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
Vetiver is sometimes applied directly to the skin for relieving stress, as well as for emotional traumas and shock, lice, and repelling insects. It is also used for arthritis, stings, and burns. Vetiver is sometimes inhaled as aromatherapy for nervousness, insomnia, and joint and muscle pain
Galangal root has been employed in traditional medicine as a remedy for various ailments, and an increasing number of scientific studies support these uses.
Kutaja is a prominent herb that manages the elevation of Kapha and pitta doshas. It is a very wonderful herb that is being used in treating diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome etc. ... The bark of therapeutic herb Kutaj consists of astringent, anthelmintic, amoebicidal and diuretic activities.
Imbued with potent anti-inflammatory, anti-androgenic, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-fibrinolytic, astringent, anti-ulcer, digestive, expectorant, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective and wound healing properties, Lodhra holds high significance in treating a host of disorders including menstrual disorders
It helps in collagen formation and production of new skin cells. Mandukaparni also reduces the risk of bacterial and microbial infection, thereby promoting Wound healing[5]. Mandukaparni helps promote Wound healing by decreasing swelling and bringing back the normal texture of the skin.
Kasamarda Cassia occidentalis Linn, is used as an aphrodisiac. ... It is also called Negro coffee and coffee senna, coffee weed as its seeds are used in place of coffee in some places. Its leaves are considered poisonous but it has been used in diet in South India and Maldives since centuries
Kasni (Cichorium intybus Linn.) is a powerful hepatoprotective and nephroprotective drug which has been extensively used in Unani System of Medicine. It is commonly known as chicory in English language. It is an erect perennial herb of the dandelion family Asteraceae.
The plant is notorious for the extreme itchiness it produces on contact,[3] particularly with the young foliage and the seed pods. It also produces many medium-sized red swollen across your contact area of skin that is actively itchy. It has agricultural and horticultural value and is used in herbalism.
