Psoralea fruit (E), Babchi (H), Bakuchi (H)
These little black seeds are famous for their use in chronic skin diseases. The outer cover of the seed is sticky and contains the therapeutically important coumarins.

Indian country mallow (E)
Bala means ‘strength’. Its stem and roots are tough and this is literally what they impart – inner strength. It is a nourishing tonic, especially for nervous conditions.

Marking nut (E), Bhilawa (H)
Bhallataka means ‘like a spear’ attesting to its ability to penetrate deeply into the tissues and rejuvenate the body. It benefits digestion, lung weakness and arthritis. It is a specific rejuvenating tonic for the reproductive system.

Eclipta (E), Bhangra (H), Maka (Marathi)
Bhringaraja oil is a famous hair tonic for maintaining dark hair and reversing baldness. It is often translated as ‘King of the Hair’, but literally means ‘bee ruler’. The herb also benefits inflammatory head problems such as headaches, sinusitis and ear infections.

Phyllanthus (E), Stone breaker (E)
This is a very bitter tasting small shrub that literally means ‘the Amalaki of the earth’ as this very low lying shrub’s leaves resemble the pattern and shape of her somewhat grander celestial namesake. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) is refered to in some books as Phyllanthus emblica. Bhumiamalaki is a wonderful liver remedy that is also effective for clearing gall and bladder stones.

Beleric myrobalan (E), Baheda (h)
Bibhitaki is the ‘one who keeps you away from disease’ as it is literally ‘fearless’ of all diseases. This small, dry fruit has a specific drying, astringing and strengthening action on the mucus membranes throughout the body, especially in the lungs, intestines and urinary system.

Bael fruit (E), Bel (H), Bengal quince (E), Wood Apple tree (E)
This fruit is a fantastic remedy for the digestive system. Sacred to Lord Shiva it destroys weakness in the intestines. The dried immature part is used for diarrhoea while the mature, fresh fruit is more laxative.

Black Tea

Blackberry

Bacopa, Herpestis, Jalabrahmi
Brahman is the Hindu name given to the universal consciousness and Brahma is the divinity responsible for all ‘creative’ forces in the world. Brahmi literally means the ‘energy or shakti of Brahman (ie Sarasvati). With Brahmi deriving its name from these roots it has a lot to live up to. And it does! Its mind enhancing and nervous system soothing effects are legendary.

Brahmi Plus Formula
For strengthening the mind and optimising brain function