STANDARDIZED HERBAL EXTRACTS
Amla Extract
Amla extract (Emblica officinalis) enjoys a hallowed position in Ayurveda- an Indian indigenous system of medicine. It is an ingredient of many Ayurvedic medicines and tonics, as it removes excessive salivation, nausea, vomiting, giddiness, spermatorrhoea, internal body heat and menstrual disorders. Sanskrit- Dhatriphala, Amla, Amaliki, Amalakam, Sriphalam; English: Emblica myroblan; Hindi-Amla; Kannada- Nellikkai; Malayalam- Nellikka; Tamil—Nellikkai; Telugu-Usiri.
Primarily contains tannins-Glucogallin, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, amino acids and carbohydrates. Other constituents are Ellagic acid, Chebulinic acid, Quercetin, Chebulagic acid, Emblicanin-A, Gallic acid and Emblicanin-B.
Andrographis Extract
Andrographis paniculata or Kalmegh is one of the most widely used plants in ayurvedic formulations. Andrographis paniculata is the main source of the bitter principle Andrographolide and called “King of bitters” due to extremely bitter and characteristic taste. The bitter principle Andrographolide was isolated in pure form by Gorter. Whole plant of Andrographis paniculata has a wide range of pharmacological activity.
Ashwaganda Extract
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, fam. Solanaceae) is commonly known as “Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng”. It is one of the most important herb of Ayurveda (the traditional system of medicine in India) used for millennia as a Rasayana for its wide ranging health benefits. Withania somnifera (Ashawagandha) is very revered herb of the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine as a Rasayana (tonic). It is used for various kinds of disease processes and especially as a nervine tonic
Bacopa monnieri Extract
Bacopa monnieri is an Indian aquatic herb that has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for memory decline, pain, fevers, inflammation, and epilepsy. The major ingredients in B. monnieri (e.g., Brahmi) are steroidal saponins called bacosides.Bacopa monnieri, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family and commonly called ‘Brahmi,’ is known for its revitalizing and nootropic activities in Ayurvedic medicine as it strengthens memory and intellect.
Berberis aristata Extract
Berberis aristata, also known as Indian barberry, “chutro” or tree turmeric, is a shrub belonging to the family Berberidaceae and the genus Berberis. In India, B. aristata is used in traditional herbal medicine. Its stem, roots, and fruits are used in Ayurveda. The root bark contains the bitter alkaloid berberine, which has been studied for its potential pharmacological properties.
Black pepper Extract
Piper nigrum is a tropical climbing shrub widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda, Piper nigrum is used in the management of respiratory tract diseases like cough, bronchitis, and cold, as counter-irritant and analgesic it is applied locally in muscular pain and inflammation and internally it is used as a carminative in conditions such as loss of appetite, sleeplessness and abstruction in liver and spleen.
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Boswellia serrata has a rich history in India and has been used for centuries in the Ayurvedic system of Medicine in the management of several inflammatory conditions. It is known as “Dhup”, Indian Frankincense or Indian Olibanum. Sanskrit-Shallaki; Hindi-Salai guggul, Tamil-Sambrani, Native to India. The gum solidifies slowly with time. It is reddish brown, greenish yellow, or dull yellow to orange in color. It occurs in small, ovoid, fragrant tears. Sometimes the tears form agglomerated masses. Boswellia serrata is standardized for β-Boswellic acids. The biologically active four major identified β-Boswellic acids are β-Boswellic acid, Acetyl β-Boswellic acid, Keto β-Boswellic acid and Acetyl Keto-β-Boswellic acid
Capsicum annum Extract
Capsicum the pepper is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. Following the Columbian Exchange, it has become cultivated worldwide and it has also become a key element in many cuisines. Capsicum species have also been used as medicines and lachrymatory agents.
