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Botanical name: Tinospora cordifolia

Other name: guduchi or amrita

Tinospora cordifolia, known as “Guduchi” in Sanskrit and belonging to the Menispermaceae family, is a genetically diverse deciduous climbing shrub. It boasts greenish-yellow flowers and is typically found at higher altitudes. The male flowers are clustered in racemes or racemose panicles, while the female flowers appear solitarily.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treatment of fever
• Jaundice
• Chronic diarrhea
• Cancer
• Dysentery
• Bone fracture pain
• Asthuma
• Skin disease
• Poisonous insect
• Snake bite
• Eye disorders.

Botanical name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Other name: Ginger, African ginger, Cochin ginger, Jamaican ginger, Race ginger

Zingiber officinalis (ZO), commonly referred to as ginger, serves as a popular spice in Asian cuisine and has a traditional usage as a remedy for joint diseases in ethnomedicine. Despite this, the ginger extract has shown inconsistent effects on the synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and monocyte chemotactic protein-1) in cell culture.

Medicinal Uses:

• Help treat arthritis
• Colic
• Diarrhea
• Heart conditions
• Common cold
• Flu-like symptoms headaches
• Painful menstrual periods

Other name: Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng or Korean ginseng

Ginseng, an herbal supplement with a rich history in Chinese medicine spanning centuries, is renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, it is believed to play a role in regulating blood sugar levels and may offer advantages in the context of specific cancer types.

Medicinal Uses:

• Increased energy
• Sharper cognitive function
• Anti-inflammatory effects
• Treatment of erectile dysfunction
• Flu prevention
• Lowering blood sugar

Botanical name: Harpagophytum procumbens

Other name: grapple plant, wood spider

Harpagophytum procumbens, commonly known as Devil’s claw, holds significance both medicinally and economically within the sesame seed family, Pedaliaceae. This perennial, tuberous plant, characterized by its weedy nature, features a distinctive fruit that earned it the colloquial name ‘Devil’s claw’.

Medicinal Uses:

• Used to restore appetite
• Relieve heartburn
• Reduce pain and inflammation
• Fight inflammation or relieve arthritis pain
• Headache and low back pain

Dandelion, a short-lived perennial, is remarkably resilient and can thrive in diverse environments, showing adaptability to various soil conditions. Although it can withstand frost and freezes and is tolerant of crowding, optimal growth is achieved in rich soil. While dandelions can endure heat and minimal moisture, it’s worth noting that these conditions may lead to a bitter taste in the leaves, though they are resilient enough to survive.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treating gastric
• Renal
• Hepatic disorders as well as diabetes and cancer

L-arginine is an amino acid crucial for protein synthesis in the body. Typically, the body produces an adequate amount of L-arginine on its own. Additionally, L-arginine is present in various protein-rich foods, such as fish, red meat, poultry, soy, whole grains, beans, and dairy products.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treat heart conditions
• Erectile dysfunction

Other name: veldt grape, winged treebine or adamant creeper

Cissus quadrangularis is a medicinal plant widely embraced in Ayurveda and other alternative medicinal practices, recognized for its array of bioactive substances that may potentially provide health advantages. Nevertheless, numerous marketed uses lack sufficient scientific evidence to substantiate their efficacy.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antioxidant
• Pain-relieving
• Anti-inflammatory effects

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract is derived from the fruit of the lime, scientifically known as Citrus Aurantifolia and belonging to the Rutaceae family.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antibacterial
• Anticancer
• Antidiabetic
• Antifungal
• Anti-hypertensive
• Anti-inflammation
• Anti-lipidemia
• Antioxidant properties

Botanical name: Curcuma longa L.

Other name: turmeric

Curcumin Powder 95% is derived from the pure natural extract of turmeric, acquired through solvent extraction of ground-dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. This results in a free-flowing, yellowish-orange powder.

Medicinal Uses:

• Inflammation and antioxidant damage
• Such as cataracts
• Arthritis
• Cancer and heart disease
• It is also useful in treating scabies
• Digestive disorders
• Promoting wound healing
• Strengthening the immune system.

Botanical name: Citrus limon

Polyphenolic plant-derived pigments known as citrus bioflavonoids are prominently present in oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and various other citrus fruits. Among the most abundant citrus bioflavonoids are hesperidin, naringenin, and eriocitrin.

Medicinal Uses:

• May support heart health
• Good source of vitamin C
• May help to control weight
• May promote health of kidneys
• May help in anaemic conditions
• Improves digestive health