Botanical Name - Phyllanthus niruri/Phyllanthus amarus Category - Medicinal Form - Dry Part Used - Leaves General Information - Phyllanthus species are being in constant used in traditional medications to cure an array of human diseases (constipation, inhalation related, arthritis, loss of appetite, injuries, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, running nose, common cold, malaria, blennorrhagia, colic, diabetes mellitus, dysentery, indigestion, fever, gout, gonorrheal diseases of males and females, skin itching, jaundice, hepatic disorders, leucorrhea, vaginitis, menstrual irregularities, obesity, stomach pains, and tumors), confectionaries, food industry, and in some pesticides. Phytochemicals - Phyllanthus species are rich in diversity of phytochemicals e.g., tannins, terpenes, alkaloids, glycosidic compounds, saponins, and flavones etc. More in depth studies are a direly needed to identify more compounds with specific cellular functions to treat various ailments.
Botanical Name - Plectranthus Amboinicus Category - Spices/Medicinal Form - Fresh/Dry Part Used - Leaves General Information - Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour) Spreng belongs to family Lamiaceae, known as country borage in English. It is large succulent aromatic perennial herb, shrubby below, hispidly villous or tomentose. It is found throughout India, Ceylon and Moluccas. The leaves of the plant are bitter, acrid and were being widely used traditionally for various purposes. The plant has been worked out very well and isolated several chemical constituents and had shown various biological properties. Phytochemicals - CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS includes Butylaniside, -caryophyllene, carvacrol, 1-8-cineole, p-cymene, ethylsalicylate, eugenol, limonene, myrcene, and -pinenes, -selenene, -terpinene, terpinen-4-ol, thymol, verbenone (essential oil), apigenin, chrysoeriol, 5,4-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxy-flavone (cirsimaritin), eriodictyol, 6-methoxy-genkawanin, luteolin, quercetin, salvigenin, taxifolin, oxaloacetic acid, crategolic, euscaphic, 2 -3 -dihydro-olean-12-en-28-oic, pomolic, oleanolic, tormentic, 2 ,3 ,19 ,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic, ursolic acids, -sitosterol- -D-glucoside isolated from the leaves.
Botanical Name - Rauwolfia serpentina Category - Medicinal Form - Dry Part Used - Leaves, Roots General Information - Rauwolfia (Rauwolfia serpentina), also spelled ravolphia, is a medicinal shrub in the milkweed family. Its root is ground into a powder and packaged in this form or sold in tablets or capsules. It is a compound commonly used in Asian medicine, including traditional Ayurveda medicine native to India. Phytochemicals - Its active components are alkaloids and about 50 have been identified, although the primary psychoactive components appear to be reserpine, rescinnamine, and deserpidine. The primary effect of these alkaloids is the blockage of vesicular storage of monoamines, ultimately leading to greater degradation of these neurotransmitters by the MAO enzyme and an overall decrease in neuronal activity in monoamine pathways. Thus, the overall effect is inhibitory and sedative.
