Mother Herbs (P) Ltd

Uses: Organic soapnuts are used in cleansing lotion, protein shampoo, protein shampoo with conditioner. Soap nut contains a high level of saponins. It is antibacterial, mild foaming agent and cleanser. Soapnut shell powder is used to cleanse hair, skin, and laundry. Helpful in removing stains from hands, may soothe eczema, psoriasis, itchy and sensitive skin. Organic soapnut is an excellent hair tonic. Soapnut extract comes from the fruit of the soapnut tree. The pulp of the fruit contains a high level of natural foaming agents. This soapnut extract can be used to wash skin and hair. Soap nut when added to a facial mix of milk powder and clay to provide delicate cleansing of the skin, it is added to salt scrubs to add cleansing action. The saponin from the organic soapnut shells is used as a textile auxiliary and in preparation of toothpaste. Useful for treating a number of diseases like common cold, pimples, epilepsy, constipation, nausea, etc.

Uses :

Emblica Officinalis or Amla is aperient, carminative, diuretic, aphrodasiac, laxative, astringent and refrigerant. It is the richest known source of vitamin 'C'. It is useful in anaemia, jaundice, dyspepcia, haemorrhage disorders, diabetes, asthma and bronchitis. It cures insomnia and is healthy for hair. It is considered as one of the most rejuvenating drugs, imparting a long healthy life and weight gain. It also acts as an antacid and antitumorganic agent.

Uses: Root yields red color commercial dye, mainly used for coloring foodstuffs, wools, oils, and medicinal preparations. Also, used in the treatment of wounds, pain relief, fevers, infectious diseases, bites, and stings. Flowers are used as a stimulant and cardiac tonic. Bruised roots of ratanjot are applied externally to cutaneous eruptions.

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are triterpenoid saponins, senegin, polygalic acid, sapogenin, sengins, phenolic acids, methyl salicylate, and polygalitol.

Action :
Saponins:
1. It significantly reduces the level of blood triglycerides. 2. It reduces the high blood sugar level to normal without altering the insulin concentration.
3. It inhibites glucose absorption by suppressing the transfer of glucose from the stomach to the small intestine and by inhibiting the glucose transport system at the small intestinal brush border.
4. It causes an increase in antibody-producing cells.
Curing Diseases:
1. It is used in bronchitis and asthma.2. It treats bronchitis, tracheitis, emphysema, and inflammation of the respiratory tract.
3. It is used for the treatment of rheumatism, colds, inflammation, and bleeding wounds.
4. It stimulates bronchial mucous gland secretion.

Research Information: Saponin extract of Polygala senega is useful as immunological adjuvants to enhance immune responses against antibody. It enhances immunological responses and accompanying antigen to stimulate non-specific immunity. (Ref. Branka, Barl and et.al., Polygala senega compositions and methods of use, United States Patent 6241995)

Possible Combinations :Senega + alfalfa + glycyrrhiza glabra + Matricaria chamomile + sarsaparilla + dandelion + saw palmetto + gentian + thyme (energy booster).

Uses: Fumitory has been used as a treatment for arthritis, liver disorders, and gallstones and acts as a diuretic, slightly diaphoretic, a laxative, aperient, a tonic, a digestive and as an infusion used externally in the treatment of scabies and eczema. It is particularly valuable in the treatment of all visceral obstructions, particularly those of the liver, in scorbutic affections and in troublesome eruptive diseases of the skin. A decoction makes a curative lotion for milk-crust on the scalp of an infant. A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers. A decoction makes a curative lotion for 'milk-crust' on the scalps of babies. It is also used in cold, fever, certain skin disorder. Used in cosmetics as the facial tonic because of its emollient properties. Also known for its blood purifying property.

Uses: The toothed seed pod contains the distinctive tiny (1 to 2 mm long) black, 3-sided seeds, that are the plant parts used for medicinal purposes. They are normally used as a flavoring on cakes bread, curries, and pickles. It has been used for gastrointestinal disorders and respiratory problems. The seeds are aromatic, acrid, carminative and febrifuge. It has been used for skin diseases, jaundice, fever, paralysis, diarrhea and cough. Oil is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and boils and is used topically to treat cold symptoms. Used in case of bronchial asthma and bronchitis, rheumatism and related inflammatory diseases.

Uses : Bark is astringent, refrigerant, ophthalmic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, hypothermic, astringent, depurative, febrifuge, haemostatic, stomachic and suppurative. Bark is used to treat haemorrhage, acne and pimples, eye diseases, spongy and bleeding gums, leucorrhea, wounds, ulcers, tumors, leprosy, skin diseases, asthma, bronchitis, dropsy, arthritis, fever, menstrual disorders, liver diseases, menorrhagia, diarrhea, dysentery, and bowel complaints. A decoction of the bark or wood is used as a gargle for giving firmness to spongy and bleeding gums. It is one of the constituent of a plaster used to promote maturation of boils and other malignant growth.

