Table 4.

Important herbs/herbal products with their properties

Herb	Properties
Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla)	A potent Rasayana with antimicrobial, antipyretic, antioxidant, cardio- and hepatoprotective, anticancer, anti-diabetic, analgesic, immunomodulatory effects
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)	Used for maintaining vitality and longevity. A popular Rasayana with historic uses in cases of lack of libido, chronic illnesses including mental illness and fatigue. Possesses anti-microbial, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, cardiovascular and hepatic protection and anti-aging effects
Bacopa monnieri (Bramhi)	Medhya Rasayana; Nervous system and a memory enhancer known to have anamnestic, nootropic, neuroprotective, immune-stimulatory and antifertility effects.
Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi)	Rich in Vitamin C and trace elements with antibacterial and immune-boosting effects. Known to generate immune resistance, boosting memory, digestive health, longevity
Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi)	Leaves are rich in essential oil while seeds contain fixed oil and mucilage. Eugenol is the major component of Tulsi’s essential oil and has wide importance as a nutraceutical. Secondary metabolites of Tulsi have antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-stress, immunomodulatory and radiation protective activities. Bhavana with Ocimum Sanctum augment the actions of other herbal products.
Brahma rasayana	Boosts vitality, youth, longevity, memory, physical strength and concentration. Also known to be an antioxidant and immunity stimulator.
Chyawanaprasha	“Foremost of all Rasayana” and “elixir of life”. Known to boost intellect, memory, concentration, longevity, physical and mental strength, immunity against diseases, digestion and complexion. It is antitussive and anti-asthmatic.