Latin name : Bacopa monnieri
English name : Thyme-leaved gratiola
Sanskrit / Indian name : Brahmi

Bacopa monnieri is a small, creeping herb that contains the alkaloids brahmine and herpestine.

The entire plant constitues the well-known drug Brahmi. The drug is astringent, bitter and cooling, and, reportedly improves the intellect. It is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of asthma, hoarseness, insanity, and epilepsy and is also a potent nerve tonic, cardiotonic, aperient and diuretic.

It is reported to improve the intellect, and, acts as an anti-anxiety agent. It also calms restlessness in children and is used in several mental disorders. 

Used in Mentat (MindCare), VitalCare, LiverCare liquid.

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Latin name : Bauhinia variegata
English names : Buddhist bauhinia, Mountain ebony, Orchid tree
Sanskrit / Indian names : Kanchanara, Kovidara

Its principle constituents are the seeds which yield a fatty oil, the bark yields fibre. The bark is astringent, tonic and anthelmintic. It is useful in scrofula and skin diseases. It is also used for ulcers and leprosy. A decoction of the bark is taken for dysentery. The dried buds are used for diarrhea, dysentery and hemorrhoids. 

Used in Pilex(VeinCare). 

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Latin name : Berberis aristata
English name : Tree turmeric
Sanskrit / Indian name : Daruharidra
 

Berberis aristata is an erect shrub. Berberine, berberine chloride and palmative chloride are its principle constituents. The roots possess anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. The drug is used as a cholagogue, stomachic, laxative, diaphoretic, antipyretic and antiseptic. It is administered externally for painful eye afflictions and hemorrhoids. The root bark is useful in amenorrhea.

It has an essential active ingredient, Berberine, which possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It is used in the treatment of leucorrhea. 

Used in Diabecon (GlucoCare), Rumalaya (JointCare), V-Gel (FemCare), Muscle & Joint Rub.

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Latin name: Bergenia ciliata
Sanskrit/Indian name: Pasanabheda
 

A perennial herb with stout rootstock. The dried rhizomes constitute the drug that contains an active principle, bergenin, as well as gallic acid, glucose, mucilage and wax. The presence of ß-sitosterol and four flavonoids is also reported.
The drug is reported to possess astringent, tonic, antiscorbutic, and laxative properties. It is given in pulmonary affection, dysentery, ulcers, dysuria, spleen enlargement, cough and fever. It is helpful in dissolving kidney stones.

Used in Cystone.
 
 

Latin name: Betula utilis
Sanskrit / Indian name: Bhurjapatra
 

A moderate-sized tree up to 20 m in height, usually with a somewhat irregular bole.
The bark contains betulin, lupeol, oleanolic acid, acetyloheanolic acid, betulitc acid, lupenone, sitosterol, methyle betulonate, methyl betulate and a new triterpenoid, karachic acid.
The bark is collected in Himachal Pradesh for sale as a drug. It is aromatic and has antiseptic properties. An infusion of the bark is used as a carminative. The bark containing betulin is reported to possess anti-fertility activity and it is used in convulsive disorders.

Used in Nourishing Hair Cleanser with Conditioner.
 
 

Latin name : Boerhavia diffusa
English name : Spreading hogweed
Sanskrit / Indian name : Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa is a weed found throughout India. The roots contain the rotenoids, boeravinones A1, B1, C2, D, E and F besides the new dihydroisofurenoxanthin and boerhavine. The roots are credited with anti-convulsant, analgesic, diuretic, laxative and expectorant properties.

It was found to stop intra-uterine-contraceptive-device (IUCD)-induced bleeding. This herb is also known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which are comparable to that of ibuprofen. It has also proved useful as a hematinic. 

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Bonnisan, Diabecon (GlucoCare) , Geriforte (StressCare) , EveCare, MenstriCare (Menstrim), V-Gel (FemCare). 

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Latin name:Bombax ceiba
English name: Silk cotton tree.
Sanskrit/Indian name: Shalmali

A lofty, deciduous tree with horizontally, spreading branches.
The bark, on analysis, possesses tannins and non-tannins. It also contains lupeol, ß-sitosterol and its D-glucoside. The bark is given as a demulcent, emetic and tonic. Externally, it is used as a styptic, and also for fomenting wounds. The gum is credited with astringent, tonic, and demulcent properties and is used for dysentery, hemoptysis in pulmonary tuberculosis, influenza and menorrhagia.

Used in EveCare, and Tentex forte.
 
 

Latin name:Butea monosperma
English name: Butea gum tree
Sanskrit/Indian name: Palasha

A deciduous tree with a crooked trunk and bright orange-red flowers. The bark exudes a red juice that dries to form the Butea gum. The gum contains leucocyanidin, its tetramer, procyanidin, gallic acid and mucilaginous material.
The gum is a powerful astringent; it is given internally for diarrhea, dysentery, phthisis and hemorrhage of the stomach and bladder.
Used in Diarex.