Author: Mystique

Botanical Name:capsicum frutescens

Other Names:capsicum, red pepper, cayenne pepper, long peppers, sweet peppers, bell peppers, paprika peppers, wrinkled peppers, cherry peppers, tabasco peppers, cluster peppers and bird peppers.

Chilli refers to the dried ripe fruit of the Capsicum genus. Capsicum annuum, an annual sub-shrub, produces solitary flowers and typically bears hanging fruits, yielding red peppers, cayenne, paprika, and various types of chillies. It also includes sweet pepper, commonly known as bell pepper, characterized by its mild flavor and large, inflated fruits.

Medicinal Uses:

• Coughs
• Asthma
• Soreness
• Relieve toothaches
• Reduce inflammation
• Stimulate weight loss

Botanical Name:Senna occidentalis

Other Names:Antbush, Coffee Senna, Negro-coffee, Stinkingweed, Arsenic Bean, Septicweed, Ponnavarai

Cassia (Senna) occidentalis L, commonly known as the plant, utilizes its dark olive green seeds as a coffee substitute. Primarily recognized for its detoxifying effects on the liver, the plant is employed in addressing internal bacterial and fungal disorders, eradicating parasites and viruses, enhancing immunity, and promoting perspiration.

Medicinal Uses:

• Used to detoxify liver
• To cure internal bacterial and fungal disorders
• To kill parasites and viruses
• Enhances immunity and promotes perspiration.

Botanical Name:Rubia Cordifolia

Other Names:Indian madder, Chay root or Chay-aver, Manjit , Manjitha, Yojnavalli.

Indian madder, also known as Chay root or Chay-aver (Oldenlandia umbellata), is a petite shrub or herb standing at 30–50 cm in height. Indigenous to southern India, it has historical usage in India, Sri Lanka, and northern Burma. However, it yields less than a quarter of the dye obtained from traditional madder sources.

Medicinal Uses:

• Invigorate spleen and soothing liver
• Dysmenorrhea
• Diuresis
• Paralysis
• Jaundice
• Amenorrhea
• Skin disorders of many varieties
• Renal stone and blood detoxification.

Botanical Name:Asparagus racemosus

Other Names:Satawar, Satamuli, Satavari

A. racemosus is a woody climber that reaches a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves resemble pine needles, characterized by their small and uniform nature, while the flowers are white and feature small spikes. This plant is part of the genus Asparagus, recently reclassified from the subfamily Asparagae in the family Liliaceae to the newly established family Asparagaceae.

Medicinal Uses:

• Pain
• Anxiety
• Stomach spasms
• Uterine bleeding
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Upset stomach
• Stomach ulcers
• Diarrhea
• Bronchitis
• Diabetes
• Dementia

Botanical Name:Anogeissus latifolia

Other Names:axlewood, bakli, baajhi, dhau, dhawa, dhawra, or dhaora , takhian-nu, and raam.

Gum ghatti, a natural gum originating from India, is extracted from the tree species Anogeissus latifolia, native to both India and Sri Lanka. These trees contribute significantly to the extensive forest cover in India, predominantly thriving in dry deciduous forests.

Medicinal Uses:

• Used in the food industry as a source of water soluble fiber
• Used for emulsions and suspension in beverages
• Production of waxes

Botanical Name:Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

Other Names:Cyamopsis psoraloides, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, Cyamopsis tetragonolobus, Dietary Fiber, Dolichos psoraloides, Farine de Guar, Fibre Alimentaire, Goma Guar, Gomme de Guar, Gomme de Jaguar, Guar Flour, Indian Guar Plant, Jaguar Gum, Psoralea tetragonoloba.

Guar gum is versatile in its applications, serving as a thickening agent for both cold and hot liquids, facilitating the creation of hot gels, and providing stability to light foams and emulsions. Its utility extends to cottage cheeses, curds, yogurt, sauces, soups, and frozen desserts. Additionally, guar gum serves as a commendable source of fiber, boasting 80% soluble dietary fiber on a dry weight basis.

Medicinal Uses:

• Abdominal pain
• Flatulence
• Diarrhea
• Cramps
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Obesity
• Reducing cholesterol

Botanical Name:Phyllanthus niruri

Other Names:gale of the wind, stonebreaker or seed-under-leaf, Holpholi, Noe, Kijhandli, Ray avail. Keelanelli Powder, Gale of The Wind, Bhumyamlaki, Phyllanthus niruri

Phyllanthus niruri L., a member of the Phyllanthaceae family, is a petite herb known for its diverse medicinal properties, making it widely utilized across the globe. Within the Indian Ayurvedic system, it finds application in treating conditions such as jaundice, ulcers, skin diseases, diabetes, chest pain, and urinary complications.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antibacterial
• Anti-hyperglycemia
• Anti-viral
• Diuretic
• Hepatoprotector
• Immunomodulator

Botanical Name:Bacopa Monnieri

Other Names:brahmi, water hyssop, Bacopa monniera, and Herpestis monniera

Bacopa is a succulent and glabrous creeping herb that roots at nodes. Its distinctive features include a spreading habit, sessile and fleshy leaves, and light bluish, purple, or white flowers. The ovate leaves are arranged opposite each other and exhibit a dotted lower surface.

Medicinal Uses:

• Memory improvement
• Insomnia
• Epilepsy
• Anxiolytic

Botanical Name:Berberis

Other Names:common barberry, European barberry or simply barberry, Dāruhaldhi” and “Citra.

The root bark of Berberis aristata has been utilized by indigenous peoples for wound treatment for centuries. The mature root barks are crushed into a paste and applied to the wound’s surface.

Medicinal Uses:

• Reduced the risk of death from heart disease
• Prevents your liver from creating more glucose
• Diabetes

Botanical Name:Berberis

Other Names:common barberry, European barberry or simply barberry, Dāruhaldhi” and “Citra.

The root bark of Berberis aristata has been utilized by indigenous peoples for wound treatment for centuries. The mature root barks are crushed into a paste and applied to the wound’s surface.

Medicinal Uses:

• High in nutrients
• Contain beneficial plant compounds
• May help manage diabetes
• Can help treat diarrhea
• Protect against metabolic syndrome
• Good for dental health
• Help fight acne