Cardamom, Elaichi
These aromatic seed pods are filled with soothing, relaxing and anti-spasmodic essential oils. A premium digestive aid and mucus reducer.

Castor oil, Rendi
Castor oil is considered the king of medicinals for curing vata and arthritic diseases. It is warm, oily, heavy and acts as a laxative.

Celery seed
Deliciously aromatic, Ajwain, is a wonderful remedy for sluggish digestion and coughs. A truly warming seed.

Chamomile

Chicory

Chiretta (H), White chiretta (E), Kirat (H)
This is an especially bitter herb that is renowned for cleansing the blood and liver of inflammation and high pitta. Chiretta is derived from ‘kirata’ meaning bitter.

White leadwort, Chita
Chitrak means the ‘spotted one’, perhaps referring to its name-sake, the spotted leopard, who speedily catches its prey just as Chitrak rapidly cures diseases. It is also known as agni meaning ‘fire’ or jwala meaning ‘flame’. It is a very hot-natured herb and should be used sparingly. It strongly increases the digestive fire.

Chrysanthemum (E), Indian chrysanthemum (E), Gundandi (H)
Sevanti derives from the word seva meaning ‘service’ as it encourages humility and devotion. Its lightness balances the heavy intensity of pitta. Its sweet aroma awakens the heart and cools the agitation of an imbalanced pitta. It goes straight to the eyes and skin via the liver.

Cinnamon (E), Ceylon cinnamon (E), Cassia (E), Dalchini (H)
Twak means ‘skin’ or ‘bark’; the bark of the Cinnamon tree is used in Ayurvedic medicine as a major digestive herb. As a bark protects a tree, Cinnamon protects and strengthens the intestines.

Cloves (E), Lavang (H)
Cloves are actually the dried flower buds of this evergreen tree. They have very effective antiseptic and fungal properties that benefit digestion.

Cocoa Shells

Coconut

Coleus (E)
Coleus is a small perennial plant that grows on the lower foothills of India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. It has received much scientific interest in recent years and is now renowned for it beneficial effect on the skin, heart, on blood pressure and glaucoma.

Coriander (E), Cilantro (E), Dhaniya (H
This popular Indian curry ingredient is also an invaluable medicine; it soothes an irritated digestive system and cools any burning sensations in the body. Its sweet aroma can subtly lift the spirits. Dhanyaka is a promer noun also meaning ‘rich’.

Cranberry

Cumin seed (E), Jira (H)
This small shrubby annual thrives in dry conditions. It counteracts dampness and excessively wet conditions in the body. Its Sanskrit name literally means ‘promoting digestion’ and it is a superb addition to any formula when there is a compromised digestive system.