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Botanical name: Euterpe oleracea Martius

Other name: Acai Extract, Acai Fruit, Acai Palm, Amazon Acai, Amazon Acai Berry, Assai, Assai Palm, Baie d’Açaï, Baie de Palmier Pinot, Cabbage Palm, Chou Palmiste, Euterpe badiocarpa, Euterpe oleracea

Acai (Euterpe oleracea), pronounced AH-sigh-EE, is a palm tree native to South America. The dark purple berries of the Acai palm are utilized in medicine. These berries are rich in antioxidants, believed to have cell-protective properties that guard against damage.

Medicinal Uses:

• Reduce swelling
• Lower blood sugar levels
• Stimulate the immune system.

Botanical name: Pausinystalia johimbe

Other name: aphrodien, corynanthe yohimbi, corynine, johimbi, Pausinystalia yohimbe, and quebrachine.

Yohimbe bark extract and its key component, yohimbine, in the context of botanicals utilized as dietary supplements in the United States. While Yohimbe has a historical association with aphrodisiac properties, there is a growing trend of its use in enhancing athletic performance. Yohimbine and Yohimbe extracts are employed in the treatment of impotence by facilitating the dilation of blood vessels, leading to increased vasocongestion.

Medicinal Uses:

• Help Erectile Dysfunction
• Weight Loss

Botanical name: Tribulus terrestris L.

Other name: Gokshur or Gokharu or puncture vine

Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) is a plant characterized by its spiny-covered fruit. Across diverse cultures, it has a traditional reputation as an aphrodisiac. Tribulus contains chemicals that may potentially elevate certain hormone levels, although it doesn’t seem to notably increase male hormones, such as testosterone, in humans.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treatment of eye trouble
• Edema
• Stomach ailments
• Sexual dysfunction.

Other name: Genistein. Daidzein. Glycetein

Soya isoflavones are plant-derived compounds primarily present in beans, particularly soybeans, and they imitate the effects of the hormone estrogen. These compounds may offer benefits in easing menopausal symptoms or preventing osteoporosis in individuals post-menopause.

Medicinal Uses:

• Relieve the symptoms of menopause
• Support bone health

Botanical name: Sesbania grandiflora

Other name: vegetable hummingbird, katurai, agati, or West Indian pea

Sesbania grandiflora is an herb with roots in Australia and Southeast Asia. Esteemed in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties, it serves as a natural source of biotin.

Medicinal Uses:

• Bacterial infections
• Inflammation
• Fever
• Rheumatic swellings
• Ulcers
• Nasal catarrh
• Nyctalopia
• Cephalalgia
• Febrifuge
• Diarrhoea
• Gastralgia
• Dyspepsia and to cure scabies

Botanical name: Stevia rebaudiana

Other name: sweetleaf

The stevia plant provides a calorie-free source of sweetness, with its leaves containing the key components responsible for its sweet taste, known as steviol glycosides. Extracts from these leaves are employed as sweeteners in various reduced-calorie packaged foods and beverages as a substitute for sugar.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treating renal diseases
• Liver pathologies
• Diabetes
• Hyperglycemia
• Hypoglycemia
• Hypertension
• Tumors
• Microbial diseases
• Obesity.

Botanical name: Hippophae rhamnoides

Other name: sandthorn, sallowthorn, or seaberry

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is a petite tree, renowned for its medicinal attributes across different eras. The berries and leaves of sea buckthorn are recognized as a significant reservoir of phytochemicals.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antioxidant
• Anticancer
• Anti-hyperlipidemic
• Anti-obesity
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antimicrobial
• Antiviral
• Dermatological
• Neuroprotective
• Hepatoprotective activities

Botanical name: Bitumen Mineral

Other name: Asphaltum, Black Bitumen, or Mineral Pitch

Shilajit, also known as Asphaltum, is a mineral-based extract with a color ranging from pale brown to blackish-brown. Originating from the rocks of the Himalayas, this substance has a gummy composition and includes humus, organic plant materials, and fulvic acid. It boasts a rich content of over 84 minerals, such as copper, silver, zinc, iron, and lead.

Medicinal Uses:

• Low testosterone level
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Aging
• High altitude sickness
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Infertility
• Heart health

Other name: rutoside, quercetin-3-rutinoside, and sophorin

Rutin, a bioflavonoid or plant pigment, is present in specific vegetables and fruits. Apples are particularly rich in rutin, and it is also found in buckwheat, various citrus fruits, figs, and both black and green tea. Known for its potent antioxidant properties, rutin plays a role in collagen production and facilitates the utilization of vitamin C within the body.

Medicinal Uses:

• Blood Vessel Health
• Aids circulation
• Lowers cholesterol
• reduce risk of cardiovascular disorders
• reduce swelling
• Reduces signs of aging
• Detoxifies the body

Other name: cis-resveratrol, kojo-kon, Stilbene phytoalexin, and trans-resveratrol.

Resveratrol functions as an antioxidant and is a plant-derived compound. Primary dietary sources encompass red wine, grapes, select berries, and peanuts. Its concentration is predominantly found in the skins and seeds of grapes and berries.

Medicinal Uses:

• Stomachache
• Hepatitis
• Arthritis
• Urinary tract infections
• Fungal diseases or skin inflammation treatment