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Latin : Bacopa monnieri
English :
Thyme leaved gratiola
Hindi :
Brahmi
It is an classical Ayurvedic brain
tonic. Traditionally it has been used to improve memory and learning,
increase intelligence, reduce depression, promote longevity, and
decrease senility. It has been widely used to treat a variety of
psychological, behavioral and cognitive problems. It is commonly used
in herbal supplements for problems like Epilepsy, Stress, Anxiety,
Depression, Alzheimer's disease, ADHD in children and for enhancing
memory and learning skills. It supports the nervous system,
particularly the hippocampus in the brain, allowing the body to
maintain old nerve cells and synthesize new ones more quickly. Bacopa
helps in repair of damaged neurons by enhancing kinase activity,
neuronal synthesis and restoration of synaptic activity and ultimately
nerve impulse transmission, thus helps in Alzheimer’s and other
degenerative disorders of brain.
Concentrated extract of Brahmi contains
the active molecules Bacoside A &B. Bacoside A assists in the release
of Nitric oxide, that causes the relaxation of the aorta and veins and
allows blood to flow more smoothly though the body. Bacoside B is a
protein that nourishes the brain cells. Triterpenoid saponins and
Bacosides of Bacopa monnieri play key role for enhancing nerve impulse
transmission. Herasaponin present in Bacopa exhibits calming sedative
action and thus reduce sleeplessness.
Biochemically, nervous-system effects of
Brahmi have been attributed to an enhancement of the effects of the
neurotransmitters acetylcholine and possibly serotonin or GABA (Gamma
Amino Butyric Acid).
Benefits of this Herb
can be experienced in:
[Memohance
Syrup; Peaceful
Mind; Vital
Sleep]
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Latin : Bambusa arundinacea
English : Bamboo Mana
Hindi : Vanslochan
The hollow
internodes of female bamboos (Bambusa arundinacea) accumulate a
white earthy siliceous concretion
called Vanshlochan (Bamboo mana).It is the residue of the watery
liquid, in the form of amorphous silica in microscopically fine state.
It occurs as chalky, translucent or transparent tasteless and 2.5cm
thick fragments of masses, usually of the colour of pumice.
Bamboo is a plant of Gramine, poaceae (family of
grasses) having woody, hollow, round, straight, jointed stem growing
in tropical countries to the height of forty feet and upward..
The plant grows wild all over India, mainly in forests of western and
southern parts of the country. It grows up to 1500 – 2000 meters
altitude. It contains silica 90.5% or silicon as hydrate of silicic
acid, peroxide of iron0.9%, potash1.1, alumina 0.4, and vegetable
matter. It is largely used as a cooling anabolic tonic
to help in chronic and general debility and as an aphrodisiac.
Vanslochan is a rejuvenative for lungs and is salutary in cough,
asthma, tuberculosis and urinary infections. It is also used in
various disorders like indigestion,
hyperdipsia, paralytic complaints, diarrhea, vomiting, Rakta pitta,
heart diseases, poisoning cases, fever and a general tonic in
convalescents.
Benefits of
this herb can be experienced in:
[OJAS PUSHTI PASTE]
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Latin :
Bauhinia
variegata
English : Mountain Ebony
Hind : Kanchnar
It is a species of flowering plant in
the family
Fabaceae, native to southeastern
Asia, from southern China west to India. Common names include
Orchidtree and Mountain-ebony.
It’s an astringent tonic contains tannic acid useful in scrofula
(lymph nodes of the neck), tumors, Glandular enlargement, prostatic
hypertrophy, thyroid enlargement, skin diseases, ulcers, leprosy,
diarrhea, dysentery and hemorrhoids. A safe and effective herb known
for its anti inflammatory, healing and laxative properties which makes
it a natural choice against conditions like fistula in ano,
hemorrhoids, fissures etc.
In ayurvedic texts it is known for its
affinity towards lymphatic system as it is found to be useful in
infective and inflammatory conditions of lymph glands and due to its
preventive action in tuberculosis affecting the lymph nodes of the
neck (Scrofula). The chemo preventive and cytotoxic effect (on tumor
cells) of extract of Bauhinia variegata (EBV) was evaluated in N-nitrosodiethylamine
(DEN, 200 mg/kg) induced experimental liver tumor and human cancer
cell lines. Oral administration of extract of Bauhinia variegata (250
mg/kg) effectively suppressed liver tumor and decreased the elevated
levels of liver enzymes.