Uses: Phyllanthus blocks DNA polymerase, the enzyme needed for the hepatitis B virus to reproduce. It also prevents jaundice, diabetes, dyspepsia, ulcers, sores, swellings, ophthalmia, and chronic dysentery. The whole plant is useful for the treatment of some forms of gonorrhea, menorrhagia, dropsy, menorrhagia and other genitourinary affections of a similar type. A poultice of the leaves mixed with salt cures itch and other skin affections. It is bitter, astringent, cold, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and useful in liver disorders, cough, asthma, jaundice, spleen disorders. Phyllanthus may help decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus found in the bloodstream.

Uses : Alpinia Galanga rhizome is used against rheumatism, bronchial catarrh, bad breath and ulcers whooping colds in children, throat infections, to control incontinence and fever. Alpinia species show promise as antifungals, hypotensives, enhancers of _sperm count and motility. Anti-tumor and anti-dementia effects have been observed in rodents. Alpinia Galanga is a stimulating aromatic and has been successfully employed to aid the digestive process, preventing fermentation and removing flatus. It is useful in case of dyspepsia, preventing vomiting or sickness of the stomach and facilitating digestion. It may be used in all cases in which a stimulating aromatic is indicated. It tones up the tissues and is sometimes prescribed in fever. Homoeopaths use it as a stimulant. It has some reputation as a remedy for perineal relaxation with hemorrhoids and for a lax and pendulous abdomen. It is used as a snuff to treat cold and flu symptoms. Galangal Root has also been used as a digestive aid, especially in combating dyspepsia and flatulence. It is also seen as a remedy for seasickness and motion sickness. It is used against nausea, flatulence, dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh and enteritis. It also possesses tonic and antibacterial qualities and is used for these properties in veterinary and homeopathic medicine. This herb has a constricting or binding effect, for example: one that checks hemorrhages or secretions by coagulation of proteins on a soft surface. It also restores, nourishes, and supports the entire body; it exerts a gently strengthening effect on the body.

Tongkat Ali has been used for a variety of purposes, including as an antimalarial, aphrodisiac, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, and antipyretic agent (Ref. Talbott, S.M.; Talbott, J.A.; George, A.; Pugh, M. Effect of Tongkat Ali on stress hormones and psychological mood state in moderately stressed subjects. J. Int. Soc. Sports Nutr. 10, 28.

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are anthraquinone glycosides, sennosides, rhein, aloe-amine, kaempferein, iso-rhein, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, myricyl alcohol, mucilage, and flavonoids.

Action :
Sennosides: 1. It specifically influences large intestinal motility and shows purgative action.
2. It influences both colon motility as well as colon secretion.
3. It shows good intestinal mucosa tolerance.
4. It significantly decreases net water and Na+ absorption and enhanced net K+ secretion.
Curing Diseases:1. It is used in the treatment of constipation and act as purgative and laxative.
2. It is useful in indigestion, loss of appetite and obesity.
3. It is useful in hepatomegaly, spleenomegaly, jaundice and anaemia.
4. It is also useful in acne, ringworm affection and for inflammatory skin conditions.

Research Information: Cassia Angustifolia extract is used as enema after an abdominal operation. It regulates disordered funtion of gastrointestional tract abdominal operations. (Ref. Wang, M., Yan, S. and Wang, J., Clinical and experimental study on using Cassia angustifolia extract as enema after a bdominal operation, PubMed, 1998 Sep; 18(9): 540-2)

Possible Combinations :Cassia angustifolia + citrus reticulate (weight loss)

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are lawsone, esculetin, fraxetin, isoplumbagin, scopoletin, betulin, betulinic acid, hennadiol, lupeol, lacoumarin, quinone, and naphthoquinone.

Action :
Tannins: 1. It inhibits the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 2. It exhibits significant healing response against excision and incision wounds. 3. It is absorbed into the stratum corneum (skin) immediately and protects skin from ultraviolet radiations. 4. It is a weak direct acting hemolytic agent.

Curing Diseases:1. The flowers are intellect promoting and useful in cephalagia, burning sensation, insomnia, and fever.
2. Henna has active elements that help protect against many surface fungi and bacteria and has been used for its cooling and astringent properties.
3. In hot climates, henna is used as protection against sun, to soothe sunburn and to reduce body temperature.

Research Information:Ethanolic extract of Lawsonia inermis shows significant wound healing property. It reduces inflammations, enhanced wound contraction and skin breaking strength. (Ref. Shivanandan Nayak, B and et.al., The evidence based wound healing activity of Lawsonia inermis Linn., Phytother Res. 2007 May 29; 17533628)

Possible Combinations :Lawsonia inermis + emblica officinalis + bacopa monnieri (hair conditioning and nourishing)

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are piperine, rutin, beta-caryophyllene piperylene, piperoleines, piperamine, sabinene, chavicin, pinene, phellandrene, pentadecane, beta-bisabolene, linalool and limonene.

