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For thousands of years, Ayurveda has worked with herbs, roots, flowers, oils, minerals and spices not simply for what they contain, but for the qualities and actions they bring to the body and mind.

At PAAVANI, this traditional understanding remains at the heart of how we formulate. We consider the Ayurvedic qualities of an ingredient, its history of traditional use and what modern botanical research can add to our understanding of the plant.

From ashwagandha and brahmi to rose, sesame oil and turmeric, each ingredient is selected intentionally for the role it plays within a formula. Some nourish and ground. Others cool, clarify, stimulate or soothe. Together, they allow us to create rituals that translate Ayurvedic plant wisdom into modern daily life.

Explore our Ayurvedic Ingredient Library to learn more about the herbs, botanicals, oils, clays and other natural ingredients used throughout PAAVANI formulas.

Browse the Ingredient Library

A–C
Almond · Aloe Vera · Amalaki · Ashwagandha · Brahmi · Calendula · Cardamom · Chamomile · Cinnamon + more

D–J
Eucalyptus · Fennel · Frankincense · Ginger · Gotu Kola · Haritaki · Hibiscus · Jojoba + more

K–O
Lavender · Lemon Balm · Licorice · Manjistha · Neem · Nutmeg · Oat Flour + more

P–T
Peppermint · Pippali · Rose · Rosemary · Sandalwood · Shatavari · Triphala · Tulsi · Turmeric + more

U–Z
Vanilla · Vetiver · Wild Orange · Wintergreen · Witch Hazel · Ylang Ylang

Ayurvedic Herbs to Know

Ayurveda has worked with thousands of plants over centuries of practice, understanding each through its unique qualities, actions and relationship with the doshas and tissues of the body. Some herbs have become especially foundational for the way they support balance across the body and mind.

These are a few you’ll find woven throughout PAAVANI rituals.

Ashwagandha

One of Ayurveda’s most revered rasayanas, or rejuvenative herbs, ashwagandha is traditionally used to support resilience, strength and vitality. Its grounding, nourishing qualities make it especially supportive for vata and during times of stress or depletion.

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Gotu Kola

Gotu kola is a revered Ayurvedic rejuvenative with a longstanding relationship with the mind, meditation and longevity. Considered a medhya rasayana, it is traditionally used to nourish the mind and support memory, concentration and mental clarity.

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Amalaki

Also known as amla or Indian gooseberry, amalaki is a cooling rasayana traditionally used to support digestion, healthy tissues, skin, hair and overall vitality. It is also one of the three fruits in the classical Ayurvedic formula triphala.

Neem

Known for its distinctly bitter, cooling and cleansing qualities, neem has a longstanding place in Ayurvedic skin, hair and oral care. It is particularly balancing for excess pitta and kapha and is often incorporated into rituals for warm, oily or congested skin.

Shatavari

A cooling, nourishing rasayana, shatavari has a longstanding relationship with women’s wellness in Ayurveda. It is traditionally used to nourish the reproductive tissues, replenish moisture and support women through different stages of life.

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Tulsi

Also known as holy basil, tulsi is a revered Ayurvedic herb traditionally valued for its light, warming and clarifying qualities. Its sattvic nature is associated with resilience, mental clarity and a calm, balanced state of mind.

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Triphala

Meaning “three fruits,” triphala combines amalaki, bibhitaki and haritaki into one of Ayurveda’s most recognized traditional formulas. It is valued for supporting digestion and regular elimination while gently nourishing and rejuvenating the tissues.

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Turmeric

Turmeric is a warming, cleansing Ayurvedic spice with a longstanding relationship with digestion, circulation and skin health. Its naturally occurring curcuminoids, including curcumin, have also made it one of the most extensively researched herbs used in Ayurveda.

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