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Latin name : Boswellia serrata Local Name : Salai Guggul, Boswellin, Indian frankincense, Shallaki Parts Used : Gum Resin Uses of Boswellia serrata : · One of the principal constituents in the gum resin is boswellic acid which exhibits anti-inflammatory activity which can work against rheumatoid arthritis pain, low back pain and osteoarthritis.

Latin name : Gymnema sylvestre Local Name : Gurmar, Gymnema, Gurmari, Gurmarbooti, periploca of the woods, meshasring. Parts Used : Root and leaves Uses of Gymnema : · This is one of the main herbs used for healing diabetes mellitus. · Gymnema removes sugar from pancreas, restores pancreatic function. · Gymnema stimulate the circulatory system, increases urine secretion. · Gymnema is also useful for the treatment of swollen glands, cough, and fever.

Latin name : Withenia somnifera Local Name : Aswagandha, winter cherry Parts Used : Root (Dried) Benefits of using Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha is often taken with a pungent or heating herb such as ginger to increase its tonic effects. The compounds in ashwagandha stimulate the immune system. It can also improve memory and is considered to be an adaptogen. Ashwagandha is an herbal medicine that is used to treat arthritis and improve physical energy. Ashwagandha is also useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions, ulcers and scabies. Ashwagandha twigs are chewed for cleaning teeth, and the smoke of the plant is inhaled for relief in toothache. Ashwagandha is used for treatment of rheumatism, gout, hypertension, cancer and as sex stimulant. Ashwagandha is one of the most reputed drugs in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia for its tissue building properties.

Latin name : Asparagus Racemosus Local Name : Asparagus, Satavari, Satmuli Parts Used : Tuber (Root) Medical Action : Asparagus is used by physicians and herbal specialist to treat diseases in the following conditions such as, Moistens dry tissues of the reproductive organs, kidneys, stomach and lungs. Asparagus is known as the Indian 'Female Rejuvenative', as it is helpful in cases of low milk production, low sex drive, menopause, PMS, and infertility. Asparagus is indicated in case of inflammatory disease. It also acts as an antioxidant and antiallergic. Asparagus is used by the Pharmaceutical Companies for making drugs, which is used in case of disease like cough dehydration, diarrhea, dysentery, fevers (chronic), hematemesis, herpes, hyperacidity, stomach ulcers etc. Asparagus strengthens and increases muscle tone and increases general body strength. Asparagus is also used as an Aphrodisiac in India. Asparagus promotes an easier and balanced life.

Latin name : Centella Asiatica Family : Appiaceae Local Name : Gotu Kola, Brahmamanduki, Mandukaparni, Indian Pennywort Parts Used : Whole Plant Benefits of Gotu Kola : Gotu kola is an wonderful herb with incredible healing powers and is a rich source of vitamin K. Wound Healing and Skin Lesions : Gotu kola contains triterpenoids which strengthen the skin, increase the concentration of antioxidants in wounds, and restore inflamed tissues by increasing blood supply. Hence, gotu kola has been used externally for burns, psoriasis, prevention of scar formation following surgery, recovery from an episiotomy following vaginal delivery of a newborn, and treatment of external fistulas. Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins : When blood vessels lose their elasticity, blood pools in the legs and fluid leaks out of the blood vessels, causing the legs to swell (venous insufficiency). In another study of people with varicose veins, ultrasound examination revealed improvements in the vascular tone of those who took gotu co

Latin name : Emblica officinalis Local Name : Indian Gooseberry, Amla, Amlaki Parts Used : Fruits Benefits of Amla : Amla is "Sattwic" (stimulates spiritual purity). Amla Increases "OJAS"(the subtle essence of living matter, the foundation of good health, mental sanity, and spiritual growth). The edible fruit tissue of Amla contains protein concentration 3-fold and ascorbic acid concentration 160-fold than those of apples. This fruit also contains considerably higher concentration of most minerals and amino acids than apples. Amla juice has twenty times more vitamin C than orange juice. Amla is used as cosmetic in India. It is an accepted hair tonic in traditional recipes for enriching hair growth and pigmentation. Amla has been regarded as a sacred tree in India. The tree was worshipped as Mother Earth and is believed to nurture humankind because the fruits are very nourishing.

Name: Bhuamalaki Biological Name: Phyllanthus niruri, Phyllanthus urinaria, Phyllanthus amarus Other Names: Bhuamalaki, Bhuy amalaki, Niruri, bhuiamla, bahupatra Bhuiavala, Bhulamla, Bhumyaamlaki, Bhuta- dhatri, Bhuyavali, Herbe due chagrin, Jaramla, Kilanelli, Kirunelli, Kizhkay nelli, Nela usirika, Phyllanthe niruri, Weisse Blatt-blume Actions Bitter, astringent, de-obstruent, stomachic The plant is considered deobstruent, diuretic, astringent and cooling.