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Botanical name: Achyranthes aspera Linn. Other name: chaff-flower, prickly chaff flower, devil’s horsewhip Achyranthes aspera Linn. is a plant species within the Amaranthaceae family, commonly referred to as Apamarga or Chirchita in Hindi. This widely recognized medicinal plant holds a significant role in folk medicine across tropical Asian and African countries. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Euterpe oleracea Martius Other name: Acai Extract, Acai Fruit, Acai Palm, Amazon Acai, Amazon Acai Berry, Assai, Assai Palm, Baie d’Açaï, Baie de Palmier Pinot, Cabbage Palm, Chou Palmiste, Euterpe badiocarpa, Euterpe oleracea Acai (Euterpe oleracea), pronounced AH-sigh-EE, is a palm tree native to South America. The dark purple berries of the Acai…

Botanical name: Pausinystalia johimbe Other name: aphrodien, corynanthe yohimbi, corynine, johimbi, Pausinystalia yohimbe, and quebrachine. Yohimbe bark extract and its key component, yohimbine, in the context of botanicals utilized as dietary supplements in the United States. While Yohimbe has a historical association with aphrodisiac properties, there is a growing trend of its use in enhancing…

Botanical name: Tribulus terrestris L. Other name: Gokshur or Gokharu or puncture vine Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) is a plant characterized by its spiny-covered fruit. Across diverse cultures, it has a traditional reputation as an aphrodisiac. Tribulus contains chemicals that may potentially elevate certain hormone levels, although it doesn’t seem to notably increase male hormones, such…

Other name: Genistein. Daidzein. Glycetein Soya isoflavones are plant-derived compounds primarily present in beans, particularly soybeans, and they imitate the effects of the hormone estrogen. These compounds may offer benefits in easing menopausal symptoms or preventing osteoporosis in individuals post-menopause. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Sesbania grandiflora Other name: vegetable hummingbird, katurai, agati, or West Indian pea Sesbania grandiflora is an herb with roots in Australia and Southeast Asia. Esteemed in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties, it serves as a natural source of biotin. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Stevia rebaudiana Other name: sweetleaf The stevia plant provides a calorie-free source of sweetness, with its leaves containing the key components responsible for its sweet taste, known as steviol glycosides. Extracts from these leaves are employed as sweeteners in various reduced-calorie packaged foods and beverages as a substitute for sugar. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Hippophae rhamnoides Other name: sandthorn, sallowthorn, or seaberry Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is a petite tree, renowned for its medicinal attributes across different eras. The berries and leaves of sea buckthorn are recognized as a significant reservoir of phytochemicals. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Bitumen Mineral Other name: Asphaltum, Black Bitumen, or Mineral Pitch Shilajit, also known as Asphaltum, is a mineral-based extract with a color ranging from pale brown to blackish-brown. Originating from the rocks of the Himalayas, this substance has a gummy composition and includes humus, organic plant materials, and fulvic acid. It boasts a…

Other name: rutoside, quercetin-3-rutinoside, and sophorin Rutin, a bioflavonoid or plant pigment, is present in specific vegetables and fruits. Apples are particularly rich in rutin, and it is also found in buckwheat, various citrus fruits, figs, and both black and green tea. Known for its potent antioxidant properties, rutin plays a role in collagen production…