Spica Herbs

Sector 25, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Tribulus Terrestris Extract or gokhru (common name) is recommended for improving male health. It increases vitality and virility. It takes care of cardiovascular and urogenital health. It is taken as a common supplement for its libido enhancing and testosterone boosting characteristic. It is also used in treatment for kidney stone, painful urination, eczema, psoriasis and scabies. We sell this extract at nominal price.

 

Common Name : Gokhru (H).Crawling, Puncture Vine. Botanical Name -Tribulus Terrestris.

Benefits:

• Improves muscle growth and body strength.
• Reported to enhance libido sexualis and erectile function.
• Reported to increase the number and motility of spermatozoa.
• Increases LH levels by 72% and testosterone levels by 41% in only five days.Helps in alleviating some symptoms associated with male menopause.
• Reduction in cholesterol. Reductions in high blood pressure. *Inhibition of stress-induced clumping of blood platelets.
• Increases in strength of contraction of the heart muscle.
• Reductions in sodium and fluid retention.
• Anti-urolithiatic (urinary/kidney stone preventing) and litholytic (dissolving) activities.
• Improvement of the profile of red and white blood cells and stimulation of the immune system.
• Anti-bacterial, anti-malarial and anti-fungal properties, anti-inflammatory activity.
• Analgesic effects. No toxicity and side effects.
• Most Common and very Effective in problems connected with Urination
• Used for dysuria, kidney stone and uncomfortable urination.
• Used in to cure headache, eye problem as hives, conjunctivitis, weak eyesight and anxiety.
• It is used to cure high blood pressure and flank pain.
• For athletic performance, muscle mass enhancement, and as a testosterone booster.
• It suitable for premenstrual syndrome and menopausal syndrome.

Botanical name: asparagus racemosus common name: shatavari parts used: roots principal constituents: saponins introduction: shatavari (asparagus racemosus, liliaceous) is a climbing plant which grows in low forest areas throughout india. The name shatavari translates to a woman who possesses 100 husbands, referring to the shatavar rejuvenation effect in female reproductive organs.

Bacopa Monnieri Extract or brahmi is an herb which has been named after Indian god Brahma and it is known to reduce anxiety and increase brain health. It improves memory power. It also promotes liver health. It protects against low blood sugar level in newborns and helps in keeping blood pressure levels normal in adults. We grow brahmi in a pollution free atmosphere and obtain the extract hygienically. One can avail bacopa monnieri extract from us at a cost-effective rate.

 

Introduction :

• The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong and 4–6 millimeters thick. Leaves are oblanceolate and are arranged oppositely on the stem.
• The flowers are small and white, with four or five petals. Its ability to grow in water makes it a popular aquarium plant.
• It can even grow in slightly brackish conditions. Propagation is often achieved through cuttings.

 

Chemical Composition / key Active Constituents :

• The best characterized compounds in Bacopa monnieri are dammarane types of triterpenoid saponins known as bacosides, with jujubogenin or pseudo-jujubogenin moieties as aglycone units. Bacosides comprise a family of 12 known analogs. Novel saponins called bacopasides I–XII have been identified more recently. The alkaloids brahmine, nicotine, and herpestine have been catalogued, along with D-mannitol, apigenin, hersaponin, monnierasides I–III, cucurbitacins and plantainoside B.
•  The constituent most studied has been bacoside A, which was found to be a blend of bacoside A3, bacopacide II, bacopasaponin C, and a jujubogenin isomer of bacosaponin C.These assays have been conducted using whole plant extract, and bacoside concentrations may vary depending upon the part from which they are extracted. In one BM sample, Rastogi et al. found this bacoside profile—bacopaside I (5.37%), bacoside A3 (5.59%), bacopaside II (6.9%), bacopasaponin C isomer (7.08%), and bacopasaponin C (4.18%)

 

Pharmacology:

• Bacopa displays antioxidant and cell-protective effects. It also inhibits acetylcholinesterase, activates choline acetyltransferase, and increases cerebral blood flow. [21] In rats, bacoside A enhances antioxidation, increasing superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities.
• Brahmi augments Th1 and Th2 cytokine production. Several studies have suggested that Bacopa extracts may have protective effects in animal models of neurodegeneration.
• There have also been preliminary clinical studies suggesting improvement of cognitive function in humans.

