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Latin     : Acacia arabica

English : Gum Acacia

Hindi     : Babbol Gond

Acacia is used to provide a soothing coating over inflammations in the respiratory, alimentary, and urinary tracts. It is also helpful for coughs, sore throat, fistula, bleeding piles and catarrh, eyewash, diarrhea, skin disease, and dysentery and as an antioxidant and anti-cancerous. Acacia is highly soluble, with low viscosity and a high soluble dietary fiber content, and therefore, used in meal replacement products, nutritional beverages, and weight-loss products. Acacia has been used in supplements as a natural stabilizer and binding agent and in pharmaceuticals as a demulcent. It is used topically for healing wounds and has been shown to inhibit the growth of periodontal bacteria and the early deposition of plaque.

Latin      : Acacia catechu
English  : Cutch Tree
Hindi      : Khadir

The name ‘Catechu' was given to it because its bristles resemble the claws of animals of the cat family or maybe because its heart wood contains Cutch. A pale yellow mucilaginous gum exudes from the tree, yielding one of the best substitutes for true gum arabic. Its wood contains catechin, catechutanic acid, flavonoids, taxifolin and tannin. The bark and roots of acacia are traditionally used in Ayurveda for treating sore mouth, body pains, gravel, bronchial asthma and indigestion.

The bark is especially useful as astringent, and a cure in cough, diarrhea and indigestion, cancer, piles, sore throat, ulceration, Haemorrhage, eczema and certain forms of skin diseases. Catechu is a white substance found in acacia catechu wood. It is obtained by boiling small chips of the heart wood in specially designed earthen pitchers and allowing the concentrate to cool and crystallize. 

Latin     : Achillea millefolium

English : Common Yarrow

Hindi     :  Brinjasif

Yarrow is a very hardy perennial that's native to Eurasia, but is widely naturalized in the United States.   Yarrow has been used as a medicine for ages. The genus name, Achillea, honors the Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have used yarrow on the battlefield to staunch the bleeding of his men's wounds. Yarrow is also a traditional women's herb, used to ease menstruation.

Externally, yarrow is styptic (stops bleeding), astringent (makes tissue contract), antiseptic (inhibits bacterial growth), vulnerary (helps tissue heal), anti-inflammatory, and possibly anesthetic. For external use, generally either the fresh or dried plant material is used as a poultice, or a tea made from the plant is used in compresses or as a wash. It's also sometimes used in ointments. Modern science has identified well over a hundred active biological compounds in this plant. Among the more notable are achilleine (hemostatic), apigenin, azulene (anti-inflammatory), camphor, coumarin, inulin, menthol, quercetin, rutin, salicylic acid, and thujone.

Yarrow has also been used as food. The tea is consumed as a beverage, and the plant has been used to flavor beer, wine, and soft drinks. Internally, the tea is a very good diaphoretic (raises the body temperature and makes you sweat). It also makes a bitter tonic which stimulates digestion. Additionally, it's expectorant, carminative (dispels gas), hemostatic (another way of saying it stops bleeding), astringent, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, analgesic, stimulant, and emmenagogue. Yarrow is a general tonic for the cardio-vascular system, lowers blood pressure, and slows heartbeat.

The small thorny tree known as bael (Aegle marmelos) yields a fruit that is a panacea for digestive disorders. Bael  fruit is Sweet, aromatic, cooling, alterant, nutritive and laxative. The Various parts of the bael plant are used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine for treatment of a variety of diseases, including treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and dyspeptic symptoms.

It contains tannin and mucilaginous substances which` have been clinically proven to help patients suffering from diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. Marmelosin, isolated from the bael plant, has been reported to have anti-helminthes and anti-bacterial activity.  Further gastroenterological interest in bael comes from the finding that oral administration of luvangetin, a pyranocoumarin isolated from the seeds of Aegle marmelos, protected against multiple models of G.I.T ulceration.

It exhibit anti diabetic, anti hyperlipidaemic and antioxidant properties. According to one research oral administration of Aegle  marmelos fruit increases the weight of pancreas, improved functional state of the pancreatic ß-cells and balance insulin levels, thus significantly balancing blood glucose levels.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Cardio Care]

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 Latin     : Allium sativum

English  : Garlic

Hindi      : Lahsuna

Member of lily family, has long narrow leaves that are flat like grass. Bulb is used as medicinal spice or herb since the creation of a mankind  – consists of numerous "bulb lets" or individual cloves grouped together and enclosed in a thin white skin  It is Cultivated throughout the world, Native to Mediterranean regions of Europe & Africa, Origin in central Asia  Used extensively in Italian & Greek dishes. Steamed distillation of crushed fresh bulbs yields 0.1-3.6% of a volatile oil.

