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Cinnamon is High in a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties
- Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees called Cinnamomum. It has been
used as an ingredient throughout history, dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. It used to be rare
and valuable, and was regarded as a gift fit for kings.

- Cinnamon is Loaded With Antioxidants
Antioxidants protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols.

- Cinnamon Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Inflammation in the body is incredibly important. It helps the body fight infections and repair
tissue damage

- Cinnamon May Cut the Risk of Heart Disease
Cinnamon has been linked with reduced risk of heart disease, the world’s most common cause
of premature death.

Ashwagandha

Binomial Name : Boswellia Serrata

Indian frankincense or Salai referred to in Sanskrit as shallaki.

- Shallaki has potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce the pain and inflammation of joints.

Uses & Benefits :

Anti-inflammatory benefits:

Boswellia Serrata is an ancient Ayurvedic herb from India and known among herbalists as a
treatment for arthritis. It is also beneficial in helping inflammation and joint health. Extracts of
boswellia serrata have natural anti-inflammatory activity at sites where chronic inflammation is
present by switching off pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators, which initiate the process.
Its Extracts have revealed that the pentacyclic triterpenes boswellic acids possess biological
activities and appear to be responsible for the respective pharmacological actions.

Boswellia and asthma, improvement in lung function:

Effects of Boswellia serrata gum resin in patients with bronchial asthma: results of a doubleblind,
placebo-controlled, 6-week clinical study. The gum resin of Boswellia serrata, known in
Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine as Salai guggal, contains boswellic acids, which have been
shown to inhibit leukotriene biosynthesis.

Collagenous colitis:
Boswellia serrata extract for the treatment of collagenous colitis. A double-blind, randomized,
placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. A study done was done at University Hospital in Germany
to investigate the effect of Boswellia extract on symptoms, quality of life, and histology in
patients with collagenous colitis. Patients with chronic diarrhea and histological proven
collagenous colitis were randomized to receive either oral Boswellia serrata extract 400 mg
three times daily for 6 weeks or placebo. Complete colonoscopy and histology were performed
before and after treatment. The study suggested that Boswellia serrata extract might be
clinically effective in patients with collagenous colitis.

Boswellia and osteoarthritis, joint health:
Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee--a
randomized double blind placebo controlled trial.Boswellia serrata tree is commonly found in
India. The therapeutic value of its gum (guggulu) has been known. It posses good antiinflammatory,
anti-arthritic and analgesic activity. The observed differences between drug
treated and placebo being statistically significant, are clinically relevant. Boswellia serrata
Extract was well tolerated by the subjects except for minor gastrointestinal symptoms.
Boswellia serrata Extract is recommended in the patients of osteoarthritis of the knee with
possible therapeutic use in other arthritis.

- Ashwagandha extract is a standardized extract from the dried
roots of Withania somnifera.

- Standardized to contain 7% Withanolides, 1% Alkaloids and
0.25%Withaferin A.

Uses & Benefits :

- Most widely recognized benefit of Ashwagandha is its ability to boost the
immune system by increasing white blood cell production, helping to ward
off illness and disease.

- It may prove beneficial in stress related disorders such as arthritis,
hypertension, diabetes, general debility.

- For wound care, the leaves of the plant are said to have healing potential.
The roots have antifungal and antibacterial properties

Some other benefits are :

- Galactogogue

- Anti-epileptic

- Anti-tumor

- Pain relief

- Eye health

- Heart tonic

- Lowers cholesterol

- Regulates blood sugar

- Reduces depression and anxiety

- Combats stress

- Fights cognitive decline due to
brain cell degeneration

Binomial Name:
Cymbopogon Citratus

Lemongrass is a perennial plant with thin, long leaves and is indigenous to India and
other areas of the Asian continent.

- Lemongrass is a plant that is commonly used in Asian cuisine but which may provide
therapeutic and medical benefits.

- The botanical name for lemongrass oil is Cymbopogon Citratus. This oil is processed
from the leaves of Cymbopogon shoenanthus through steam distillation.

