HERBARIUM

As the requirement in Samajam itself is large and also to the fact that open market can give you low quality materials Samajam maintains a Herbarium. Moreover for the in patients Fresh herbs for treatment make a lot of difference too. The samajam has medicinal plants like ,Koovalam- Aegle marmelos, Thippali-Piper longum,Kacholam-Kaempferia galanga, Chethi koduvel-Plumbago rosea, Chittarutha- Alpinia galanga, Adalodakam-Adhatoda vasica, Neelayamari-Indigofera tinctoria,Vayambu-Acorus calamus, Pathimukham-Caesalpinia sappan, Asokam-Saraca indica, Amukkuram-Withania somnifera, Satavari- Asparagus racemosus, Kasthurimanjal-Curcuma aromatica, Narunandi-Hemidesmus indicus, Koduveli-Plumbago rosea, Karimkuringi-Strobilanthus haenianus, Iruveli-Coleus zeylanicus, Orila-Desmodium gangeticum, Muvila- Pseudarthia visida, Chittamrithu- Tinospora cordifolia, Adapathiyen-Holestemma annulare, Patchouli- Pogastemon cablin, Sarpagandhi- Rauvolfia serpentina etc.

Samajam encourages the local population to have a small hernbal garden at home. Plantrs grown here are purchased by Samajm..Some of the plants thus given are Adalodakam-Adhatoda vasica, Brahmi- Bacopa monnieria,Vayambu-Acorus calamus,Ocimum-Ocimum sanctum, Osimum basilicum, Cheria Adalodakam- Adhatoda beddomei, Kacholam- Kaempferia galanga,Thippali-Piper l o n g u m , S a t a v a r i - A s p a r a g u s racemosus,Iruveli-Coleus zeylanicus, Kumari-Aloe vera, Neelayamari- Indigofera tinctoria, Asokam-Saraca indica, Neem-Azadirachta indica, Ginger-Zingiber officinale etc.

Some of the plants that are commonly used in treatments are 

AGASTYA HARITAKI: According to Ayurveda, this is indicated for coughs, asthma, sleeplessness at night, and chronic bronchial astma. 

AMALAKI: According to Ayurveda, Amalaki rebuilds and maintains new tissues and increases red blood count. It cleans the mouth, strengthens the teeth, nourishes the bones, and is the highest natural source of Vitamin C. Excellent for allergies, anemia, cold and flu, constipation, diabetes, digestive disorders, immune system problems, and liver problems. 

ARJUN: According to Ayurveda, it is used in hemorrhages, diarrhea, dysentery, heart diseases, fractures, acne, and other skin diseases. 

AROGYA VARDHANI: (Ing: Kajali, Lauh Bhasma, Tamra Bhasma, Shudha Shilajit, Shudha Guggulu, Kauka).
According to Ayurveda, it is useful in dermatological infections, and hepatic disfunctions. 

ASHOKA: According to Ayurveda, the bark is useful in uterine affections and scorpion stings. 

ASHWAGANDHA: According to Ayurveda, known as Indian "Ginseng", Ashwa-gandha has been historically used for general debility, sexual debility, and nerve exhaustion. It also regenerates the hormal system, promotes healing of tissues, overwork, lack of sleep, and can be uses externally on wounds. Excellent for cough, infertility, impotence, insomnia, nervous tension, rheumatism, and stress. 

AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA: (Ing: Vindanga, Sharkara, Lavanga, Pipli, Trifala, Mustaka, Ela, Tejpata, Kala Mirch)Accroding to Ayurveda, it is effective in acidity, heartburn, gastritis, anorexia, loss of appetite, constipation, and hyperactivity. 

BABUL CHALL: According to Ayurveda, the bark is a powerful astringent. Decoction of bark is largely used as a gargle and mouth wash in cancerous and syphilitic affections. 

BAKUCHI SEED: According to Ayurveda, the seeds are useful in bilious affections. Its powder is specially recommended by Vaidyas in leprosy and leucoderma internally and are also applied in the form of paste or ointment externally. The herb has been considered to be so efficacious in leprosy that it was given the name of "KUSHTANASHINI" (leprosy destroyer).

BALA: According to Ayurveda, Bala is commonly used for heart diseases, soothing for arthritic pain, rejuvenative, nutritive, and stimulant for the heart, helps in the inflammation of nerve tissue.

BHUMY AMALAKI: According to Ayurveda, it is antispasmodic and an expectorant. The decoction of the leaves with pepper, in doses of 1/2 to 1 ounce, is an excellent cough mixture useful for chronic bronchitis. In consumption, it relieves the irritable cough by its soothing action. 

BIBITAKI: According to Ayurveda, Bibitaki has been customarily used as a strong laxative, cleansing the bowels, is a heating herb, good for sore throats or used as a gargle. 

BRAHMI: According to Ayurveda, Brahmi has been traditionally used for nervous disorders, epilepsy, senility, premature aging, hair loss, chronic and obstinate skin conditions, and venereal diseases. Excellent for eczema, fever, hair loss, immune system problems, rheumatism, and ulcers. 

BRINGRAJ: According to Ayurveda, Bringraj can be helpful in premature graying of hair, balding, alopecia, loss or falling teeth, enlargement of liver and spleen, cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, bleeding, dysentery, anemia, skin diseases, insomnia, and mental disorders. Excellent for anxiety, constipation, fever, hair loss, insomnia, liver problems, nervous tension, and stress.