Garlic is composed of many sulphur-containing substances, one of which is allinin. When garlic is crushed, the allinin becomes allicin.  There are many studies which have established the various benefit of garlic on the human body.  Some preliminary findings suggesting that garlic lowers elevated serum levels of homocysteine (Elevation of plasma homocysteine has emerged as an independent risk factor for hypertension and fibrotic heart disease). Garlic lowers cholesterol by inhibiting the cholesterol synthesizing enzymes such as  HMG-CoA reductase or squalene epoxidase. It also Lowers blood pressure which most likely results from inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme activity (ACE, The angiotensins are substances smaller than proteins that act as vasoconstricting agents causing blood vessels to narrow, Narrowing the diameter of the blood vessels increases the blood pressure). It acts as Antithrombotic   by the inhibition of adenosine deaminase. An antioxidant effect of Garlic has been related to the inhibition of lipoxygenase.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Cardio Care]

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 Latin     : Aloe vera

English : Indian Aloe

Hindi     : Ghrit kumari

The Aloe Vera plant is a member of lily plant which is full of juice.. It has been used for a beauty, skin care and medicinal properties for centuries. This plant is regarded as the plant of immortality, the wand of heaven and the universal panacea by some of the scientists. It is available in a variety of products such as medicated cream, hand and body lotion, heat rub, pure aloe vera juice, mini lift mask, medicated jelly, moisturizer. Aloe Vera has number of uses and mainly used as a food preservative and medicine.

It is helpful in the treatment of acne, scalp care, burns, stings, sprains, sunburns, eczema, sore muscles, arthritis, scrapes, cold sores, scalds, abrasions, psoriasis, bruises. It provides relief from itching and also helps in healing blisters. The juice from aloe vera plant is used in the treatment of ulcers, heartburn and other digestive disorders and juice also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces the amount of stomach acids. Aloe gel lightens the dark spots on the face and reduces the intensity of pigmentation and it is used as a moisturizer and helpful in removing dead cells.

Aloe vera is beneficial in stimulating the production of elastin and collagen which are necessary for preventing the aging of the skin. Pain in the joints and muscle pain occurred due to arthritis is reduced by the application of aloe vera sprays or gels. The gel of aloe vera provides benefit in reducing triglycerides, total cholesterol and blood fat lipid levels. The extract of aloe vera reduces blood sugar levels. Aloe vera drink is used as a tonic by some. It is helpful in healing and used as anti-oxidant, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. It is beneficial in reducing obesity and breaks down the fat. It detoxifies the blood and liver and useful in inflammation, infection, burning sensation, maintains normal functioning of liver and spleen tissue, ensures healthy endometrium and brings normal menstruation.

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 Latin     : Alpinia galanga

English : Greater galangal

Hindi     : Kulanjan

A tropical plant with a ginger-flavor rhizome, that is very popular in the Eastern - and Caribbean kitchen. The galangal is an aromatic perennial growing up to 7' tall. The creamy white rhizomes of galangal contain a volatile essential oil quite similar to that of the ginger. The chemical constituents of this oil are methyl cinnamate, cincole, camphor and d-pinene. The greater galangal has medicinal applications; the rhizome is used against rheumatism, bronchial catarrh, bad breath, and ulcers, whooping colds in children, throat infections, to control incontinence, fever and dyspepsia.

Pharmacology the essential oil is active against gram positive - and gram negative micro organisms. Bronchospasm induced by pilocarpine is counteracted by small doses of a tincture of galanga. The seeds have anti-ulcer activity. It has irritant action on mucous membrane of stomach and this may be used in producing reflex increase in bronchial secretion. Volatile Oil present in alpinia is excreted through lungs; it acts as expectorant. Even small dose produce as dilatation of bronchioles and this effect is more procured when the dose is increased.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Allerflugard; Asthicare; Easy Move; Respibliss]

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Latin     : Althaea officinalis
English : Marsh Mallow
Hindi     : Gulkhairo

The botanical name gets origin from the Greek word "altho," which means "to cure." Althaea officinalis is perennial herbaceous plant of the mallow family (Malvaceae), originally indigenous to Asia spread to Europe, Africa; and America as a medicinal plant. Marsh Mallow is a native of most countries of Europe, from Denmark southward. The plant is usually found in marshy areas, chiefly near the sea (salty soil). Its fleshy, erect stems reach a height of three to four feet. The grayish, velvety leaves and the pinkish flowers are distinguished from other mallows. The part used medicinally is the root. The roots are thick, long and tapering, very tough and pliant, whitish yellow outside, white and fibrous within.  The whole plant, especially the root, is filled with mild mucilage. Mucilage, made up of large carbohydrate (sugar) molecules, is thought to be the active constituent in marshmallow.

 Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. It’s soothing demulcent properties make it very effective in treating inflammations and irritations of the mucous membranes such as the alimentary canal, the urinary and the respiratory organs .The root counters excess stomach acid, peptic ulceration and gastritis. It has a long history of use in cough, sore throat, asthma, bronchitis, Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, Stomach ulcers, Wound healing and Weight loss aid as marshmallow swells with fluid and gives a sense of fullness.

Benefits of this herb can be experienced in:

 [Ulcobliss]

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Latin      : Amomum subulatum; Amomum xanthiodes
English  : Greater cardamom
Hindi      : Badi Elaichi

Greater cardamom like true Cardamom is a plant in the family Zingiberaceae. Its pods are used as a spice, in a manner similar to the green Indian cardamom pods.The seeds are aromatic and pungent with sharp pleasant taste and contain the glycosides, petunidin 3, 5-diglucoside and leucocyanidin-3-O-ß-D-glucopyranoside, and a new aurone glycoside, subulin. The seeds on steam distillation yield a dark brown, mobile essential oil (2.5%) having the characteristic odor of cineol.

Medicinally, the seeds are credited with stimulant, stomachic, alexipharmic and astringent properties, and are prescribed for the treatment of indigestion, vomiting, biliousness, abdominal pains and rectal diseases. A decoction of the seeds is used as gargle in afflictions of the teeth and gums. With melon seeds, they are used as diuretic in case of gravel of the kidney. They promote secretion of bile and useful in liver congestion. The oil from the seeds is aromatic, stimulant, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

Benefits of this herb can be experienced in:

 [Lymphocare; Memohance Syrup; Respibliss]

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Latin      : Anacyclus pyrethrum
English  : (Pellitory)
Hindi      : Akarkara 

Anacyclus pyrethrum root is a pungent and acrid herb that stimulates the salivary glands and irritates the tissues, thereby increasing blood flow to the area.  Anacyclus pyrethrum is mentioned in Ayurveda as Shukra-Stambhak which means it delays the ejaculation time and can improve potency. It is nervine tonic and used as aphrodisiac. This herb contains an essential volatile oil and an alkaloid, pellitorin or pyrethrin.

It stimulates numerous amount of salvation and gives off a powerful burning taste, to relieve dryness of sore throat and mouth. Externally the herb is used in to treat toothache, facial neuralgia and chronic catarrh. Akarkara has been considered a tonic used in remedy since ancient times, to aid the nervous system. It has been reported to motivate intimate urge as well as assist in premature ejaculation and impotency in males. It is also used in many other conditions such as diabetes, treatment for epilepsy, paralysis, hemiplegia, for sore throat and tonsils.

Benefits of this herb can be experienced in:

 [Blissful Men]

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Latin     : Andrographis paniculata

English : Creat, King of Bitters      

Hindi     : Kalmegh 

Andrographis paniculata Nees (Acanthaceae), the Kalmegh of Ayurveda is an erect annual herb extremely bitter in taste in each and every part of the plant body. The plant is known in north-eastern India as Maha-tita’, literally means the king of bitters.

Since ancient times, A. paniculata is used as a wonder herb in traditional Ayurvedic systems of medicine as well as in tribal medicine in India and some other countries for multiple clinical applications. The therapeutic value of Kalmegh is due to its mechanism of action which is perhaps by enzyme induction. The plant extract exhibits antityphoid and antifungal activities. Kalmegh is also reported to possess antihepatotoxic, antibiotic, antimalarial, antihepatitic, antithrombogenic, antiinflammatory, anti diabetic antisnakevenom, and antipyretic properties to mention a few, besides its general use as an immunostimulant agent. A recent study conducted at Bastyr University, USA confirms anti-HIV activity of andrographolide. The major constituents in andrographis are diterpene lactones known as andrographolides.

These bitter constituents are believed to have immune-stimulating, anti-inflammatory, liver-protective, and bile secretion-stimulating actions.

