Tinospora
Cordifolia - Immune Modulating Activity
Tinospora cordifolia has many activities like Anti-bacterial,
Anti-microbial, Anti- Inflammatory, Anti-allergic, Analgesic,
Immuno-stimulant, Anti-stress,Adaptogenic, Anti-oxidant,
Diuretic, Hypotensive, Anti-tumor,Anti-arthritic, Hepatoprotective,
Hypoglycemic etc. Syringin cordioside and cordifolioside
were found to possesses immunopotenting activity. The possible
mechanism of immuno modulatory activity of tinospora cordfolia
stem extract was elucidated as activation of macrophages
leading to increase in GM-CSF which in turn leads to leukophases
in neutrophil function. The ethanolic extract was found
to possess immuno- modulating activity.
- Atal C. K. Journal of ethno pharmacology, 1986 18 133
Garcinia
Cambogia in Obesity
Research shows that the active alkaloid of Garcinia i.e.
hydrocyclic acid-inhibits sugar to convert in to fat and
reduces bad cholesterole level from the body. A clinical
study was conducted in south Carolina-USA with 54 subjects,
divided into two groups. In one group 30 cases were given
a supplements containing 500 mg garcinia cambogia extract
and an amino acid chelet of chromium and niacin, other group
of 24 cases was kept on placebo. In test of group 22 subjects
lost an average of 5 kg per person while out of 24 subjects
who took a placebo 17 dropped 1.9 kg per person.
-Stewan- American journal for neutrician-1987 46 812
Embellica
officinale
From a Western perspective, the Embellica officinale is
considered to be an adaptogen, helping the body cope and
adapt to various physiological stressors, helping to balance
the neuroendocrine system and enhance immunity. It is stated
to contain significantly high amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin
C), also contains a series of diterpenes referred to as
the gibberellins, as well as the triterpene lupeol, flavonoids
and polyphenols (e.g. emblicanin A and B, punigluconin and
pedunculagin). Also present are the phyllantine and zeatin
alkaloids, and a number of benzenoids including amlaic acid,
corilagin, ellagic acid, So in nut shell, it helps almost
in every disease and condition.
Bacopa
monniera
In India, adults and students take bacopa for better mental
function. Bacopa tea is even given to infants to encourage
optimal mental development. The herb is popular among students
for improving mental clarity, confidence, intelligence,
concentration, and memory recall.
It is Diuretic,
Cardiac, Nervine and Tonic. It is reported to improve intellect,
treatment of asthma, hoarseness, insanity, epilepsy. It
is a potent nervous tonic and is anti anxiety agent. It
is considered good for heart. Bacopa is considered to be
the greatest herb for stress management and treating age-related
mental decline, as well as for improving cognitive processes,
including comprehension, memory and recall.
- Russo A, Borrelli
F, Campisi A, Acquaviva R, Raciti G, Vanella Life Sci. 2003
Aug 8; 73(12): 1517-26.
- Stough C, Lloyd J, Clarke J, Downey LA, Hutchison CW,
Rodgers T, Nathan PJ. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2001 Aug;156(4):481-4
Tribulus
Terrestris
Tribulus contains natural steroidal contents like alkaloids,
resins, tannins, sugars, sterols, essential oil, peroxidase,
diastase, glucoside. saponins, and flavanoids, and its protodioscins
naturally increases the level of Luteinizing hormone levels
(LH) thereby improves the manufacture of testosterone in
the body - a level of up to 30%.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
10 (3): 340–359.