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Eclipta prostrata | Elettaria cardamomum | Embelia ribes | Emblica officinalis |
Eucalyptus globulus | Evolvulus alsinoides

 
Latin Names : Eclipta prostrata / Eclipta alba
Sanskrit / Indian Names : Bhringaraja, Kesharaja, Kesharanjana
   

Eclipta prostrataEclipta alba is an erect or prostrate, much branched, strigosely hirsute, annual herb often rooting at the nodes, with opposite and sessile, leaves.

Its principal 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 fresh juice leaves is applied on the scalp for promoting hair growth. The plant possesses antihepatotoxic and anti-inflammatory activities. The fresh plant is considered anodyne and absorbent.

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Geriforte (GeriCare / StressCare), Pilex (VeinCare), Purim (HemoCare), Talekt,Revitalizing Hair Oil, Galactin Vet, Geriforte Aqua, Geriforte Vet, Liv.52 Protec.

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Latin Name : Elettaria cardamomum
English Names : Cardamom, Lesser Cardamom
Sanskrit / Indian Name : Ela
   
   

Elettaria cardamomumA 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 flavoring 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 Abana (HeartCare), Bonnisan, Geriforte (GeriCare / StressCare), Koflet lozenge (CoughCare lozenge), Lukol, Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Renalka, V-Gel (FemCare Gel), Anxocare, Digyton, Geriforte Aqua, Geriforte Vet, Chyavanaprasha.

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Latin Name : Embelia ribes
English Names : False Black Pepper, False Pepper
Sanskrit / Indian Names : Krimighna, Tandula, Vidanga
 
   

Embelia ribesEmbelia ribes is a large scandent shrub with slender branches and gland-dotted leaves.

Its principal 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 antibacterial activity.

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Diakof (CoughCare Sfree), Gasex (GastriCare), Geriforte (GeriCare / StressCare), Herbolax (LaxaCare), Koflet (CoughCare), Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Purim (HemoCare), Talekt, Dental Cream, Anxocare, Appetonic forte Vet, Appetonic Vet, Geriforte Aqua, Geriforte Vet.

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Latin Name : Emblica officinalis
English Name : Indian Gooseberry
Sanskrit / Indian Name : Amalaki
 
   

Emblica officinalisEmblica 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, laxative and used in the preparation of hair dyes. A fixed oil extracted from the fruits is reported to have the property of promoting hair growth. The dried fruit is useful in hemorrhage, diarrhea and dysentery. It has anabolic, antibacterial, expectorant, cardiotonic, antipyretic, antioxidative, antiviral, anti-emetic and resistance building properties and used in the treatment of leucorrhea and arteriosclerosis.

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), Mentat syrup, Ophthacare, Pilex (VeinCare), Septilin (ImmunoCare), Septilin syrup, Styplon, Gentle Face Wash Cream, Revitalizing Hair Oil, Anxocare, Digyton, Styplon Vet, Amalaki, Chyavanaprasha.

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Latin Name : Eucalyptus globulus
English Name : Eucalyptus, Tasmanian Blue Gum Tree
Sanskrit / Indian Names : Tailapatra, Tailaparna, Sugandhapatra
 
   

Eucalyptus globulusEucalyptus globulus is a large tree attaining a height of 300 ft. or more, with opposite and sessile leaves on juvenile shoots 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. It is found to have potent pain relieving and anti-inflammatory action. Mixed with an equal amount of olive oil, it is useful as a rubefacient for rheumatism, which help in reducing joint swelling. 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 Balm, Muscle & Joint Rub, Canisep, Erina-EP, Scavon, Scavon Vet.

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Latin Name : Evolvulus alsinoides
Sanskrit / Indian Name : Vishnukrantha
 
   

Evolvulus alsinoides 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 (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Anxocare.

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