7 ~ 1.MADHUYASTI Dotanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra (Linn Family Leguminosae abit. IC is a perennial shrub, The stolon crown gives rise to a number of long semi woody stems.Stolon is nearly cylindrical outer surface is yellowish brown longitudinally wrinkled. Habitat The plant thrives in dry and sunny climate and cultivated in the sub tropical and warm temperate regions chiefly in the Mediterranean regions . Pharmacodynamic Properties: Rasa- Madhur Guna Gurn, snigdha Veerya- Sheeta Vipaka-Madhara Dosha karma:Vata-pitta shamaka : used: Rootee”. es w ~ Mode of Action Glabeidin and [iquerin are said to have tyrosinase inhibitory and anti inflammatory properties Polyphenols and polysaccharides possess antioxidant property Glyoyrthiretic acid controls the secretion of melanin in skin and it has the effect of reducing dark Pigmentation and making the complexion fair Ry these properties Madhuyasthi 1s one of the best drug for vat and pitta) skin type and vat pitta dota related diseases Licence shown to have anti Helicobacter pylon effects derived from roots and stolens of Glycyrrhiza =p which 1 consider as 10 alternative of bismuth (ref MarjanRalunan et al ) Phyto-estrogen um Licance 18 said to have mild estrogenic effect tand eases symptoms of premenstrual yyndrome like ytabulity bloating and breast tenderness Good for eyes etet ref RP)“o 2.SHEER VIDARI - al name: Ipomoea digitata(Wid.)syn.Lcheirophylla,L-mauritiana Jacquin wy} Family. Comvotvulaceae ~Tabit vigorous creeping. or climbing perennial Habitat found in tropical and sub tropical regions of t Pharmacodynamic Properties: Rasa Madhar Gana Gury, snigdhs Veerya Sheets Vipaka Madhar osha karma:Vata pitta shamaka Part ased: Rhizome Mode of Action: d Genustein 1s an umportant chemical constituent present in this drug Genistein, either tropically applied or orally supplemented has been shown to substantially block the subacute and chronic UVB induced cutaneous damage and / hustolopre alterabons related to photoaging eSJ ~o 3.SHATAVARI Asparagus racemose (Willd) Y Habit-An extensive spinows,much branched climber with fasciculated tuberous roots or is a scandent,much branched spinous under shrub Habitat ‘Throughout Sri Lanka JIndia and the Himalayas .or tropical and sub tropical regions,particularly central India. Pharmacodynamic Properties: Rasa. Mai Guna- Guru, snigdha Veerya- Sheeta r Vipaka- Madhur Dosha karma: ta. pitta shamaka Part used: Rhizome/ v Mode of Action ing ascorbic acid (vitamin C). polyphenols and flavonoids + Shatavani contains antioxidant constituents. includi due to anti microbial property wound healing capacity 1s found very good + In vitto experiments demonstrated antioxidant effects comparable to those of glutathione and vitamin C the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and inhibiting lipid and protein oxidation, as well as increase in catalaze + Ducto free radical scavenging property it repair and regenerate the skin cells as well as make the skin more radiant and youth full. In Ayurveda Shatavari is considered as Rasayana, soit acts as antioxidant rejuvevator .free radical scavenger and even stress removing property 1s also present in it so itis perfect varnya dravya means it enhances the prabha of skin(Justerjand makes the skin more vibrant Shatavan is adaptogenic that help toregulate the bodys system and improve resistance to stress Beneficial for menopausual syndrome.anti anxity antidepressant Shatavari increases the prodsteuction of prolactin hormone. This plant contains steroidal saponins.steroidal alkaloids flavonoids.cyclic wa L ) hydrocarbon tanninsanthraquinones etcFamily:Nymphaeaceae Habit. Naucifera is perennial water plant ,growing from a tuberous root stalk lying in mud at the bottom of lakes and ponds the plant produces large leaves which float on the surface of the water. Lotus plants are adapted to grow im flood plains of slow moving rivers and delta areas .This plant grow im flood plains of rivers in ponds Jakes,pools in marshes and swamps and backwaters of reservoiers. 