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Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Other Names: Garden Marigold, Pot Marigold, ruddles, Mary’s gold or Scotch marigold. Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, common marigold, ruddles, Mary’s gold, or Scotch marigold, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae. Although likely native to southern Europe, its extensive cultivation throughout history renders its exact origin…

Botanical Name: Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa, popularly referred to as globe amaranth, belongs to the edible plants within the Amaranthaceae family. Distinguished by its spherical flower inflorescences, this plant boasts visually striking features. Cultivars have been selectively bred to showcase a spectrum of vibrant hues, including magenta, purple, red, orange, white, pink, and lilac. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Other Names: Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Tulsi Tulsi Dry Extract, derived from Ocimum sanctum, commonly known as holy basil, holds a pivotal position in India, revered for its religious significance and medicinal properties. This plant thrives in moist soil conditions. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Passiflora incarnata L. Other Names: passion flowers or passion vines Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) has a historical tradition of use in the Americas and later in Europe as a soothing herb for conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. Today, it continues to be utilized for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Phillanthus Niruvi Other Names: gale of the wind, stonebreaker or seed-under-leaf. Phyllanthus niruri is a medicinal plant frequently employed in the treatment of mild malaria and the expulsion of kidney stones. Despite its common use, there is a scarcity of studies examining its toxicity. The research aimed to assess the potential toxic effects…

Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblica Other Names: Indian gooseberry or amla Amla Powder is crafted by drying Amla berries under a shelter and subsequently grinding them into a fine mesh. This ingredient has played a significant role in the age-old Indian medicinal tradition of Ayurveda. Recognized as a potent source of Vitamin C, Amla Powder also boasts iron…

Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata Other Names: Indian olibanum, Indian frankincense, dhup and salai or salai guggul. Oral extracts derived from the sap, bark, and other components of Boswellia serrata have been employed for therapeutic reasons. Specifically, individuals utilize Boswellia serrata for the management of osteoarthritis. Although it is also employed for various other purposes such as asthma,…

Botanical Name: Andrographis Paniculata Other Names: Bitterweed, King of Bitters, Creat, Green Chireta, Indian Echinachea Andrographis paniculata stands as one of the extensively employed medicinal plants globally. Tradition has long utilized this plant for treating common colds, diarrhea, fevers resulting from various infectious causes, jaundice, as a health tonic for the liver and cardiovascular well-being, and as…

Botanical Name: Garcinia Cambogia Other Names: Malabar tamarind, brindall berry, Gamboge tree, Kokam, Koddakapuli. Originating from India and Southeast Asia, Garcinia cambogia has a historical presence in Asian countries where both the fruit pulp and rind are utilized as a condiment and food preservative. The rind, in particular, harbors a chemical known as hydroxycitric acid (HCA), subject…

Botanical Name: Gymnema Sylvestre Other Names: Australian cowplant, and Periploca of the woods, gurmar. Gymnema sylvestre is recognized for its potent anti-diabetic properties, making it a valuable plant in managing diabetes. Additionally, it is employed in addressing obesity, often consumed in the form of Gymnema tea. The active compounds in the plant are a group of acids…