Herbs & Roots in Keshavi Ayurveda
Brahmi
Brahmi is celebrated in Ayurveda as a medhya rasayana — a brain tonic that sharpens intellect, enhances memory, and supports the nervous system. It is cooling in nature and is often used to pacify high Vata and Pitta doshas. For postpartum mothers, Brahmi is a gentle yet powerful herb that restores mental calm, improves sleep quality, and reduces emotional restlessness. It is commonly infused in oils to support scalp health and emotional balance.
Shankhpushpi
A revered herb for emotional clarity and cognitive rejuvenation, Shankhpushpi helps reduce anxiety, overthinking, and fatigue by calming the nervous system. In Ayurvedic tradition, it is used to improve focus, stimulate learning, and ease insomnia. Especially beneficial in postpartum healing, it nurtures mental strength while supporting hormonal balance.
Jatamansi
Jatamansi, also known as Himalayan Spikenard, is one of Ayurveda’s most grounding roots. It is deeply calming, stabilizes the mind, and is considered sacred for managing anxiety and emotional overload. Ideal for postpartum healing, Jatamansi helps in regulating hormones, supporting restful sleep, and reconnecting with one’s inner peace after birth.
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek (Methi) seeds are a classic postpartum herb in Ayurveda known for stimulating hair growth, increasing milk production (galactagogue), and reducing inflammation. Rich in phytoestrogens and iron, it rejuvenates reproductive tissues and supports metabolism, making it ideal for inclusion in postpartum oils and teas.
Hibiscus Flower
Known as Japa Pushpa in Ayurveda, Hibiscus is a natural coolant that supports thick, lustrous hair and improves blood circulation in the scalp. It balances excess Pitta, nourishes the hair follicles, and promotes hair strength, softness, and shine. It also has mild astringent properties that help maintain scalp hygiene.
Vetiver Roots
Vetiver (Khus) is one of Ayurveda’s most cooling and grounding herbs. It calms high Pitta, reduces restlessness, and supports deep emotional grounding. Its earthy aroma promotes relaxation and is ideal for postpartum women dealing with mood swings, heat, or sleep disturbances. It also purifies the skin and helps with pigmentation.
Neem Leaves
Neem is a powerful blood purifier and skin healer. It pacifies Pitta and Kapha doshas and is revered for its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects. Used in scalp and skin oils, Neem supports detoxification, soothes rashes, and prevents acne and dandruff.
Curry Leaves
A rich source of antioxidants, Curry leaves strengthen hair roots, prevent premature greying, and revitalize dull strands. They are considered rejuvenative for hair in Ayurveda and are used in hair oils to promote thicker, more vibrant hair. Also known to improve scalp circulation and remove buildup.
Ashwagandha Powder
Ashwagandha is one of Ayurveda’s top adaptogens. It enhances ojas (vitality), rebuilds strength, and balances cortisol levels post childbirth. Used both internally and externally, Ashwagandha supports energy, reduces anxiety, and promotes hormonal harmony. It is warming and heavy — perfect for grounding vata in the postpartum phase.
Manjistha Powder
Manjistha is Ayurveda’s premier blood purifier. It clears toxins from the rasa and rakta dhatus (lymph and blood), helping reduce pigmentation, acne, and hormonal skin eruptions. It also improves complexion, cools inflammation, and supports emotional detoxification.
Calendula Flower
Calendula is known as 'Pot Marigold' and is beloved in Ayurveda for its gentle, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps heal wounds, calm skin irritation, and reduce fungal or bacterial imbalances. Used in postpartum care, Calendula helps with perineal healing and skin recovery, while also supporting Pitta pacification. Its cooling and calming energy makes it ideal for sensitive skin.
Brahmi Powder
Brahmi Powder carries the same benefits as the whole herb — it rejuvenates the mind, calms anxiety, and supports restful sleep. In topical use, it strengthens the scalp and nourishes the brain through marma points. Ideal for postpartum mothers needing emotional clarity and cognitive support during the mental fog phase.
Shankhpushpi Powder
Shankhpushpi Powder is a powdered version of the herb used to enhance mental calm and improve sleep patterns. It is applied in oils or pastes to promote scalp relaxation, improve concentration, and pacify Vata-driven mental agitation. Often used in Ayurvedic hair oils for postpartum clarity.
Mulethi
Mulethi (Licorice Root) is sweet, nourishing, and rejuvenating. In Ayurveda, it soothes aggravated Pitta, strengthens respiratory function, and reduces inflammation. On the skin, it fades pigmentation, soothes rashes, and enhances brightness. Its sweet taste and cooling nature make it a gentle yet powerful postnatal support herb.
Dried Rose Petals
Roses hold a sacred place in Ayurveda for balancing Sadhaka Pitta — the emotional heart. Dried rose petals cool the mind, open the heart chakra, and bring a sense of softness and acceptance. They also enhance complexion, reduce redness, and add a divine aroma to oils. Used in rituals to bring beauty and love into healing.
Nirgundi Leaves
Nirgundi is one of the most powerful pain-relieving herbs in Ayurveda. It is especially helpful for postpartum backaches, joint pain, and muscular tension. It reduces Vata and Kapha accumulation in joints and is often infused in tailams (medicated oils) for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Bala
Bala, meaning 'strength' in Sanskrit, is a renowned Ayurvedic herb used for postpartum recovery and physical rejuvenation. It rebuilds muscle tone, improves stamina, and enhances ojas (vitality). Especially beneficial in Abhyanga oils, Bala restores depleted energy and promotes body balance after childbirth.
Drumstick Leaves
Drumstick (Moringa) Leaves are mineral-rich and highly nourishing. In Ayurveda, they are known to increase breast milk supply, support digestion, and boost iron levels. They strengthen the bones, energize weak limbs, and are ideal in postpartum formulations where both nourishment and strength-building are needed.
Giloy Stems
Giloy, also known as Guduchi, is revered as 'Amrit' or divine nectar in Ayurveda. It builds immunity, reduces stress, detoxifies the blood, and enhances liver function. Postpartum, it helps cleanse the system of Ama (toxins), support digestion, and rebuild resilience against infections and fatigue.
Guggal Resin
Guggal is a resin used in classical Ayurvedic detox formulas. It reduces excess Kapha and Meda (fat tissue), alleviates joint stiffness, and helps in weight regulation post-delivery. Known for its warming, penetrating nature, it is often used in pain oils and circulatory blends.
Daru Haldi
Also known as Tree Turmeric, Daru Haldi is used for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and skin-brightening properties. It supports liver health, purifies blood, and is beneficial in reducing dark spots, acne scars, and blemishes. It balances Pitta and Kapha, making it ideal for hormonal skin conditions.
Jetamasi
Jetamasi, closely related to Jatamansi, is a deeply grounding root. It nourishes the mind, reduces restlessness, and is used in sleep and calming rituals. In postpartum care, it supports hormonal balance, emotional regulation, and deep restoration. A sattvic herb ideal for mental and emotional healing.
Arjun Bark
Arjuna is one of Ayurveda’s primary heart herbs. It supports both the physical and emotional heart, regulating blood pressure, calming stress, and improving cardiac strength. In postpartum use, it helps reduce emotional grief, restore inner balance, and enhance blood flow. A vital herb in strengthening rasadhatu (plasma).