Unani Herb Dictionary

Trapped gas, bloating, and sluggish digestion

• Traditionally chewed with black salt for gas
• Often taken with warm water after heavy meals

Avoid large amounts during pregnancy; culinary quantities are generally used.

Post-meal heaviness, gas, and a sour taste

• A traditional after-dinner digestive
• Often combined with ajwain and mulethi

Whole seeds are preferred; sweetened fennel candies are not a substitute.

Acidity, throat irritation, and a dry cough

• Traditionally used to soothe the throat
• Included in cooling digestive blends

Not for long-term use in people with high blood pressure or fluid retention.

Gas, bloating, and a heavy feeling after meals

• A common traditional digestive tea
• Pairs well with fennel and ajwain

Strong mint tea may worsen reflux in some people.

Joint stiffness and everyday muscular discomfort

• A classical Unani joint ingredient
• Usually combined with ashwagandha and guggulu

Colchicum-family herbs need professional supervision; do not self-dose.

Weakness, recovery, and low physical stamina

• Traditionally used as a restorative tonic
• Also appears in weight-gain and joint blends

Discuss with a practitioner if you take thyroid or sedative medicines.

Joint comfort and supporting healthy metabolism

• A resin used in classical Unani formulas
• Often paired with triphala for bowel regularity

Avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless advised.

Focus, memory, and mental fatigue

• A traditional brain tonic
• Often taken with shankhpushpi and almonds

May cause loose stools in sensitive people at high doses.

Restlessness, poor concentration, and exam stress

• Classically used for a calm, clear mind
• Frequently combined with brahmi

Not a substitute for treating anxiety or depression.

Skin irritation, seasonal allergies, and itching

• Traditionally used for skin comfort
• Also appears in hemorrhoid formulas

Avoid neem oil internally; keep to labelled supplement doses.

Recurrent low-grade illness and allergy support

• A well-known Unani immune-support herb
• Often combined with neem and chirata

Monitor if you take medicines for diabetes or autoimmune conditions.

Heart wellness and healthy circulation

• A classical cardiovascular herb
• Usually taken as a bark decoction or in formula

Never stop prescribed heart or blood-pressure medicine to take a herb.

Low mood, circulation, and vitality formulas

• A small-quantity classical Unani ingredient
• Also used in energy and heart blends

Use only culinary or labelled amounts; high doses are unsafe.

Kidney and urinary tract support

• Traditionally used in stone-care formulas
• Usually taken as a decoction or soup

People with gout or uric-acid concerns should ask before regular use.

Urinary comfort and reproductive wellness

• A classical urinary-tract herb
• Also appears in fertility and vitality blends

Discuss with a practitioner if you take diuretics or blood-pressure medicine.

Fatigue, low stamina, and recovery

• A mineral-rich traditional restorative
• Commonly taken with warm milk in winter

Quality and purity vary widely; buy only from a trusted source.

Hair nourishment and everyday antioxidant support

• A traditional hair-oil ingredient
• Rich in vitamin C in its fresh form

The oil is for external use; do not swallow essential oils.

Hair density and scalp comfort

• Classically used in hair oils
• Often combined with amla and shikakai

Do a small patch test before applying a new oil to the scalp.

Feminine discharge comfort and tissue tone

• A traditional astringent gum
• Used in feminine hygiene formulas

Persistent discharge needs a physician to rule out infection.

Menstrual irregularity and ovarian wellness support

• A classical uterine tonic in Unani medicine
• Often paired with ashoka bark

PCOS needs proper diagnosis; a supplement alone is not treatment.

Liver support, bile flow, and digestive bitterness

• A traditional liver and bile herb
• Often taken as a distilled water or decoction

Avoid in gallstones or bile-duct obstruction unless advised.

Scalp and hair-oil support, plus general wellness

• A widely used Unani seed
• Pure kalonji oil appears in our hair-care pack

Culinary amounts are safe for most; avoid concentrated oil in pregnancy.

Bowel regularity and gentle cleansing

• A three-fruit classical formula
• Used for constipation and hemorrhoid comfort

Not for long-term daily use without review; may interact with medicines.

Metabolic warmth and digestive sluggishness

• A traditional metabolic herb
• Often combined with green tea in slimming blends

Do not use weight-management herbs as a substitute for medical care.

Male vitality, strength, and healthy weight support

• A classical restorative root
• Also used in weight-gain formulas

Discuss with a practitioner if you have a hormone-sensitive condition.