- It is a fresh smelling oil that can be used with success for fighting cellulite, revitalizing
a tired body and mind.

- Lemongrass oil has various medicinal, herbal and therapeutic properties. It has
analgesic, anti-bacterial, carminative, deodorizing, febrifuge, fungicidal, antiseptic,
antidepressant, astringent properties.

Binomial Name: Curcuma longa
Molecular Formula: C21H20O6
Formula Weight: 368.39

A. Health Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Inflammation

Arthritis occuring due to inflammation of the joints is a very painful and debilitating condition. Curcumin extract relieves the joints of such aches and pains, by inhibiting or reducing the level of an enzyme known as COX-2. It can reduce the inflammation by stimulating the adrenal glands,in order that they can release cortisone (natural steroid) that is used to treat inflammations.

B. Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement)

Curcumin has volatile oils that have anti-bacterial properties that are normally applied to the injured surfaces of the skin in order to prevent bacterial infections of the cuts or wounds. It also used to treat athletes foot by adding some amount of it to footbath.

C. Benefit of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Cancer

Curcumin extract could be beneficial in many kinds of cancer such as breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer as well as prostate cancer. The antioxidants found in this extract have the potential to counteract and neutralize free radicals found in the body. The extract stops cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body such breast cancer cells spreading to the lungs by ensuring the dangerous cells do not grow.

D. Role of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Alzheimerâ??s disease

Increased accumulation of a protein known as amyloidal in the brain leads to a disease known as Alzheimer. Curcumin can prevent this disease by making sure that amyloidal does not accumulate.

E. Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) to the Digestive System

Curcumin is used to support the digestive system. Bile is an important body fluid secreted by the liver to assist in digestion and normally stored in the gall bladder.  Congestion in these organs can lead to the formation of gall stones. Since curcumin increases the solubility of bile, it assists in the elimination of gall stones and further formation of the gall stones is also eliminated.

F. Cardiovascular Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement)

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties helps maintain a healthy heart. It also aids in preventing blood clots by thinning blood thus reducing the chances of having a heart attack, stroke, thrombosis or any other cardiovascular diseases.

Uses & Benefits
- Health Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Inflammation
Arthritis occuring due to inflammation of the joints is a very painful and debilitating condition.
Curcumin extract relieves the joints of such aches and pains, by inhibiting or reducing the level
of an enzyme known as COX-2. It can reduce the inflammation by stimulating the adrenal
glands,in order that they can release cortisone (natural steroid) that is used to treat
inflammations.
It is also used to counter other types of inflammations such as tendinitis, bunions, carpal tunnel
syndrome, bursitis, inflammation of the tongue, gout and many other type of bone conditions.
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Salt or grounded ginger can be added to the fomentation paste to increase its effectiveness.

- Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement)
Curcumin has volatile oils that have anti-bacterial properties that are normally applied to the
injured surfaces of the skin in order to prevent bacterial infections of the cuts or wounds. It also
used to treat athletes foot by adding some amount of it to footbath.

Uses & Benefits :

Benefit of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Cancer
Curcumin extract could be beneficial in many kinds of cancer such as breast cancer, colon
cancer, skin cancer as well as prostate cancer. The antioxidants found in this extract have the
potential to counteract and neutralize free radicals found in the body. The extract stops cancer
cells from spreading to other parts of the body such breast cancer cells spreading to the lungs
by ensuring the dangerous cells do not grow.
Curcumin also prevents the growth of new blood vessels in tumours. It can also cause the
cancer cells to destroy themselves in a self-destruction process (Apoptosis). Cancer cells
normally prevent the process of apoptosis, which is the body’s reaction to counter the bad
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cancer cells, and curcumin is said to overpower them to ensure the process takes place.

Role of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Alzheimer’s disease
Increased accumulation of a protein known as amyloidal in the brain leads to a disease known
as Alzheimer. Curcumin can prevent this disease by making sure that amyloidal does not
accumulate.