Botanical Name - Rubia cordifolia Category - Cosmetic/Medicinal Form - Dry Part Used - Stem, Roots General Information - ubia cordifolia (Indian Madder) is growing most often near streams and rivers along the upper Ghats in evergreen forests up to 3750m above sea level. It is a perennial, prickly or scabrous, climbing herb belongs to rubiaceae. Leaves variable, arranged four in a whorl, cordate-ovate to ovate-lanceolate, base slightly cordate, petioles are quadrangular, sometimes prickly on the angles, glabrous and shining. Stipules are absent. Stems is slender, rough, four angled with sharp recurved prickles on the ridges, which are often many yards long, becoming slightly woody at the base. Flowers are in cymes, greenish white. Fruits are didymous or globose, smooth, shining and purplish black when ripe. In ancient world, manjistha is reputed as an efficient blood purifier and hence is extensively used against blood, skin and urinary diseases. The root is sweet, bitter, acrid, astringent, thermogenic, antidysenteric, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, anodyne, anthelmintic, antiseptic, constipating, diuretic, galacto-purifier, febrifuge, rejuvenating and tonic. It is useful in vitiated conditions of kapha, the body fluid principles relates to mucus and pitta, an energy principle which uses bile to direct digestion. In modern pharmacopoeia, the plant has been used to treat variety of ailments. The root extract has wide range of pharmacological properties thus used against ailments such as arthralgia, arthritis, cephalalgia, cough, diabetes, discolouration of the skin, dysmenorrhoea, emmenagogue, general debility, hemorrhoids, hepatopathy, intermittent fevers, jaundice, leucorrhoea, neuralgia, pectoral diseases, pharyngitis, ophthalmopathy, otopathy, splenopathy, strangury, slow healing of broken bones, tubercular conditions of the skin and mucous tissue, tuberculosis and urethrorrhoea. Besides, the roots are used for laxative, analgesic, rheumatism, dropsy, paralysis and intestinal ulcers. The dried stem is used in blood, skin and urinogenital disorders, dysentery, piles, ulcers, inflammations, erysipelas, skin diseases and rheumatism. The roots were used in Ayurvedic (traditional Indian system of medicine) medicine as a coloring agent in medicated oils. Root derived powder has been used in many Asian countries as a natural dye, for imparting shades of red, scarlet, brown and mauve to cotton and other fabrics.
Moringa is used worldwide to combat malnutrition. It is a nutritionally complex whole food naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. A powerful plant that has incredible health benefits that heal and supports the function of the immune system, supports normal glucose levels, fights cholesterol, and more. Sourced from the organically grown plants and shade dried in a hygienic environment.
Promotes healthy immune, skin, hair & digestive functions. Added to teas, cooking, salves, balms, ointments, soaps, baths, or infused as an herbal extract. A Neem face pack or mask is just what is needed for acne or pimple-prone skin. Sourced from the organically grown trees and shade dried in a hygienic environment.
Papaya leaf powder has the enzyme papain. The leaf powder of the papaya plant is nutrient-rich, containing vitamins a, b-complex, and e. Itâ??s also a source of magnesium and phosphorus and is phytochemical-rich. Papaya leaf powder has a rich content of vitamin c and a, which boosts skin health and lends you healthier and radiant skin
Improves the metabolism of your body. Helps to maintain sugar metabolism. Help in weight management. No preservatives, colors, or flavors
Has anti-inflammatory properties. Acts as a natural conditioner for healthy & shiny hair. It leads to healthy and glowing skin but also improves eyesight & boosts the immune system. Helps in improving digestion
It is rich in Vitamin C and it enriches you making the blood vessels stronger and thicker. It is rich in antioxidants that help in fighting free radicals in the body. It is good for diabetics. It boosts digestion and helps in constipation problems.
It is used in the treatment of liver diseases like jaundice and liver cirrhosis. It helps to remedy fatty liver and liver damage due to any reason.
Improves respiratory health. It is a natural anti-inflammatory substance easing aches and pains and also protects the heart. It is also used for aroma
It helps in relaxed feelings & sound sleep. It also helps in lowering stress & strain and low blood pressure. It helps to decrease gastric inflammation & ulcers.
Forskolin is a chemical found in the coleus root herb that activates the enzyme adenylate cyclase. Adenylate cyclase compound initiates a myriad of critical events and processes within all the cells of the human body. It helps as an antioxidant & for a healthy heart function
Enhances learning ability. Reduces stress and anxiety. It improves overall mood
Asparagus Racemosus helps in the healthy production of milk for lactating mothers. It is also useful for supporting the menopausal transition. It supports a healthy immune system and assists in both physical and mental digestion
It is rich in antioxidants. It helps in boosting immunity. It helps to effectively manage digestive problems. It has purifying properties which are great for skin detox and cleansing. It relieves body ache, fatigue, headache, energy loss, joint pain & muscle ache.
It is used to treat diabetes & high blood pressure. Regulates menstrual flow. Facilitates wound healing. Improves cognitive functioning
It has antifungal and antimicrobial properties. It has anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties. It is also used for cough and to get rid of intestinal worms.
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