Cissus Extract
Cissus quadrangularis, also known as veldt grape, adamant creeper, or devil’s backbone, is a plant that belongs to the grape family. The healing properties of this plant are attributed to its high contents of vitamin C and antioxidant compounds like carotenoids, tannins, and phenols.Cissus quadrangularis has been used as a medicinal plant since antiquity. Cissus has been used in various Ayurvedic classical medicines to heal broken bones and injured ligaments and tendons.
Coffee bean Extract
Coffee arabica also known as the Arabian coffee, “coffee shrub of Arabia”, “mountain coffee” or “arabica coffee”, is a species of Coffea. It is believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, and is the dominant cultivar; representing about 60% of global production. Green Coffee Bean is currently among the world’s most popular weight loss supplements. As the name implies, this supplement is extracted from green coffee beans. It contains a substance called Chlorogenic Acid, which is believed to be responsible for the weight loss effects.
Coleus forskholi Extract
Plectranthus barbatus, also known by the synonym, Coleus forskohlii and vernacular names forskohlii and Indian coleus, is a tropical perennial plant related to the typical coleus species. It produces forskolin, useful for pharmaceutical preparations and research in cell biology. Forskolin is a chemical found in the roots of the plant Plectranthus barbatus (Coleus forskohlii). This plant has been used since ancient times to treat heart disorders such as high blood pressure and chest pain (angina), as well as respiratory disorders such as asthma.
Commiphora mukul Extract
Commiphora wightii, with common names Indian bdellium-tree, gugal, guggul, gugul, or Mukul myrrh tree, is a flowering plant in the family Burseraceae, which produces a fragrant resin called gugal, guggul or gugul, that is used in incense and vedic medicine (or ayurveda). The extract of gum guggul, called gugulipid, guggulipid, or guglipid, has been used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine, in India. One chemical ingredient in the extract is the steroid guggulsterone, which acts as an antagonist of the farnesoid X receptor, once believed to result in decreased cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
Cucumis sativus Extract
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits that are used as vegetables. Cucumber contains minerals and mucins it can be used in emulsions on tired or stressed skin or in skin refreshing tonics for sunburnt skin. It also is high in minerals, potassium, and sulfur which help soften and hydrate the skin.
Turmeric Extract
Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking. Curcuma longa is extremely versatile. It supports the liver, helps the immune system to function normally, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, supports the nervous system and works as an antioxidant.
Licorice/DGL Extract
Liquorice or licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a herbaceous perennial legume native to the Middle East, southern Europe, and parts of Asia, such as India. Liquorice has been used in Ayurveda in the belief it may treat various diseases, although there is no high-quality clinical research to indicate it is safe or effective for any medicinal purpose. Its major dose-limiting toxicities are corticosteroid in nature, because of the inhibitory effect that its chief active constituents, glycyrrhizin and enoxolone, have on cortisol degradation, and include oedema, hypokalaemia, weight gain or loss, and hypertension.
Fenugreek Extract
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Fenugreek is an herb similar to clover that is native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. The seeds are used in cooking, to make medicine, or to hide the taste of other medicine. Fenugreek seeds smell and taste somewhat like maple syrup. Fenugreek is sometimes used as a poultice.
Garcinia combogia Extract
In Ayurveda, it is said that the sour flavors, such as those from Garcinia, activate digestion. Garcinia cambogia is used as a condiment in southeastern Asia cuisine Garcinia has also been considered to make foods more filling and satisfying, and has been used routinely for many centuries with no known toxicity. This herb has been used historically in India to support the treatment of various health conditions.
Ginger Extract
Ginger has been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions since ancient times. Ginger is native to Asia where it has been used as a cooking spice. Ginger is used throughout the world as an important cooking spice. It also has been used to help treat the common cold, flu-like symptoms, headaches, and painful menstrual periods. Ginger has been used to help digestion and treat stomach upset and nausea. Amomum zingiber, Zingiber blancoi Massk. Ginger extract is manufactured from dried Ginger Rhizomes by selective solvent extraction/Super critical fluid extraction procedure.
Ginger extract is standardized for Gingerols.
