Description: The galls of the Quercus infectoria (QI) tree are conventionally believed to have enormous therapeutic value. Pharmacologically, the galls are claimed to have various biological activities such as astringent effect, antitremorine, local anesthetic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and more. These pharmacological activities of QI extracts are used in the treatment of oral diseases as constituent of toothpaste and powder.

Dosage: After morning food, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with honey or butter milk & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) is a well known spice considered as ‘‘The King of spices’’ among various spices. It contains a pungent alkaloid ‘‘piperine’’ which is known to possess many pharmacological actions. Piperine increases bioavailability of many drugs and nutrients by inhibiting various metabolising enzymes.

Pharmacological Activities: Piper nigrum and its active constituent ‘’Piperine’’exhibits diverse pharmacological activities like antihypertensive, antiplatelet, antioxidant, antitumor, anti-asthmatics, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal, antispasmodic, antidepressants, immunomodulatory, anticonvulsant, anti-thyroids, antibacterial, antifungal, hepato-protective, insecticidal and larvicidal activities.

Therapeutic Uses: அழல் நோய்கள் (Diseases due to deranged pitta humour), செரியாமை (Indigestion), காய்ச்சல் (Fever), சுவையின்மை (Tastelessness) (Numbness), வலி நோய்கள் (Pain).

Dosage: After morning & night food, take ½ teaspoon (500 mg) powder mix with honey or warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Embelia ribes mentioned since the ancient times. It has been an important ingredient in a number of ayurvedic formulations. Also, It has found in various classical literatures like Ayurvedic, Unani (Baobarang), Siddha (Vaivilangam), Tibetan (Byi dan ga) and Homopathic (Embelia ribes) systems of medicines as well.

Traditional Uses: It helps to detoxification of blood, and skin diseases. Its water decoction is used for oil pulling to relieve dental caries and bad breath. In skin diseases, it is used both orally and externally in the form of paste. It is useful against vomiting, bloating, indigestion, gastritis and constipation and further used for weight loss treatment.

Dosage: After morning food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or warm water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Aegle marmelos (Stoneapple or Bael Fruit) which belongs to the family Rutaceae is available in several places in India.

Traditional Uses: Stoneapple traditionally used for various diseases includes abdominal disorders, ulcer, cholera, diarrhea, nerve disorders, gonorrhea, heart disorders, dog bite, jaundice, snake bite and many more.

Pharmacological activities: The plant also possess various pharmacological activities such as Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antidiarrheal, Antidiabetic, Antiproliferative, Cytoprotective, Hepatoprotective, Antifertility, Analgesic, Antiarthritis, Contractile, Antihyperlipidemic, Cardioprotective, Radioprotective, Anticancer, Antiviral, Antiulcer, Immunomodulatory and Wound Healing properties.

Therapeutic Uses: The different parts of Bael are used for various therapeutic purposes, such as for treatment of Asthma, Anaemia, Fractures, Healing of Wounds, Swollen Joints, High Blood Pressure, Jaundice, Diarrhoea (கழிச்சல் நோய்). Aegle marmelos has been used as a herbal medicine for the management of diabetes mellitus in Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha systems of medicine in India, Bangladesh and SriLanka.

Dosage: After morning food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Amla (Indian gooseberry) is a gift of nature to mankind. It is an indispensable part of the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani system with amazing remedial qualities. Phyllanthus emblica fruit is one of the top selling botanicals having diverse applications in healthcare, food and cosmetic industry. Due to its cooling nature, amla is a common ingredient in treatments for a burning sensation anywhere in the body and for many types of inflammation and fever; these are manifestations of pitta (fire) agitation. It has a natural balance of tastes (sweet, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent) all in one fruit, so, stimulates the brain to rebalance the three main components of all physiological functions, the water, fire, and air elements within the body.
Traditional Uses: In traditional folk medicine, the fruits exert several beneficial effects include cooling, ophthalmic, carminative, digestive, stomachic, laxative, dyspepsia, rejuvenative, diuretic, antipyretic and tonic. They are also useful in diabetes, cough, asthma, bronchitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, peptic ulcer, skin diseases, leprosy, inflammations, diarrhoea, haemorrhages, cardiac disorders, hair tonic and some other disease conditions.

Pharmocological Properties: The Indian Gooseberry (Amla) is a rich source of vitamin C and low molecular weight hydrolysable tannins. For this amla is a good source of antioxidant. Psychological vs Cognitive effect: Amla-Berry is good for the brain. It is supportive for the mind and enhance coordination. It sharpen the intellect and helps in mental functioning. It supports the nervous system and strengthens the senses. P. emblica is traditionally used to treat disorders of the central nervous system (CNS).

