Description: Evolvulus alsinoides (Dwarf Morning Glory) is belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It is a small, hairy, procumbent, perennial herb with a small woody and branched rootstock.

Traditional Uses: Dwarf Morning Glory is being used for the treatment of fever, cough, cold, venereal diseases, bronchitis, biliousness, epilepsy, leucoderma, azoospermia, adenitis, dementia and used to promote to hair growth, improves the complexion and appetite.

Pharmacological Activities: Besides the traditional uses, this medicinal herb is also well-known for various pharmacological activities such as an antioxidant, anti-convulsant, anti-diabetic, nootropic and anxiolytic.

Therapeutic Uses: The entire plant is considered an astringent and useful for treating haemorrhages and as a blood purifier. Flowers of the plant are used for uterine bleeding and internal haemorrhages. A decoction of the herb serves as a source of potent antioxidants that may be used in the prevention of various diseases such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Dosage: At morning empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or boiled with water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Enicostemma axillare (Indian Whitehead) is a perennial herb. It has been used traditionally for many diseases.

Traditional Uses: According to Ayurvedic literature, the fresh juice of leaves has been used as a bitter tonic, to control arthritis, in typical fever and as cooling agent. It is used as stomachic and laxative, blood purifier in dropsy, rheumatism, abdominal ulcers, hernia, swellings, itches and insect poisoning.

Pharmacological properties: The Pharmacological activities of Indian Whitehead were reported for the biological activities such as antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, stimulant, astringent and diuretic, and useful in skin diseases.

Therapeutic Uses: சிரங்கு / சொறி (Scabies), சூலை நோய் (வலி நோய்) (Painful diseases), கிரந்தி (Syphilitic Ulcer – Sexually transmitted Infection), குன்ம நோய் (Painful Gastrointestinal disorders with indigestion).

Dosage: Twice or thrice a day or at morning empty stomach, take 1/2 teaspoon (2g) powder mix with honey or boiled with water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Pergularia daemia (Pergularia) which is used to treat a number of ailments. It is a latex plant, pungent smelling and perennial twinning herb belonging to the family Asclepiadaceae.

Traditional Uses: Pergularia daemia can be used as an antihelminthic, laxative, antipyretic and anti inflammatory. Aerial parts of this plant have hepatoprotective and anti diabetic properties. The leaf latex is used as pain killer and as a relief for toothache. The dried leaves are used in treating bronchitis, asthma, rheumatic fever, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea.

Dosage: At morning empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder boil with water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Pea Pumpkin (Cucumis maderaspatanus) is useful for cold, respiratory diseases and relieve headache.

Therapeutic Uses: அதி இரத்த அழுத்தம் (Hypertension).

Dosage: At morning empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or boiled with water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: C. asiatica or Indian Pennywort has been used for decades in parts of South-east Asia and India as an alternative herbal remedy for skin conditions, wound healing and memory improvement.

Traditional Uses: In classical Indian Ayurveda literature, medicinal uses of Indian Pennywort, include treating abnormal skin texture and skin conditions, and enhancing memory cognition. It is also often referred to as a cognitive enhancer. Traditional uses of C. asiatica also included for the treatment for leprosy, lupus, ulcers, diarrhea, fever, eczema and psoriasis. Also, helps for elderly people to protect from degenerative cognitive function.

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

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Description: C. halicacabum belongs to family Sapindaceae and is commonly known as Balloon vine. Extract of this plant showed various medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antidiarrhoeal, anxiolytic, rubifacient, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, and anticarcinogenic.

Pharmacological Properties: Cardiospermum preparations are used for the treatment of inflammatory dermatitis, hives, eczema, and insect bites. The active ingredients responsible for the cortisonelike effect are phytosterols that exhibit anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, sebum-regulating, anti-pruriginous, soothing skin redness, avoiding flaking activities. The antioxidant activity also manifests itself in relieving pain caused by arthritis and rheumatism. Due to their antioxidant power, it inhibits the action of the inflammatory enzymes and peroxilipids that damage the cells.

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

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Description: Tribulus terrestris commonly known as Puncture vine has been used for a long time in both the Indian and Chinese systems of medicine for treatment of various kinds of diseases. Its various parts contain a variety of chemical constituents which are medicinally important, such as flavonoids, flavonol glycosides, steroidal saponins, and alkaloids. It has diuretic, aphrodisiac, antiurolithic, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, absorption enhancing, hypolipidemic, cardiotonic, central nervous system, hepatoprotective, anti‑inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, anticancer, antibacterial, anthelmintic, larvicidal, and anticariogenic activities.

Traditional Uses: The dried fruit of the herb is very effective in most of the genitourinary tract disorders. In Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine, it is used to support proper functioning of the genito urinary tract and to remove the urinary stones. Also, used for centuries in Ayurveda and Siddha to treat impotence, venereal diseases, and sexual debility. In traditional Chinese medicine, the fruits were used for treatment of eye trouble, edema, abdominal distension, emission, morbid leukorrhea, and sexual dysfunction.

Therapeutic Uses: சதையடைப்பு (Obstruction of urethra), சிறுநீர் எரிச்சல் (Burning micturition), சிறுநீர் கட்டு (Oliguria), கல்லடைப்பு (Renal Calculi).

Dosage: At morning & night before intake of food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or boil with water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Mollugo cerviana belongs to the family of Molluginaceae which commonly known as Thread stem carpetweed. It cure diseases viz., blood impurity, burns, Gonorrhea, Hangover, jaundice, Pleurisy and effective in antifungal, antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, febrifuge, stomachic and laxative.

Therapeutic Uses: ஐய வலி சுரம் (Fever due to deranged vali, iyam humour), கண் எரிச்சல் (Eye irritation), பித்த நோய்கள், தீராத தாகம் (Uncontrolled thirsty).

Dosage: Twice or thrice a day, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with honey or water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Cissus quadrangularis (Veldt Grape), a perennial climber widely used in traditional medicinal systems of India has been reported to posses bone fracture healing, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anthelmintic, antihemorrhoidal and analgesic activities. It has been recognized as a rich source of carotenoids, triterpenoids and ascorbic acid and is proved to have potential for medical effects, including Gastroprotective activity, Lipid metabolism and oxidative stress. It has been prescribed in Ayurveda and Siddha as an alternative, anthelmintic, dyspeptic, digestive, tonic, analgesic in eye and ear diseases, and in the treatment of irregular menstruation and asthma. Veldt Grape is used for the purpose of management of overweight and obesity in combination with other active ingredients.

Therapeutic Uses: இரட்டை மூலம், மந்தம் (Indigestion), பசி மந்தம் (Indigestion), வயிறுவலி (Stomach pain), வாய்வு (Flatus).

Dosage: At morning & evening before intake of food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder mix with milk & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Alternanthera sessilis (Sessile Joyweed) is a perennial herb belonging to family Amaranthaceae. It is known to have high nutritional value since ancient times. This plant contains appreciable concentration of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, starch, fibres, amino acids, calcium, phosphorous, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.

Pharmacological Activities: This medicinal plant is used to treat hepatitis, bronchitis, tight chest, lung diseases and asthma owing to anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-ulcer, anti-oxidant, anti-malarial, antidiarrheal, anti-fungal, prophylactic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic potentials and non-tropic, wound healing, hepato-protective, hypoglycemic, anti-diarrhoeal, anthelmintic, anti-bacterial and anti-malarial activities.

Therapeutic Uses: அழல் நோய்கள் (Diseases due to deranged pitta humour), ஈரல் நோய் (Liver disease), கண்காசம், வாய்வு (Flatus).

Dosage: At morning before intake of food, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with honey or boiled water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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