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Botanical name: Hypericum perforatum L.

Other name: St. John’s Wort, Common St. John’s Wort, Saint John’s Wort, Klamath weed, Common Saint John’s Wort, Perforate St. John’s Wort

Hypericum Perforatum Extract is commonly employed for alleviating anxiety and uplifting the spirits. Hypericin serves as the primary active component in Hypericum Perforatum Extract.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treatment of skin problems such as wound healing in burns
• Stomach ulcers
• Biliary disorders
• Inflammation of the bronchi
• Genitourinary system
• Colds
• Migraines
• Headache
• Diabetes mellitus
• Obesity

Other name: hygrophila or marsh barbel, niramuli

Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) Heine, a member of the Acanthaceae family, is a herbal plant typically cultivated in damp environments. It holds significance in traditional medicine for addressing various liver disorders, as noted by Vijayakumar et al. (2006). Particularly, its roots and seeds are specifically employed in medicinal formulations to treat conditions like jaundice and other hepatic obstructions.

Medicinal Uses:

• Rheumatic arthritis
• Kidney infections
• Jaundice
• Oedema
• Gout and as an aphrodisiac

Other name: Chinese club moss

Derived from Huperzia serrata, an herb integral to Chinese medicine, Huperzine A is commonly marketed as a dietary supplement aimed at enhancing brain function. Its potential benefits include the improvement of memory by safeguarding nerve cells. Moreover, in Asian regions, it has been utilized as a therapeutic approach for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

Medicinal Uses:

• Improve memory
• Alzheimer disease or other types of dementia
• Used for depression
• Schizophrenia
• Many other conditions

Botanical name: Equisetum arvense

Other name: horsetail, snake grass, puzzlegrass

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herbal remedy with roots tracing back to ancient Roman and Greek civilizations. Throughout history, it found application in stemming bleeding, promoting the healing of ulcers and wounds, and addressing conditions such as tuberculosis and kidney problems. The name Equisetum is derived from the Latin words equus, signifying “horse,” and seta, meaning “bristle.”

Medicinal Uses:

• Supports bone health
• Acts as a natural diuretic
• Promotes wound healing and nail health
• Promotes hair growth

Botanical name: Aesculus hippocastanum

Other name: Buckeye or European horse chestnut

The fruits of the horse chestnut house seeds resembling those of sweet chestnuts, albeit with a bitter taste. Horse chestnut seed extracts are frequently ingested to address issues of poor circulation leading to leg swelling, specifically in the context of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

Medicinal Uses:

• May relieve symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency
• May treat varicose veins
• Has potent anti-inflammatory properties
• May relieve hemorrhoids
• Has antioxidant properties
• Contains cancer-fighting compounds
• May help with male infertility

Botanical name: Ageratum conyzoides

Other name: yin yang huo

Horny goat weed encompasses diverse herb species within the Epimedium genus and is also recognized as “yin yang huo.” While there is limited evidence supporting its health benefits, this herb contains chemicals that may contribute to enhanced blood flow and improved sexual function.

Medicinal Uses:

• Hay fever
• Atherosclerosis
• Nerve pain
• Fatigue
• Osteoporosis
• Erectile dysfunction

Botanical name: Humulus Lupulus

Hops extract is primarily derived from hop cones, and occasionally from the lupulin glands found on their surface. The extract is rich in essential oil components, including terpene and sesquiterpene compounds like humulene, myrcene, farnesene, and caryophyllene.

Medicinal Uses:

• Body odor
• Insomnia
• Menopausal symptoms
• Postmenopausal conditions
• Tenseness
• Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Improving appetite
• Indigestion
• Prostate cancer
• Breast cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• High cholesterol
• Intestinal cramps
• Tuberculosis
• Pain and swelling (inflammation) of the bladder

Botanical name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Other name: bissap in West Africa, karkadé in Egypt and Sudan, flor de Jamaica in Mexico, gudhal in India, and gongura in Brazil.

Hibiscus, a vibrant flowering plant, lends itself to the creation of extracts, teas, and supplements. The nutritional composition varies depending on the specific part of the plant consumed. However, regardless of the source, it has been suggested that hibiscus may contribute to lowering blood pressure and exhibit potential anticancer properties.

Medicinal Uses:

• It may have antiseptic properties.
• It may have anti-spasmodic properties (relieves muscle spasms)
• It may have blood pressure-lowering properties.
• It may have a mild laxative effect (help constipation)
• It may have a diuretic effect (increase urine production)
• It may have antioxidant activity.

Botanical name: Hemidesmus indicus

Other name: Indian sarsaparilla.

This particular root is recognized as an Ayurvedic herb, commonly known as Anant Mool, Krishna powder, and Indian Sarsaparilla. Renowned for its depurative and tonic properties, it is employed in the treatment of individuals afflicted with chronic skin ailments. Additionally, it proves beneficial in addressing conditions such as cough, genitourinary diseases, and rheumatism.

Medicinal Uses:

• Leprosy
• Skin diseases
• Fever
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Syphilis
• Pruritus and other urinary diseases
• Chronic rheumatism
• Leucorrhoea

Botanical name: Crataegus spp

Other name: quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry

Hawthorn is utilized for its medicinal properties, with its leaves, berries, and flowers serving as key components. These plant parts harbor flavonoids, chemical compounds known for their antioxidant properties. Additionally, hawthorn has been observed to enhance blood circulation and influence the flow of blood from the heart.

Medicinal Uses:

• Loaded with antioxidants
• May have anti-inflammatory properties
• May lower blood pressure
• May reduce blood cholesterol levels
• Used to aid digestion