Action :
Rutin:
1. It enhances the metabolic rate of the body thus act as thermogenesis.
2. It increases the plasma concentration of coenzyme Q10.
3. It is a strong inhibitor of UDP-glucose dehydrogenase (UDP-GDH)
4. It exerts stronger effects on intestinal glucuronidation.
5. It stimulates the digestive enzymes of the pancreas, enhances the digestive capacity and significantly reduces the gastrointestinal food transit time.
6. It protects against oxidative damage by inhibiting or quenching free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Piperine:
1. It is an N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonistic, which contributes to its anti-convulsant property.
2. It causes a decrease in total lipid contents by inhibiting enzymes involved in fat synthesis.
3. It is an inhibitor of hepatic and intestinal glucuronidation.
4. It lowers the serum levels of both the thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T (4)), triiodothyronine (T (3)) and glucose concentrations with a concomitant decrease in hepatic 5'D enzyme and glucose-6-phosphatase (G-6-Pase) activity.
5. It increases gastric acid secretion.

Curing Diseases:1. It is used to treat flatulence, gout, laryngitis, and paralysis.
2. It is used to treat abdominal tumors and gastric ulcers.
3. It is improve the digestive system.
4. It enhances the immune system.


Research Information: Piper longum extract possesses significant immunomodulatory and anti-tumor activity. It increases the total white blood cell count and enhances bone marrow. It also shows antitumor activity and shows cytotoxicity. (Ref. Sunila, E.S., and Kuttan, G., the Immunomodulatory and antitumor activity of Piper longum Linn. and piperine, J Ethnopharmacology. 2004 Feb; 90 (2-3): 339-346)

Possible Combinations :Piper longum+ zingiber officinalis + piper nigrum (treatment of asthma)

Chemical Constituents and Components :Main chemical components are saponins, sapindoside A and B, kaempferol, quercetin, B-sitosterol, palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleicand eicosenoic acids, glycerides.

Action :
Saponins:
1. It exhibits significant anti microbicidal activity.
2. It inhibits platelet aggregation.
3. It shows molluscicidal activity against snails.
4. It is used for removing freckles.
5. It is very effective in neurodermatitis.
Curing Diseases:1. It is used against asthma, diarrhea, cholera, verminosis and gastralgia dyspepsia.
2. It is used in lumbago, hysteria, dyspepsia and warm affection.
3. It is used as a surfactant and used for washing hairs and fabrics.

Research Information: Sapindus mukorossi extract possesses antimicrobial activity. It is effective against both gram +ve and gram –ve bacteria. (Ref. Ibrahim, Mohammed and et.al., Antimicrobial activity of Sapindus mukorossi and Rheum emodi extracts against H pylori: In vitro and in vivo studies, World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Nov 28;12 (44):7136-7142)

Possible Combinations :Sapindus mukorossi + quillaja saponaria + saponaria officinalis (cleansing agent)

Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical constituents are tartaric acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, two polyisoprenylated derivatives, Cambogia and camdogin.

Action :
Hydroxycitric acid:
1. It inhibits the accumulation of fat as a result of consumption of carbohydrates and sugar.
2. It activates the process of thermogenesis.
3. It neutralizes the function of the enzyme ATP citrate lyase, thus lowers the fat and cholesterol accumulation. 4. It increases serotonin level (a neurotransmitter) and reduces the appetite.
5. It inhibits the lipid and fatty acid synthesis and lowers the synthesis of triglyserides and LDL.
6. It promotes the glycogen storage in liver and muscles.
Curing Diseases :
1. It is helpful in weight loss and in obesity.2. It is helpful in rheumatism, edema and intestinal parasites.
3. It is helpful in delayed menstruation.
4. It is useful in bowel complaints and acidity.
5. It possesses good amount of Vitamin C and act as cardiac tonic.

Research Information: It act as very good dietary supplement either alone or in combination with other ingredients, it suppresses the appetite and inhibits lipid accumulation and burns fat by thermogenesis. (Ref. Herbal Provider.com, 2003; Inter Health, 2003)

Possible Combinations: Garcinia cambogia + Stellaria media (appetite suppressor)

Uses : Used in nausea, bronchial asthma, halitosis and vomiting. Also useful in diminished appetite, hiccups, local inflammation etc. It is useful in the treatment of liver complaints. It is also used in the treatment of indigestion and poor circulation due to thickening of the blood.

Uses : The plant is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, alternative, antipyretic, antiperiodic, anti-septic, anti-cancer, bitter, cholagogue, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, laxative, stomachic and sweat-inducing. It is mainly used in eye diseases, haemorrhoids, amenorrhoea, leucorrhoea, piles, sores, peptic ulcers, dysentery, heartburn, indigestion, hepatitis, intermittent fever, and chronic ophthalmia. An infusion of root is useful in treatment of malaria, skin diseases, diarrhea and jaundice. A decoction is used as mouthwash for treating swollen gums and toothache. It is also used to treat infections, eczema, parasites, psoriasis, and vaginitis. Roots are hypoglycemic, antiinflammatory and stimulate the cardiovascular system. Root bark is anticoagulant and hypotensive in nature

