Common & Uncommon Names

• Family Name: Capparidaceae
• Botanical Name: Crataeva Nurvala
• English Name: Three Leaved Caper
• Hindi Name: Varuna

Properties

• Rasa (Taste): Tikta [bitter], Madhura [sweet], Kshaya [astringent]
• Guna (Quality):Laghu [light], Ruksha [dry]
• Virya (Potency): Ushna [hot]
• Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect):Katu [pungent]

Best Source:

Varuna is found throughout India, especially in sub-Alpine zones along streams and rivers.

Composition:

The important constituents of Indian calamus oil are asarone and its ß-isomer. The dried rhizomes constitute the drug Calamus of commerce. The rhizomes, roots and leaves yield a light brown to brownish yellow volatile oil known as Calamus oil.

Directions for Use:

Serving Size: Take 5 Gms (half to one teaspoon) 2 times a day with water after half an hour of meals or as guided by your practitioner.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle (Healthy Tips)

• Natural nutritional diet
• Proper rest
• Morning walk
• Peaceful mind
• Hygiene

Foods to Favor

• Low salt diet
• Plenty of water
• Coconut water
• Egg yolk
• Berries
• Citrus fruits like [orange, amla, grapes, kiwi]
• Oats
• Almonds
• Vegetables like [cabbage, cauliflower, parmal, tofu]
• Kulthi
• Sprouts
• Peanuts 

Foods to Avoid 

• Drinks rich in sugar
• Soft drinks
• Coffee
• Tea
• Alcohol
• Red meat
• Spicy food
• Dairy products
• Acidic food or canned/ junk food 

Do’s

• Drink plenty of water.
• Live a life with positive thinking.
• Follow proper hygienic conditions

Don’t

• Avoid suppression of natural urges.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking.
• Avoid excessive coitus.
• Avoid excessive stress, anger and grief.

Precautions

• Pregnant/Lactating women, children or any with Known pre-existing condition should take under the advice of a healthcare provider. Keep away from the reach of children.

Classical References

• Bhavprakash Nighantu
• Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
• DravyaGuna Vigana

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES:

• Ghani, A. 2003. Medicinal plants of Bangladesh. 2nd edition. p. 184.
• Lakshmi, V. and Chauhan, J.S. 1975. Triterpenoids and related compounds from Crataeva nurvala. Planta Med. 27, 254-256.

Reference Classical or Govt. Approved Books

This herb has been approved by the Department of Ayush/ Government of India after the proper screening of scientific evidence as well as classical reference by the GOVT REGULATORY BOARD COMMITTEE.

GMP and USDA Certified Organic Manufacturing Facility: Laboratory tested for quality purity and heavy metal standards.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.