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: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) leaves and seeds have been used extensively for medicinal purposes. Fenugreek seed is known to exhibit anti-diabetic and anti-nociceptive properties and effects such as hypocholesterolaemic, anti-cancer and thyroxine-induced hyperglycaemia. Fenugreek seed in powder or germinated form exhibits anti-diabetic properties, hypocholesterolaemic effect, anti-cancer effect, effect on thyroxine-induced hyperglycaemia and protective effect on ethanol toxicity. It has been used to relieve colds, bronchial complaints, influenza, asthma, catarrh, constipation, sinusitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, sore throat, laryngitis, hay fever tuberculosis and emphysema.

Nutraceutical Properties: Fiber: The fiber content of fenugreek seed extract plays a role in its ability to moderate metabolism of glucose in the digestive tract. Fenugreek can be used as source of natural antioxidants because of the fiber content. Protein: Fenugreek endosperm is highly rich in protein such as globulin, albumin, histidine and lecithin. Seed of fenugreek has a high proportion of protein ranging from 20 to 30% as well as amino acid, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, which contains high potential for insulin-stimulating activity. Vitamins and Minerals: Fenugreek seed is a rich source of vitamins viz. vitamin A, B1, B2, C, nicotinic acid and niacin. In Minerals, it contains potassium, magnesium, calcium, Zinc and iron.

Therapeutic Uses: இளைப்பு நோய் (Tuberculosis), குருதி அழல், நீரிழிவு (Diabetes), நீர்வேட்கை, உடல் எரிச்சல், வெள்ளை (Leucorrhoea).

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: Neem (Azadirachta indica) belonging to Maliaceae family which is very important medicinal plant which is traditionally used to treat different diseases. Each part of the neem tree has some medicinal property. It has been used in different medicinal systems: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathic medicine.

Pharmacological Activities: Numerous biological and pharmacological activities have been reported including antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. It also confirmed their role as anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, antipyretic, hypoglycemic, antigastric ulcer, antifungal, antibacterial, and antitumour activities. Neem flowers are used to treat Bile suppression, Phlegm, and Elimination of intestinal worms.

Therapeutic Uses: அழல் நோய்கள் (Diseases due to deranged pitta humour), சுவையின்மை, குடற்ப்புழு, நாவறட்சி (Dryness of mouth), நீடித்த வளி நோய், வாந்தி (Vomit).

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

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Description: Neem (Azadirachta indica) belonging to Maliaceae family which is very important medicinal plant which is traditionally used to treat different diseases. Each part of the neem tree has some medicinal property. It has been used in different medicinal systems: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathic medicine.

Pharmacological Activities: Numerous biological and pharmacological activities have been reported including antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. It also confirmed their role as anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, antipyretic, hypoglycemic, antigastric ulcer, antifungal, antibacterial, and antitumour activities. Neem barks are used to treat Analgesic and Antipyretic.

Therapeutic Uses: குன்மம் (Painful gastro intestinal disorders with indigestion), மாந்தம் (Indigestion associate in children upto 3 yrs of age), மூலம் (Haemorrhoids), தோல் நோய்கள் (Skin diseases), வளி நோய்கள் (Fever due to deranged).

Dosage: At morning empty stomach, take 1 teaspoon (4g) powder mix with honey or boil with water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Neem (Azadirachta indica) belonging to Maliaceae family which is very important medicinal plant which is traditionally used to treat different diseases. Each part of the neem tree has some medicinal property. It has been used in different medicinal systems: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathic medicine.

Pharmacological Activities: Numerous biological and pharmacological activities have been reported including antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. It also confirmed their role as anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, antipyretic, hypoglycemic, antigastric ulcer, antifungal, antibacterial, and antitumour activities. Neem leaves are used to treat Leprosy, Eye problems, and Epistaxis.

Therapeutic Uses: அம்மை புண் (Chickenpox Wound), சிறங்கு / சொறி (Scabies), சுரம் / காய்ச்சல் (Fever), மந்தம் (Indigestion), பெரு நோய், வயிறுப்புழு, விஷமுறிவு.

Dosage: Before morning and night, take 1 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with water & drink (or) as directed by physician.

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Description: Rosa centifolia (family: Rosaceae), cultivated as an ornamental plant throughout India. It is one of the herbs mentioned in all ancient scriptures viz., Ayurveda, Siddha, Homeopathy and Unani.

Pharamacological Properties: It has divers’ pharmacological used including asthma, hypertension and bronchitis. The roots are useful in intestinal ulcers, rickets, hemorrhages and diarrhea and also astringent in nature. The leaves are used in treating wounds, ophthalmia, hepatopathy and hemorrhoids. The flowers has aromatic, cardio tonic, antiinflammatory, expectorant, aphrodisiac, depurative, febrifuge, intellect-promoting styptic, digestive, carminative,
rejuvenating and tonic properties. It is also useful in asthma, high blood pressure, bronchitis, diarrhea, dysmenorrheal, cough, fever, fluid retention, insomnia, palpitation, and stress and urinary tract infections.

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

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Description: Calamus or Sweet flag has been known for its medicinal value. It originated in Europe but extensively used in Ayurveda, particularly to enhance memory.

Traditional Uses: Calamus powder mixed with ghee is given ritually in India to improve the intellect and speech development. The rhizomes of calamus have been traditionally used medicinally against different ailments like, fever, asthma, bronchitis, cough and mainly for digestive problems such as gas, bloating, colic, and poor digestive function. In Ayurvedic medicine Calamus is an important herb, and is valued as a "rejuvenator" for the brain and nervous system, and as a remedy for digestive disorders.

Dosage: At morning after food, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with water & drink (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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