Uses: Maidenhair fern is antioxidant, astringent, liver bile stimulator, blood cleanser, cardiotonic decongestant, detoxifier, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, depurative, antidandruff, vermifuge, hepatoprotective, hypocholesterolemic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, stimulant, and tonic. It is mainly useful in respiratory problems, hair loss, gallstones, liver problems, wounds, diabetes, skin problems, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is helpful to cure jaundice, convulsions and many chronic diseases. Leaves are edible and used in making tea and other refreshing drinks. Leaves are used as a garnished material on foods. It breaks up a stone in the bladder, spleen, and kidneys. A paste of leaves is useful in headaches and chest pains

Uses: Piper longum or long pepper is good for aromatic, stimulant, carminative, constipation, gonorrhea, paralysis of the tongue, advised in diarrhea, cholera, scarlatina, chronic malaria, viral hepatitis. Piper longum is most commonly used to treat respiratory infections such as stomachache, bronchitis, diseases of the spleen, cough, tumors, and asthma. When applied topically, it soothes and relieves muscular pains and inflammation. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is said to be a good rejuvenator. Piper longum helps stimulate the appetite and it dispels gas from the intestines. An infusion of piper longum root is used after birth to induce the expulsion of the placenta.

Uses : It is helpful in nervous exhaustion, memory loss, nootropic agent, general weakness, loss of memory, scofula. It is used as rasayan. The leaves of Shankhpushpi are used in treating chronic bronchitis and asthma. The root is used for childhood fever, and the oil stimulates the growth of hair. Using the whole plant in the form of a decoction with cumin and milk is used to treat fever. This herb is still a preferred method for reducing symptoms associated with anxiety, panic attacks, nervousness and insomnia. It is useful in urinary disorders and hypertension. It improves brain function like memory & concentration.

Uses : Ambrette seeds come from a tropical hibiscus. The seeds contain an oil with a fatty-musky, slightly ambery odour. Its most important odoriferous components are the macrocyclic musks 5(Z)-tetradecen-14-olide and 7(Z)-hexadecen-16-olide, also called ambrettolide [6]. The oil was formerly highly appreciated in perfumery, but has now been largely replaced by synthetic musks. The seeds have a strong aroma of musk, and have been known as grani moschi. Relaxing and stimulating powers are attributed to them; and some cases, apparently authentic, have been recorded, in which they seemed to have a decided influence in casting out the poison of snakes. Possibly a further and more careful investigation of their properties, would show them to be an agreeable and useful article in cases where mild nervous prostration required a diffusible stimulant and relaxant. At present, they seem to be used for nothing beyond giving flavor to the coffee of the Arabs.Seeds are used as an inhalation in hoarseness and dryness of throat.Leaves and roots are used in gonorrhoea and venereal diseases

• Botanical Name : Abelmoschus Moschatus
• Family Name : Malvaceae
• Common Name : Ambrette Seeds, Hibiscus Abelmoschus, Musk Mallow, Musk Okra, Ornamental Okra, Annual Hibiscus, Yorka Okra, Galu Gasturi, Bamia Moschata
• Part Used : Seeds, Seeds Oil
• Habitat : Cultivated in india
• Product offered : Seeds, Oil

Uses : This plant is popularly supposed to act as a safeguard against scorpions and snakesby paralyzing them. It is described as purgative, pungent, and digestive, a remedy for phlegm, inflammation of the internal organs, piles, itch, abdominal enlargements, rheumatism and for enlarged cervical glands. The Hindus in preparing caustic alkaline preparations use the ashes. The diuretic properties of the plant are well known to the natives of India. Different parts of the plant are ingredients in many native prescriptions in combination with more active remedies. In Western India the juice is applied to relieve toothache. The ashes with honey are given to relieve cough and rubbed into a paste with water it is used as an anjan (eye salve) in opacities of the cornea. Stem of the plant is used as toothbrush, infusion of the twig is also used as a wash for tooth pain. Roots are useful in treatment of cancer.Decoction of roots is used in stomach troubles.

Uses : The root is the medical part, and receives a portion of its name from the Seneca Indians, with whom it was in high repute as a remedy against snakebites. Senega root is a distinct and persistent stimulant, chiefly influencing the respiratory membranes, but extending its influence to other mucous membranes, to all the secretory organs, the uterus, and the circulation. It promotes a flow of saliva, stimulates expectoration, causes a peculiar irritating sensation in the feces, and proves nauseating (or even emetic and cathartic) in large doses. The principal use made of it, is as an expectorant in old coughs, asthma, and respiratory debility, but it is entirely too stimulating to use in recent cases, with inflammation or irritability of the respiratory passages, and is generally best employed when combined with a large excess of relaxing and demulcent. The plant is also thought to have sweat-inducing and diuretic properties. The leaves are used as a tea substitute.

Uses: The rhizome is sweet, bitter and acrid in taste with a neutral potency and acts as antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and mild diuretic. It is used in the treatment of contagious fevers, anginapectoris, heart disease and ischemic heart disease. It is also used in a cough, hiccup, bronchial asthma, indigestion, flatulence, inanorexia and in fever. Externally, the paste of its roots is used effectively, in dressing the wounds and ulcers as the herb possesses antiseptic property. Also used to boost the appetite.

