Ingredient library.
A plain reference to botanicals used in Ayurveda: which plant, which part, and how to tell it from look-alikes. It describes identity only, with no health claims.
Listing a plant here does not mean it will be used in any Kaayra product. Entries are educational and are being reviewed.
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Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal
- Common name
- Indian winter cherry
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Plant part
- Root
A classical Ayurvedic herb. Material is usually sold as dried root powder; the plant part matters, as leaf and root are different materials.
Brahmi
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.
- Common name
- Water hyssop
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Plant part
- Aerial parts
The name Brahmi is also applied to Centella asiatica in some regions, so the botanical name is the only reliable way to say which plant is meant.
Amalaki
Phyllanthus emblica L.
- Common name
- Indian gooseberry, amla
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Plant part
- Fruit
Older texts and labels may list this plant as Emblica officinalis, a synonym. One of the three fruits in the classical preparation Triphala.
Haritaki
Terminalia chebula Retz.
- Common name
- Chebulic myrobalan
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Plant part
- Fruit
One of the three fruits in Triphala. Fruit grade and maturity vary, which is one reason supplier information matters.
Bibhitaki
Terminalia bellerica (Gaertn.) Roxb.
- Common name
- Beleric myrobalan
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Plant part
- Fruit
One of the three fruits in Triphala. Closely related to Haritaki but a different species.
Guduchi
Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson
- Common name
- Heart-leaved moonseed, giloy
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Plant part
- Stem
Often sold as giloy. Look-alike Tinospora species exist, so identity confirmation is important.
Tulsi
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
- Common name
- Holy basil
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant part
- Leaf
Also written Ocimum sanctum. Several tulsi varieties are grown, which differ in appearance and aroma.