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Neutral Henna powder, derived from the Cassia obovata plant (also known as Senna or Natural Henna), is a versatile herbal powder primarily used for hair care. Unlike regular henna (Lawsonia inermis), Neutral Henna does not stain hair or skin but provides conditioning, strengthening, and nourishing benefits. It’s a popular choice for those seeking the advantages of henna without changing their hair color.

Senna leaves powder is derived from the dried leaves of the Senna alexandrina plant, known for its natural laxative properties. Widely used in traditional medicine, senna powder is an effective herbal remedy for promoting bowel movements, detoxification, and occasional constipation relief.

Natural Indigo Powder is derived from the leaves of the Indigofera tinctoria plant and is widely used as a natural dye for hair and textiles. Known for its deep blue color, Indigo powder is a popular, chemical-free alternative to synthetic hair dyes. It not only colors hair but also nourishes and strengthens it, making it a favorite in natural hair care regimens.

• It might be an antioxidant.
• It might have hypoglycaemic (lowers the blood sugar level) activity.
• It might have anti-bacterial (kills bacteria) property.
• It might have anti-viral (kills viruses) activity.
• It might have an anti-cancer potential. ...
• It might have anti-diarrhoeal effects.

The Karela extract is traditionally used as vegetable insulin as it might have antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. Its antidiabetic effect is tested in both animals and humans. When tested in an animal model, the entire plant, including fruit pulp and seed, showed potential antidiabetic property. Its fruit was found to have more potential effects on diabetes. It might either control the release of insulin or may change the metabolism of glucose.⁵

Karela contains a few chemicals, including glycoside, charantin, vicine, karavilosides, and polypeptide-p (plant insulin). These chemicals might improve blood sugar levels by raising the glucose uptake and synthesis of glycogen in the liver, fat, and muscles cells.⁶ Kindly consult a doctor for the proper diagnosis and treatment of serious conditions such as diabetes. Please do not sefl-medicate.

The phenolic compounds in karela are a potentially excellent natural source of food antioxidants. Phenolic compounds might have the ability to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and the incidence of heart-related diseases and cancer.⁵ However, more research is required.

The karela extract might help modify the signaling pathways involved in breast cancer. It might block the growth of breast cancer cells and may be used as a dietary supplement to help against breast cancer. The fruits, green leaves, stems, and seeds of karela have several active proteins and steroids. These proteins might have potential anticancer activity.⁵ However, serious conditions such as cancer should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor. Therefore, consult a doctor and do not self-medicate.

Asians, Colombians, and Panamanians have traditionally known karela as a helpful plant against malaria. Various studies have confirmed that several species of karela might have antimalarial properties.⁶

A series of abnormalities linked with diabetes and delayed wound healing are lowered immune response, reduced formation of new blood vessels, deficiency of growth factors, and reduced production of collagen. When karela fruit ointment was applied to the rat (diabetic rat), it showed a potential to improve wound closure and may help enhance a gene that helps in cell growth. Therefore, it might be beneficial for the healing of the wound.¹ However, more research is required to prove such effects on humans.

It is mostly used as:

• Vegetable
• Karela juice⁴
• Karela leaf tea⁶
• Fried karela chips
• Dehydrated karela rings
• Karela pickle²

You must consult a qualified doctor before taking any herbal supplements. Do not discontinue or replace an ongoing treatment of modern medicine with an ayurvedic/herbal preparation without consulting a qualified doctor.  

Tulsi powder is made from the dried and ground leaves of the Tulsi plant (Ocimum sanctum), also known as Holy Basil. Revered in Ayurveda as the "Queen of Herbs," Tulsi is celebrated for its adaptogenic, antimicrobial, and immune-boosting properties. It has been used for centuries to support respiratory health, stress relief, and overall well-being.

In an animal model, the antiplatelet action of alum was investigated in terms of platelet aggregation and bleeding time. After alum injection, platelet aggregation was significantly lowered. The time it took for an animal model to bleed after receiving an alum injection was also much longer. The study’s findings suggest that alum might be helpful as an antiplatelet drug.² However, more studies on humans are required to prove its effectiveness.

In an obese animal model, oral intake of potash alum showed a potential to cause possible reduction of body weight, food intake, serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, and high-density lipoproteins. This shows the possible anti-obesity effect.³  However, more studies on humans are required to prove such effects.

Recurrent stomatitis is caused by antibiotics, painkillers, and other drugs. A topical application of alum can be helpful for this condition.¹ It may help stomatitis and may be administered along with honey.² However, more research is required to prove the potential use of alum for stomatitis. Kindly consult a doctor and do not self-medicate.

Alum might show some effect on post-operative wounds.Alum may be dissolvedin water and used for helping with the post-operative wounds.¹ There is a need for more studies to prove its effectiveness for post-operative wounds. Kindly do not self-medicate as healing of post-operative wounds is crucial.