Green Tea Extract
Green tea has been used as both a beverage and a method of traditional medicine in most of Asia, including China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea and Thailand, to help everything from controlling bleeding and helping heal wounds to regulating body temperature, blood sugar and promoting digestion, Camellia bohea (L.) Sweet , Camellia chinensis (Sims) Kuntze, Camellia thea Link, Thea sinensis. Sanskrit- Syamaparni; English-Tea Hindi- Chaay; Tamil- Tey ; Kannada- Teyaku; Malayalam- Tey; Telugu- TeyakuGreen tea contains polyphenols, which include flavanols, flavandiols, flavonoids, and phenolic acids; these compounds may account for up to 30% of the dry weight. Most of the green tea polyphenols are flavonols, commonly known as catechins. Some major green tea catechins are (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC), (-)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), (-)-epicatechin (EC). (+)-gallocatechin, and (+)-catechin
Gymnema sylvestre Extract
Gymnema sylvestre is a perennial woody vine native to tropical Asia, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa, and Australia. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine. Common names include gymnema, Australian cowplant, and Periploca of the woods, and the Hindi term gurmar, which means “sugar destroyer”. Gymnema sylvestre is considered to have anti-diabetic properties. As a supplement, it has been used in combination with other diabetes medications to lower blood sugar. It’s also called gurmar, which is Hindi for “destroyer of sugar”.
Kidney bean Extract
The kidney bean is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). It is named for its visual resemblance in shape and colour to a kidney. Often referred to as Phaseolus vulgaris, the supplement is sourced from white kidney beans and is typically marketed as a “starch blocker” or “starch neutralizer.” In addition to facilitating weight loss, white bean extract is purported to prevent obesity and directly target and reduce abdominal fat.
Momordica Extract
Momordica charantia (colloquially: bitter melon; bitter apple; bitter gourd; bitter squash; balsam-pear; is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. Its many varieties differ substantially in the shape and bitterness of the fruit. Momordica charantia (M. charantia), also known as bitter melon, karela, balsam pear, or bitter gourd, is a popular plant used for the treating of diabetes-related conditions.
Senna Extract
Senna alexandrina is an ornamental plant in the genus Senna. It is used in herbalism. Senna alexandrina was used in the form of senna pods, or as herbal tea made from the leaves, as a laxative.It also serves as a fungicide. Senna plant is used as laxative in herbal science is scientifically known as senna alexandrina for centuries. However, the genus senna has more than 250 species under its fold and includes plants, shrubs and trees.
Muccuna Extract
Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as velvet bean or cowitch, is a plant indigenous to India.
It is recognized as an aphrodisiac in Indian system of Medicine Ayurveda. Mucuna seed extract is one of the best tonics to improve vitality. It has been reported to be useful in maintaining optimum performance of the nervous system. A significant constituent of Mucuna is L-dopa that is used to make dopamine, an essential neurotransmitter and an important brain chemical involved in mood, sexuality, and movement. It is shown to increase testosterone levels, leading to deposition of protein in the muscles and increased muscle mass and strength.Carpopogon niveum Roxb., Carpopogon pruriens Roxb., Dolichos pruriens L., Mucuna nivea (Roxb.) DC., Mucuna prurita Hook., Stizolobium pruriens (L.) Medikus
Ocimum Sanctum Extract
The Tulsi plant is one of the most sacred plants in traditional Hindu culture. Also called “holy basil,” tulsi has a wonderful aromatic scent and has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb. Tulsi has been used extensively throughout its history in India as a supreme antistress solution, used for calming the distraught and dealing with long-term irritants. Moschosma tenuiflorum (L.) Heynhold, Ocimum album Blanco, O. anisodorum Muell., O. brachiatum Hasskarl, O. flexuosum Blanco, O. frutescens Burm., O.gratissimum Lour., O. inodorum Burm., O. monachorum L., O. nelsonii Zipp ex Span., O. tenuiflorum L., O. virgatum Blanco.
