Tamil Name: விஷ்ணு கிரந்தி It is helpful in nervous exhaustion, memory loss, nootropic agent, general weakness, loss of memory, scofula. It is used as rasayan. The leaves of Shankhpushpi are used in treating chronic bronchitis and asthma. The root is used for childhood fever, and the oil stimulates the growth of hair. Using the whole plant in the form of a decoction with cumin and milk is used to treat fever. This herb is still a preferred method for reducing symptoms associated with anxiety, panic attacks, nervousness and insomnia. It is useful in urinary disorders and hypertension. It improves brain function like memory & concentration.
Tamil Name: கோடம்புளி Garcinia is a small to medium-sized tree that grows in India and Southeast Asia. The fruit rind contains the chemical hydroxycitric acid (HCA) and is used to make medicine. Don't confuse Garcinia with Garcinia hanburyi (gamboge resin). People take Garcinia by mouth for weight loss, exercise performance, joint pain, bloody diarrhea, to increase bowel movements, and for treating worms and parasites.
Tamil Name: கூடம்புளி Mangosteen is a tropical fruit. The fruit, fruit juice, rind, twig, and bark are used as medicine. Mangosteen is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them. Mangosteen is used for diarrhea, urinary tract infections (UTIs), gonorrhea, thrush, tuberculosis, menstrual disorders, cancer, osteoarthritis, and an intestinal infection called dysentery. It is also used for stimulating the immune system and improving mental health. Some people apply mangosteen to the skin for eczema and other skin conditions. Mangosteen is often eaten as a dessert fruit or made into jams. History reports that it was Queen Victoria’s favorite fruit. These days, mangosteen juice is becoming a popular “health drink.” It is usually sold under the name “xango juice.” Some marketers claim that xango juice can treat diarrhea, menstrual problems, urinary tract infections, tuberculosis, and a variety of other conditions. However, there is no reliable scientific evidence to support these claims.
Tamil Name: கப்பை கிழங்கு The plant is rich in chemical components like alkaloid. The seeds of Glory Lily contain high level of colchicines. The medicinal value of it is discussed below: It gives ease from the neuralgic pain. It cures skin diseases and itching in the skin It kills worms in the body. It gives comfort from abdominal pain. In India, it is used locally to decrease labour pain during pregnancy. It is also used in the treatment of piles and chronic ulcer. The extract from the root is used as a tonic that can add vigour to the body. As a rich source of colchicines, the seeds of Glory Lily are used in the treatment of rheumatism and gout. The tubers are used against snake bite. The extract is used to kill lice. The tuber is used for the cure of cancer and leprosy. Africans use the extract from the leaves in the arrow because of its poisonous nature. The tuber is used for the treatment of kidney problem. This can also be used to reduce sexually transmitted disease. The tuber of this is used to kill helminthes in our body without causing any damage to the body. Because of laxative nature, it is used as home remedy for constipation. It is used against nocturnal emission. It also cures hemorrhoids disease. The extract of the root is used as a pesticide in agriculture. It is also helpful in the treatment of ulcer, piles and soars. This is also helpful for the treatment of smallpox. Indians use this as sedative in digestion and respiratory disorder. The tuber powder can be mixed with oil and applied on the skin to avoid pimples. The extract is also used to cure sprains and impotence. It gives comfort against inflammation.
Tamil Name: சிறு குறுஞ்சாண் Gymnema is a woody climbing shrub native to India and Africa. The leaves are used to make medicine. Gymnema has a long history of use in India’s Ayurvedic medicine. The Hindi name, gurmar, means "destroyer of sugar." Today, gymnema is used for diabetes, metabolic syndrome, weight loss, and cough. It is also used for malaria and as a snake bite antidote, digestive stimulant, laxative, appetite suppressant and diuretic.
Tamil Name: அதிமதுரம் Licorice is a plant. You are probably most familiar with it as a flavoring in foods, beverages, and tobacco. The root is used to make medicine. Licorice is used for various digestive system complaints including stomach ulcers, heartburn, colic, and ongoing inflammation of the lining of the stomach (chronic gastritis) Some people use licorice for sore throat, bronchitis, cough, and infections caused by bacteria or viruses. Licorice is also used for osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), liver disorders, malaria, tuberculosis, food poisoning, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) Licorice is sometimes used along with the herbs Panax ginseng and Bupleurum falcatum to improve the function of the adrenal glands, especially in people who have taken steroid drugs long-term. Steroids tend to suppress the activity of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce important hormones that regulate the body's response to stress. Licorice is also used in an herbal form called Shakuyaku-kanzo-to to increase fertility in women with a hormonal disorder called polycystic ovary syndrome. In combination with other herbs, licorice is also used to treat prostate cancer and the skin disorder known as eczema. Some people use licorice as a shampoo to reduce oiliness in their hair. Many "licorice" products manufactured in the U.S. actually don't contain any licorice. Instead, they contain anise oil, which has the characteristic smell and taste of "black licorice." Licorice interacts with many prescription medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider if you plan to start using licorice.