Therapeutic Uses: என்புருக்கி நோய் (Tuberculosis), உட்சூடு (Body Heat), பெரும்பாடு (Menorrhagia), வெள்ளை (Leucorrhoea).

Dosage: After night food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Piper longum (Long Pepper) is one of the common herb and has been extensively used as an important constituent of various indigenous medicines, specifically in traditional Indian medicinal system known as Ayurveda and Siddha.

Pharmacological Activities: The pharmacological properties of this plant include anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, anti-platelet, anti-hyperlipidemic, analgesic, antidepressant, anti-amoebic, anti-obesitic, radio-protective, cardio-protective and anti-fungal activities. It is widely used as an important constituent in various Ayurvedic medicines to cure diseases like leprosy and tuberculosis and also used in the treatment of cough, dysponea, cardiac and spleen disorders, chronic-fever, gout, and rheumatic pain.

Therapeutic Uses: சுவையின்மை (Tastelessness), இரைப்பு (Asthma), இருமல் (Cough), ஐயப்பிணி (Diseases due to deranged Kapahumour), கண் காது மூக்கு நோய்கள் (ENT diseases), குன்மம் (Painful gastro intestinal disorders with indigestion).

Dosage: After morning & night food, take 1/4 teaspoon (1g) powder mix with honey or boiled water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Solanum torvum commonly known sundaikkai in Tamil, Turkey Berry in English, is cultivated for its fruits which are used as an essential ingredient in South Indian diet. The fruits of Solanum torvum are edible and are commonly available in the markets across Tamilnadu either fresh fruits or as dried product.

Traditional Uses: A decoction of fruits is used in treatment of cough ailments and is also considered useful in cases of liver and spleen enlargement. The plant possesses antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anti-diabetic properties. Some of the traditional uses of the plant is to cure asthma, arrest blood vomiting and for reducing blood glucose level. The plant is known to posses excellent antibacterial, antifungal, antimitotic, anti-oxidant and anti-tumourous activity.

Dosage: After morning & night food, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Trachyspermum ammi (Omam) commonly known as ‘Ajwain’ in India is distributed throughout India. The fruit possesses stimulant, antispasmodic and carminative properties and is used traditionally as an important remedial agent for flatulence, atonic dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal tumors, abdominal pains, piles, bronchial problems, lack of appetite, galactogogue, asthma and amenorrhea. Medicinally, it has been proven to possess various pharmacological activities like antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive, cytotoxic, hypolipidemic, antihypertensive, antispasmodic, broncho-dilating actions, antilithiasis, diuretic, abortifacient, antitussive, nematicidal, anthelmintic and antifilarial.

Therapeutic Uses: செறியாமந்தம் (Indigestion), சீதசுரம் (Dysentery) ஐய நோய் (Diseases due to deranged kappa humour), கழிச்சல் (Diarrhoea), மூலநோய் (Haemorrhoids), and பொருமல் (Flatulence).

Dosage: After morning food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description:
Embelia ribes mentioned since the ancient times. It has been an important ingredient in a number of ayurvedic formulations. Also, It has found in various classical literatures like Ayurvedic, Unani (Baobarang), Siddha (Vaivilangam), Tibetan (Byi dan ga) and Homopathic (Embelia ribes) systems of medicines as well.
Traditional Uses: It helps to detoxification of blood, and skin diseases. Its water decoction is used for oil pulling to relieve dental caries and bad breath. In skin diseases, it is used both orally and externally in the form of paste. It is useful against vomiting, bloating, indigestion, gastritis and constipation and further used for weight loss treatment.

Dosage: After morning food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or warm water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description:
Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) is a well known spice considered as ‘‘The King of spices’’ among various spices. It contains a pungent alkaloid ‘‘piperine’’ which is known to possess many pharmacological actions. Piperine increases bioavailability of many drugs and nutrients by inhibiting various metabolising enzymes.
Pharmacological Activities: Piper nigrum and its active constituent ‘’Piperine’’exhibits diverse pharmacological activities like antihypertensive, antiplatelet, antioxidant, antitumor, anti-asthmatics, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal, antispasmodic, antidepressants, immunomodulatory, anticonvulsant, anti-thyroids, antibacterial, antifungal, hepato-protective, insecticidal and larvicidal activities.
Therapeutic Uses: அழல் நோய்கள் (Diseases due to deranged pitta humour), செரியாமை (Indigestion), காய்ச்சல் (Fever), சுவையின்மை (Tastelessness) (Numbness), வலி நோய்கள் (Pain).

Dosage: After morning & night food, take ½ teaspoon (500 mg)
powder mix with honey or warm water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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