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Botanical Name: Salacia Reticulata Other Names: Saptarangi, Chinese salacia, Lolly berry, Ekanayaka, Ekanayakana Balli Salacia reticulata Wight, belonging to the Hypocrataceae family, is a woody climbing shrub characterized by greenish-brown bark. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. Additionally, related species such as S. chinensis and S. oblonga can be found in various regions…

Botanical Name: Asclepiadaceae Other Names: Gurmar, Australian cow plant, chigeng teng, buti, kober, mesasrngi, podapatri. Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) is a plant indigenous to India and Africa, traditionally employed in Ayurvedic medicine. However, there is limited evidence supporting its health benefits. Gymnema is known to contain chemicals that can decrease the absorption of sugar in the…

Botanical Name: Asclepiadaceae Other Names: gymnema, Australian cowplant, and Periploca of the woods, and the Hindi term gurmar. Gymnema sylvestre, a member of the Asclepiadaceae family, is commonly referred to as “gurmar” due to its notable ability to act as a sugar destroyer. This herb holds a distinguished reputation in the Ayurvedic system of medicine.…

Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia Other Names: Senai, Nelavarike, Nilavirai, Nelatangedu, Nilavilakku, Swarnapatri. Senna is the fruit (pod) or leaf of the plant Senna alexandrina. It is approved in the US as a laxative for short-term treatment of constipation. Senna contains many chemicals called sennosides. Sennosides irritate the lining of the bowel, which causes a laxative effect. Medicinal Uses: