It is a moderate sized to large evergreen tree, found throughout the plains of India, particularly in south India. The leaves are paripinnate with sour taste and the flowers are yellow. Endocarp and mesocarp constitutes the edible tamarind of commerce. Endocarp is rough, white and leathery encloses the seed inside and with pulpy mesocarp in the outer. Outer exocarp is, hard but fragile and separated from the mesocarp. Tartaric acid and invert sugars are the major constituents in the pulp. Chrysanthemin is the red pigment in the pulp. The pulp is much used in the Indian medicine as a refrigerant, carminative and laxative.

Used in LaxaTea.

Tamarix gallica is a gregarious bushy shrub that grows on saline or waterlogged soils or a small tree with pendulous branches when grown on better soils.

Its principal constituents are tamarixin along with traces of its aglocone, tamarixetin. It is used in bleeding disorders like menorrhagia, bleeding in the rectum and epistaxis. It is used in disorders associated with hepatic insufficiency.

Used in Bonnisan, Geriforte (GeriCare / StressCare), Liv.52 (LiverCare), Liv.52 drops, Digyton, Geriforte Aqua, Geriforte Vet, Liv.52 Vet.

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It is a good astringent and antiseptic. It is useful in superficial infections, prickly heat, acne, ulcers, etc.

Used in Clarina, Pilex (VeinCare Cream), Antiseptic Cream, Canisep, Scavon Vet.

It is a small tree or a shrub with pale yellow to deep orange flowers and slightly curved fruits with winged seeds. The bark contains tecomin. It is used for liver disorders.

Used in Liv.52 Protec.

Terminalia arjuna is a shade and ornamental tree.

Its principal constituents are b-sitosterol, ellagic acid and arjunic acid.The bark is useful as an anti-ischemic and cardioprotective agent in hypertension and in ischemic heart disease. It also has a tonic effect in cases of cirrhosis of the liver.

It induces a drug-dependent decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. It has been reported to possess protective cardiovascular and hypolipidemic properties. It reduces the level of triglycerides and cholesterol and has been reported to enhance the synthesis of LDL-apoprotein (apoB); it inhibits the oxidation of LDL and accelerates the turnover of LDL-cholesterol in liver. This enhances the elimination of cholesterol from the body. The suppression of hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis by T. arjuna is the mechanism responsible for a significant lowering of beta-lipoproteins-lipids and the recovery of HDL components in hyperlipidemia.

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Geriforte (GeriCare / StressCare), Liv.52 (LiverCare), Liv.52 drops, Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Reosto, Anxocare, Appetonic forte Vet, Appetonic Vet, Geriforte Aqua, Geriforte Vet, Liv.52 Vet (Companion), Liv.52 Vet (Commercial), Liv.52 Protec, Arjuna.

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Terminalia bellirica is a handsome tree, with characteristic bark and obscurely 5-angled fruits.

Its principal constituents are ß- sitosterol, gallic acid, ellagic acid, ethyl gallate, galloyl glucose, chebulagic acid. The fruit possesses antibacterial properties. It is employed in dropsy, piles and diarrhea. While using herbal eye drops containing T. bellirica, encouraging results have been obtained in cases of myopia, corneal opacity, pterigium, immature cataract, chronic and acute infective conditions. The fruit possesses myocardial depressive activity.

Used in Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Ophthacare, Pilex (VeinCare), Anxocare.

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Terminalia chebula is a tree with a rounded crown and spreading branches.

Its principal constituents are chebulagic, chebulinic acid and corilagin. Its fruits have laxative, stomachic, tonic and alterative properties. It is also known as an adaptogen, and hepatoprotective drug.

It acts as a gentle laxative and helps in smooth evacuation. It is an effective purgative and helps in removing toxins and fats from the body, resulting in their reduced absorption.

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Bonnisan, Geriforte (GeriCare / StressCare), Herbolax (LaxaCare), Koflet lozenge (CoughCare lozenge), Menosan, Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Pilex (VeinCare), AyurSlim, Anxocare, Appetonic Vet, Digyton, Geriforte Aqua, Geriforte Vet, Immunol, Liv.52 Protec, Haritaki, Chyavanaprasha.

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Tinospora cordifolia is a large, climbing shrub.

Its principal constituents are tinosporine, tinosporide, tinosporaside, cordifolide, cordifol, heptacosanol, clerodane furano diterpene, diterpenoid furanolactone tinosporidine, columbin and b-sitosterol. The stem is used in dyspepsia, fevers and urinary diseases. The plant is used in Ayurvedic rasayanas to improve the immune system and the body's resistance to infections. The bitter principle present shows antiperiodic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties.

It is used in general debility, digestive disturbances, loss of appetite and fever in children. It is also an effective immunostimulant.

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Bonnisan, Diabecon (GlucoCare), Diakof (CoughCare Sfree), Diarex (DiarCare), Evecare (MenstriCare), Geriforte (GeriCare / StressCare), Koflet (CoughCare), Mentat (MindCare), Mentat syrup, Purim (HemoCare), Rumalaya (JointCare), Rumalaya forte, Septilin (ImmunoCare), Septilin syrup, Anti-Stress Massage Oil, Talekt, Anxocare, Appetonic Vet, Diarex PFS, Diarex Vet, Digyton, Geriforte Aqua, Geriforte Vet, Himpyrin, Himpyrin Vet, Immunol, Rumalaya Vet, Guduchi, Chyavanaprasha.

