In Ayurveda, an Indian tradition that aims to balance and heal the body through nutrition, bhringraj is said to promote hair growth, strengthen hair, and prevent graying and dandruff. One 2011 study found that Eclipta alba extract (Bhringraj) is effective at fighting bacteria and fungus.
It is also used to bring about cure in asthma and diabetic patients. Flavonoids have the effect of reducing the risk of diabetes. Therefore sulforaphane is widely used to treat various diseases and disorders.
Caralluma might cause some mild side effects such as stomach upset, intestinal gas, constipation, and stomach pain. These side effects usually go away after about a week of use.
Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita), also referred to sometimes as German chamomile, is an herb that it approved by Commission E to treat cough and bronchitis, fevers, cold, inflammation, infection, wounds, and burns.
The potential health benefits of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) derived primarily from bioactive ingredients such as antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids. The objective of the present study was to improve the quality of butter made from cream with the addition of cinnamon extract.
Cissus quadrangularis is commonly used for bone health and weight loss. It is also used for conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hemorrhoids, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
precatorius is traditionally used to treat tetanus, and to prevent rabies. The plant is used in some traditional medicine to treat scratches and sores and wounds caused by dogs, cats and mice, and are also used with other ingredients to treat leucoderma. The leaves of the herb are used to cure fever, cough and cold.
Chirata is used for fever, constipation, upset stomach, loss of appetite, intestinal worms, skin diseases, and cancer. Some people use it as a bitter tonic. In India, it has been used for malaria, when combined with the seeds of divi-divi (Guilandina bonducella).
Chopchini or China root is a perennial climbing deciduous shrub and is a popular traditional Chinese medicine. The rhizomes or roots of this plant are majorly used for various medicinal purposes. Chopchini helps manage diabetes by enhancing insulin secretion due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Gloriosa is used in the treatment of various clinical conditions like inflammation, edema, rheumatism, skin infections, arthritis, alopecia, and many others [1,2,3]. Colchicine is an alkaloid present in the seeds of Colchicum autumnale L.
Curcumin, which represents about 2 - 8% of most turmeric preparations, gives turmeric its distinct color and flavor ( 5 ). In its own right, curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and antioxidant effects ( 6 , 7 ). Turmeric is used to treat many health problems, such as skin and digestive issues.
The fruit is a small berry, ovoid and smooth. It flowers in April and May. The botanical name of daruharidra is Berberis aristata and it belongs to family Berberidaceae. ... The fruit, root bark, stem, wood and extract are used for medicinal purpose.
The heartwood of deodar is light yellowish brown, turning brown on exposure. It is oily, fragrant, and strong. The flowering & Fruiting is from April to January. It occurs in Himalayas.
Datura stramonium is a foul smelling, erect, free branching herb that forms a bush up to 2-5 feet tall. The root is long thick, fibrous and white. It has simple or bifurcated round, erect, glabrous stem. The leaves are 8-20cm long, smooth, toothed, soft and irregularly undulated.
Withania somnifera (WS) (Dunal), popularly known as Ashwagandha, is a subtropical undershrub commonly used in Indian traditional medicines for more than 3000 years and has been categorized as Rasayana in Ayurveda, which is reported to elevate defense system against diseases, arrest aging, revitalize the body etc.
Astragalus is an herb that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It has many purported health benefits, including immune-boosting, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects
Haematococcus pluvialis is a freshwater species that is well known for its high content of the strong antioxidant astaxanthin, which is important both in aquaculture and cosmetics. ... Haematococcus pluvialis is usually found in various temperate regions around the world
Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.) Miers, (Guduchi) is an evergreen perennial climber. This deciduous and dioecious plant belongs to the family Menispermaceae. .The plant mainly contains alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, diterpenoid lactones, sesquiterpenoid, aliphatic compound and other miscellaneous compound.
Ginkgo biloba extract is a well-defined and complex product prepared from green leaves of Ginkgo biloba. The leaves are harvested from trees growing in plantations in South Corea, Japan and France. The mode of culture, harvesting and extraction are perfectly standardized and controlled.
Swertia chirayita (Gentianaceae), a popular medicinal herb indigenous to the temperate Himalayas is used in traditional medicine to treat numerous ailments such as liver disorders, malaria, and diabetes and are reported to have a wide spectrum of pharmacological properties
