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Ocimum sanctum | Olea europaea | Onosma bracteatum | Operculina turpethum | Orchis mascula |
Origanum marjorana | Oroxylum indicum

 
Latin Names : Ocimum sanctum / O. tenuiflorum
English Name : Holy Basil
Sanskrit / Indian Names : Tulasi, Vishnu priya
 

Ocimum sanctumAn erect, herbaceous, much-branched, softly hairy annual with purple or crimson flowers. The plant is sacred for Hindus.

The leaves yield a volatile oil, which is reported to possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and insecticide properties. An aqueous decoction of the whole dried plant is reported to lower blood sugar level. The juice of the leaves possesses diaphoretic, antiperiodic, stimulating and expectorant properties; it is used in catarrh and bronchitis and is applied to the skin in ringworm and other cutaneous diseases.

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Diabecon (GlucoCare), Diakof (CoughCare Sfree), Koflet (CoughCare), Ophthacare, Rumalaya (JointCare), Muscle & Joint Rub, Canisep, Scavon Vet, Tulasi.

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Latin Name : Olea europaea
English Name : Common Olive
Indian Name : Jaitun
 

It is a small tree cultivated for its oil bearing fruits. The fruits are one-seeded drupe, greenish when young and purplish black on mature. Young fruits are extremely bitter and oily. The oil is non-drying oil varying in color from pale yellow to greenish brown with mild odor and bland taste. It contains polyphenols, antioxidants and vitamins A, B, E and K. It nourishes, protects, and softens skin and prevents chafing. It has soothing and anti-microbial properties.

Used in Baby Cream, Baby Lotion, Baby Powder, Moisturizing Baby Soap, Nourishing Baby Oil.

 
Latin Name : Onosma bracteatum
English Name : Sedge
Sanskrit / Indian Name : Gojihva
 

Onosma bracteatumA perennial roughly hairy herb, the dried leaves of which are used as the drug.

The drug is used as a tonic, alterative, demulcent, diuretic and refrigerant; it is useful as a spasmolytic.

Used in Cystone (UriCare), Diakof (CoughCare Sfree), Koflet (CoughCare).

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Latin Names : Operculina turpethum / Ipomoea turpethum
Sanskrit / Indian Names : Nishotra, Triputa, Trivruth
 

Operculina turpethumOperculina turpethum is a large perennial twining climber with milky juice white flowers and fleshy-branched roots.

It's principal constituent is a glycosidic resin. The drug is used as a purgative.

Used in Herbolax (LaxaCare).

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Latin Name : Orchis mascula
English Name : Salep Orchid
Sanskrit / Indian Name : Salabmisri
 

Orchis masculaA genus of terrestrial orchids which yield the Salep of commerce.

The tubers contain a bitter principle and a volatile oil. They are used as a farinaceous food, nervine tonic and aphrodisiac. They yield a lot of mucilage with water and form a jelly that is supposed to be nutritious and useful in diarrhea, dysentery and chronic fevers.

Used in Confido (Speman forte), Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Speman (ProstaCare), Tentex forte (VigorCare for Men), Anxocare, Speman Vet, Tentex forte Vet.

 
Latin Name : Origanum marjorana
English Name : Marjoram
Sanskrit / Indian Name : Marubaka
 

It is an aromatic herb, found in high temperate Himalayas with perennial rootstock and purple or pink corymbose cymes. It is an excellent external application for sprains and bruises.

Used in Gentle Refreshing Toner.

 
Latin Name : Oroxylum indicum
Sanskrit / Indian Name : Shyonaka
 

A small to medium sized deciduous tree with a light grayish brown, soft, spongy bark.

The root bark is tonic and astringent and useful in diarrhea and dysentery; it is diaphoretic and is used in rheumatism. The stem and root barks contain three flavone-coloring matters, viz. oroxylin-A, baicalein and chrysin. The bark also contains traces of an alkaloid, tannic acid, sitosterol and galactose.

Used in Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Anxocare, Chyavanaprasha.

   
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