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Cassia occidentalis

English Name :  Negro Coffee

Sanskrit / Indian Name : Kasamarda

Cassia occidentalis is a diffuse undershrub.

The plant contains emodin, physcion, chrysophanol, sitosterol and a xanthone-cassiolin. The seeds and leaves are used externally in skin diseases. The roots are reported to be diuretic, the seeds, roots and leaves are antibacterial. It is used in the treatment of flatulence, indigestion and other digestive disturbances in children.

 

Used  in Constigaurd

 

 


 

 

 

Cichorium intybus

English Name : Chicory

Sanskrit / Indian Name : Kasani

Cichorium intybus is an erect perennial herb.

The root contains tannin phlobaphenes and reducing sugars. The seeds have carminative and cordial properties and are useful as a brain tonic and for headache, asthma and bilious vomiting.

It is an acclaimed hepatoprotective, and, is used in hepatic enlargement, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain. It has cholagogue and anti-inflammatory properties.

 

Used  in Constigaurd

 

 


 

 

 

Embellica ribes

English Names : False Black Pepper, False Pepper

Sanskrit / Indian Names :  Krimighna, Tandula, Vidanga

Embellica ribes is a large scandent shrub with slender branches and gland-dotted leaves.

Its principal constituents are embelin, quercitol and fatty ingredients. An alkaloid, christembine, a resinoid, tannins and minute quantities of a volatile oil are present. The dried fruit is considered anthelmintic, astringent, carminative, alterative and stimulant. It has been used in India since ancient times, as an anthelmintic. It is effective in the treatment of ascariasis. The dried fruits are used in decoction for fevers and for diseases of the chest and skin. The fruit also shows antibacterial activity.

 

Used  in Constigaurd

 


 

 

Glycyrrhiza Glabara                  Liquorice

Family Name: PAPILIONACEAE

Botanical Name : GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA

Common Name: CALAMUS, MULETHI, SWEET LIQUORICE, SWEETWOOD

Part Used: ROOT

Habitat : Cultivated in Northern and Southern India.

Uses : It is Tonic, Diuretic, Demulcent, Expectorant, Emmenagouge Laxative and Laxative. Used for allaying coughs and catarrhal infections. Useful in irritable conditions of mucous membrane of Urinary organs. Useful in sore throat, cough, anorexia and persistent low fever. Useful in flavoring of tobacco, confectionary, beverages, jams and marmalades.

Used  in Constigaurd

 

 


 

 

Solanum nigrum

English Name : Black Nightshade

Sanskrit / Indian Name : Kakamachi

Solanum nigrum is a suffrutescent weed. Its principal constituents are a- and b-solamargine and solasonine. The plant is effective in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver and is also credited with emollient, diuretic, antiseptic and laxative properties.

It has a protective effect on the liver and has shown hepatoprotective activity in cases of toxicity induced by drugs and chemicals.

Used  in Constigaurd

 

 


 

 

 

Terminalia Chebula

Family Name: COMBRETACEAE

Botanical Name : TERMINALIA CHEBULA

Common Name: MYROBALAN, HARDAD, CHEBULIC MYROBALAN

Part Used: FRUITS, ROOTS, BARK

Habitat : Grows Throughout India.

Uses : It is Astringent, Purgative, Stomachic and Laxative. It is useful in asthma, piles and cough. It is also useful in healing of wounds and scalds. It is used as gargle against inflamation of mucous membrane of mouth. It is used in Tanning of leather and purification of petroleum.

 

Used  in Constigaurd

 

 


 

 

Zingiber Officinalis

Family Name: ZINGIBERACEAE

Botanical Name :ZINGIBER OFFICINALIS

Common Name: CALAMUS, SWEET GINGER, GINGER ROOT, SONTH (DRIED)

Part Used: FRESH AND DRIED FRUIT

Habitat : South East Asia and through out India.

Uses : Clinically proved as prophylactic of Nausea and vomiting associated with motion, sickness, sea sickness and pregnancy. Known for its gastrointestinal benefits and as an anti inflammatory and carminative.

Used  in Constigaurd

 


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