Botanical name: Curcuma longa and Curcuma aromatica
Other name: Turmeric
Turmeric, known scientifically as Curcuma longa (domestic), has been a staple in the subcontinent, serving as a spice and flavor enhancer in a wide array of culinary creations for an extended period.
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Botanical name: Curculigo Orchioides
Other name: olden eye-grass, xian mao, weevil-wort, in Nepal) black musli, Kali musli, or Kali Musali
Curculigo orchioides, belonging to the genus Curculigo, is a threatened species of flowering plant. Within C. orchidoides, numerous chemical compounds from the curculigoside class, such as curculigoside A, B, C, and D, as well as curculigine A and D, have been successfully identified and isolated.
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Botanical name: Cordyceps militaris
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract is crafted using advanced biological technology, ensuring its effectiveness matches that of natural cordyceps sinensis fungi. This extract nourishes both the lungs and kidneys, while also tonifying the essence and vital energy. The production involves a fermentation process.
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Botanical name: Bacopa monnieri
Other name: brahmi, water hyssop, thyme-leaved gratiola
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri), commonly referred to as Brahmi, holds a longstanding history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its cognitive benefits, Bacopa has been associated with the enhancement of brain chemicals crucial for thinking, learning, and memory. Additionally, there is potential for Bacopa to safeguard brain cells from the impact of chemicals linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Boswellia serrata, derived from the resinous oleoresin of the Indian tree, has served as a traditional anti-inflammatory, expectorant, astringent, and antiseptic agent in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. This extract contains essential oils, terpenoids, sugars, and volatile acids, including beta-boswellic acid.
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Botanical name: Vaccinium Corymbosum
Derived from concentrated blueberry juice, blueberry extract serves as a natural health supplement. Blueberries are rich in polyphenolic compounds, with catechin being the primary flavonoid at 387 mg/100 g fresh weight. Epicatechin levels range from 34 to 129 mg/100 g fresh weight, while total anthocyanins span from 84 to 113 mg/100 g fresh weight.
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Botanical name: Cuminum cyminum
Other name: Cumin Seed Extract
Derived from the herb Cuminum cyminum, native to the East Mediterranean and South Asia and belonging to the Apiaceae family (a member of the parsley family), cumin seeds are oblong and yellow-grey. These seeds have been a staple in numerous cuisines across various food cultures for centuries, available in both whole and ground forms. In India, cumin seeds have played a significant role in countless dishes, including kormas and soups, and are integral to various spice blends. Beyond culinary applications, cumin seeds have been widely utilized in traditional medicine. In the Ayurvedic system of medicine in India, cumin seeds hold significant medicinal value, particularly in addressing digestive disorders such as chronic diarrhea and dyspepsia.
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Botanical name: Cucumis sativus
Cucumber extract or cucumber oil is rich in antioxidants, ascorbic acid, and lactic acid. Consequently, when applied topically, cucumber offers skin benefits such as antioxidant protection and soothing properties.
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Botanical name: Crataegus monogyna
Other name: whitehorn, maybush, or haw
Traditionally, extracts derived from the leaves and flowers of Crataegus spp., specifically hawthorn species, have been employed, showcasing documented preclinical and clinical activities within the field of cardiovascular medicine.
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Botanical name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
Other name: American cranberry, black cranberry, European cranberry, low cranberry, mossberry, Oxycoccus macrocarpus, trailing swamp cranberry, Vaccinium edule, Vaccinium erythrocarpum, vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium occycoccus, and Vaccinium vitis.
Cranberry extract originates from a diminutive, well-established plant cultivated across North America. It holds a significant legacy of usage among Native American communities, particularly for addressing kidney-related issues. The juice extracted from fresh cranberries and components of the fruit (berry) are employed medicinally. Primarily, cranberry is recognized for its role in protecting and treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). While cranberry juice appears to be beneficial in preventing UTIs, its efficacy in treating them directly remains inconclusive thus far.
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