Piper Longum Extract
Piper longum linn is a tropical climbing shrub widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda, Piper longum is used in the management of respiratory tract diseases like cough, bronchitis, and cold, as counter-irritant and analgesic it is applied locally in muscular pain and inflammation and internally it is used as a carminative in conditions such as loss of appetite, sleeplessness and abstruction in liver and spleen, Sanskrit- Pippalika ; English-Long pepper; Hindi- Piparamula; Tamil- Kanda Tippili; Telgu- Modi, Madikatta – Kannada- Modikaddi, Hippali; Malayalam- Kattuthippaliver. Alkaloids (Piperine, Piperlongumine, Piperlonguminine etc), Essential Oils.
Pomegranate Extract
The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, granatum, commonly known as pomegranate, is an important medicinal plant. In traditional medicine pomegranate fruits have been used to treat acidosis, dysentery, microbial infections, diarrhea, helminthiasis, hemorrhage and respiratory pathologies. However, recent investigations have focused mainly on the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial potentials of pomegranate.
Sesamin Extract
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a herbaceous annual plant belonging to the Pedaliaceae family. It is cultivated for its protein-rich seed and its edible oil, which is a rich source of UFAs. A substantial amount of the world’s sesame production is consumed as oil.Sesamin is a lignan isolated from the bark of Fagara plants and from sesame oil. It has been used as a dietary fat-reduction supplement, although no controlled studies on this application have been performed. Its major metabolite is enterolactone, which has an elimination half life of less than 6 hours.
Shilajith Extract
Shilajit or mumijo is a blackish-brown powder or an exudate from high mountain rocks, often found in the Himalayas, Russia, and in the north of Chile, where it is called Andean Shilajit. Shilajit contains fulvic acid and more than 84 minerals, so it offers numerous health benefits. It can function as an antioxidant to improve your body’s immunity and memory, an anti-inflammatory, an energy booster, and a diuretic to remove excess fluid from your body.
Tribulus terrestris Extract
Tribulus terrestris is an annual plant in the caltrop family (Zygophyllaceae) widely distributed around the world.Tribulus terrestris is a small leafy plant that has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for many years. And although it doesn’t increase testosterone, Tribulus terrestris may improve libido in men and women. However, it won’t improve body composition or exercise performance.
Centella asiatica Extract
Centella asiatica, commonly known as Gotu Kola, Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort or Mandookparni, is a herbaceous, frost-tender perennial plant in the flowering plant family Apiaceae. It is a mild adaptogen and has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years in India, where it is commonly used in antiaging preparations for the skin. It is native to the wetlands in Asia.It is used as a culinary vegetable and as a medicinal herb.
Cinnamon Extract
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snack foods, tea and traditional foods. The aroma and flavour of cinnamon derive from its essential oil and principal component, cinnamaldehyde, as well as numerous other constituents, including eugenol. Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), Modern herbalists prescribe cinnamon bark extract as a remedy for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and indigestion. The active ingredients of the bark have antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antispasmodic, and antifungal properties.
Clove Extract
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, (Syzygium aromaticum). They are native to the Maluku Islands (or Moluccas) in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice. People use the oils, dried flower buds, leaves, and stems to make medicine. Clove is most commonly applied directly to the gums for toothache, pain control during dental work, and other dental-related issues.
Guava leaves Extract
Guava is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. Psidium guajava (common guava, lemon guava) is a small tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. The leaves contain many fungistatic and bacteriostatic agents and important oxidants. Guava possesses anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-plaque, antinociceptive activity and anti-mutagenic activities.
Moringa leaves Extract
Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. Common names include moringa, drumstick tree (from the long, slender, triangular seed-pods), horseradish tree (from the taste of the roots, which resembles horseradish), and bend oil tree or benzolive tree.Moringa also called Drumstick tree is a versatile tree useful not only for human beings but also for animals and also in various industrial applications. It has been used in the Ayurvedic. Moringa leaf extract may also be used as a food preservative. Moringa oleifera is rich in various antioxidants, including quercetin and chlorogenic acid. Moringa leaf powder can increase blood antioxidant levels.
Terminalia bellirica
Terminalia bellerica Roxb (combretaceae) is found widely throughout the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka, South- East Asia, Bangladesh as a medicinal plant. Plant and plant parts are used in the traditional system of medicines like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Chinese medicine. The plant is constituted of Glucoside, Tannins, Gallic acid, Ethyl Gallate, Chebulinic acid which serves as an antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, anticancer, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective& antipyretic agent.
Terminalia chebula
Terminalia chebula (Family: Combretaceae), as a shade and ornamental tree with 250 species, is a medicinal plant that grows in the Middle East and tropical regions such as India, China, and Thailand. Terminalia chebula, commonly known as black- or chebulic myrobalan is a species of Terminalia. Terminalia chebula is the main ingredient in the Ayurvedic formulation Triphala which is used for kidney and liver dysfunctions. The dried fruit is also used in Ayurveda as a purported antitussive, cardiotonic, homeostatic, diuretic, and laxative.
Trikatu Extract
Piper longum
Piper longum linn is a tropical climbing shrub widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda, Piper longum is used in the management of respiratory tract diseases like cough, bronchitis, and cold, as counter-irritant and analgesic it is applied locally in muscular pain and inflammation and internally it is used as a carminative in conditions such as loss of appetite, sleeplessness and abstruction in liver and spleen.
Zingiber officinale
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), which belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and the Zingiber genus, has been commonly consumed as a spice and an herbal medicine for a long time. Ginger root is used to attenuate and treat several common diseases, such as headaches, colds, nausea, and emesis.
Piper nigrum
Piper nigrum is a tropical climbing shrub widely distributed throughout India. In Ayurveda, Piper nigrum is used in the management of respiratory tract diseases like cough, bronchitis, and cold, as counter-irritant and analgesic it is applied locally in muscular pain and inflammation and internally it is used as a carminative in conditions such as loss of appetite, sleeplessness and abstruction in liver and spleen.
Triphala Extract
Emblica officinalis
Emblica officinalis also known as emblic, emblic myrobalan, myrobalan, Indian gooseberry, Malacca tree, or amla from Sanskrit amalaki is a deciduous tree of the family Phyllanthaceae. It has edible fruit, referred to by the same name.Emblica officinalis (Amla) is an ayurvedic herb which has all parts, including the fruits, used for preventative and therapeutic purposes. It appears to be most used for regulating glucose metabolism and cardiac health, and may also be neuroprotective
Terminalia bellirica
Terminalia bellerica Roxb (combretaceae) is found widely throughout the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka, South- East Asia, Bangladesh as a medicinal plant. Plant and plant parts are used in the traditional system of medicines like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Chinese medicine. The plant is constituted of Glucoside, Tannins, Gallic acid, Ethyl Gallate, Chebulinic acid which serves as an antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, anticancer, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective& antipyretic agent.
Terminalia chebula
Terminalia chebula (Family: Combretaceae), as a shade and ornamental tree with 250 species, is a medicinal plant that grows in the Middle East and tropical regions such as India, China, and Thailand. Terminalia chebula, commonly known as black- or chebulic myrobalan is a species of Terminalia. Terminalia chebula is the main ingredient in the Ayurvedic formulation Triphala which is used for kidney and liver dysfunctions. The dried fruit is also used in Ayurveda as a purported antitussive, cardiotonic, homeostatic, diuretic, and laxative.
Curcuma longa
Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking. Curcuma longa is extremely versatile. It supports the liver, helps the immune system to function normally, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, supports the nervous system and works as an antioxidant.
Marigold Extract
Calendula is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae that are often known as marigolds.A popular garden plant, Marigold, Tagetes erecta (Syn. Calendula officinalis) has been valued for many centuries for its’ exceptional healing powers and is particularly remarkable in the treatment of wounds. Marigold has a long history of medicinal use, stretching back to the Roman’s and the ancient Greeks, who drank Marigold tea to relieve nervous tension and sleeplessness.