Extracts
Amaranth
- Increate nitrite and nitrate levels in the body : helps to improve the overall performance of people involved in vigorous physical activities or sports
- Source of dietary calcium
Asafoetida (Feaula asafoetida)
- Great natural defeater of intestinal wind
- Potent antioxidant - in vitro studies have shown some cytotoxicity againts lymphoma ascites, tumor cells, and human lymphocytes
- MSG replacement
- Potential chemopreventive agent for human cancers
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Enhance flavouring and colour
- Modifies the texture of food
- Traditionally used as :
- Antibacterial
- Gastric stimulant i.e. it improves nutrient absorption and digestion
- Appetite stimulant especially for anorexic patiens
- Antidiabetic agent
- Galactogogue i.e. it promotes lactation
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Hops
Horseradish
Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica)
- Traditionally used as :
- Promote longevity
- Enhance digestion and treat constipation
- Reduce fever and cough
- Purify the blood
- Alleviate asthma
- Strengthen the heart
- Improve eyesight
- Enrich hair growth and hair pigmentation, reduce the chances of hair loss and baldness
- Increase calcium's bioavailability
- In vitro : demonstrates antiviral and antimicrobial properties
- In vivo :
- Benificial for treating acute pancreatitis
- Marked reduction in inflammation and edema - altenative approach to the treatment of arthritis
- Significant decrease of the blood glucose
- In human : shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels in both normal and hypercholesterolemic men
Kaffir lime
Leek
Lemongrass
Malabar tamarind (Garcinia cambogia)
- Used in drinks for its cooling effect
- Used as a condiment in curries to give the rich tingy taste as it contains HCA, a derivative of citric acid
Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Salai (Boswellia serrata)
- Has well-known analgesic, anti-arthritic, and anti-inflammatory properties
- Positive effects in various chronic inflammatory diseases as it contains a potent inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase (an enzyme responsibe for inflammation)
- Traditionally used for the treatment of arthritis
Thyme-leaved gratiola (Bacopa monnieri)
- Possibly effective for improving memory
- Traditionally, the leaves are used as a diuretic and aperient
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Dried, powder, and IQF
- Bitter melon
- Broccoli
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Chives
- Corn-whole kernel
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green beans
- Green lime
- Lotus seeds
- Mushroom
- Onion
- Pumpkin
- Sweet potato
- Spinach
- Tomato