1d Iran through abi 1¢ wild Nelumbo nucifera is distributed from the Caspian Sea India,CHINA Vietnam to Japan Malasiya,.New Guineaand Australi Pharmacodynamic Properties: Rasa. Madhur, kshaya, tikta Guna. Laga, snigdha, pichi ~ Veerya- Sheeta ~ Vipaka- MadharPart used: Whole plant especially flower, seed and root Dosha karma:Kapha pitta shamaka Mode of Actiot * Hydroalcoholic extract of seeds of padma which contains alkaloids, saponins. carbohydrates and phenolics has been reported to show significant antioxidant nature in various in vitro and in vivo models * Even the methanolic extract of seeds showed remarkable tyrosinase inhibitory activity, showing potential to bbe a good skin whitening agent.Family:Patmae Habit Habitat Pharmacodynamic Properties: Rasa. Madhur Guna. Gura, snigdhi Veerya- Sheeta NARIKEL y “oceus nucifera (Lim Part used: Fruit, flower, oil, root, alkali Mode of Action: Coconut water is rich in L-arginine, which significantly reduced the generation of free radical and have antioxidant activi It has antibacterial anti fungal.antiviral,antidermatophytic anti oxidant_hypoglycemic hepatoprotective,immunostimulanactivity, as well as ascorbic acid, which decreases the lipid peroxidation Y ~— ¥ 4, from it C.nucifera plant have proven to contain phenolic compounds and flavonoids that support ~ their antioxidant property thereby providing elasticity and strength to the skin. Coconut oil contains lower chain of fatty acids including lauric acid, capric acid, myristic acid and palmitic acid all the acid components, monolaurin (monoglyceride derived from lauric acid) has been shown to have additional significance. Monolaurin displays antimicrobial activity by disintegrating the lipid membrane of lipid-coated bacteria including Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus. Hence, is effective in acne. ‘© Ithas been also demonstrated that coconut oil increased the expression of Comified envelope ‘components, thereby contributing to protective barrier function of Stratum corneum. ‘© Cocos nucifera has a significant inhibitory action against common oral pathogen. © Ina study it is found thatcoccus is beneficial for post menopausal osteoporosis.Sf ° mapues Botanical name: Madhuca indica (J.F.Gmel) Family:Sapotaceae Habit Habitat Pharmacodynamic Properties: Rasa. Madhar Gana- Gara, snigdha Veerya- Sheeta Vipaka- Magner Part used: Flower, seed, oi, Mode of Action: + Anumal stdies indicate that Mahua exhibits potent annflammatory potential due to the presence of saponins and = flavonoxds int These compounds play an important role in healing and wound repair ae) - )v Action: * Tie extract of Psylvestris fruit has superoxide and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity. So. it has an antioxidant ‘sed antimutagenic property. These properties reduce the erythematic problems of skin * Studies have shown that the fruit shows the presence of phenolic acids and vitamins like ascorbic acid and vitamin- F. This helps in stimulating dermal fibroblasts, which increases the collagen synthesis, resulting in an improvement of the hydration level of the skin. It contains many types of fatty acids and among those oleic and linoleic acid are the most important. These fatty acids inhibit the enzyme a-I reductase, which causes a decreased production of sebum. ‘itamin-C is present in P. sylvestris which induces the enzyme collagenase | and enhances collagen production and thereby helps in maintaining the elasticity of the skin.P sylvestris showed highest amount of carbohydrate (11-63)erude protein( 10.93).crude fiber(3.24) etc. also has high energy value . itis rich in vit B3and vit ¢vinifera (Linn.) _DRAKSHA caceae Habitat Pharmacody' Rasa. Madhu Guna. juru, snigdha Veerya. Sheeta Vipaka- Madhur Dosha karma:V pitta shamaka Part used: Fruit Mode of Action: ‘© V.vinifera seeds contain procyanidins which acts as antioxidant Beside this, the fruit is rich in resveratrol which is considered as one of the strongest natural antioxidant due to presence of free radical scavenging property it makes the skin healthy The proanthocyanins facilitates oxidant induced vascular growth factor (VEGF) expression in keratinocytes leading to increased production of collagen. © Laxative action of draksha is due to presence of sugar.organic acig,anq cellplose so prevents constipation and improve healthy digestive tract. Polyphenols modulategut microbioWAnd contribysé to beneficial” Y )