovascular health. Arjuna's ability to suppress the blood's absorption of lipids indicates that it has cholesterol-regulating properties.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Arjuna
  Ashwagandha - Anti-Stress
Withania somnifera
 
Withania somnifera

Often called the "Indian Ginseng," Ashwagandha improves the body's ability to maintain physical effort and helps the body adapt to various types of stress. Perhaps the most famous Ayurvedic rejuvenative botanical, used in many tonics and formulas.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Ashwagandha
  Bacopa - Mental Alertness
Bacopa monniera
 
Bacopa monniera

A classic cardiac and nervine tonic, Bacopa is included in the "Brahmi" category of ayurvedic herbs, which are those that benefit both the mind and spirit and improve the intellect and consciousness. Bacopa assists in heightening mental acuity and supports the physiological processes involved in relaxation.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Bacopa
  Bael Fruit - Digestive Support
Aegle marmelos
 
Aegle marmelos

Bael Fruit helps maintain healthy intestinal surfaces. It supports the alimentary canal and digestive tract and traditionally has been used to help the body cope with bouts of too-frequent elimination.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Bael Fruit
  Bitter Melon - Sugar Control
Momordica charantia
 
Momordica charantia

Containing an ingredient that is similar to bovine insulin, Bitter Melon has been shown to regulate the body's ability to process sugars by suppressing the neural response to the stimuli of sweet tastes.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Bitter Melon
  Boerhaavia - Urinary Support
Boerhaavia diffusa
 
Boerhaavia diffusa

Boerhaavia inhibits the increase of enzyme activity that has been linked to the renal function. It aids in supporting mechanisms for optimum urinary tract and kidney health.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Boerhaavia
  Boswellia - Joint Support
Boswellia serrata
 
Boswellia serrata

Boswellia has been used extensively in Ayurveda for joint support and to provide an overall sense of well-being. Also known as "Salai Guggul," it is like its cousin Guggul in offering broad health and immunomodulating benefits.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Boswellia
  Chyavanprash - Total Rejuvenation
Chyavanprash
 
 

Although composed of more than 40 herbs, Chyavanprash is considered a single entity and is the best known herbal compound in Ayurveda. For centuries, it has been the cornerstone of an all-around health optimization regimen. Its adaptogenic properties make it an excellent anti-aging and anti-stress tonic.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Chyavanprash
  Garcinia - Weight Control
Garcinia indica
 
Garcinia indica

The fruit is anthelmintic, cardiotonic, and useful in piles, dysentery, tumors, pains and heart complaints. Syrup made from the fruit juice is given in bilious affections. It is also known to reduce weight. The root is astringent.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Garcinia
  Garlic - Cholesterol Control
Allium sativum
 
Allium sativum

Containing a sulfoxide that is responsible for its distinctive odor and taste, Garlic has been shown to provide significant protective action against fat-induced increases in serum cholesterol levels. It also helps support the body's anti-clotting mechanism in arteries and veins.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Garlic
  Ginger - Anti-Nausea
Zingiber officinale
 
Zingiber officinale

Ginger possesses antioxidant properties and may be added to edible oils and fats to protect them against oxidative rancidity. The phenolic constituents of the alcohol-soluble fraction of the spice are responsible for the anti-oxidant effect. Ginger is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant to the gastro-intestinal tract. It is much in vogue as a household remedy for flatulence and colic. An extract of ginger is used as an adjunct to many tonic and stimulating remedies. Externally, ginger is used as a local stimulant and rubefacient. Alcoholic extracts of the spice have been found to stimulate the vasomotor and respiratory centers of anesthetized cats; they also stimulate the heart. Ginger is reported to contain an anti-histaminic factor. In veterinary practice, ginger is used as a stimulant and carminative in atonic indigestion of horses and cattle.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Ginger
  Gokshura - Urinary Support
Tribulus terrestris
 
Tribulus terrestris

Gokshura is the Ayurvedic herb of choice for genitourinary tract health. It is famous as a rejuvenative tonic to aid in strengthening the function of the kidneys. Gokshura regulates the composition of urine.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Gokshura
  Guduchi - Immunity Builder
Tinospora cordifolia
 
Tinospora cordifolia

Guduchi is an important part of the Ayurvedic category of Rasayanas, or rejuvenative tonics. Human studies conducted on Guduchi's immune-boosting ability show it to be linked to enhancing the function of protective cells called macrophages.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Guduchi
  Guggul - Cholesterol Control
Commiphora mukul
 
Commiphora mukul

One of the most famous herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, Guggul possesses strong purifying and rejuvenating powers. People today can especially benefit from Guggul's lipid regulating and immunomodulating properties.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Guggul
  Gymnema - Sugar Destroyer
Gymnema sylvestre
 
Gymnema sylvestre

Gymnema's name means "sugar destroyer" in Hindi, and has been used in Ayurveda since the sixth century B.C. Gymnema has been shown to have a regenerative effect on pancreatic beta cells while curbing a person's craving for sweets.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Gymnema
  Haritaki - Laxative
Terminalia chebula
 
Terminalia chebula

One of the three fruits in Triphala, a key Ayurvedic formula for digestive support, Haritaki has been shown to be effective in aiding digestion, food absorption and regulation of the functions of the colon.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Haritaki
  Licorice - Gastric Comfort
Glycyrrhiza glabra
 
Glycyrrhiza glabra

Licorice appears to mimic the action of the body's adrenal hormones. An important herb in both China and India, Licorice is currently one of the most widely investigated herbs in the West for its support of the gastric function.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Licorice
  Malabar Nut - Vasaka
Adhatoda vasica
 
Adhatoda vasica

Another tool in the Ayurvedic toolbox for support of the respiratory system, Malabar Nut also contains immune-boosting properties.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Malabar Nut
  Neem - Blood Purifier
Azadirachta indica
 
Azadirachta indica

One of the most powerful blood purifiers and detoxifiers in Ayurvedic usage, Neem is often used to maintain healthy skin. Scientific studies indicate that Neem boosts the immune system by energizing lymphocytes cells to respond to infection and other challenges to the body's immunity.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Neem
  Shatavari - Female Tonic
Asparagus racemosus
 
Asparagus racemosus

The main Ayurvedic rejuvenative for women, Shatavari nourishes and cleanses the blood and the female reproductive organs. It is also a source of plant-derived estrogens, making it a healthy choice for women who are nursing as well as menopausal and post-menopausal women.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Shatavari
  Trikatu - Digestive Support
Trikatu
 
Trikatu

Trikatu is an Ayurvedic combination of three spices - Ginger, Black Pepper and Indian Long Pepper, in equal proportions. It promotes digestion, assimilation and bioavailibility of food. As it works synergistically, Trikatu is more effective than an equal quantity of any of its three ingredients taken separately.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Trikatu
  Triphala - Digestive Support
Triphala
 
Triphala

Another Ayurvedic aid for digestion, Triphala is a traditional combination of three myrobalan fruits: Amla, Haritaki and Vibhitaki. It rejuvenates the membrane lining of the digestive tract and contributes to effective cleansing of the colon, a key condition in Ayurveda to maintaining optimum health.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Triphala
  Tulasi - Respiratory Support
Ocimum sanctum
 
Ocimum sanctum

Tulasi offers a wide range of health benefits, mostly in aiding the function of the respiratory system. The dried plant has been used for centuries as a stand-alone health product in the form of a cooked-down extract or tea.

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

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