Indian herbs

Latin name

Common name

Actions

Amla

Embilica officinalis

Indian gooseberry

This is best Pitta pacifier drug in Ayurveda.

Vacha

Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus

This controls the secretion of acid in the stomach

Nishoth

Ipomoea turpethum

Turpeth Root

This protects the lining of the stomach from the acid.

Yashtimadhu

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Liquorice

This is good by its madhur – sweet taste. It neutralizes the acid in the stomach

Nimba

Azadirachta indica

Margosa tree

Due to its bitter taste, this dilutes the excess acidic medium in the stomach.

Haridra

Curcuma longa

Turmeric

This is very well known healer, this heals the lining of the stomach that is damaged by excess acid.

Karella

Momordica charantia

Bitter gourd

This is bitter in taste and hence best as Pitta Dosha pacifier.