The Open Ayurvedic Herb Database
Explore 700+ herbs categorized by Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, Dosha & Prabhava.
A continuously evolving dataset built for research, education, and digital Ayurveda innovation.
About the Herb Data
This database compiles classical Ayurvedic textual data, meticulously verified from multiple authoritative sources including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, and supplemented by modern reference works such as the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API).
🔗 Each dataset entry includes the following parameters where available:
- Rasa (Taste)
- Guna (Qualities)
- Virya (Potency - Heating/Cooling)
- Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect)
- Prabhava (Specific Action)
- Dosha Karma (Effect on Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
- Botanical Name
🧠Purpose: To create a standardized, machine-readable dataset of Ayurvedic herb properties, making this ancient knowledge more accessible for modern research, education, and digital innovation.
Last Updated: October 2025 (Beta Release)
Data Insights
📊 Database Stats (as of Oct 2025)
- Total Herbs: Loading...
- Verified References: 150+
- Average Data Completeness: 92%
- Language: English (with Sanskrit terms)
Open Data for Researchers
Access the complete dataset in JSON format via our GitHub Repository. The data is freely available for educational, academic, and non-commercial use.
We welcome contributions, corrections, and additions from the research community.
View on GitHubSample Data Preview (JSON)
[
{
"name": "Ashwagandha",
"link": "/p/ashwagandha.html",
"preview": "Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful adaptogen. It reduces stress, increases strength, and supports reproductive and nervous systems.",
"pacify": ["Vata", "Kapha"],
"aggravate": ["Pitta"],
"tridosha": false,
"rasa": ["Tikta", "Kashaya"],
"guna": ["Guru", "Snigdha"],
"virya": "Ushna",
"vipaka": "Madhura",
"prabhav": ["Balya", "Medhya", "Vrishya", "rasayan"]
}
]
License & Citation
This dataset is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
You are free to share and adapt the data for educational, research, and non-commercial purposes.
📘 How to Cite this Dataset:
Varshney, Sparsh (2025). Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (Beta). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17475352
About the Creator
This open-source project was developed by Sparsh Varshney to contribute to the accessibility and understanding of Ayurvedic knowledge.
Connect with Dr. Sparsh Varshney:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sparshvarshney
- About Page: amidhaayurveda.com/p/about.html
