Purging Cassia/ Cassia Fistula / Amaltas
English Name: Purging Cassia
Botanical Name: Cassia Fistula
Local Name: Amaltas
Product Description
Purging cassia, scientifically known as Senna alexandrina, is a plant native to Northern Africa and the Middle East. It is commonly referred to as senna and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. The plant contains compounds called anthraquinones, particularly sennosides, which have a natural laxative effect.
Purging cassia is well-known for its use as a natural remedy for constipation and is often found in over-the-counter laxative products. The anthraquinones in the plant stimulate the muscles in the intestines, promoting bowel movements and relieving constipation. Due to its potent laxative effects, it is important to use purging cassia under the guidance of a healthcare professional to avoid potential side effects.
Colchicum /Colchicum Luteum/ Suranjan Shirin
English Name: Colchicum
Botanical Name: Colchicum Luteum
Local Name: Suranjan Shirin
Product Description
Colchicum, also known as autumn crocus or meadow saffron, is a genus of flowering plants in the Colchicaceae family. These perennial plants are native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Colchicum species are known for their vibrant, crocus-like flowers that bloom in the autumn, often before the appearance of their leaves.
Despite its attractive appearance, colchicum contains colchicine, a highly toxic alkaloid compound. Colchicine has been used in traditional medicine for its potential medicinal properties, including its use as a treatment for gout and familial Mediterranean fever. However, colchicine must be used with extreme caution and under the supervision of healthcare professionals due to its toxicity.
Wild Garlic / Allium ursinum / Thom
English Name: Wild Garlic
Botanical Name: Allium ursinum
Local Name: Jangli Lassan
Product Description
Wild garlic, scientifically known as Allium ursinum, is a wild plant belonging to the Alliaceae family. Also commonly referred to as ramsons, bear’s garlic, or ramps, it is native to Europe and parts of Asia. Wild garlic is well-known for its vibrant green leaves and strong garlic aroma, which intensifies when the leaves are crushed.
This plant is often found in damp woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks. It typically grows in clusters and produces small, star-shaped white flowers in spring. One of the distinguishing features of wild garlic is its long, lance-shaped leaves that resemble lily of the valley leaves but emit a strong garlic scent.
Lemon Grass/ Cymbopogon / Lemon Grass
English Name: Lemon Grass
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon
Local Name: Lemon Grass
Product Description
Lemongrass, scientifically known as Cymbopogon citratus, is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, although it is now cultivated in many parts of the world. It is well-known for its strong lemon flavor and citrusy aroma. Lemongrass is a versatile herb used in culinary, medicinal, and aromatic applications.
In the kitchen, lemongrass is widely used in Asian cuisine, imparting a zesty lemon flavor to soups, curries, stir-fries, and marinades. The tender lower portion of the stalk is typically used in cooking after being finely sliced or pounded to release its aromatic oils.
Tribulus Terrestris/Tribulus Terrestris / Gokhru
English Name: Tribulus Terrestris
Botanical Name: Tribulus Terrestris
Local Name: Gokhru
Product Description
Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as puncture vine or goat’s head, is a small, flowering plant that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. Native to warm temperate and tropical regions, it is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Tribulus terrestris is well-known in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, for its potential health benefits. The plant’s fruits, leaves, and roots have been used for various medicinal purposes for centuries. It is believed to have diuretic, aphrodisiac, and anti-inflammatory properties.