Garcinia Cambogia Fruit

Cholagogue, cooling, demulcat, emollient, anti scorbutic, astringent and anti-obesant
Available in whole or powder form
Local Names:Red Mango, Kokum, Kokam, Murginahuli, Beerunda.

Garcinia indica fruits contain rich amounts of anti-oxidants that bind with free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to body cells. Garcinia indica also promote cell regeneration and repair. Garcinia indica juice is especially popular during scorching summer months as it has a cooling effect on the body and shields the body against dehydration and sunstroke. Garcinia indica also helps in bringing down fever and allergic reactions.Garcinia indica seeds contain a high percentage of oil that freezes to form Kokum butter. Kokum butter is extensively used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry as it works wonders on dry, chapped, sensitive, irritated or burnt skin. Garcinia indica butter is rapidly gaining popularity over cocoa butter as an intensive skin moisturizer.Garcinia indica has a soothing and healing properties, it is also applied directly to wounds and infected areas on the skin. Garcinia indica butter is rich in healthy fats like stearic and oleic acids and can also be used as edible oil.Garcinia indica extract from the Garcinia indica fruit are traditionally used to relieve gastric problems like acidity, flatulence, constipation and indigestion. Garcinia indica juice is a healthier and far more refreshing option as compared to commercial bottled drinks. Garcinia indica acts as an appetite stimulant and also has anti-helmintic properties. Ayurvedic medicine also uses Garcinia indica infusions to treat piles, dysentery and infections. Garcinia indica is known to strengthen the cardio-vascular system and stabilize liver function.The hydroxycitric acid present in the fruit fights cholesterol and curbs lipogenesis, thus aiding weight loss.

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Garcinia Indica Fruit

Cholagogue, cooling, demulcat, emollient, anti scorbutic, astringent and anti-obesant
Available in whole or powder form
Local Names:Red Mango, Kokum, Kokam, Murginahuli, Beerunda.

Garcinia indica fruits contain rich amounts of anti-oxidants that bind with free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to body cells. Garcinia indica also promote cell regeneration and repair. Garcinia indica juice is especially popular during scorching summer months as it has a cooling effect on the body and shields the body against dehydration and sunstroke. Garcinia indica also helps in bringing down fever and allergic reactions.Garcinia indica seeds contain a high percentage of oil that freezes to form Kokum butter. Kokum butter is extensively used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry as it works wonders on dry, chapped, sensitive, irritated or burnt skin. Garcinia indica butter is rapidly gaining popularity over cocoa butter as an intensive skin moisturizer.Garcinia indica has a soothing and healing properties, it is also applied directly to wounds and infected areas on the skin. Garcinia indica butter is rich in healthy fats like stearic and oleic acids and can also be used as edible oil.Garcinia indica extract from the Garcinia indica fruit are traditionally used to relieve gastric problems like acidity, flatulence, constipation and indigestion. Garcinia indica juice is a healthier and far more refreshing option as compared to commercial bottled drinks. Garcinia indica acts as an appetite stimulant and also has anti-helmintic properties. Ayurvedic medicine also uses Garcinia indica infusions to treat piles, dysentery and infections. Garcinia indica is known to strengthen the cardio-vascular system and stabilize liver function.The hydroxycitric acid present in the fruit fights cholesterol and curbs lipogenesis, thus aiding weight loss.

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Gymnema Sylvestre Leaves

Astringent, stomachic and antidiabetic
Available in whole or powder form
Local Names:Gymneama, Gurmar, Mehasringi.

Gymnema sylvestre is an Indian herb used in Ayurveda, the ancient Hindi medicine system of India. Gymnema sylvestre leaves are used in herbal medicine preparations, which, when chewed, interfere with the ability to taste sweetness, which explains the Hindi name gurmar-"destroyer of sugar." Gymnema sylvestre leaves were also used for stomach ailments, constipation, water retention, and liver disease. Gymnema sylvestre is a stomachic, diuretic, refrigerant, astringent, and tonic. It has been found to increase urine output and reduce hyperglycemia. Gymnema sylvestre reduces insulin requirements and fasting blood sugar levels, and improves blood sugar control. Gymnema sylvestre in combination with other hypoglycemic drugs was shown to improve blood sugar control and to either lead to discontinuation of the medicine or a significantly reduced dosage. Gymnema sylvestre is interesting to note that gymnema extract given to healthy volunteers does not produce any blood sugar-lowering, or hypoglycemic, effects. Gymnema sylvestre also help to inhibit the increase in the blood glucose level by interfering with the intestinal glucose absorption process. Gymnema sylvestre helps to regenerate pancreatic beta cells and also helps to regulate cravings for sweets.

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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Roots

Tonic, cooling, demulcent, expectorant, diuretic, emenagogue and laxative
Available in whole or powder form
Local Names:Sweetwood, Liquorice, Yastimadhu, Jashti-madhu.

Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashtimadhu) is sweet, cooling and heavy to digest. In ayurveda, Glycyrrhiza glabra (yastimadhu) is used extensively as a demulcent, mild expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent. Glycyrrhiza glabra is good for the eyes. Glycyrrhiza glabra improves strength and complexion. Glycyrrhiza glabra is a lubricant and aphrodisiac. Glycyrrhiza glabra promotes the growth of hair and improves voice. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) can be chewed on to relieve sore throats. Gargling with an infusion of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) root is reputed to relieve oral inflammations, dry coughs, bronchitis and asthma. Soothes irritation caused by acids, and coats digestive and urinary tracts. Hence, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) may be prescribed for indigestion, heartburn, and gastric ulcers. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) is a time-honoured remedy for arthritis. Externally applied for treating eczema, herpes, and canker sores (mouth ulcers). Strengthens the immune system. Currently, the herb is being investigated as a possible cancer treatment. It is suspected that the compounds in Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) root may be able to inhibit the growth of cancerous cells.

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Gloriosa Superba Seeds

Antiperiodic, alternative. It is the chief source of alkaloids colchicine and thi-colchicoside which is used in the treatment of gout
Available in whole or powder form
Local Names:Superb lily. Kalihari, Agni_sikha, Kanveli.

Ayurveda uses Gloriosa superba roots as abortifacient, acrid, alexiteric, anthelmintic, antipyretic, bitter, depurative, digestive, emetic, expectorant, gastrointestinal irritant, purgative, rejuvenative, stomachic, thermogenic, tonic, in dealing debility, dyspepsia, flatulence, haemorrhoids, helminthiasis, inflammations, in promoting labour pain and expulsion of the placenta; stimulates uterine contractions (fresh plant juice and rhizome); antimalarial and laxative (tuber).

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