Uses : The plant is acrid, anti-inflammatory, anodyne, liver tonic,emetic and diuretic. It is useful in hepatosplenomegaly, dypepsia, constipation, jaundice, halminthiasis, cardiopathy and amenorrhoea. The fresh leaves when chewed have the remarkable property of paralysing the sense of taste for sweet and bitter substance for some time. It lowers blood sugar level and is good for the treatment both types of Diabetes. The herb is useful for stimulating the heart; it increases urine secretion.

Uses : It is sweet, cooling, digestive, laxative, expectorant, diuretic, astringent, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, demulcent and . It is useful in gout, tuberculosis, ulcers, bleeding disorders, and worms. Decoction used in toothache and tender gums. Demulcents of leaves are locally applied to boils and ulcers. Roots are prescribed in fever, chest affection and urethrities.

Uses: Psoralea Corylifolia is valued in Chinese herbal medicine as a tonic remedy and is used to improve general vitality. It is also of value in the treatment of skin disorders, including vitiligo. Some caution should be employed when applying the herb externally. The one-seeded fruits are highly regarded as a tonic to the genital organs. The seed is anthelmintic, antibacterial, astringent, cardiac, cytotoxic, deobstruent, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. It is used in the treatment of febrile diseases, impotence, lower back pains, frequent urination, incontinence, bed wetting etc. The seed and fruit contain psoralen. The root is used for treating dental caries. The plant yields a useful medicinal oleoresin, it treats kidney disorders, impotence, lumbago. It is also used externally to treat various skin ailments including leprosy, leucoderma and hair loss. The antibacterial action of the fruit inhibits the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Uses : Roots and fruits are sweet, cooling, diuretic, emollient, appetizer, digestive, anthelmintic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, laxative, cardiotonic, styptic and tonic. They are useful in strangury, dysuria, renal and vesical calculi, anorexia, dyspepsia, helminthiasis, cough, asthma, inflammations, cardiopathy, spermatorrhoea, anaemia, scabies, ophthalmia and general weakness. Leaves are astringent, diuretic, , depurative, anthelmintic and tonic, they are useful in gonorrhoea, inflammation, menorrhagia, strangury, leprosy, skin diseases and general weakness. Seeds are astringent, strengtheningand are useful in haemorrhages and ulcerative stomatitis. Fruit is diuretic and tonic and is used for the treatment of calculous affections and painful micturition. Paste prepared from leaves is used in treatment of stones in the bladder.

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical componenets are ajmaline, catharanthaine, leurosidine, vincristine, vinblastine, vinorelbine, vindesine, vincamine & vinorelbine.

Action :
Alkaloids:
1. It has vasodilating, blood thinning, and memory-enhancing actions.
2. It acts as a cerebral stimulant and vasodilator.
3. It is used to treat arteriosclerosis.
4. It is very effective in curing dementia caused due to the insufficient blood supply to the brain.
5. It interferes with cells' ability to synthesize DNA and RNA.
Curing Diseases:1. It is used to treat Hodgkin’s and non- Hodgkin’s disease.
2. It is used in hypertension and diabetes.
3. It is used in cerebrovascular dilation.

Research Information: Alcholic extract of Vinca rosea leaves possesses potent hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic effect. It significantly lowers the blood sugar level in the body.
(Ref. Chattopadhyay, R.R. and et.al., The hypoglycemic and antihyperglycemic effect of leaves of Vinca rosea linn., Indian J Physiology Pharmacology, 1991 Jul ;35:145-151)

Possible Combinations :Vinca rosea +trifolium + iris versicolor+ thuja occidentalis + galium aparine + echinacea purpurea + curcuma longa + colchicum officinale (cancer treatment).

Chemical Constituents and Components :Main chemical componenets are gymenic acids, gurmarin, gymnemagenin, amino acids, saponins, choline, betaine quercitol, lupeol, beta-amyrin and stigmasterol.

Action :
Gymnemic Acids
1. Gymnemic acid lowers blood glucose by raising insulin levels by interfering with Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
2. It lowers serum cholesterol level and triglycerides level.
3. It reduces absorption of glucose and oleic acid in the intestine and improves uptake of glucose into cells.
4. It prevents adrenaline from stimulating the liver to produce glucose and reduce blood sugar level.
5. It interferes with the ability of taste buds to taste sweet and bitter flavors.
Curing Diseases:1. It is useful in diabetes and hyperglycemia.
2. It useful in hyperdipsia, fever, cough, hiccough, bronchitis, and hoarseness of voice.
3. It is used in ulceration of urinary tract, retention of urine and gastric ulcers.
4. It is used in skin diseases, ophthalmic diseases, and pharyngitis.
5. It is used in epilepsy, anemia, menometrorrhagia, and intrinsic hemorrhage.
6. It is externally applied to cuts and wounds.

