Indian Herbs & Ayurvedic Herbal Extracts

Aloe (Aloe vera) extract, 15% Mucilage

Aloe Vera, possibly the most widely used healing and beautifying plant in the history of mankind, is a most remarkable plant.

The paintings of Aloe Vera plants found on the temple and tomb walls of ancient Egypt reflect that mans relationship with this plant dates back to around or before 4,000 B.C.

Aloe vera has many therapeutic benefits and is taken by millions of people around the world for its gentle properties. It is considered to be especially beneficial for the digestive process. Many patients who suffered from gastric disorders and irritable bowel use Aloe vera extract and get amazing results. In addition, it is generally recognized to be excellent for the skin. Aloe vera extracts are also utilized for stimulating the immune system and reducing the symptoms of allergy and respiratory infections. More info...

Amla (Emblica officinalis) Fruit Extract

The Amla fruit is found to be a natural source of anti-ageing and one of the strongest rejuvenating herbs in Indian medicine. It is reported to contain up to 30 times the amount of Vitamin C found in oranges, and Tannins present in it retard the oxidation of Vitamin C. It is rich in Pectin, which is known to decrease Serum Cholesterol in human beings. Amla fruit extract is a tonic with numerous health benefits. It is said to stop premature greying or hair-loss, to encourage nail and hair growth, to improve eye-sight, to nourish teeth, hair, nails and bones, to regulate blood sugar and to increase all-round immunity in the body against heart and nervous disorders.

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract 5:1, 2.5% Withanoloids

Ashwagandha root is called the "Ginseng of India" and like Ginseng, it is used to enhance the body’s ability to cope with stress and generally to enhance mental acuity, reaction time and physical performance. It has a traditional reputation as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body to adapt both physical and emotional stress. Ashwagandha is considered a tonic, said to protect the organism from illness through maintaining the healthy balance of physical energies, to improve sexual performance and increase the sense of well-being. Studies show that it may reduce anxiety, bolster the immune system and relieve the pain and swelling associated with inflammation.

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Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) leaf extract, 20% Saponins

Brahmi is one of the most popular brain tonics and memory booster in India. It is known to increase protein synthesis and activity in brain cells and widely used to improve intellect, consciousness, and mental acuity, to calm the mind and promote relaxation, to improve memory, mental clarity and alertness, to enhance learning and academic performance and to decrease anxiety, restlessness and senility.

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Herb Extract, 32% Saponins

Gotu Kola has traditionally been used in a variety of conditions, mainly to enhance the health of the circulatory system, to fortify the immune system and to revitalize the nerves and brain cells. It is said to stimulate the central nervous system, to rebuild energy reserves, to relieve high blood pressure, and to help the body defending against various toxins.  Further it may potentially benefit the following conditions: Poor circulation, rheumatism, psoriasis, oedema or ankle swelling, gastric ulcers, surgical scars, radiotherapy injury, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, dementia/poor cognitive function and anxiety. Gotu Kola has been reported to act as an antioxidant and to produce a powerful aid to maintaining good health. More info

Guggul (Commiphora mukul) Gum Extract, 2.5% Z-Guggul-Sterones

Guggul is the Indian name for the gum resin from the Mukul myrrh tree. It plays a major role in the traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of arthritis, skin diseases, pains in the nervous system, obesity and digestive problems, infections in the mouth and high cholesterol. Guggul extract may be helpful to treat arthritis and reduce inflammation of the joints. It is also widely promoted as a weight loss agent, to the build-up of the immune system and to eliminate and expel dead tissues, wastes, and toxins from the body.

Mucuna / Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens) Fruit Extract

Mucuna seed extract is one of the best tonics to improve vitality. It has been reported to be useful in maintaining optimum performance of the nervous system. A significant constituent of Mucuna is L-dopa that is used to make dopamine, an essential neurotransmitter and an important brain chemical involved in mood, sexuality, and movement. It is shown to increase testosterone levels, leading to deposition of protein in the muscles and increased muscle mass and strength. Mucuna pruriens also has antioxidant properties and helps support libido among aging individuals. It is reported that it has been scientifically validated by many clinical studies to prove its benefits.

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Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) 40% Saponins

Safed Musli is known for its multitude of properties and has extensive use in Indian Medicine. It is well known as a vitalizing tonic, immune enhancer and herbal aphrodisiac. It is considered to be an excellent rejuvenating herb for the male reproductive system, and to be very effective for the treatment of male sexual inadequacies like lack of libido, impotency and general debility. It appears to support physiological balance and to assist the hormone control systems of the body, making them more efficient. It is also used for treating various gynaecological disorders, arthritic conditions and to control diabetes mellitus. Safed Musli is also widely used as a general health-promoting tonic for delaying the ageing process.

Shallaki / Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) Resin Extract, 67% Boswellic Acid 

Shallaki has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years as a safe support for healthy joint and muscle functions and to increase mobility. It is considered to be beneficial in chronic inflammatory conditions, various types of nerve, muscle and joint pain and swelling. Commercial products are used in India for the treatment of arthritis and have become available in the western world. As a safe natural herb, it helps promote many health and immune modulating benefits.

Shilajit / Mineral Pitch (Asphaltum puniabiunum) 2% Fulvic Acid

Shilajit is a natural concentrate of fossilized plants appearing as a compact mass of bituminous substance that oozes from rocks in the Himalayas during hot weather. Practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine had attributed divine powers to it. In India Shilajit is called the “destroyer of weakness” and is used since ancient times as a powerful tonic to increase energy, strength, and libido, to boost the immune system, to treat diabetes, kidney disorders, gall stones, bronchitis and asthma, skin diseases, enhance brain functioning, speed recovery from injures, reduce the effects of arthritis, hypertension, and obesity and much more. More Info

Tribulus / Puncture Vine (Tribulus terrestris) Fruit extract 15:1, 45% Saponins

According to Ayurvedic traditions Tribulus is a wonderful healing herb with a broad range of properties, recently becoming very popular in the western world. The extract of Tribulus fruits is recognized as a popular sport and bodybuilding nutrient in order to restore the body's natural testosterone levels. It appears to be a safe alternative to steroids for athletes and to have an overall normalizing effect on the hormones. Considered also as an aphrodisiac, it is found commonly in male sexual stimulant products to combat impotency. But its benefits are not gender specific and it is used to enhance libido and fertility in both women and men. It is also used to treat many kidney, bladder, and urinary tract related conditions. More info

Indian Valerian (Valeriana wallichi) Root Powder

The drug derived from the dried rhizome and rootlets is called Tagar. At one time, it was considered an official medicine and was listed in the Indian and Colonial addendum for use in the Eastern colonies. Tagar is very similar in composition to Valerian, but contains a slightly larger amount of volatile oil. It has stimulant, depressant, sedative, neuroleptic and antispasmodic properties. This root powder can be a very useful sleep aid.

This plant has never failed me before. Whenever I have trouble falling asleep I take one big tsp. root powder in water. I can feel the effects after about half an hour and usually fall asleep quickly after. There are no side or after effects. E Walterfang