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Botanical name: Aesculus hippocastanum Other name: Buckeye or European horse chestnut The fruits of the horse chestnut house seeds resembling those of sweet chestnuts, albeit with a bitter taste. Horse chestnut seed extracts are frequently ingested to address issues of poor circulation leading to leg swelling, specifically in the context of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).…

Botanical name: Ageratum conyzoides Other name: yin yang huo Horny goat weed encompasses diverse herb species within the Epimedium genus and is also recognized as “yin yang huo.” While there is limited evidence supporting its health benefits, this herb contains chemicals that may contribute to enhanced blood flow and improved sexual function. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Humulus Lupulus Hops extract is primarily derived from hop cones, and occasionally from the lupulin glands found on their surface. The extract is rich in essential oil components, including terpene and sesquiterpene compounds like humulene, myrcene, farnesene, and caryophyllene. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Other name: bissap in West Africa, karkadé in Egypt and Sudan, flor de Jamaica in Mexico, gudhal in India, and gongura in Brazil. Hibiscus, a vibrant flowering plant, lends itself to the creation of extracts, teas, and supplements. The nutritional composition varies depending on the specific part of the plant consumed.…

Botanical name: Hemidesmus indicus Other name: Indian sarsaparilla. This particular root is recognized as an Ayurvedic herb, commonly known as Anant Mool, Krishna powder, and Indian Sarsaparilla. Renowned for its depurative and tonic properties, it is employed in the treatment of individuals afflicted with chronic skin ailments. Additionally, it proves beneficial in addressing conditions such…

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…