Boswellia Serrata Extract is also known as Indian frankincense which has been used for years for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used to treat arthritis, lung related diseases and diarrhoea. It is obtained from the sap of boswellia tree. Boswellia extract is also useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, joint pain, skeletal muscle pain and back pain. Buyers can avail high quality serrata extract from us.

 

Introduction :

• Boswellia (Boswellia serrata, Burseraceae), also known as Indian frankincense, is native to North Africa and the Middle East, but the particular species Boswellia serrata only grows only in the dry, mountainous forests of western and central India and is mentioned as a pain remedy in ancient Sanskrit texts dating back thousands of years. The herb is recommended in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, joint pain, skeletal muscle pain and back pain.

 

Constituents and Active Compounds: Boswellic acid and other pentacyclic triterpene acids are present. Beta-boswellic acid is the major constituent.

 

Uses:

• In Ayurvedic medicine Indian frankincense (Boswellia) has been used for hundreds of years for treating arthritis
• Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, Boswellia reduces joint swelling, pain, stiffness and other symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
• The herb is helpful in treating respiratory disorders like bronchitis and asthma.

Coleus Forskohlii Extract is known to be a heart tonic. There is an active ingredient in it known as forskolin which increases fat burning and thus helps to reduce weight. In Ayurveda, coleus is used for treating spasmodic pain, painful urination, heart disease and convulsion. The extract that we supply is prepared hygienically and available at budget friendly price.

 

Introduction:

• Coleus (Coleus forskohli, Labiatae) is s a tropical perennial plant related to the typical coleus species.
• It is interesting from a scientific and medicinal standpoint because it produces forskolin. In Ayurvedic medicine Coleus species have been used to treat heart disease, convulsions, spasmodic pain and painful urination.

Constituents and Active Compounds:

• It contains a labdane diterpenoid forskolin as major bioactive. Forskolin is commonly used to raise levels of cyclic AMP (cAMP) in the study and research of cell physiology.
• It also contains 1, 9-dideoxy forskolin, 9-deoxy forskolin etc. Volatile oil consisting of p-bisabolene, P-elemene, humulene, alpha & y-curcumene etc.

Botanical name: emblica officinalis common name: indian gooseberry, amla, amalaki parts used: fruits principal constituents: tannins, gallic acid, ascorbic acid, vitamin c introduction: amla is worshipped as an auspicious fruit from the ancient time and respected as a symbol of good health. Amla is one of the most often used herb in indian ayurveda. It has a reputation as a powerful rejuvenating herb. The amla fruit is reputed to havethe highest content of vitamin c of any natural occurring substances in nature indian gooseberry belongs to euphorbiaceae family, a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, 8-18 m in height with thin light grey bark exfoliating in small thin irreguar flakes; leves simple, very many, subsessile, closely set along the branchlets, distichous, light green having the appearance of pinnate leaves; flowers greenish yellow, in axillary fassicles, unisexual, males numerous on short slender pedicles, females few, subsessile, ovary 3-celled; fruits globose brry, fleshy, pale yallow with six obscure vertical furrows enclosing 6 trigonous seeds in 2-seeded 3 crustaceous cocci.

Grape seed botanical name: vitis vinifera common name: grape, grape seed, angur parts used: seeds, fruit principal constituents: proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids introduction: grown in warm, temperate regions of the world. It produces clusters of pale green flowers. The fruit has green, yellow or reddish-purple skins and two to four seeds inside the pulpy flesh.

Liquorice botanical name: glycyrrhiza glabra common name: mulethi, jethimadh parts used: root principal constituents: glycyrrhizin introduction: liquoriceplant(glycyrrhiza glabra, leguminoceae) is a legume that is native to southern europe and parts of asia and used as flavouring and sweetning agent, for taste improvement of vitamin b complex and other nauseous liquid pharmaceuticals.

Ashwagandha Extract or withania somnifera is an ayurvedic herb has been used since ancient times to strengthen immune system. It contains amino acids, fatty acids, alkaloids and withanolides. Root, fruits and leaves- all have therapeutic factors. It helps in reducing stress, fatigue, difficulty in concentrating and increases low energy level. We are engaged in supplying ashwagandha extracts to our clients at cost-effective price.

