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Botanical Name:Centella asiatica

Other Names:Asiatic Pennywort, Indian Pennywort, Thick-leaved Pennywort, and Gotu Kola.

Gotu kola contains compounds known as triterpenoids. Research conducted in animals and laboratories indicates that these compounds may contribute to wound healing. Specifically, studies suggest that triterpenoids have the potential to enhance skin strength, elevate antioxidants in wounds, and promote increased blood supply to the affected area.

Medicinal Uses:

• Used to treat syphilis
• Hepatitis
• Stomach ulcers
• Mental fatigue
• Epilepsy
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Asthma

Botanical Name:Withania somnifera

The root of Ashwagandha is esteemed for its diverse properties, including being considered tonic, aphrodisiac, narcotic, diuretic, anthelmintic, astringent, thermogenic, and stimulant. Its name, Ashwagandha, stems from the root’s distinctive aroma resembling that of a horse (“ashwa”), and its consumption is believed to confer the strength and vitality associated with a horse.

Medicinal Uses:

• Parkinson
• Dementia
• Memory loss
• Stress induced diseases
• Malignoma and others.

Botanical Name:Sennae foliumCassia senna L.; Cassia angustifolia Vahl

Other Names:Senai, Nelavarike, Nilavirai, Nelatangedu, Nilavilakku, Swarnapatri in Sanskrit.

Senna refers to the leaf or fruit (pod) obtained from the Senna Alexandrina plant. It is alternatively known by trade names such as Fletcher’s Castoria, Ex-lax, and Senokot. Historically, Senna has been utilized as a laxative and stimulant in folk medicine. Additionally, numerous herbal teas designed for purposes like weight loss and promoting bowel movements often incorporate Senna as an active ingredient.

Medicinal Uses:

• It is used to treat constipation
• Clear the bowel before procedures such as colonoscopy
• Use senna for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Hemorrhoids
• Weight loss and many other conditions

Botanical Name:Cinnamomum burmannii

Other Names:Cinnamon, cassia, cinnamon twig, cassia aromaticum and cassia bark.

Cinnamon, scientifically known as Cinnamomum verum and commonly referred to as Ceylon cinnamon, is an evergreen tree belonging to the laurel family (Lauraceae). The spice is derived from the dried inner bark of this tree and is characterized by a delicately fragrant aroma and a warm, sweet flavor.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antidiabetic
• Antimicrobial
• Anticancer
• Lipid-lowering
• Cardiovascular-disease-lowering compound

Botanical Name:Garcinia gummi-gutta

Other Names:Kudam Puli, Goraka, Uppage, Malabaru Chinta, Malabar Tamarind and brindle berry.

Garcinia cambogia, originating from India and Southeast Asia, has a historical presence in Asian countries where its fruit pulp and rind are utilized as a condiment and food preservative. The rind specifically contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a chemical that has been the subject of studies exploring its potential effects on appetite.

Medicinal Uses:

• Relief of joint pain
• Digestive symptoms
• Improve athletic performance
• Weight loss

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