Along with its ability to protect the liver and help the liver regenerate itself, it has the added benefit of hindering the replication of viruses, by altering cell-to-cell transmissions. The ingredient andrographide is suspected of destroying the virus’ communication mechanism, preventing the transmission of the virus to other cells by modifying cellular signal transmission, thus helps in  virus induced hepatic problem. Andrographis contains many flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti malarial activity and have a positive effect on the immune system.

In Sweden, Andrographis has been used for more than 10 years as a primary herb for the winter season for immune support. Andrographolide, chief constituent extracted from the leaves of the plant, is a bitter water-soluble lactone exhibiting protective effects in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatopathy. It is considered to be a potent Anti-Hyperglycemic and Anti-Oxidant and extract of Andrographis has shown special effect on Kidneys with its protective activities.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Allerflu Gard; Allerimmune; Cardio Care, Glucogard; Livobliss]

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Latin     : Apium graveolans

English : Celery                   

Hindi     : Ajamoda             

Celery Seed is the dried fruit of Apium graveolens, a biennial in the parsley family. The apium graveolans  is slender and stands about two to three feet tall. It has three to five segmented leaves, and flowers with small white petals. Celery seeds, which are found in the flowers, are very small, tan to dark brown, and have a strong, pleasant smell. Celery has been used since earliest times as a food, for flavoring and for medicinal purposes. During ancient times, Ayurvedic physicians used celery seed to treat people with colds, flu, water retention, poor digestion, bloating, flatulence, various types of arthritis, and certain ailments of the liver and spleen and kidney.

Today, celery seed is used primarily as a diuretic to promote the excretion of urine. The diuretic action combined with the presence of anti-bacterial compounds in celery seed also make it useful in treating urinary tract infections. Laboratory studies have found that compounds in celery seed and its essential oil may also help reduce muscle spasms, calm the nerves, and reduce inflammation. In fact, some experts claim that celery seed alleviates the pain associated with certain inflammatory health conditions such as arthritis and gout. It purifies the body and cleanses the kidneys, spleen and liver. Also help to dissolve uric acid crystals in patients with Gout. It has large amount of potassium and organic sodium that help the body to get rid of waste material by stimulating the sites  of excreta such as the skin, rectum and kidneys. It contain vitamins A, C and B-complex. In addition, a few animal studies suggest that celery seed extracts may have activity to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol as well as protect the liver from damaging agents.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Asthicare; Easy Move, Livobliss; Vital Sleep, Urigard]

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Latin      : Asparagus racemosus

English  : Indian Asparagus

Hindi      : Shatavari

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable arising from a root system of fleshy rhizomes known as the "crown". It is grown for the immature stalk and is harvested in the spring Indian asparagus is a rejuvenating herb that cools the body, strengthens and nourishes the tissues. It may be taken by both women and men to rejuvenate their body and to support the proper function of the reproductive organs. Traditionally used to stimulate the production of female hormones, Shatavari may be translated as "100 spouses," implying its ability to increase fertility and vitality. It encourages the production of milk in lactating mothers, and is also useful during menopause. Shatavari serves to build immunity, improve the intellect, stimulate digestion, and enhance strength and energy. It helps remove toxins from the blood and supports the proper function of the liver. Shatavari also acts to soothe, protect and nurture inflamed membranes of the lungs, stomach, kidneys and reproductive organs.

Shatavari is the main Ayurveda  rejuvenative for women. It both nourishes and cleanses the blood and supports the female reproductive functions. Shatavari is recommended for menopause and also helps maintain a healthy urinary tract and strengthens the immune system. It is a natural source of phytoestrogen and progesterone so ensure smooth menopause.

Recent research supports the traditional classification of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) as a Rasayana, a dietary supplement or practice promoting rejuvenation, mental and physical health, as well as providing a defense against premature aging and challenging environmental factors. Shatavari has the general ability to promote normal physical functions and counteract the adverse effects of stress. In eight different stress tests, Shatavari produced significant anti-stress and immuno-stimulant effects. some Studies have also shown that Shatavari increases the quantity of breast milk and possesses liver-protectant activity. Studies suggested that Shatavari promotes normal endometrial growth.

Benefits of this Herb can be experienced in:

[Acigard; Ayu Rasayana; Balya Men; Bliss Vata Oil; Golden Eve; Golden Lady; Menstru Care; Ojas Yoga; Osteobliss; Peaceful Mind; Peaceful Mind R;  Prostabliss;  Vital Care; Vital Sleep]

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