Herbs : Khareti

Latin Name

Sanskrit Name

Bala

Hindi Name

Khareti

English Name

Parts Used

Roots, leaves, seeds and stems. Each part has a different therapeutic value and must be prepared in its own way for the maximum benefits.

Traditional Ayurvedic Uses

• This is one the most often used Ayurvedic herbs because it simultaneously balances all three laws of the physiology (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), a rare effect.
  
• Bala is primarily known for giving stamina or inner strength.
  
• It helps balance proper amounts of the male hormone, testosterone, and increases sexual desire.
  
• Bala has a Vrishya effect, meaning that it enhances the quality and quantity of reproductive fluids (Shukra Dhatu) for conception of healthy offspring.
  
• It builds general immunity (the word Bala can actually be translated as immunity).
  
• It is a good Rasayana (overall tonic and longevity enhancer).
  
• Bala is a good tonic for the lungs.
  
• Bala contains five of the six tastes, a very rare property indicating that it provides nourishment of all aspects of nature's intelligence (the five Mahabhutas).