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Tribulus terrestris is a prostrate annual herb. Its principal constituent is harmine. It is a diuretic drug useful in urolithiasis, dysurea, impotence and kidney dysfunction.

It has tonic and aphrodisiac properties. It is known to increase the quantity of semen and is useful in diseases of the genitourinary tract. The plant and seeds have spasmolytic and cardiotonic activity.

Used in Bonnisan, Confido (Speman forte), Diabecon (GlucoCare), Geriforte (GeriCare / StressCare), Himplasia, Renalka, Rumalaya (JointCare), Rumalaya forte, Speman (ProstaCare), Tentex Royal, Protein Shampoo for dry/damaged hair, Digyton, Geriforte Aqua, Geriforte Vet, Nefrotec Vet, Rumalaya Vet, Speman Vet, Gokshura, Chyavanaprasha.

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An aromatic annual. The germinating seeds contain pyridoxine, cyanocobalamine, calcium pantothenate, biotin and vitamin C.

Fenugreek is a good source of nicotinic acid. The germinated seeds contain a-galactosidase. The young seeds of the plant contain small amounts of low-molecular weight carbohydrates. The seeds contain 30 per cent protein. It prevents hair fall, contains lecithin and promotes hair growth. The seeds contain four flavonoid components (2 glycosides and 2 aglycones) and two steroidal saponins. An alkaloid, trigonelline, is present in the seeds. The presence of vitamin K in the leaves has been reported. The leaves contain xanthophyll and ß-carotene; they also contain neo-ß-carotene ß and neo-ß-carotene. The leaves are a good source of choline. The seeds are aromatic, carminative, tonic, and galactagogue. It is a mild diuretic and is effective in reducing weight.

They are used externally in poultices for boils, abscesses and ulcers, and internally as emollient for inflammations of the intestinal tract. They find application also in Veterinary medicine, and are used in poultices, ointments and plasters, and form a constituent of 'condition powders' for cattle, horses and sheep.

Used in AyurSlim, FootCare Cream, Revitalizing Hair Oil, Geriforte Aqua, Immunol.

A biennial herb, with a tuberous and paired root.

It is an Ayurvedic compound preparation containing the fruits of black pepper (Piper nigrum)and long pepper (Piper longum) and the rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber officinalis) in equal proportions. It is prescribed as an essential part of many multi-drug preparations, where its use as a bioavailability enhancer is established.

Used in Diabecon (GlucoCare), Diakof (CoughCare Sfree), Evecare (MenstriCare), Koflet (CoughCare), Koflet lozenge (CoughCare lozenge), Renalka, Septilin syrup, Nefrotec Vet, Trikatu.

It is a composite herbal preparation containing equal proportions of the fruits of three myrobalans, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellirica. This preparation is known to be a safe hypoglycemic agent.

Used in Diabecon (GlucoCare), Diakof (CoughCare Sfree), Evecare (MenstriCare), Gasex (GastriCare), Koflet (CoughCare), Lukol, Purim (HemoCare), V-Gel (FemCare Gel), Talekt, Dental Cream, Appetonic forte Vet, Appetonic Vet, Triphala.

An annual grass. Wheat is a good source of mineral nutrients.

It contains significant amounts of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc; iodine and cobalt are present in trace amounts. Whole wheat is a good source of thiamin and nicotinic acid. Wheat is a rich source of tocopherols with high vitamin-E potency that nourishes and prevents loss of moisture from the skin. The oil is used to tone and soften the lips and has a potent antioxidant activity. This protect the skin from scavenging free-radicals, prevents premature aging and reduces ultra violet rays induced damage. It helps in proper drainage of secretions from the sebaceous and other glands of the skin and thereby helps in preventing black heads.

Wheat germ is reported to contain small quantities of ergosterol and dihydroergosterol. Starch is the principal carbohydrate of wheat; glucose and fructose are present in small amounts. Wheat germ contains hemagglutinating and antitryptic factors. These are destroyed by toasting and autoclaving. The germ also contains three hemoproteins, all possessing peroxidase activity. Cytochrome C has been isolated in crystalline form in a yield of 2mg. per kilogram germ. A nontoxic and anti-esinophilic protein is reported to be present in wheat germ.

Used in Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Face Moisturizing Lotion, Gentle Exfoliating Walnut Scrub, Lip Balm, Revitalizing Night Cream, Soothing Body Lotion for normal skin, Regurin.

It is a calcinated product containing naga (lead), vanga (tin) and yasada (zinc) in equal quantities. It is widely used in Ayurveda for the treatment of impotence and nervous disorders and as a tonic in genitourinary diseases.

Used in Lukol, Tentex forte (VigorCare for Men), Tentex forte Vet.

Tylophora alkaloids inhibit cellular immune responses like contact sensitivity to dinitro-flurobenzene and delayed hypersensitivity.

Used in Geriforte Aqua.