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Basil
[Tulsi] - Ocimum sanctum
Basil
is perhaps the most sacred plant of India.
1.
Coughs
It is an effective
diaphoretic and febrifuge in most colds, flu and
lung problems. It removes excess Kapha from
the lungs and nasal passages and promotes sensory
acuity.
2. Memory
It
strengthens the nerve tissue, increasing memory.
It is taken as a beverage with honey for promoting
clarity of mind.
3. Antiviral,
Anti bacterial properties.
Has
been used as antiviral and antibacterial.
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Berberry
- Berberis species
1. Anti toxin
Berberry
is a bitter herb with a special heating potency,
which is its special property to destroy Ama or
toxins in the body. It is
specific for cleansing the liver and regulating
its function.
2. Diabetes
With
twice the amount of turmeric it can be used in diabetes.
For controlling Pitta it can be used with other
bitter tonics like neem
leaves.
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Boerhavia
diffusa
1. Action on hepatic amoebiasis
One
of the herbal formulations, which contain Boerhavia
diffusa extract, had a maximum cure rate of 73%
at a dose of 800 mg/kg/day
in hepatic amoebiasis reducing the average degree
of infection (ADI) to 1.3 as
compared to 4.2 for sham-treated controls.
2. Immunomodulator
It
enhances humoral immunity with out affect the T
cell count in animal models.
3. Minerals
This plant contains
high amount of copper, iron, magnesium, manganese
and zinc minerals.
4. Hepatoprotective
activity
Methanol
and Chloroform extracts of root and Ariel parts
of this plant have hepato protective activity against
carbon tetra chloride induced intoxicated rats.
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Bombax malabarica
1.
Anti inflammatory activity
Bark,
stem, and root part of this plant posses anti inflammatory
activity against carrageenan-induced oedema
in rats.
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Boswellia
serrata
Boswellia
(Boswelya, Salai Guggul) is an Ayurvedic herb that
contains anti-inflammatory triterpenoids called
boswellic acid. Boswellic acid and its derivatives
have anti-carcinogenic, anti-tumor, and anti-hyperlipidemic
activities. Boswellic acids are effective anti-inflammatory
and anti-arthritic agents, for osteo
arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, soft tissue
rheumatism, and low back pain.
1. Anti-inflammatory
Boswellic
acids have inflammatory action by inhibit the leukotriene
biosynthesis in neutrophilic granulocytes by
a non-redox, noncompetitive inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase.
2.
Asthma:
Due to its anti
inflammatory activity it can be used for asthma
also.
3. Anti cancer
Boswellic
acids inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis
in Hep G2 cells via a caspase-8 dependent pathway.
Hence, it can useful for the treatment of some types
of cancers.
4. Analgesic
It
is found to exhibit marked sedative and analgesic
effects in animal models.
5. Anti arthritic
activity
Boswellia extract
has arthritic activity. It is known that non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs can cause a disruption
of glycosaminoglycan synthesis, which can accelerate
the articular damage in arthritic conditions.
A recent in vivo study examined Boswellia
extract and ketoprofen for their effects on glycosaminoglycan
metabolism. Boswellia significantly reduced the
degradation of glycosaminoglycans compared to controls,
whereas ketoprofen caused a reduction in total tissue
glycosaminoglycan content.
Animal studies
performed in India showed ingestion of a defatted
alcoholic extract of Boswellia decreased polymorphonuclear
leukocyte infiltration and migration, decreased
primary antibody synthesis, and caused almost total
inhibition of the classical complement pathway.
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Brahmi [Gotu kola]
- Hydrocotyle asiatica
1. Memory
The
leaf of brahmi looks like the two hemispheres of
the brain. It acts upon the brain tissue. It is
a very effective aid for
developing memory and intelligence. It stimulates
the brain tissues, thereby expanding understanding
and comprehension. It relieves stress and calms
the mind. It helps the flow of energy in the brain.
It acts on the mind and higher consciousness.
2. Sleep
It promotes
sound sleep and peaceful alert awakening.
3.Decongestant.
It
has also been used as
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