Research Information: Gymnema Sylvestre leaf extract is helpful to control the blood sugar level in diabetic patients. It enhances endogenous insulin, by regeneration/ revitalization of the residual beta cells in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. (Ref. Shanmugasundaram, E.R. and et.al., Use of Gymnema Sylvestre leaf extract in the control of blood glucose in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. PubMed, 1990 Oct; 30(3): 281-94)

Possible Combinations :Gymnema Sylvestre + Eugenia jambolana + Trigonella foenum (control blood glucose)

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are caffeine, catechins, epigallocatechin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), malic acid, oxalic acid, theophylline, theobromine, xanthine, inositol, kaempferol, and quercetin.

Action :
Polyphenols :
1. It acts as a strong anti-oxidant to scavenge free radicals and regulate certain metal chelat ion reactions.
2. It significantly reduces membrane fluidity in both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions of the lipid bilayer.
3. It lowers inflammation in coronary artery diseases.
4. It prevents chronic ethanol toxicity, caused by a high-fat diet.
5. It prevents ultra-violet induced oxidative effect and suppression of the immune system.
6. It reduces platelet aggregation and lowers cholesterol.

Curing Diseases:1. It possesses antibacterial, antiseptic, antioxidant and detoxifying properties.
2. It is helpful in curing arthritis and asthma.
3. It is helpful in maintaining constant weight.
4. It enhances the liver functioning and immune system.
5. It is helpful in mental disorders, skin disorders and cardiovascular diseases.

Research Information: Leaves of Camellia sinensis increase the body resistance against biological, physical and chemical stressors. It is known as a good adaptogen. (Ref. Esimone, Charles O. and et.al., Adaptogenic potentials of Camellia sinensis seeds, Garcinia kola and Kola nitida seeds, Academic journals, 07/07)

Possible Combinations: Camellia sinensis seed + garcinia kola seed + kola nitida seed (used as adaptogen).

Chemical Constituents and Components :Main chemical components are tinocordifolin, tinocordifolioside, tinosponone, tinocordioside, cordioside, picroretine, colombine, and columbin.

Action :
Glycosides:
1. It stimulates the function of macrophage and neutrophilla to produce leucocytosis.
2. It inhibits lipid peroxidation and free radical formation.
3. It decreases the capillary permeability and reduces the number of disrupted mast cells.
4. It exhibited insulin like action and significantly reduces the blood sugar level.
5. It possesses antineoplastic activity and shows the cytotoxic effect on tumor cells by reducing GSH (glutathione) concentration. Bitters: 1. It reduced oxidative stress and lowers the blood sugar level in the body. 2. It enhanced lipid peroxidation in the liver and blood of tumor-bearing models and accompanied by significant decreases in the activities of GSH-dependent antioxidant. 3. It lowers the lipid levels especially cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol in the body.
Curing Diseases: 1. It is used in burning sensation, hyperdipsia, intermittent and chronic fevers.
2. It is used in inflammations, gout and skin diseases.
3. It is useful in flatulence, dyspepsia, vomiting and stomach problems.
4. It is used in leprosy, diabetes, cardiac debility, jaundice, and general weakness.
5. It is also used in anemia, uropathy, and splenopathy.

Research Information: Tinospora cordifolia shows significant bactericidal activities. It improves bacterial clearance as well as improves phagocytic and intracellular bactericidal capacities of neutrophils. It also stimulates macrophage action. As a result, it stimulates the immune system of the body. (Ref. Thatte UM, Kulkarni MR and Dahanukar SA, Immunotherapeutic modification of Escherichia coli peritonitis and bacteremia by Tinospora cordifolia, IPGM (1992) 38 (1): 13-15)

Possible Combinations :Tinospora cordifolia + commiphora mukul + rubia cordifolia + emblica officinalis + moringa pterygosperma + glycyrrhiza glabra (enhance immunity)

Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical components are liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, pterosupin, epicatechin, pterostilbene, kinotannic acid, beta-eudesmol, marsupol, carpusin, marsupinol, kinoin, and kino-red.

Action :
Pterostilbene: 1. It lowers the lipid and glucose level in the body. 2. It shows a significant reduction of glycosylated hemoglobin and an increase in total hemoglobin level. 3. It inhibits cell proliferation and induces the apoptotic effect in tumor cell lines. 4. It shows moderate inhibition of cyclooxygenase (cox)-1 and weakly active against cox-2, thus shows potent antioxidant activity. 5. It inhibits electrolyte leakage caused by herbicide-induced oxidative damage. Alkaloids: 1. It significantly lowers the high blood sugar level in the body. 2. It raises the blood pressure and indirectly on sympathetic nerves. Tannins: 1. It shows scavenging activity against mitochondrial lipid peroxidation. 2. It causes a significant decrease in cholesterol level. 3. It shows antimicrobial activity against bacteria and virus.

Curing Diseases:1. It is useful in diabetes and heart problems.
2. It is helpful in controlling skin diseases.
3. It is also beneficial in the treatment of fractures, bruises, leprosy, leucoderma, constipation, depurative, rectalgia, ophthalmopathy, hemorrhages and rheumatoid arthritis.

