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Botanical name: Actaea racemosa or Cimicifuga racemosa Other name: snakeroot, black bugbane, rattleweed, macrotys, and rheumatism weed Black cohosh, a towering flowering plant, thrives in lush, shaded woodlands in the eastern regions of North America. Belonging to the buttercup family, it goes by various names such as black snakeroot, bugbane, bugwort, and squawroot. The plant’s rhizomes…

Botanical name: Rubus fruticosus Other name: brambles, raspberries, marionberries and boysenberries The extraction process involves processing and macerating the berries, yielding a potent formulation of the active compounds present in the fruit, including antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Blackberry extract is available in diverse forms, including liquid extracts, capsules, or powders. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Prunus Armeniaca Apricot kernel protein extract can serve as a foundation for creating transglutaminase-induced gel, offering a versatile application for delivering sensitive compounds into functional foods, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical products. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Vaccinium myrtillus L Other name: European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry, and blaeberry Bilberry extracts are typically standardized to include specific quantities of anthocyanins, a group of chemicals. Daily intake of products containing 120-160 mg of these chemicals has been observed over a period of up to 6 months. It is advisable to consult with…

Citron, alternatively referred to as Bijora, is a citrus fruit that thrives on flowering trees and shrubs. Distinguished by its leathery rind and a white pit enveloping succulent segments, citron embodies the typical characteristics of citrus fruits. Medicinal Uses:

Beta-sitosterol belongs to the group of phytosterols, which are plant-derived sterols exhibiting a structural similarity to the cholesterol naturally synthesized in the body. Phytosterols, including beta-sitosterol, are abundant in various plants, and as a result, they are present in foods like rice bran, wheat germ, corn oils, soybeans, and peanuts. Medicinal Uses:

Other name: Betacarotene (INN), β-Carotene, Food Orange 5, Provitamin A Beta-carotene, a pigment present in plants, imparts color to them. The nomenclature of beta-carotene originates from the Latin term for carrot. This compound is responsible for the vibrant yellow and orange tones in various fruits and vegetables. Additionally, beta-carotene finds application as a coloring agent…

Other name: Pashanbhed Bergenia ligulata Wall is recognized as a highly prized medicinal herb and stands as a prominent illustration of a contentious drug widely referred to as ‘Paashanbheda’ (meaning ‘to dissolve the stone’) in traditional Indian medicine systems. Phytochemical investigations have revealed the existence of various secondary metabolites, including coumarins, flavonoids, benzenoids, lactone, carbohydrates,…

Botanical name: Acacia catechu Other name: catechu, cachou and black cutch The extracts derived from Acacia catechu demonstrate diverse pharmacological effects, including antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. Khadira, derived from Acacia catechu, stands out as one of the most potent drugs, frequently employed in the treatment of various skin diseases. Medicinal…