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Botanical name: Crataegus spp Other name: quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry Hawthorn is utilized for its medicinal properties, with its leaves, berries, and flowers serving as key components. These plant parts harbor flavonoids, chemical compounds known for their antioxidant properties. Additionally, hawthorn has been observed to enhance blood circulation and influence the flow…

Botanical name: Commiphora mukul Other name: Indian bdellium-tree, gugal, guggal, guggul, gugul, or mukul myrrh tree Guggul is the resinous substance derived from various plants indigenous to India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Key species encompass Commiphora wightii, Commiphora gileadensis, Commiphora mukul, Boswellia serrata, and Boswellia sacra, all belonging to the Burseraceae family, commonly referred to as…

Botanical name: Tinospora cordifolia Other name: Acaci, Amirtai, Ponra-valli, Soma-valli, Tantirakam, Vaccatani, Vacikaram, Valli-k-kantam, Vapamatu, Vayamatu, Vicali, Upavam, Cancavi, Pakanrai, Parivai, Paruni Guduchi, scientifically identified as Tinospora cordifolia, holds significant importance in the Indian system of medicine. Belonging to the Menispermaceae family, it has served as a medicinal remedy since ancient times and goes by…

Botanical name: Griffonia simplicifolia Griffonia seeds stand as a significant source of 5-HTP, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT). Recognizing the potential, there is interest in utilizing Griffonia seed extracts for mood disorders. Consequently, a study was conducted with the objective of evaluating the impact of this seed extract on mood disorders, particularly focusing…

Botanical name: Pisum sativum Other name: green pea or garden pea Pisum sativa (pea) extract, the Latin term for garden pea, is recognized for its documented antioxidant prowess attributed to the presence of ellagic acid, beta-sitosterol, gallic acid, and quercetin. These inherent antioxidant properties play a role in mitigating factors in the skin that contribute…

Botanical name: Avena sativa L. Other name: Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Green oat extract harbors a distinctive set of antioxidants known as avenanthramides, renowned for their potential to enhance heart health. Specifically, these compounds have demonstrated the ability to improve blood flow by stimulating the production of nitric oxide, a molecule crucial for dilating blood…

Green coffee extract is derived from unroasted green coffee beans and is employed in the Swiss water process for coffee decaffeination. Widely embraced in the health and wellness community, green coffee has become one of the most popular products. The extraction process involves utilizing unroasted coffee beans primarily sourced from two plants within the Rubiaceae…

Botanical name: Pyrus Malus Other name: green apple or sour apple Extracted from the fruit of the Malus domestica plant, commonly recognized as the green apple, green apple extract serves as a natural astringent and soothing ingredient. Renowned for its ability to promote smoother and firmer skin, Green Apple is enriched with tannins, flavonoids, and…

Botanical name: Annona muricata Graviola (Annona muricata) is a petite tree indigenous to tropical regions, bearing edible fruit and boasting a traditional history of use for addressing parasite infections. Within its composition, Graviola harbors chemicals that show potential in combating cancer, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Vitis vinifera L. Derived from the lobed, deciduous leaves of the common grape vine (Vitis vinifera), organic grape leaf extract captures the essence of this natural source. As the leaves near the end of their life cycle, they undergo a transformation, transitioning from their usual green hue to a distinctive red coloration before…