Research Information:Pterocarpus marsupium shows strong antihyperlipdemic activity. It causes significant reduction of serum triglyceride, total cholesterol and LDL and VLDL cholesterol levels without any effect on the level of HDL-cholesterol. (Ref. Jahromi, M.A. and Ray, A.B., Antihyperlipidemic effect of flavonoids from Pterocarpus marsupium, J Nat Prod. 1993 Jul; 56 (7): 989-994)

Possible Combinations :Pterocarpus marsupium + Gymnema Sylvestre + Tinospora cordifolia (diabetes control)

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical constituents are alkaloids, harmine, harmaline, harmalol, Paganini, tetrahydroharmine, telepathine, banisterine, beta-Carboline, serotonin, vaccine, vasicinon, and desoxy vasicinon.

Action :
Harmine:
1. It inhibits phosphodiesterase and increases cAMP & cGMP levels, thus reducing the level of free radicals.
2. It depresses the amplitude of the action potential and the maximum velocity of the upstroke.
3. It possesses cytotoxic and genotoxic activity, helpful to cure tumor cells. Harmaline:
1. It is a potent antinociceptive agent.
2. It shows significant vasorelaxant effect.
3. It inhibits phosphodiesterase and increases cAMP & cGMP levels, thus reducing the level of free radicals.
Curing Diseases:
1. It is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, nervous conditions, hemorrhoids and baldness.2. It is used in the treatment of hemorrhoids and baldness.
3. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism.
4. It is also used internally in the treatment of nervous conditions.

Research Information: Peganum Harmala seeds possess significant antitumor activity. It has high cell toxicity and reduces the proliferation of tumoual cell line in in vitro condition. (Ref. Lamchouri, F and et.al., Antitumour principles from Peganum harmala seeds, Therapie. ; 54 (6): 753-8 10709452)

Possible Combinations : Peganum harmala + pterocarpus marsupium + momordica charantia+gymnema sylvestre + allium cepa + allium sativum +trigonella foenum+vaccinium myrtillus+ ginkgo biloba (diabetes treatment)

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical constituents are catechin, catechuic acid, pyrocatechin, phloroglucin, protocatechuic acid, quercetin, gum, and mineral.

Action :
Tannins / Catechin :
1. It restores antioxidant enzyme superoxide (sod) from the radiation inducing damage.
2. It helps to prevent free radical oxidative damage to cells.
3. It shows a reduction in membrane fluidity.
4. It restores and maintains the balance of amino acids in osteoarthritis.
5. It shows thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation.
6. It shows an inhibitory effect against tumor cells (particularly against breast cancer, colon, lung carcinoma, and melanoma).

Curing Diseases:
1. It is useful in stomach problems like diarrhea, dysentery, colitis and gastric cancer.2. It is used as a mouthwash for mouth, gum and throat diseases like gingivitis, stomatitis.
3. It is used in high blood pressure.
4. It is used as astringent and helpful in pharyngitis, and haemorrhages.

Research Information:E thyl acetate extract of Acacia catechu (cutch/katha) has significant antipyretic, antidiarrhoeal, hypoglycaemic and hepatoprotective properties. (Ref. Ray, D. And et. al., Antipyretic, antidiarrhoeal, hypoglycaemic and hepatoprotective activities of ethyl acetate extract of Acacia catechu Willd., Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 2006, 38 (6) 408-413)

Possible Combinations: Acacia catechu + Commiphora Mukul + hamamelis (used as ga argle for pharyngitis and gingivitis).

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are aloesin, isoaloesin, aloesone, aloin, emodin, methyl-p-coumarate, barbaloin, chrysophanol, glucose, galactose, mannose, galacturonic acid, mucilage, and 18 amino acids.

Action :
Aloin:
1. It reduces inflammation by blocking production 9f thromboxane A2' inactivating bradykinin, inhibiting prostaglandin A2, and inhibiting oxidation of arachidonic acid.
2. It stimulates colonic motility, causes active secretion of fluids and electrolytes in the lumen and inhibits reabsorption of fluids from the colon.
3. It stimulates regeneration of cells in the islets of Langerhans, including beta cells.
4. It increases cardiac contraction.
5. It blocks the conversion of histidine to histamine as a result of the inhibition of histidine decarboxylase.
6. It is significant in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
7. It is helpful in healing burning wounds by epithelialization.
Curing Diseases:1. It is bitter, cooling, anthelmintic, carminative, antidiabetic, diuretic, stomachic, ophthalmic and alexertic.
2. It is useful in dyspepsia, amenorrhoea, flatulence, constipation, colic, hepatopathy and splenopathy.
3. It is used in skin diseases, burns, abdominal tumors, dropsy, sciatica, and lumbago.
4. It is used in painful inflammations and chronic ulcers.
5. It is used in catarrhal and purulent ophthalmia.

Research Information: Study shows that Aloe vera gel is effective in treating partial thickness burn wound. It shows early epithelialization. (Ref. Visuthikosol V and et.al., Effect of aloe vera gel to healing of burn wound a clinical and histologic study. PubMed, 1995 Aug; 78 (8): 403-9)

Possible Combinations :Aloe vera + prunus amygdalus + alternanthera sessilis + rubia cordifolia (anti-inflammatory and antibacterial)

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are citronella, neroli, stearopten, farnesol, phenyl ethanol, fatty oil, tannins, and organic acids.

