Latin name: Valeriana jatamansi
English name: Indian valerian
Sanskrit / Indian name: Tagara
 

A slightly hairy, tufted herb with thick horizontal rootstocks that contains a sweet smelling essential oil.
Indian valerian is prescribed as a remedy for hysteria, hypochondriasis, nervous unrest and emotional troubles. It is also used as a carminative and forms an ingredient of a number of Ayurvedic recipes. The drug contains a group of iridoid or monoterpenic derivatives, known as valepotriates which are useful as tranquilizers and sedatives. An iridoid ester glycoside designated as valerosidatum (isovaleryl glucoside) has also been isolated.

Used in Mentat, Anti-Wrinkle Cream.
 
 

Latin name: Vanda tessellata
Sanskrit / Indian name: Rasna

An epiphytic orchid. The dried herb was found to contain an active-constituent of glucosidic nature. The herb also contains a bitter principle, tannins, resin, saponin, ß-sitosterol, g -sitosterol, fatty oil and coloring-matter.

The leaves are pounded and the paste is applied to the body to bring down fever; their juice is dropped in the ear for the treatment of otitis and other inflammatory conditions. The roots are used in dyspepsia, bronchitis rheumatism, and also in fever; they are reported to possess antibacterial and antitubercular properties. The roots enter into the preparation of medicated oils, used externally in rheumatism and nervous troubles. The herb is also used for sciatica.

Used in Muscle & Joint Rub.
 
 

Sanskrit / Indian name: Vanga bhasma
English name: Tin calx
 

It is prepared from tin metal and has a wide range of therapeutic uses with special reference to the diseases of the genito-urinary tract. It is effective against a wide range of organisms in the urinary tract and thus, is of great clinical usefulness and efficacy in urinary tract infections of various origins. It improves digestion, is useful in wasting diseases and cures all ‘pramehas’ (A prameha is a urinary tract disease characterized by polyurea and turbid urine).

Used in Diabecon.
 
 

Sanskrit / Indian Name: Varatika bhasma 
English Name: Cowrie shell calx
 

It is prepared from the shells of Cyprea moneta called cowrie shells and is well known for its antacid and digestive properties. It is useful in the treatment of gastritis, duodenitis and otorrhea. 

Used in Gasex.
 
 

Latin name: Vernonia cinerea 
English name: Purple fleabane
Sanskrit / Indian name: Sahadevi
 

An erect, rarely decumbent herb, with purple flowers.

The seeds yield a fatty oil and are used as an anthelmintic and alexipharmic; they are said to be quite effective against roundworms and threadworms. They are also given for coughs, flatulence, intestinal colic and dysuria and for leucoderma, psoriasis and other chronic skin-diseases. The seeds are made into a paste with limejuice and used for destroying pediculi.

Used in Cystone.
 
 

Latin name: Vetiveria zizanioides
English names: Vetiver, Khas-Khas, Khus-Khus
Sanskrit / Indian names: Ushira, Reshira, Sugandhimula
 

A densely tufted grass. The commercial oil of Vetiver is obtained by distillation of fresh or air-dried roots. The oil contains both cadinane and eudesmane sesquiterpenes of the unusual antipodal configuration; these include khusol, khusinol, khusitone, (-)g2-cadinene, and levojuneol. Another characteristic feature of this type is the presence of the large amount of levorotatory khusilal (a rare C14-class of terpenoid) which is in fact responsible for the strong levorotation of this oil; this compound is absent in the typical dextrorotatory oils. The constituents of the typical dextrorotatory oils (Haiti, Reunion, Java and South India) are largely nootkatane
The oil is reported to be used as a carminative in flatulence, colic and obstinate vomiting. It is regarded as a stimulant, diaphoretic and refrigerant. A decoction of the leaves is recommended as a diaphoretic. When locally applied in rheumatism, lumbago and sprain, it is a good ambrocation and affords relief.

Used in Anti-Dandruff Hair Cleanser, Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Nourishing Hair Cleanser with Conditioner, Protein Rich Hair Cleanser.
 
 

Sanskrit / Indian name: Vidangadi lauha
 

It is herbo-mineral powder consisting of : Embelia ribes, Cyperus rotundus, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica, Emblica officinalis, Cedrus deodara, Piper longum, Piper chaba, Plumbago zeylanica, Zingiber officinalis, Piper nigrum and Iron calx 

It is indicated in obesity, liver disorders, and anemia.

Used in Diabecon.
 
 

Latin name: Viola odorata
English name: Wild violet
Sanskrit / Indian name: Neelapushpa

A glabrous or pubescent herb arising from a rootstock. The herb is well known in India for its medicinal virtues and has been in use since ancient times.
The herb is valued as an expectorant, diaphoretic, antipyretic and diuretic, and as a laxative in bilious affections. It is used for catarrhal and pulmonary troubles and for calculous affections. Also used as a remedy for coughs and sore throat, hoarseness, and ailments of infants. The flowers contain violin and the leaves contain an essential oil, an alkaloid, coloring matter, friedelin, ß-sitosterol and a straight-chain alcohol.

Used in Koflet.
 
 

Latin name : Vitex negundo
English name : Five-leaved chaste tree
Sanskrit / Indian names : Nirgundi, Sephali
 

Its principle constituents are casticin, isoorientin, chrysophenol D, luteolin, p –hydroxybenzoic acid and D-fructose. The leaves possess discutient properties and are applied to rheumatic swellings of the joints and in sprains. The juice of the leaves is used for the treatment of fetid discharges. They show anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activity. 

Used in Himcolin, Pilex, V-Gel, SportsCare cream, DermaCare AC, DermaCare SN cream a & lotion, JointCare B, Antiseptic Cream, Muscle & Joint Rub.

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Latin name: Vitis vinifera
English name: Grapes
Sanskrit / Indian name: Draksha

A large, deciduous climber climbing by means of tendrils. 
Grapes are a good source of bioflavonoids (vitamin P), which are known to be useful in such conditions as purpura, capillary bleeding in diabetes, edema and inflammation from injury, radiation damage, and atherosclerosis. Catechins and anthocyanogenic tannins present in grapes possess bioflavonoid activity. Grapes are considered laxative, stomachic, diuretic, demulcent and cooling and are used as an astringent in throat affections.

Used in Geriforte, Koflet, Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Cough Syrup, Daily Health Capsules.