 

Introduction :

• This species is a short shrub growing 35 to 75 centimeters tall. Tomentose branches extend radially from a central stem. The flowers are small and green. The ripe fruit is orange-red.
• Chemical Composition / Key Active Constituents: All chemicals listed pertain to the root unless otherwise specified, as the root is the part used. Anaferine (alkaloid), anahygrine (alkaloid), beta-sisterol, chlorogenic acid (in leaf only), cysteine (in fruit), cuscohygrine (alkaloid), iron, pseudotropine (alkaloid), scopoletin, somniferinine (alkaloid), somniferiene (alkaloid), tropanol (alkaloid), withaferin A (steroidal lactone), withanine (alkaloid), withananine (alkaloid) and withanolides A-Y(steroidal lactones).

Constituents and Active Compounds :

• The main constituents of Aswagandha are alkaloids and steroidal lactones. Among the various alkaloids, withanine is the main constituent.
• The other alkaloids are somniferine, somnine, somniferinine, withananine, pseudo-withanine, tropine, pseudo-tropine, 3-a-gloyloxytropane, choline, cuscohygrine, isopelletierine, anaferine and anahydrine. Two acyl steryl glucoside viz. sitoindoside VII and sitoindoside VIII have been isolated from root.
• The leaves contain steroidal lactones, which are commonly called withanolides. The withanolides have C28 steroidal nucleus with C9 side chain, having six membered lactone rings.

Pharmacology :

• Centuries of Ayurvedic medical experience using Withania somnifera have revealed it to have pharmacological value as an adaptogen, aboritifacient, aphrosidiac, astringent, antiinflammatory, deobstruent, diuretic, narcotic, and tonic.
• Ashwagandha has been found to:
• Provide potent antioxidant protection.
• Stimulate the activation of immune system cells, such as lymphocytes and phagocytes.
• Counteract the effects of stress and generally promote wellness

 

Uses :

• This herb is considered an adaptogen which is a nontoxic herb that works on a nonspecific basis to normalize physiological function, working on the HPA axis and the neuroendocrine system.
• Ashwagandha is effective for insomnia but does not act as a .its rejuvenative and nervine properties produce energy which in turn helps the body to settle and sleep. Thus it helps the body to address a stress related condition rather than masking it with . A herb that rejuvenates the nervous system, erases insomnia and eases stress.
• Ashwagandha has also been shown to lower blood pressure and is highly effective in stopping the formation of stress induced ulcers.
• In arthritis, which involves joints that are painful, dry, swollen and inflamed, Ashwagandha would be the herb of choice.
• Research on Ashwagandha has concluded that extracts of the plant has a direct spermatogenic influence on the seminiferous tubules of immature rats presumably by exerting a testosterone-like effect.
• Ashwagandha increases hemoglobin (red blood count) and hair melanin.It stabilizes blood sugar and lowers cholesterol.

Dosage :Powder- 3 to 6 gms; Decoction- 50 to 100 gms.

Guggul botanical name: commiphora mukul common name: guggul parts used: gum resin principal constituents: guggul sterones introduction: guggul (commiphora mukul, burseraceae) is a flowering plant found from northern africa to central asia, but is most common in northern india. It prefers arid and semi-arid climates and is tolerant of poor soil.

Gymnema sylvestre botanical name: gymnema sylvestre indian name : gurmar other names : meshasringi introduction: this plant was called meshashringi or "rams horn" in sanskrit. Its use in snake bite, as a remedy was well known to the natives of the konkan in india and the natives of southern india. Gymnema leaves have been used for centuries in the traditional indian system of ayurvedic medicine. The term destroyer of sugar istraditionally used for gymnema because chewing the leaves will abolish the taste of sweetness.

Holy basil botanical name: ocimum sanctum common name: tulsi parts used: herbleaf principal constituents: tannins, ursolic acid introduction: holy basil (ocimum sanctum, also known as, ocimum tenuiflorum, lamiaceae) is an aromatic plant which is native throughout the eastern world tropics and widespread as a cultivated plant.

Mucuna prurience botanical name: mucuna pruriens common name: horse- eye bean, common cowitch, kaucha ayurvedic name: atmagupta, kapikacchhu parts used: roots, leaves, seeds, hairs principal constituents: levodopa introduction: the plant is an annual, climbing shrub with long vines that can reach over 15 m in length. When the plant is young, it is almost completely covered with fuzzy hairs, but when older, it is almost completely free of hairs. The leaves are tripinnate, ovate, reverse ovate, rhombus-shaped or widely ovate. The sides of the leaves are often heavily grooved and the tips are pointy.in young m.pruriens plants, both sides of the leaves have hairs. The stems of the leaflets are two to three millimeters long. Additional adjacent leaves are present and are about 5 mm long.