Latin name : Eclipta prostrata
English name : Thistles
Sanskrit / Indian names : Bhringaraja, Kesharaja, Kesharanjana

Its principle constituent is the herb which contains wedelolactone and demethyl wedelolactone. The herb is used as a tonic and deobstruent in hepatic and splenic enlargements and in skin diseases. The plant juice is administered in combination with aromatics for catarrhal jaundice.The plant possesses antihepatotoxic and antiinflammatory activities. The fresh plant is considered anodyne and absorbent. 

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Geriforte, Pilex (VeinCare), HairCare oil, Revitalising Hair Nutrient.

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Latin name: Elettaria cardamomum
English name: Cardamom
Sanskrit/Indian name: Ela

A tall, herbaceous perennial with branching subterranean rootstock, from which arise a number of upright leafy shoots. 
In medicine, it is used as an adjuvant to carminative drugs. It is official in the British and U.S. pharmacopoeias and used as an aromatic stimulant, carminative and flavouring agent. 
Cardamom owes its aroma and therapeutic properties to the volatile oil present in the seeds. The major components of the oil are 1,8-cineole and terpinyl acetate. Volatile components of cardamom exhibit antimicrobial activity. The oil has anti-aflatoxin substances. 
In herbal medicine, cardamom is chewed slowly to sweeten the breath, as aphrodisiac, to soothe digestion, stimulate the appetite, used against flatulence, colic and disorders of the body, often combined with purgatives to offset griping.
It is also reported to possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic and cardiotonic properties.

Used in Mentat, Abana, V-Gel, Bonnisan, Geriforte, Digestive Capsules, Digestive Syrup.
 
 

Latin name : Embelia ribes
English names : False black pepper, False pepper
Sanskrit / Indian names : Krimighna, Tandula, Vidanga

Its principle constituents are Embelin, quercitol and fatty ingredients. An alkaloid, christembine, a resinoid, tannins and minute quantities of a volatile oil are present. The dried fruit is considered anthelmintic, astringent, carminative, alterative and stimulant. It has been used in India since ancient times, as an anthelmintic. It is effective in the treatment of ascariasis. The dried fruits are used in decoction for fevers and for diseases of the chest and skin. The fruit also shows anti-bacterial activity. 

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Diakof, Gasex, Geriforte, Herbolax, Koflet, Mentat (MindCare), Kilose, Vegecort, RadiCare, Antistress Tea, HairCare oil. 

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Latin name : Emblica officinalis
English name : Indian goosberry
Sanskrit / Indian name : Amalaki

Emblica officinalis is a deciduous tree with exfoliating bark. Its fruit contains the highest amount of vitamin C in natural form and cytokine-like substances identified as zeatin, z. riboside, z. nucleotide.

Its fruit is acrid, cooling, refrigerant, diuretic and laxative. The dried fruit is useful in hemorrhage, diarrhea and dysentery. It has anabolic, antibacterial, expectorant, cardiotonic, antipyretic, antioxidative, antiviral and anti-emetic properties and used in the treatment of leucorrhea and artherosclerosis.

It is antibacterial and its astringent properties prevent infection and help in the healing of ulcers. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation in piles. 

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Bonnisan, Mentat (MindCare), Pilex (VeinCare), Daily Health Capsules, Revitalising Hair Nutrient.

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Latin name: Eucalyptus globulus
English name: Blue gum tree
Sanskrit / Indian name: Tailaparna, Niligiri Taila
 

A large tree attaining a height of 300 ft. or more, with a clean straight bole under forest conditions.

The leaves and terminal branchlets of E. globulus grown in Nilgiris yield 0.9-1.2% of a pale yellow essential oil containing cineole as a major component.
Eucalyptus oil is used locally as an antiseptic, especially in the treatment of infections of the upper respiratory tract, and in certain skin diseases. Mixed with an equal amount of olive oil, it is useful as a rubefacient for rheumatism. It is also used in ointments for burns. Internally it is used as a stimulating expectorant in chronic bronchitis and asthma. It is frequently given by inhalation.

Used in Cold Relief Balm, Muscle & Joint Rub.
 
 

Latin name: Evolvulus alsinoides
Sanskrit/Indian name: Vishnukrantha

The plant is a hairy perennial herb with spreading wiry branches arising from a small woody rootstock.
The plant is bitter and is used as a tonic and febrifuge.

Used in Mentat.