Jirakaddarista

In Jirakaddarista, Jira (Cuminum cyminum) is cumin. It contains volatile oil (2-5%), fatty oil (10-15%), fatty acid, petroselic acid and palmitic acid. Cumin and flavones are the chief constituents. The fatty oil of cumin has an antimicrobial effect, because it stops mycelium growth and toxin production. Jira is used for flatulence, vomiting and indigestion.

Zamani (Trachyspermum ammi) has an essential oil from its fruits, and the main constituents of that oil are phenols, mostly thymol and some carvacrol. It also holds variable amounts of P-cynene, Y-terpenine, Alfa and Vita-pinene and dipentene. Zamani is used as a digestive aid and to relieve gas and bloating. It relieves colic in babies, and in children it also improves digestion and appetite.

Shuth (Zingiber officinale) increases bile secretion and improves gastrointestinal motility. It has anti-vomiting, anti-flatulent and digestive activities.

Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum), or clove, contains a large amount of volatile oil. Cloves are used as a carminative, to increase hydrochloric acid in the stomach and to improve peristalsis.

Daruchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) contains essential oil. It has carminative, stimulant, anti-infective, antifungal and digestive properties. It can help relieve nausea and strengthen the immune system. It is also used for loss of appetite and for dyspeptic complaints, such as a mild spastic condition of the GIT, bloating and flatulence.

Tajpata (Cinnamomum Tamala) is a mild astringent and a flavoring agent. Its oil is a powerful germicide.

Alach (Elettarea cardamomum) contains volatile oil, resin, fixed oil, starch and calcium oxalate. It is aromatic, stimulant, stomachic, carminative and diuretic.

Naghkeshar (Mesua ferrea) contains mesuagin, mesuol and essential oil. Mesuol has antibiotic activity. Naghkeshar is astringent, stomachic and aromatic, and it is useful in gastric troubles.

Jaiphal (Myristca fragrans) contains volatile oil, protein, myristc acid, tannin, niacin, essential oil and vitamins. It is used as a tonic and has reduced gastric acidity significantly.