Extract of Bauhinia Variegata was not
only effective against liver tumors but also found to be cytotoxic
against human epithelial larynx cancer (HEp2) and human breast cancer
(HBL-100) cells. The antitumour activity of the extract of Bauhinia
variegata (EBV) has also been evaluated against Dalton's ascitic
lymphoma (DAL). EBV treatment was found to enhance peritoneal cell
counts and was able to reverse the changes in the hematological
parameters, protein and PCV consequent to tumor inoculation. A
glycoside found in it (O-beta-galactopyranoside) showed excellent
anti-inflammatory activity.
Benefits of this Herb can be experienced
in:
[Lymphocare; Prostabliss]
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Latin name :
Berberis aristata
English name : Indian Barberry
Hindi name : Daruhaldi
Berberis Aristata is an erect shrub
found in India. Its most active ingredient is Berberine, a bitter
alkaloid which possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial
properties. Its stem, roots and fruits are used in many ayurvedic
preparations. The fruits are juicy and contain plenty of sugars and
other useful constituents. The fruits of Berberis aristata are given
as a cooling laxative to children. The dried fruits of Berberis
aristata are used like raisins in India, very much liked and eaten by
children. The fruit contains about 2.3% protein, 12% sugars, 2% ash,
0.6% tannin, 0.4% pectin. There is 4.6mg vitamin C per 100ml of juice.
In the fruit, the percentage of different mineral elements, viz.
phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron are 0.079, 0.439,
0.065, 0.061 and 0.011 respectively.
A very valuable preparation called
rasaut is prepared from this plant. Rasaut is used as a purgative for
children and as a blood-purifier, a tonic and a febrifuge. It is also
given in diarrhoea, jaundice and skin diseases.
According to one research Berberis
aristata Fruit extract exhibits hepatoprotective action on paracetamol-
and CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Berberis Aristata
is used to help support a healthy liver as well as a healthy immune
system. It is also useful in curing various skin diseases, diarrhoea,
jaundice and cholera. It is administered externally for painful eye
afflictions and hemorrhoids. The root bark is useful in amenorrhoea
and other chronic uterine troubles.
Benefits of
this Herb can be experienced in:
[Livobliss]
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Latin :
Boswellia
serrata
English :
Indian olibenum
Hindi :
Shallaki
Boswellia serrata is a moderate to large
branching tree found in India and Middle East. Strips of the bark when
peeled away yield a gummy oleo resin.
This gummy resin of boswellia has
traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a
remedy for a variety of health problems, including arthritis, liver
diseases, obesity, and dysentery. Current research imparts scientific
credence to its traditional use, indicating that boswellia is
especially useful as an anti-inflammatory for conditions such as
arthritis, asthma, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.
Boswellia appears to be a safe and effective herbal alternative to
arthritis drugs.
Pharmacological studies have found
that extracts from the gum resin of Boswellia serrata (Indian olibanum,
a relative of frankincense) possess anti-inflammatory properties. In
particular, the boswellic acids of Boswellia serrata inhibit the
enzyme 5-lipoxygenase which is responsible for the production of
leukotrienes. This leukotrienes. causes inflammation by promoting
free radical damage, calcium dislocation, autoimmune responses, cell
adhesion and the migration of inflammation producing cells to the
inflamed body area. The
nonphenolic fraction of the gum resin of boswellia had marked sedative
and analgesic action.
Benefits of
this Herb can be experienced in:
[Asthicae;
Easy Move;
Easy Move Oil;
Osteobliss;
Ulcobliss]
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Latin : Brassica napus
English : Canola/Mustard Oil, Toria
Hindi : Sarson Oil
This is a light base for all massage oil.
Canola
oil is very high in minerals, vitamins and is high in GLA acids. It is
suitable for all skin types especially Kapha skin. Canola oil is
equally good for internal consumption as well as for massage. Canola
oil has been authorized a qualified health claim from the US Food and
Drug Administration based on its ability to reduce the risk of
coronary heart disease due to its unsaturated fat content.
Benefits of this Herb
can be experienced in:
[Bliss
Kapha Oil]
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