Commiphora Mukul or Guggul Gum is a traditional herbal medicine native to India. It helps lower cholesterol levels and decreases high blood pressure. Additionally, it treats obesity and weight-related conditions. Phytosterols, guggulipid, and guggulsterone are the primary chemical constituents of Guggul. Guggul is the sticky gum resin derived from the Mukul myrrh tree. Traditionally, it...Continue Reading
Caralluma Fimbriata is an abundantly present edible cactus in India, used to suppress hunger and build stamina. It is traditionally used during food shortages and famine in the interiors of the country. (1) Its extract is used today as a supplement to help resolve obesity. Health issues caused due to obesity: It is a complex,...Continue Reading
Acai Berry is a Brazilian fruit native to the Amazon region, where it is consumed as a staple food. It treats many ailments and imparts well-being, which contributes to its gaining global popularity as a Brazilian Superfruit. Characteristics of Acai Berries Acai Berry is a tiny and round fruit from the Acai palm tree, found...Continue Reading
Liquorice is a flowering plant, a perennial legume herb, found in Western Asia, North Africa and Southern Europe. (2) The botanical name of liquorice is Glycyrrhiza glabra. (2) The extract from its root is a sweet aromatic flavouring, which may be used in flavouring food and confectionery, candies, drinks and tobacco. It possesses medicinal properties...Continue Reading
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a flowering plant that grows 15-40 cm. high. It is a herb that belongs to the legume family, found abundantly in Europe, Central Asia and northern Africa. (2) It contains chemicals called phytoestrogens, similar to estrogen. Red clover serves as a supplement that treats the symptoms of menopause, weak and...Continue Reading
The herb Coleus aromaticus /amboinicus belongs to the botanical family Lamiaceae (Labiatae). It is a large aromatic perennial herb that grows to approximately 30–90 cm and has a thick fleshy stem. Coleus belongs to the mint family, which grows wild on the mountain slopes of Nepal, India, and Thailand. Coleus root contains a chemical called...Continue Reading
Allium Sativum (Garlic) occupies a prominent position amongst medicinal plants and used globally for centuries.[2] It derives its lineage from the genus Allium and is closely related to leeks, onions and shallots. [3] Since ancient times, it is revered for its unique flavour and versatile applications in food and medicine. Though its effectiveness as a...Continue Reading
Menthol (also known as “mint camphor”) is a volatile oil extract derived from the genus Mentha which is available in natural and synthetic forms. Since ancient times, menthol has been used as a non-opioid pain reliever. It is prepared from the extracts of peppermint oil and provides a cooling sensation when applied to the skin...Continue Reading
Spirulina, blue-green algae, is recognized as the biomass of the Arthrospira platensis, an oxygenic photosynthetic bacterium found prevalently in fresh and marine waters. [3] It is considered a microscopic and filamentous cyanobacterium, named after its spiral nature found within its filaments. It serves as a rich source of protein and is revered as a vitamin...Continue Reading
‘Sesamum indicum’, commonly known as ‘Sesame’ is an annual plant native to tropical areas in Asia, Africa and South America. It is known by various other names including Benniseed, Til, Goma, Gingelly, Wangila, Zhi Ma, etc. Sesame plants are among the world’s oldest cultivated plants and are over 4000 years old. (1) India and China...Continue Reading
