Calamus root (E), Sweet flag (E), Vach (H)
Vacha literally means ‘speech’. Calamus thrives in wet, damp marshland and is a semi-aquatic perennial. Its qualities treat similar ‘terrain’ in the whole system; sluggish, congested, heavy and wet conditions, like those of a marshland, are opposed by the warm, drying, penetrating and stimulating qualities of Vacha.

Valerian

Valerian & Ashwagandha Formula
For reducing insomnia and helping manage stress

Bamboo manna, the inner pith of bamboo (E), Vamsa lochana (H)
Although all parts of the bamboo are used, in Ayurveda true Vamsa lochana is found inside the hollow bamboo at the internodes as a silica-like secretion. Vamsa rochana literally means ‘bamboo eye’ referring to the exudates of the silica appearing through an eye-like crack in the bamboo. It is rare due to its difficulty to harvest. It is especially good at clearing lung infections.

Vanilla

Varuna (H), Three leafed caper (E), Varna (H)
The bark of Varuna is a renowned diuretic helping to clear pain and stones from the bladder and kidneys.

Vasaka (H), Malabar nut (E), Adusa (H)
Vasa literally means ‘perfume’ and is a common evergreen perennial shrub growing all over the plains of India and Sri Lanka. It is a powerful broncho-dilator and expectorant for use in respiratory conditions with high kapha and pitta.

Embelia (E), Viranga (H), Vaividanga (H)
Vidanga is a renowned remedy for treating digestive disorders, especially those characterised with abdominal bloating caused by worms.

Vidarikand (H)
This enormous bulbous root is a renowned rejuvenating tonic for the reproductive systems of both men and women. It is sweet and nourishing.