Action :
Citronella: 1. It acts as a potent mosquito repellent. 2. It significantly repels head lice and lowers the incidence of reinfestations. 3. It acts as good insect repellent in food packaging. Farnesol: 1. It inhibits vasoconstriction. 2. It shows potent antibacterial activity. 3. It inhibits the growth of leukemia cell line.

Curing Diseases:1. It is useful in a cough, bronchitis, and asthma.
2. It is useful in inflammations, wounds, cuts, and ulcers.
3. It is highly useful in skin diseases, ophthalmia and haemorrhoids.
4. It provides cooling and sothing effect to the skin and very useful for dry, sensitive and chapped skin conditions.

Research Information:Rosa centrifolia water extract possesses significant antibacterial activity. It shows anti-microbial activity against bacterial strains like M. lysoditicus, S.aureus, C. pseudodiptheroid, S. dysenters, S. typhi, E. coli and S. pyogenes. (Ref. Hassan Ali, Nafisa, An investigation of antimicrobial compounds for immunomodulating and anti-adhesion properties, Pakistan Research Repository; 2003)

Possible Combinations: Rosa centrifolia + jojoba oil (excellent for skin care).

Uses: The leaves and roots have emetic, cathartic, laxative, expectorant, diaphoretic and purgative properties. It has also been used for the treatment of allergies, cold, dysentery, hay fever, and arthritis. It has a reputation as an alternative and as a blood purifier, often used in rheumatism and syphilitic rheumatism. Root or leaf powder is used in diarrhea, dysentery and intermittent fever. Dried leaves are emetic diaphoretic and expectorant. It is regarded as one of the best indigenous substitutes for ipecacuanha. The roots are suggested to be a good natural preservative of food. It is traditionally used as a folk remedy in certain regions of India for the treatment of bronchial asthma, inflammation, bronchitis, allergies, rheumatism, and dermatitis. It also seems to be a good remedy in traditional medicine as anti-psoriasis, seborrheic, anaphylactic, leucopenia and as an inhibitor of the Schultz-Dale reaction. The roots are suggested to be a good natural preservative of food.

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are camphene, pinene, myrcene, phellandrene, terpinene, p-cymene, Limonene, 1,8-cineole, linalool oxide, terpinolene, p-cymene, benzyl cinnamate and benzyl acetate.

Action :
Volatile oil:
1. It causes an inhibitory effect on both grams positive and gram-negative bacteria.
2. It inhibits the growth of fugal strains.

Mucilage:
1. It increases the glucose level and glycosylated hemoglobin in diabetic patients.
2. It decreases the lipid peroxidation.
3. It stimulates macrophage functioning.
4. it causes a significant elevation in the GSH (glutathione) concentration in the liver, kidney, stomach, and intestine.
Curing Diseases:1. It helps in the cure and treatment of dyspepsia, stomachic, diarrhea and liver disorders.
2. It acts as a potent antibacterial agent.
3. It helps in the curing of skin disease, fever, and ulcers.

Research Information: Rhizome extract of Hedychium spicatum possesses potent antibacterial and antifungal activity. It significantly inhibits the growth of gram positive and gram negative bacteria and fungal strains. (Ref. Bisht, G.S. and et.al., Antimicrobial activity of Hedychium spicatum, Fitoterapia. 2006 Feb 23;16530343)

Possible Combinations:Hedychium spicatum + adhatoda vasica + glycyrrhiza glabra + alpinia galanga (cua re cough and bronchitis)

Chemical Constituents and Components: Main chemical components are anthraquinones, ferulic acid, rhein, rheinglucoside, sennosides A and B, phlobaphenes, emodin, chrysophanic acid, fistuacacidin, lupeol, beta-sitosterol and hexacosanol.

Action :
Anthraquinones:
1. It decreases the amount of enzymatic cytochrome C reduction at low concentrations of NADH.
2. It shows good antineoplastic activity.
3. It inhibits the catalytic activity of topoisomerase II.
4. It shows the clastogenic effect on bone marrow cell and used as weak genotoxic.
Ferulic acid:
1. It significantly lowers the serum levels of transaminases (SGOT and SGPT), bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase (ALP).
2. It significantly lowers the lipid level in blood and liver.
3. It significantly decreases the high activities of serum GOT, GPT, alkaline and acid phosphatase. Curing Diseases: 1. It is used to cure erysipelas, malaria, rheumatism, syphilis, and ulcers.
2. It is used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Research Information:Cassia fistula fruit pulp possesses antifungal property. Secondary metabolites present in the extract responsible for the inhibition of fungus and its growth. (Ref. Sharma K., Dak G., Namakkal L., Kanipotth V., X-ray diffraction evidence for the antifungal action of Cassia fistula Linn. fruit pulp extract, ESCMID, Abstract number: r1921)

Possible Combinations:Cassia fistula + cassia Angustifolia (gall stone treatment)